3 Dale Dupont writes on the collision of corporate and spiritual authority 3 Jesus has no problem with women rulers, concludes Tina Engelbart 3 David Antion advises washing your TheJournal hands, but don’t get them too clean 28 The deemphasis was on acronyms News of the Churches of God and initialisms at Indianapolis event Vol. XVII, No. 2 Founded 1997 Issue No. 153 (July 22, 2013)

Arizona preacher decries The Journal’s race and genocide beliefs Feast-site list By Dixon Cartwright account of Scripture-sanctioned slay- is in this issue IG SANDY, Texas—Many peo- ing of not only combatants in a war eginning with this issue THE ple in the Churches of God, 18 but noncombatant women and chil- JOURNAL lists contact infor- Byears after the beginning of a dren. Verses 17 and 21 are explicit in mation, locations and dates major fracturing of the old Worldwide their depiction of God as ordering the B of Feast of Tabernacles 2013. Church of God, still hold to racist Israelites to commit “genocide,” Mr. If your information is not in this beliefs. Mouland said. issue's listing (see page 5), you're So said a speaker in a Sabbath ser- Here are the two verses: “Now the invited to send it to THE JOURNAL vice of the Church of God Big Sandy city shall be doomed by the LORD to at P.O. Box 1020, Big Sandy, on May 18, 2013. destruction, it and all who are in it. Texas 75755, U.S.A., or info@ An underly- Only Rahab the harlot shall live, she thejournal.org. ing acceptance and all who are with her in the house, Or fax it toll-free to THE JOUR- of racism and because she hid the messengers that NAL at 1-888-488-6603. the appropriate- we sent . . . Be sure to include the name of ness, in some “And they utterly destroyed all that the city nearest the Feast site, the situations, was in the city, both man and woman, Ron’s and Allie’s anniversary name of a person to contact, the of genocide are young and old, ox and sheep and don- name of the sponsoring ministry or a factor in the key, with the edge of the sword.” individual and the dates. alienation and Racism and genocide HAPPY 60TH—Ron and Allie Dart of Whitehouse, Texas, are guests of honor at a It is best to include nine days in disenfranchise- the date. ment of some “Today I want to discuss racism celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary. Their anniversary was Feb. 21, 2013. Dennis Mouland The party took place in the building owned by the Church of God Big Sandy two For example, many observanc- church mem- and genocide in the Church of God,” es this year will be Sept. 18-26. bers, said Dennis Mouland. Mr. Mouland said. months later, on April 20, because Mr. Dart was in a hospital on the day of the anniversary. Mr. Dart is known for his radio program, Born to Win, which broadcasts The Feast is eight full days, count- Mr. Mouland, 59, of Dewey, Ariz., “I used to hear justification [in ing the last (eighth) day, but falls said beliefs and teachings based on Church of God congregations] that the on dozens of stations in three countries. He and Mrs. Dart founded their Christian Educational Ministries, based in Tyler, Texas, in 1995. Mr. Dart was seriously injured on nine days or partial days on the interpretations of Bible passages that American Indians should have been Gregorian calendar. focus on Moses, Joshua, Noah and wiped out just like Jericho, and I’m in a fall in his residence in 2010. [Photo by Bernie Monsalvo] others can in a worst-case scenario just telling you that that’s genocide.” lead to genocide and have done so God must have had “His reasons throughout the last 2,000 years. for Jericho,” Mr. Mouland continued, and “He did it, He had Israel do it . . . UCG names new president; 169 elders meet for Contrasting verses But I’m here to tell you that is not the Mr. Mouland contrasted parts of normal procedure of God.” the Bible with each other. He quoted Because of the Jericho account in 20th general conference of elders in Cincinnati Galatians 3:28, which asserts that in the Bible, Mr. Mouland is “nervous,” Christ no fleshly classifications of he said, about the “American-Israel- By Dixon Cartwright Losing Top Two Ministerial Officers,” UCG elder, lives with his wife, Pat, in Jew, Greek, male and female exist. ism” and British-Israelism teachings ictor Kubik, until recently a THE JOURNAL, issue No. 152, dated Big Sandy. But he also cited Joshua 6 as an See GENERATIONS, page 6 member of the United Church March 13, 2013.) The following is based on an inter- Vof God’s council of elders, is Mr. Luker and his wife, LeeAnn, view JOURNAL publisher Dixon Cart- its new president. had moved to Seattle from the church’s wright conducted with Mr. Stewart. The news of Mr. Kubik’s new post headquarters in the Cincinnati, Ohio, ______came May 8, 2013, in an announce- area after his diagnosis with a fast- THE JOURNAL: What happened at the ment from Robin growing cancer a few weeks before conference this year? How was it dif- COG International meets Webber, council he died. ferent from conferences in other years? chairman. The announcement of Mr. Kubik’s Ellis Stewart: What always hap- with COG Big Sandy Mr. Webber presidency came hard on the heels of pens at a conference, Dixon? It’s served recently as the 2013 general conference of elders where the elders of the church meet IG SANDY, Texas—The head- “And we appreciated that some acting president in Cincinnati May 4-6. together and we vote on various quarters congregation of the friends who often attend with other after 76-year-old Thus far, with the founding meeting things and have fellowship and eat to- BChurch of God International congregations here in East Texas Dennis Luker’s in 1995 in Indianapolis, Ind., and the gether. It was a great conference. (CGI), which meets in nearby Tyler, joined us on this day.” death on March 14 special GCE after the split of 2010-11, THE JOURNAL: How was it differ- met with the Church of God Big After John Reedy of Tyler opened in the Seattle, the UCG has had 20 official general ent from the other conferences you’ve Sandy for the Day of Pentecost on the church service with prayer, the Wash., area. Victor Kubik conferences of its body of elders. been to. Sunday, May 19. gathered assembly sang three hymns. Mr. Webber had This year 169 elders, accompanied Mr. Stewart: The purpose of the “It was espe- Clay Forres- taken over as council chairman a few by 140 of their wives, gathered at a conference is for us to get together cially meaningful tier of Gladewa- months earlier, in November 2012. Holiday Inn in Cincinnati on May 5. and vote on certain issues, and there’s ter was song lead- Not long before Mr. Luker died, always voting on who would be on the to be in fellow- Interview with Mr. Stewart ship with breth- er, and Dixon council chairman Melvin Rhodes of council of elders, the board. ren of several dif- Cartwright of Lansing, Mich., was asked to resign A frequent contributor of articles The [12-man] council of elders also ferent organiza- Big Sandy was because of alleged “unchristian be- and other information over the years has meetings throughout the year. A lot tions on Pente- pianist. havior” involving another church to THE JOURNAL attended this year’s of those meetings are over the phone. cost,” said Charles After the first member a few years ago. (See “UCG general conference. Ellis Stewart, a See CONFERENCE, page 6 Groce, chief ex- song service an ecutive officer of offering was col- the CGI. Charles Groce Dave Havir lected, with audi- “Mr. Havir’s invitation for collec- ence members directing their dona- tive worship was well received and tions to the respective church orga- Author to explain Christianity via physics continued the Church of God Big nization of their choice. Sandy’s outreach to brethren of like Rock music By Dixon Cartwright that the laws of physics explain the Dr. Arnold said Dr. Tipler will fo- mind.” For the offertory an ensemble OUSTON, Texas—The au- existence of God, resurrection, the cus on what it means to “move from Around the country sang a selection titled “The Rock.” thor of a controversial 2007 meaning of life, the rationality of Alpha to Omega” and present “evi- book is scheduled to speak in miracles and Christianity. A ques- dence for the existence of God” in Participants in the service were The singers were directed by Paula H Houston July 27, 2013, on physics, tion-and-answer session will follow. something Dr. Tipler calls “the Final not just members of the two congre- Hughes of Tyler and accompanied by Mr. Cartwright. religion and the “Omega Point.” Dr. Tipler wrote Singularity.” gations but also members of other Frank Tipler, Ph.D., of Tulane the predecessor of The main lecture at Rice will take Church of God congregations around Members of the ensemble includ- ed David Fisher of Pritchett, Betty University, New Orleans, La., author his Christianity book, place on July 27, a Saturday. In two the country. of Physics and Christianity, will ar- The Physics of Im- other lectures he will speak on the “We had some of our friends from Foster of Big Sandy, Ms. Hughes, Darrail Johnson and Montrail John- gue for the validity and rationality of mortality, in 1994. relationship of science with religion. sister congregations here to cele- the Christian faith based on his scien- “He is known for The sponsors of Dr. Tipler’s pre- brate the festival with us,” explained son of Lindale, Neil McIver of White Oak, Melodee Overton of tific theories. his startling claim that sentations are Art Mokarow of Eva- Dave Havir, pastor of the Church of His lecture is set for 7 p.m. in the the emergence of Ome- now Publishing, Conroe, Texas, and God Big Sandy. Pritchett, Jeannie Roden of Haw- kins, Dorothy Stevenson of Tyler Grand Hall of the student center at ga Mind will result Dr. Arnold’s The Reunion Institute. “We always love it when Ray Rice University, 6100 Main St. The in the virtual emu- Frank Tipler Write Dr. Arnold at reunion@ Kurr [of Mounds, Okla.] comes to and Maria Velasco of Gladewater. After the offering was a selection event is free and open to the public. lation or resurrection of every human sbcglobal.net and Mr. Mokarow at sing and Dennis Mouland [of Dew- Dr. Tipler, a professor of mathe- being,” said Phillip Arnold of Hous- [email protected]. See Dr. Tipler’s ey, Ariz.] comes to give sermons. See POWER, page 5 matics and physics at Tulane, reasons ton, one of the event’s two sponsors. Web site at http://129.81.170.14/~tipler. 2 THE JOURNAL Issue No. 153 (July 22, 2013) Letters from our readers

Begone, scammers Barrett book unbiased appreciate the article about the David Barrett sent me How to subscribe to THE JOURNAL scam that was tried against Pat and his book, just as he said Keep up with news of the Churches of mail to one of these addresses (when Ellis Stewart [THE JOURNAL, issue he would, for the God and your friends in all the groups by ordering from the U.S. address, please I subscribing to THE JOURNAL:NEWS OF THE remit in U.S. funds): No. 149, “B.C. Police Work With contribution of my CHURCHES OF GOD for (in the United COG Members to Free Grandson. photos. THE JOURNAL, P. O. Box 1020, Big Sandy, States) $15 for six issues, $28 for 12 is- [See “New Book Texas 75755, U.S.A.; info@thejournal. Not!”) sues or $49 for 24 issues. Gift subscrip- From Oxford Univer- org. (See subscription prices above.) A similar scam was tried against me tions to THE JOURNAL are available. For sity Press Analyzes Frag- by somebody in British Columbia. They non-U.S. subscriptions mailed from Big THE JOURNAL, c/o Lewis McCann, 24 tried to claim that my grandson who mentation of the World- Sandy, the price is $17 for six issues, $30 Bradvue Cres., Bradville, Milton Keynes lives in Washington had gone all the wide Church of God,” is- for 12 issues or $51 for 24 issues. For MK13 7AJ, United Kingdom; £18 for 12 way to Maryland or somewhere up there sue No. 152 of THE JOUR- prices for ordering through one of our issues; [email protected]. for a wedding and bachelor’s party and NAL, dated March 13, international distributors, below, please check with the individual distributor. Canadian subscribers: Please sub- got drunk and thrown into jail. 2013.] scribe through the Big Sandy address. That doesn’t even sound like my Although I have barely To subscribe, renew or order a gift sub- Canadian subscriptions in U.S. dollars grandson. I was foolish enough to fall Lack of faith started reading it, I am pleased with scription in the United States, Australia, are $17 for six monthly issues, $30 for 12 for it at first. But when I told them I I believe the letter from Polycarp is his excellent compilation of a whole Britain, Canada, South Africa, New Zea- issues or $51 for 24 issues. Please remit didn’t have any money to send them proof enough that the Bible is valid. I lot of facts and data. I could not have land or elsewhere, use the coupon on the in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank or as they bugged off. really don’t need it, though, because put it together. He does not judge any- last page or a plain piece of paper and a postal money order. Retta Collins my faith is sufficient. thing or anyone. Anadarko, Okla. I do believe you [Dixon Cartwright] Thank you [THE JOURNAL] for your we aren’t told how we will be changed Love thy God as thyself should not have started the articles [on contribution to the book. from mortal to immortal. Trying to learn about loving God Grace works the Bible canon beginning with issue Robert Macdonald However that happens, it is the and loving others as though they were Most professing Christians will No. 146, dated Dec. 20, 2011]. Lebanon, Mo. opposite when YHWH emptied Him- two different languages is what has state that they believe salvation is Your articles show a lack of faith on self—and trusted His future existence caused most if not all of the deception your part. Master Key given by God through grace. They I am taking this opportunity to to Abba Elohim. in Christianity. will say with great emphasis that sal- Eugene DeFalco John warned us in 1 John and 2 John Most of us have neglected loving Holbrook, N.Y. thank you for publishing my article vation is by grace and grace only. “The Master Key: Will God Reveal about the spirit of Antichrist/Messiah: ourselves to the point it is difficult for They may even quote Ephesians 2:8. Gerda Bludau: one awesome lady His True Chronology Before the the pagan (not gnostic) idea that Yah- us to show much love for anyone else. No works required. By grace only. It was neat to see the picture of 96- End?” in THE JOURNAL, issue No. 152. shua was a god-man (“fully God and We eat too much protein and poor- Ask any professing Christian if he year-old Gerda Bludau at the Feast I like what you did with the essay. fully man,” to quote The Whore). quality foods, drink liquids that do thinks he will be saved if he doesn’t site in Thailand. [See the Feast reports For the first time I understand the role And guess what! All the COGs, ex- more harm than good, don’t exercise attend church regularly. Or if he never in issue No. 152, dated March 13, of the editor, and I can see it is an cept the Church of the Eternal God enough, fuss and argue to mess up our keeps Christmas or Easter. He will 2013, beginning on page 8.] important one. (http://www.eternalgod.org/book- minds, fill our minds with negative most assuredly say you are unsaved if When my wife Helen’s mom died Yves Peloquin let/641), (1) teach that Yahshua was a stuff from the media—and the list you don’t keep rituals the church says in Wisconsin when Helen was 5 or so, Montreal, Que., Canada god-man (“God in the flesh”) or (2) goes on and on. are absolutely required. her dad, Loren Edelbach, had four kids totally reject His preexistence as How can we think God will func- Thanks for THE JOURNAL Huh? If there are works to be done, to take care of: three girls (one was YHWH (“coming in the flesh”). tion well in a temple where things I just checked THE JOURNAL’s Web then it cannot be salvation by grace. only a month old) and a son 6 or 7. Michael Turner don’t, won’t or can’t move properly? People may say that salvation is by pages and I noticed there is a new Powderly, Texas If we can’t outgrow an obsession The call went out in the church issue in print. I think it is important grace, but they truly believe that it is seeking for someone to come and help Dr. Maehr and Mr. Snow with laws and doctrines, we will never by works. that THE JOURNAL continues to be pub- comprehend the proper love of a par- with the kids while Mr. E. worked. lished. I just received issue No. 151 and They believe in a false grace. Gerda’s mom suggested that she re- ent for a child. Love doesn’t isolate a I’m glad it continues to report on saw a parallel between two separate subject for consideration as laws and Paul and Micki Herrmann spond, and she did. Having never met major developments in the Churches articles (one by Dr. Jeff Maehr and the Metairie, La. the Edelbachs, she showed up on the doctrines often tend to do. of God, and it appears it is beginning other by Eric Snow). If the editor thinks these blunt re- Speaking of the canon: Have faith train in Chicago, I believe. to lead the way in providing a better That parallel is the erroneous idea She lovingly cared for the Edelbach marks are aimed at him, the intent was If we can have faith that God creat- understanding of the “historical Je- that the modern versions of the Bible to leave nobody out, including myself. ed the entire universe, smote the children for three or four years. They sus,” explaining who Jesus really was comprise all of YHWH’s breathed have remained in loving contact with and what He did. instructions and that everything con- Phillip L. Griffith Egyptians with 10 plagues and parted Delight, Ark. the Red Sea for the Israelites, then her ever since. I think THE JOURNAL can help folks tained in said tomes is “inspired.” caused the virgin birth and the resur- Gerda lived by herself in Pasadena, understand who Jesus really was and First, Dixon Cartwright indicates in rection from the dead of Jesus, why is Calif., for the longest time until the the role of the Sabbath and holy days in his interview with Dr. Maehr that the it so hard to believe that He gave us last few years. His life and ministry. church seemingly considers all of Please let THE JOURNAL Your recent examination of the the Bible He wants us to have howev- Eventually, a year or so ago, Leon Paul’s recorded words as Scripture. know when you move er He chose to do it? Please notify THE JOURNAL before you move [See many articles in THE JOURNAL beginning in 2011 including “Dixon’s or change your mailing address. Send and Alex’s 2011 Canon Articles Were ‘Trying to learn about loving God and loving others as your old and new addresses to Change of Shocking” by Jeff Maehr and “There’s though they were two different languages is what has Address, P.O. Box 1020, Big Sandy, Texas No Good Reason to Blindly Accept 75755, U.S.A., or to the appropriate ad- the Canon,” by Gun Lap, both in issue caused most if not all of the deception in Christianity.’ dress listed in the box at the top of this No. 152, dated March 13, 2013.] page. Or you may fax 1-888-488-6603 or E-mail [email protected] or leave a To question the authority of the voice message at 1-866-949-7294 to canon is to start down the rocky road Sexton’s wife, another niece of Ger- Christian canon was well done. [See [See “Final Appeal: Supreme Court report your address change. taken by the infamous Jesus Seminar. da’s, took her to Thailand to live. articles by Dixon Cartwright and sev- Dockets Church Member’s Challenge This august body took the censor’s Amazing. She is one fine, awesome eral other writers in issues of THE of the IRS and Income Tax.”] scissors to the Gospels in an effort to lady, and I am so thankful for her part JOURNAL beginning with No. 146, However it’s obvious that 1 Thes- determine the real, authentic words in my wife’s life, and therefore in mine. dated Dec. 20, 2011.] salonians 4:17 was only Paul’s specu- and deeds of the “historical” Jesus. The hierarchical branches of the lation inasmuch as he is dead and TheJournal Jerome Ellard News of the Churches of God By the time they were done, they Big Sandy, Texas Churches of God will not do this. gone and we’re still awaiting our Mas- had pretty much removed all verses Thank you for your continued efforts, ter Yahshua’s return. P. O. Box 1020, Big Sandy, Texas 75755 pertaining to the miraculous and the Correction I know at times it is not easy, nor is it Second, Brother Snow’s own defi- THE JOURNAL:NEWS OF THE CHURCHES OF GOD is pub- supernatural. [Regarding “Austin Makes 11 Years always appreciated. nition of “inspired” writing [in “God lished by JMC Associates. Belief that the Bible is the accurate for One God Series,” issue No. 151, Toli Bohonik Used the Uncalled to Preserve the POSTMASTER: Send change-of-address no- and authoritative Word of God is one dated September-October 2012:] Enumclaw, Wash. Bible] includes miraculously surviv- tices to THE JOURNAL, P.O. Box 1020, Big In my presentation in Austin I men- Sandy, Texas 75755. of the few remaining common beliefs When Jesus died, who died? ing intact over the centuries as well as tioned that I was studying the side of SUBSCRIPTIONS: U.S.: $15 for six issues; $28 and touchstones in the splintered This is just a quick response to inclusion in the earliest lists by the Churches of God. Jesus’ nonpreexistence. But I have not “authorities” of that day. for 12 issues; $49 for 24 issues. Outside Mark Bosserman’s article in THE said that I have come to believe it. The Book of Enoch satisfies both of U.S., mailed from Big Sandy: $17 for six It is one of the foundations of our JOURNAL [“Jesus Was Just a Man for issues; $30 for 12 issues; $51 for 24 issues. faith. Now must we take an ax to the Actually, so far I’m staying with my 300 Years; How Did He Become these criteria, yet is no longer consid- position that Jesus preexisted before ered Scripture by the powers that be. THE JOURNAL is an independent publication root of that tree as well? God?” beginning on page 32 of issue not affiliated with any church organization. Must we do the work of the atheists his incarnation. He was the first of No. 153, dated March 13, 2013]. My suggestion to all is to read for themselves the writings of any reli- Printed in U.S.A. © 2013 JMC Associates. and biblical minimalists for them and God’s creation. Mark ends his article with: “If Jesus All rights reserved. No part of this publica- gious flavor with eyes of discernment, make shipwreck of the faith of still Please, if you could make the cor- is God, and since God, being eternal, tion may be reproduced or transmitted in more of the brethren in the Church of rection in THE JOURNAL it would be ap- cannot die, when Jesus died who for nobody has yet been provably sta- any form or by any means, electronic or God? preciated. died?” tioned as the editor of what is (and mechanical, including photocopying, record- Arlene Schroeder Michel Danis what isn’t) YHWH’s instruction to ing or any other information-storage-and- That is a great question! retrieval system without the written permis- Yorktown, Texas Blainville, Que., Canada Yahshua is currently God, and He His children, least of all WCG “au- thorities” or disciples. sion of the publisher. was God/YHWH before His birth. EDITOR AND PUBLISHER: Dixon Cartwright But He emptied Himself completely Richard Heath (100 percent) and became a human Denver, Colo. CONNECTIONS EDITOR: Linda Cartwright CONTRIBUTORS: Ewin Barnett, Ian Boyne, Trey Phoning or faxing The Journal being (100 percent man, zero percent Bathsheba syndrome Cartwright, Earl Cayton, Dave Havir, Reginald God) just like you and I. Thank you for reprinting the article Killingley, Kathleen McCann, Mac Overton, HE OURNAL T J has two toll-free telephone numbers. The number for So when Yahshua died it was the about the Bathsheba syndrome! [issue Jamie Payne, Linda Moll Smith, Eric Snow, voice mail is 1-866-949-7294. Leave a message and, if appropri- fully human being Yahshua who died. No. 152, dated March 13, 2013]. Some- Ellis Stewart, Bill Stough, Darlene Warren, After His resurrection He was born one has a deep insight into the vaga- John Warren, Wesley White, Ken Westby ate, someone will get back with you. The fax number is 1-888-488- again and was restored to His former ries of human nature. CIRCULATION: Linda Cartwright, [email protected] 6603 and is useful for letters to the editor, Feast reports and other glory/divinity. The Bible is filled with examples. WEB SITE: Alan Ruth, [email protected] But people ask: “But how can or Modern history is no different. Oh, articles. Or write [email protected] or THE JOURNAL, P.O. Box THE JOURNAL will not knowingly print inaccu- did God empty Himself and quit exist- what we can learn from observation of rate information. THE JOURNAL will run correc- 1020, Big Sandy, Texas 75755, U.S.A. ing?” these examples. tions if notification of errors is received with- We are not told the quantum me- Donna Weese in a reasonable time after publication. chanics of how it happened, just like Big Sandy, Texas Issue No. 153 (July 22, 2013) THE JOURNAL 3 Columns and commentary Cartoon by Earl Cayton, San Francisco, Calif. Corporate and spiritual authority collide Beginning at age 19, the writer at- rity man questioned who I was and Mike is talking about corporate au- tended services of the Worldwide Church asked why I was there. thority. of God (WCG), United Church of God I told him and said I could sit in the Mike’s assistant Dan Dowd asked me (UCG) and independent Church of God hallway and wait to visit with my not to go to Passover a few years ago. groups. He has an A.A.S. degree in in- friends after the service was over. Dan said that after that Passover we dustrial electronics and has worked to- The security guy said no to my hall- could all sit down face to face and ward a degree in electrical engineering. way idea and seated me in the middle work things out. of the group. But that never happened. By Dale Dupont It was nice to see new faces and old In Milwaukee, in the UCG, I brought ILWAUKEE, Wis.—Jesus friends. After the message it was nice two witnesses with me to talk with said in Matthew 18 that, if to fellowship. Mike, and I discussed with him the they do problems I had with his treatment of M Pagan symbolism not hear you, tell me at that time. it to the church. But then presiding minister Mike There are things that I believe that Well, here goes. Hanisko walked up to me and asked irritate Mike and the other members of We’re all im- why I was there. I said I was invited the ministerial hierarchy. perfect, so no by an old friend. I mentioned my For example, I will not call them one is guilt-free friend’s name. “mister.” Mister means “master,” and in this matter. In Mike knew him. Mike said: People we should reserve that terminology “Now that our pastor has finished today’s sermon, fact, it seems have complained about you being here. for Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ said we way too long He continued: Don’t come back. are all brothers, and call no man mas- please join us in singing ‘Joy to the World.’ ” since I have said You can fellowship only with the per- ter and no man teacher. That policy anything to the Dale Dupont son who invited you. You know how irks the ministers. church about we dress, so why aren’t you wearing a how we handle the going-to-your- suit and tie? Gossip is a failing brother, not-gossiping, abuse-of-au- I told Mike I had forgotten to bring The whole situation boils down to thority or turning-a-blind-eye-to-the- my suit coat, and ties are a pagan sym- this: I said to Mike we’re supposed to Just what did Jesus mean sin-in-our-midst passages of Scripture. bol so I don’t wear them. do Matthew 18. It’s in the law that we’re not sup- Feast visit posed to gossip. about women rulers? At the last Gossip is a failing Feast of Taberna- I do speak my mind. I’ll say things like: Aren’t you of our society. The writer is a member of the lead you cause you to err, and de- cles, which would leaving out this scripture and that scripture? The churches United Church of God. stroy the way of your paths.” be in 2012, a aren’t a ministry This verse seems straightforward. long-time friend of reconciliation. By Tina Engelbart This scripture appears to say if invited me to visit They’re not play- OULDER, Colo.—Not long women rule they will cause a coun- a site in Sheboygan, Wis., sponsored Two witnesses ing God. They’re playing Satan. God ago in the United States we try to go astray because their rule is by the Church of God a Worldwide Mike and I have a history. I know would tell them to go reconcile with Bhad a national election. Now destructive. Association (CGWA), the group com- their brother. things about his family. He knows there is talk of the possibility of hav- (I won’t be monly known as Cogwa. The bottom line is the organizations ing a woman candidate for president focusing on op- I said to my friend: I don’t know if things about my family. We go back a are still facilitating breaking the law, on either the Republican or Demo- pressive chil- they would want me there. long way. There is a lot of unresolved and then they’re kicking out people cratic ticket for 2016. dren in this ar- He said to me: Your visit would be stuff in our relationship. who disagree with them. Perhaps we as Christians need to ticle.) great for Christian fellowship, recon- I do speak my mind. I’ll say things ______check to see what the Bible says So many ciliation and seeing old friends. like: Aren’t you leaving out this scrip- Editor’s note: The publisher of THE about (1) maybe voting for a woman mainstream So I decided to visit on a holy day ture and that scripture? JOURNAL informed Mr. Hanisko of the president or (2), more to the point, churches, to see if I fit in there. Mike and others confuse their cor- content of Mr. Dupont’s article and in- whether the Bible even sanctions the along with our I showed up after the sermonette porate authority with spiritual authori- vited him to comment for publication. idea of a woman president. Churches of and before the main message. A secu- ty. I’m speaking of spiritual authority, He declined to do so. The main scripture churches use to Tina Engelbart God, use this prohibit women rulers is Isaiah 3:12: scripture to justify prohibiting wom- “As for My people, children are en from rulership over men in all their oppressors, and women rule areas of life, both in society and in Aquarium-dipping is not really evangelism over them. O My people! Those who See JESUS SAW, page 4 The writer pastors the Church of By service projects I include reli- lowers to view them as extremely God Big Sandy and is a regular col- gious television, radio, books, book- important. Therefore the service proj- umnist for THE JOURNAL. lets, magazines, Bible studies, semi- ects must be advertised as more im- nars, retreats and camps. portant than they really are. Wash your hands, but By Dave Havir Many of us think that such service Of course, religious salesmen do IG SANDY, Texas—Many peo- projects can be beneficial. If done not rely only on positive advertising. ple in church organizations love properly, these projects can be helpful They use negative advertising to influ- don’t get them too clean to talk about evangelism. But it to the audience and to the participants. ence the audience to view the service B The writer is pastor of the Church Crohn’s is a chronic condition in is amazing how much of the discus- However, notice the next two per- projects of others as inferior. sion is all talk without any discernible spectives. Sometimes they even resort to be- of God of Southern California and which the immune system mistaken- evidence of fruit. littling other people doing other ser- founder of Guardian Ministries, P.O. ly attacks the small intestine. In Unfortunately, the emission of hot Deluding themselves vice projects. Box 50734, Pasadena, Calif. 91115, America and other developed coun- air is not the worst trait of this exercise Second, most of the people in my U.S.A. tries three to four times as many peo- in futility. circle of life recognize the folly of The Father sees it ple get Crohn’s disease as was the people who believe that their nice lit- Back to the idea of aquarium-dip- By David L. Antion case in the 1930s. A few traits tle service projects are in some way ping: Remember that aquarium-dip- ASADENA, Calif.—The peo- Other disorders that involve an Here are some of the traits that are fulfilling some biblical directive. ping is stealing members from other ple of the United States and overactive immune system include often descriptive of people who pro- Just because a service project can Church of God groups. P other developed countries are diabetes, aller- mote personal evangelism: be helpful to an Let me con- the most scrubbed, rubbed, cleansed, gies, asthma— A holier-than-thou attitude. They audience (and clude with the disinfected, preserved and sterilized and these have often view themselves as having the the participants) following two humans in history. experienced answers, and they view other people does not mean it truths: With our germ phobias leading similar rises in as not being as dedicated as they are. is fulfilling scrip- Since each the way, we have disinfected every- rates. An approach to try to change tures in the Bible. believer is free thing possible. Rajinder S. other people. They often feel justified It is not wise to attend wher- People wash with antibacterial Hullon, M.D., in attempting to elevate other people for people who ever he wants to soap. Doctors bombard every last wrote in a new- to their high level of righteousness. do service proj- attend, he is not speck of bacteria with powerful anti- ly updated Hypocrisy. They often talk about ects to ruin their doing anything biotics to make sure we and our chil- David Antion health lesson evangelism without being very suc- ultimate value wrong when he dren live in a sterile world. for the Institute for Natural Resources about asthma cessful at it. by exalting themselves. (Remember switches congregations. No germs at all Aquarium-dipping. In case this Matthew 23:12.) The members of a congregation are and allergies. Nothing is more sterile than a hos- reference is new to you, aquarium- Some people don’t realize how not the property of any group or any Deprived children dipping is stealing members from oth- foolish their proclamations make them person. (Remember Acts 20:28.) pital. We do everything we can to be er Church of God groups. This is obvi- appear to other people both inside the However, it is sleazy and dishon- as clean and sterile as possible. In fact “Safe, effective and readily avail- ously not evangelizing society. Church of God and outside the Church orable for religious people to seek to the word sterile is often printed on a able antibiotics and vaccines have of God. build a following by fishing in the product to convince us to buy it, made once commonplace infections Supporting service projects ponds of other groups. meaning there are no germs in it at all. more treatable,” Dr. Hullon wrote. The congregation where I pastor is Deluding others Our Father in heaven knows those But is this good? Are all germs “Yet this reduction in disease-caus- blessed to associate with like-minded Third, most of the people in my who have been doing aquarium-dip- bad? ing microbes deprives children of sister congregations around the world. circle of life recognize when other peo- ping naively. He will help people rec- Researchers are asking them- the opportunity to acquire natural Allow me to mention three per- ple use their rhetoric about their service ognize their error. selves these very questions. In the defense mechanisms that enable the spectives that many of us share. projects to control other people. Our Father in heaven also knows U.S.A. there are presently one mil- immune system to develop properly. First, most of the people in my What is the purpose for people to those who have been doing aquarium- lion Americans who have Crohn’s “It enhances inherited allergic circle of life happily support the right try to control other people? Power. dipping deliberately. Just because He disease or a similar bowel disorder tendencies and heightens the in- of a group or individual to engage in Money. lets it continue does not mean He has called ulcerative colitis. See DON’T OVERDO, page 27 religious service projects. Some leaders seek to convince fol- not noticed (Ecclesiastes 8:11). 4 THE JOURNAL Issue No. 153 (July 22, 2013) Jesus saw nothing wrong with a woman ruling over a country

Continued from page 3 civil ruler of Israel. By definition even Koine Greek in the 3rd to the 1st cen- lessons to the rabbis, priests, Pharisees made a big example of it, but, by citing church leadership. But how does this her husband was subject to her. turies B.C. and is the translation most and even His disciples. her as an example, He implied ap- prohibition square up with successful Since she was a prophetess, she quoted in the New Testament and by But He set up one woman as a role proval of her position of authority and women rulers in secular history? was also the religious ruler of Israel. the early church fathers. It translates model who had been, in her own time, rulership during her physical life. He There are many examples, but let’s Under her rulership and leadership, Isaiah 3:12 very differently: a queen and thus a ruler of men: certainly did not say this woman God gave Israel a great victory over “O my people, your exactors [prak- “Now when the queen of Sheba should not have ruled a country. look at two of the most successful the Canaanites, and then He gave tores] glean you, and the ones exacting heard of the fame of Solomon con- Jesus could easily have cited a male monarchs of England who were [apaitountes] lord over you; O my peo- cerning the name of the LORD, she example. There were many male rul- queens, not kings. ple, the ones declaring you blessed mis- came to test him with hard questions ers who were admirers of Solomon to Victory over the Spanish lead you, and the roads of your feet they ... and when the queen of Sheba had choose from, Hiram of Phoenicia be- disturb” (The Apostolic Bible Polyglot, seen all the wisdom of Solomon . . . ing one of them. The first example is Elizabeth I. a translation of Charles Van der Pool). she said to the king: God gave her victory over the Spanish “ ‘It was a true report which I heard Jesus was consistent Armada, thus defeating the powerful Coercers of the people in my own land about your words and Jesus, obviously, did not see any- Spanish Empire. Interesting. Nothing here about wom- your wisdom. However, I did not be- thing wrong with a woman reigning as Britain became mistress of the seas, en ruling nor children oppressing. The lieve the words until I came and saw it queen and ruling a country. Since He facilitating exploration and coloniza- meaning of praktores in Greek is not with my own eyes; indeed the half created man and woman and gave tion into the New World. Elizabeth women but “exactors” (coercers) or was not told me. Your wisdom and both dominion in the Garden of transformed England into an interna- usurers. prosperity exceed the fame of which I Eden—eden means “rule”—it is con- tional power. Another translation, the Revised heard’ ” (1 Kings 10:1-7). sistent of Him to use the example of Under her reign great achievements English Bible, renders the verse this the Queen of Sheba to the Pharisees. in the arts were realized by famous way: “Moneylenders strip my people She asked the hard questions It is also consistent with Deborah poets and playwrights such as Shake- bare, and usurers lord it over them. The Queen of Sheba visited Solo- serving as a judge of Israel. There is speare, Spenser and Marlowe. My people, those who guide you are mon “to test him with hard questions,” no contradiction here with Isaiah 3:12 She established Protestantism as leading you astray and putting you on to check him out to see if he really was when it is correctly translated within the country’s religion, setting up the the path to ruin.” as wise as his preceded reputation. the context. climate for the translation of the Bible Another way to get at the correct I’m sure the Pharisees thought this into the English language. meaning of a scripture is to examine woman had a lot of nerve testing Solo- Why was verse 12 mistranslated? Greatest empire the context of a biblical passage. What mon with hard questions. But Solo- Therefore, it is clear that the Bible is the context in Isaiah 3? mon answered her questions and does not prohibit a woman from being The second example is Victoria. Verses 14-15 of Isaiah 3 says: “The passed all her tests with flying colors: president of the United States or any Under her reign Britain reached the RULER OVER ISRAEL—Golda Meir was LORD will enter into judgment with the “. . . There was nothing so difficult other country. For those who believe height of the Industrial Revolution and the fourth prime minister of Israel, serving elders of his people and His princes for the king that he could not explain that voting is a citizen’s duty in a free its zenith as an empire, making Britain 1969-1974. A former teacher and kibbutz- [princes is masculine in the Hebrew]. it to her” (verse 3). country, voting for a woman president the foremost global power of the time nik, Mrs. Meir was known as the iron lady ‘For you have eaten up the vineyard; The scribes and Pharisees continu- is not prohibited either. and the greatest empire ever known. of Israeli politics. [Public-domain photo via the plunder of the poor is in your hous- ally asked Jesus hard questions, trying Adam Clarke, the famous Bible com- It was during Queen Victoria’s Wikimedia Commons from a collection of es. What do you mean by crushing my to trip Him up. Yet He skillfully avoid- mentator, agrees with the Septuagint reign that it was said the sun never sets staff photos U.S. News & World Report do- nated to the Library of Congress] people and grinding the faces of the ed their traps and answered every one translation of Isaiah 3:12. on the British Empire. poor?’ says the LORD of hosts.” of their challenges since the first one He states that, since only a vowel Victoria’s rule was the longest of God is condemning the elders and when He was 12 years old. distinguishes the Hebrew word noshim any British monarch so far: 63 years 4 Israel 40 years of peace. princes of Israel, not the women and They could never gainsay Him. Yet (“usurers”) from nashim (“women”), months. It certainly does not look like this children. The elders and princes are they would not—or perhaps out of pride Isaiah 3:12 can be rendered thus: She created the concept of the fam- woman’s leadership caused Israel to the ones eating up the vineyards, plun- could not—acknowledge His wisdom. “The collectors of grapes shall be their ily monarchy, which became a role err or was in any way destructive. You dering the poor, crushing the people. oppressors; and usurers [noshim instead model for her citizens: a concept, I might even say the previous leaders— With that in mind, the Septuagint’s Exemplary monarch of nashim] shall rule over them . . .” might add, that Jesus advocated. all men, by the way—were destructive translation of this verse makes more The Queen of Sheba, however, had Why is there a question of which It sure doesn’t sound like these two to Israel because they inspired Israel sense: gone to a lot of trouble by traveling a word is supposed to be used: nashim powerful and successful queens caused to err by following other gods. “As for my people, tax-gatherers great distance to seek out Solomon’s for women or noshim for usurers? Britain to err, unlike many of the male But God blessed Deborah’s rulership. [praktores] glean them, and exactors wisdom and test him. The Old Testament was written in rulers who squandered the country’s She had saved Israel from Canaanite [apaitountes] rule over them.” Yet, compared to Christ, Solomon’s ancient Hebrew, a language whose treasure in wasteful wars. bondage, and now her countrymen “Gleaning” fits better with rulers sagacity was that of a mere human written form used no vowels. On the contrary, the country reached could enjoy peace. who have eaten up the vineyards. being alongside the wisdom of the For example, let’s use the English ever greater heights under these two You have to conclude that Debo- Translating the word as “women” very Son of God. word put. In Hebrew it would be writ- queens. Britain was greatly blessed by rah’s rulership was not a bad thing. makes no sense. Jesus used this female monarch as an ten as “pt.” A vowel would need to be these women’s rule. supplied in the Hebrew for a speaker First British PM to pronounce it. But which vowel? It could be a, e, i, o or u. More recently we have the power- Each of those characters would pro- ful example of Margaret Thatcher, the How can Isaiah 3:12 say that women are not duce a different word with a different first woman premier of Britain, serv- meaning. So the choice of which word ing three consecutive terms in office, meant to rule? That just does not make sense. the writer intended many times came 1979-1990. down to context and religious preference. She won the Falklands war, and un- The vowel “points” (small marks) der her leadership Britain turned from were added to the Hebrew text be- being the “sick of man of Europe” into God Himself appointed her judgeship, In Isaiah 3:14-15 God indicts the example of a seeker of truth and tester tween A.D. the 9th and 10th century one with a vibrant and prosperous as Paul pointed out in Acts 13:20: elders and princes—not “women and of wisdom. Even more, He told the by the Masoretes, who were Talmudic- economy. “After this God gave them judges” children”—who “ravaged the vine- Jewish male leadership in no uncertain scholar rabbis. Her reputation as Britain’s greatest (including Deborah). yard,” “grind the faces” and steal from terms that she would stand in judgment These rabbis decided to use nashim peacetime prime minister of the 20th Based on the above examples of “the poor.” over them: a mere woman judging the (women) instead of noshim (usurers or century is well deserved. extremely capable women rulers, in- So we see that Isaiah 3:12 actually exalted rulers of the Jewish nation. exactors), thus translating Isaiah 3:12 What about the Bible? cluding the example of Deborah, how does not prevent women from ruling. How galling that must have been. as “women rule over them . . . Those can Isaiah 3:12 say that women are Rather, it takes to task the male rulers “The queen of the South shall rise who lead you cause you to err, and Several other famous secular not meant to rule? That just does not of Israel who were oppressing the up in the judgment with the men of destroy the way of your paths.” women rulers have blessed their make sense. poor and causing the nation to err. this generation and condemn them for nations, such as Golda Meir of Israel, The mind-set in Jesus’ time Scripture cannot contradict itself she came from the ends of the earth to Indira Gandhi of India, Angela Mer- What would Jesus say? hear the wisdom of Solomon; and in- Yet these same rabbis had to know kel of Germany and Benazir Bhutto The Bible cannot and does not con- In case some of our readers still be- deed a greater than Solomon is here” that the example of Deborah contra- of Pakistan. tradict itself, and Jesus is the same lieve the Bible prohibits women from (Luke 11:31). dicted the way they decided to trans- Well, you might say, those exam- yesterday, today and forever, so we ruling, let’s see what Jesus had to say Christ was telling the Pharisees and late this verse. ples are from the world. What about must dig a little deeper to find out on the subject. Sadducees—those who wielded the This same rabbinical mind-set was biblical examples of women rulers? what this scripture actually says. Jesus did not just treat women spiritual and societal power—that a what Jesus battled throughout the As in other examples where the Bi- equally with the men, which was rev- woman would condemn them in the New Testament. 40 peaceful years ble seems to contradict itself, we find olutionary enough at that time. He resurrection for rejecting Christ while The Septuagint is the Greek transla- Let’s look at one such important ex- that studying other translations is help- expressly approved of a woman exer- He stood among them and for their tion of the Hebrew Bible. It was trans- ample: Deborah, a judge and prophe- ful for getting to the truth of the matter. cising authority over men, as shocking spiritual stubbornness. lated between the 3rd and 2nd cen- tess over Israel. For example, the Septuagint was as that may sound. Jesus not only endorsed the Queen turies B.C, almost 13 centuries before Being a judge meant she was the translated from Hebrew scriptures into He used many women as object of Sheba’s condemnation of them and See JESUS BATTLED, page 6 Spring event in Indianapolis helps brethren gear up for Feast

Continued from page 28 people can get together and fellowship The organizers say they hope these Everything that happened was at regardless of which ABC church they events will address the lament of the Clarion Hotel in Indianapolis. It go to because we are God’s people and brethren who say there have been too had adequate meeting rooms, an we are one body,” one participant said. many splits and lost friendships and indoor pool and large guest rooms. Feast dress rehearsal who wish to see more love, joy, peace, The brethren found it convenient to be patience, kindness, goodness, faithful- able to walk to the services and events The cooperative three-day event ness, gentleness and self-control in the and to fellowship with everyone. was a dress rehearsal for this year’s Church of God. The real joy was being able to have Feast of Tabernacles. The groups that For more information about the a feast experience during the spring sponsored the Indianapolis weekend Feast of Tabernacles in Panama City holy days: meeting new people and will also sponsor a joint Feast site in contact Ferrell Vincent at ferrellvin- learning spiritual lessons. Panama City, Fla., this fall. [email protected] or Guy Swenson Many expressed gratitude for the BACK HOME IN INDIANAPOLIS—Peggy Wooten (left), Rebecca Blevins and Ferrell Also participating in Panama City at [email protected]. chance to be a part of this group effort. Vincent attend the special Sabbath weekend in Indianapolis, Ind., March 30 through will be the Church of God Cincinnati Or visit www.commonfaithnet- “It was awesome to witness that April 1. [Photo courtesy Rebecca Blevins] and LifeResource Ministries. work.com. Issue No. 153 (July 22, 2013) THE JOURNAL 5 The Journal lists Feast sites for 2013 U.S. SITES Montana—Bigfork: UCG, (513) South Wales: ICG, www.intercontinen- (513) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. www.cogl.org. Alabama—Gulf Shores: Independent 576-9796, www.ucg.org, restricted site. talcog.org, (903) 561-7070. Port Germany—Schluchsee: UCG, (513) New Zealand—Bay of Islands: LCG, group, John Warren, (903) 636-4470, New Mexico—Albuquerque: The Macquarie: RCG, www.rcg.org. Victor 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. www.cogl.org. Taupiri Ranges: UCG, [email protected]. Church of God New Mexico, Ed and Harbor, South Australia: LCG, Ghana—UCG, (513) 576-9796, (513) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. www.cogl.org. Rockingham, Western Alaska—Anchorage: UCG, (513) 576- Louella Costanza, (505) 889-2939, www.ucg.org/feast. CGWA, Taupo: CGWA, www.cogwa.org, (888) Australia: UCG, (513) 576-9796, 9796, www.ucg.org/feast. LCG, www.cognm.org. www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. 9-COGWA-9. Whangarei: Continuing www.ucg.org/feast. Church of God, [email protected]. www.cogl.org. New York—Lake Placid: RCG, Guatemala—Antigua: LCG, Barbados—Christ Church: LCG, Arizona—Phoenix: UCG, (513) 576-9796, www.rcg.org. Nigeria—Abuja: RCG, www.rcg.org. www.cogl.org. St. Lawrence www.cogl.org; CGWA, www.cogwa.org, www.ucg.org/feast, satellite site. North Carolina— (888) 9-COGWA-9. Antigua: CGWA, Lagos: www.cogl.org. UCG, (513) Tucson: UCG, (513) 576-9796, Ohio—Cincinnati: UCG, (513) Gap: CGWA, www.cogwa.org, (888) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast 9-COGWA-9. www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. www.ucg.org/feast, satellite site. 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. Papua New Guinea—Wewak: LCG, Blankenberge: RCG, Panajachel: UCG, (513) 576-9796, Arkansas—Harrison: CGI, www.cgi.org, Wadsworth: RCG, www.rcg.org. Belgium— www.cogl.org. www.rcg.org. www.ucg.org/feast. (903) 939-2929. Hot Springs: Sabbath Oregon—Bend-Redmond: UCG, (513) Haiti—LCG, www.cogl.org. Peru—Cuzco: LCG, www.cogl.org. 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. Bolivia—Cochabamba: CGWA, Day Church of God, www.sdcog.org, India—Manipur: LCG, www.cogl.org. Huanchaco: CGWA, www.cogwa.org, (501) 282-1909 Newport: LCG, www.cogl.org. www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. (888) 9-COGWA-9. Huaraz: RCG, Coroico: UCG, (513) 576-9796, Vishakhapatnam: RCG, www.rcg.org. California—Indian Wells: LCG, Pennsylvania—Lake Harmony: CGWA, www.rcg.org. www.ucg.org/feast. Indonesia—Batu: LCG, www.cogl.org. www.cogl.org. Oceanside: UCG, (513) www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. Philippines—Baguio City: UCG, (513) 576-9796 www.ucg.org/feast. Kings Tannersville: LCG, www.cogl.org. 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. Baguio Beach: ICG, South Carolina—Myrtle Beach: CGI, City: LCG, www.cogl.org. Baguio City: www.intercontinentalcog.org, (903) 561- www.cgi.org, (903) 939-2929. Myrtle These are the Feast of Tabernacles sites for 2013 THE JOURNAL was aware of at press time. RCG, www.rcg.org. Davao City: UCG, 7070. Rocklin: CGWA, www.cogwa.org, Beach: ICG, Information for the listing comes from www.feastgoer.org, the webmaster for THE (513) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. (888) 9-COGWA-9. Santa Maria: www.intercontinentalcog.org, (903) JOURNAL’s Web site (thejournal.org), other Web sites and information sent directly to THE Malaybalay: LCG, www.cogl.org. Continuing Church of God, 561-7070. North Myrtle Beach: JOURNAL by Feast organizers and other JOURNAL readers. § Unless otherwise stated, each Puerto Rico—Guayanilla: RCG, [email protected]. Church of God Big Sandy, (800) 946- listing represents an observance beginning Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, 2013, and con- www.rcg.org. Colorado—Steamboat Springs: UCG, 5545, P.O. Box 690, Big Sandy, Texas tinuing through Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 (referred to as the Last Great Day, Great Last Rwanda—Muhazi: CGWA, (513) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. 75755, www.churchofgodbigsandy.com. Day or Eighth Day in the various Churches of God). § This listing abbreviates Church of www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. Florida—St. Augustine: CGWA, Tennessee—Chattanooga: LCG, God International (CGI), Tyler, Texas; Intercontinental Church of God (ICG), Tyler; Living Saint Lucia—Reduit Beach: UCG, (513) www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. www.cogl.org. Gatlinburg: UCG, Church of God (LCG), Charlotte, N.C.; United Church of God an International Association 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. (513) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. Daytona Beach: COGMI, the (UCG), Milford, Ohio; Church of God Ministries International (CGMI); Church of God a South Africa—Glentana: LCG, Pigeon Forge: CGWA, www.cogwa.org, cogmi.org. Destin: Church of God Big Worldwide Association (CGWA); and Restored Church of God (RCG). Note that some www.cogl.org. Hermanus: CGWA, (888) 9-COGWA-9. Sandy, P.O. Box 690, Big Sandy, Texas phone numbers refer to a church’s headquarters in the United States rather than a local www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. 75755, www.churchofgodbigsandy.com, Texas—Big Sandy: Church of God Big Feast contact. § Attendance policies: Most of the Feast sites listed here have an open Margate: UCG, (513) 576-9796, (800) 946-5545. Destin: RCG, Sandy, (800) 946-5545, P.O. Box 690, Big attendance policy; that is, visitors are welcome. However, it is THE JOURNAL’s understand- www.ucg.org/feast. Pennington: RCG, www.rcg.org. Ft. Walton Beach: Sandy, Texas 75755, www.churchofgod- ing that some Church of God organizations allow Feastgoers to attend with them only www.rcg.org. Uvongo: CGWA, COGMI, the cogmi.org. Lantana: bigsandy.com; UCG, (513) 576-9796, by special permission. Therefore, if you wish to attend one of those churches’ Feast sites, www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. Christian Church of God, www.Fla- www.ucg.org/feast, satellite site. THE JOURNAL recommends you first contact the sponsoring church or its representative. Spain—Pineda de Mar: RCG, ccog.com, (561) 547-4952, jancgil@ Boerne: LCG, www.cogl.org. Galves- www.rcg.org. aol.com or [email protected]. (Note ton: ICG, www.intercontinentalcog.org, Sri Lanka—Ahargama: LCG, dates: Oct. 21-28, 2013.) Palm Harbor: (903) 561-7070. New Braunfels: UCG, Brazil—Moscou: LCG, www.cogl.org. Israel—Jerusalem: LCG, www.cogl.org. LCG, www.cogl.org. Panama City (513) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. www.cogl.org. Mathugama: UCG, Roraima: UCG, (513) 576-9796, Italy—Sabaudia: UCG, (513) 576-9796, (513) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. Beach: UCG, (513) 576-9796, Rockport: South Texas Church of God, www.ucg.org/feast. www.ucg.org/feast. Panama City Terry Post, P.O. Box 1089, La Vernia, Texas www.ucg.org/feast. Negombo: CGWA, www.cogwa.org, Beach: ICG, www.intercontinentalcog. 78121, (830) 947-3564, terrypost@aire- Burundi—Mugina: CGWA, Ivory Coast—UCG, (513) 576-9796, (888) 9-COGWA-9. www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. org, (903) 561-7070. Tampa: UCG, plastics.com. San Antonio: Church of www.ucg.org/feast. Abidjan: CGWA, Thailand—Chiang Mai: Legacy (513) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast, God San Antonio, Julian Cruz, (210) 333- Canada—Abbotsford, B.C.: UCG, (513) www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. Institute, (330) 852-2709, mail@ satellite site. 7229, www.churchofgodsa.com. 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. Man: CGWA, www.cogwa.org, (888) legacyinstitute.org. 9-COGWA-9. Georgia—Jekyll Island: UCG, (513) Utah—Park City: LCG, www.cogl.org. Canmore, Alta.: UCG, (513) 576-9796, Togo—Kpalime: CGWA, www.cogwa.org, 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. Park City: CGWA, www.cogwa.org, www.ucg.org/feast. Collingwood, Jamaica—Montego Bay: LCG, www. (888) 9-COGWA-9. Ont.: LCG, www.cogl.org. Georgian cogl.org. Ocho Rios: UCG, (513) 576- Hawaii—Hapuna Beach: CGWA, (888) 9-COGWA-9. Salt Lake City: Trinidad and Tobago—Arima: COGMI, RCG, www.rcg.org. Zion National Peaks Ski Club: Canadian Church of 9796, www.ucg.org/feast. Ocho Rios: the cogmi.org. Crown Point: LCG, www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. God, www.canadianchurchofgod.com. CGWA, www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. Maui: UCG, (513) 576-9796, Park: Church of God Big Sandy, (800) www.cogl.org. Scarborough: UCG, Gros Morne, NF: UCG, (513) 576-9796, St. Ann: RCG, www.rcg.org. www.ucg.org/feast. 946-5545, P.O. Box 690, Big Sandy, Texas (513) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. 75755, www.churchofgodbigsandy.com. www.ucg.org/feast. Kimberley, B.C.: Jordan—Amman: CGWA, United Kingdom—Buxton, England: Idaho—McCall: Celebration Church of LCG, www.cogl.org. Leamington, Ont.: www.cogwa.org, (888) 9-COGWA-9. God, www.celebrationchurchof god.org. Virginia—Williamsburg: COGMI, the LCG, www.cogl.org. Cotswolds, cogmi.org. CGI, www.cgi.org, (903) 939-2929. 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Bulawayo: CGWA, www.cogwa.org, Season of Our Joy, P.O. 1633, Hawkins, TX South Wales: UCG, (513) 576-9796, CGWA, www.cogwa.org, (888) Tesquisquiapan: LCG, www.cogl.org. (888) 9-COGWA-9. Victoria Falls: UCG, 75765, www.sooj.org. www.ucg.org/feast. Nelson Bay, New 9-COGWA-9. La Grande Motte: UCG, Myanmar—Kalaymyo: LCG, (513) 576-9796, www.ucg.org/feast. ‘Power’ and ‘greater works’ topics for two-church service Continued from page 1 Texas. The usual adult interactive panied himself on guitar. pened to the Greater Works?” owned by the Church of God Big of special music titled “Come to the Bible study was canceled so more The next participants were a trio The sermon was based on Jesus’ Sandy. Lord.” The song was written by Bran- people would be present to hear the that performed two selections. The comment quoted in John 14:12. Mr. After the service some in the audi- dy Webb of Avinger, Texas. It was first sermon. trio included Mr. Kurr, his daughter Mouland acknowledged the value of ence moved large round tables to the sung by Mrs. Webb’s 10-year-old The first sermon was by Jeff Reed Brittany, also of Mounds, Okla., and service projects (preaching the gospel, back of the hall to accommodate the daughter Jasmine and 8-year-old of Tyler, an employee of the CGI. The Steve Tremble of Tulsa, Okla. etc.) of church organizations but en- potluck meal. Grace Forrestier of Gladewater. They were accompanied on guitar Exuberance in fellowship by Jasmine’s father, Joshua Webb, and Mr. Groce called the messages ‘meat in due season.’ Mr. Havir The Church of God Big Sandy of- Wes White of Big Sandy. ten has a Bible study after the potluck was glad friends from the CGI and other congregations could that is broadcast on the congregation’s Classes and first sermon Web site (churchofgodbigsandy.com) The format of the church service experience ‘exuberant fellowship’ on the Day of Pentecost. but chose to forgo the study to allow was the normal format of the Church of extra time for fellowship. God Big Sandy, which splits into two “The two messages were meat in sermons separated by a short break. sermon was titled “Power.” Mr. Reed The first selection was an arrange- couraged his listeners to focus more due season and were supplemented by During the first sermon attendees talked about God giving His Spirit. ment of “Bless the Lord Eternal O My on the work that God does in each a variety of special-music perfor- can choose to attend classes instead of Soul.” The second selection was “O believer. mances,” Mr. Groce said. staying in the main auditorium for the Three selections of music Give Thanks.” Mr. Tremble accompa- After the sermon and the last con- “CGI members appreciated the in- sermon. After the break the church recom- nied on guitar. gregational hymn, Mr. Forrestier vitation and benefited from the inspi- The kids’ class, designed for chil- menced with two congregational hymns asked Vance Stinson of Tyler to give ration inherent in pleasing God.” dren before they can read, was taught and three pieces of special music. Second sermon the closing prayer and thanks for Mr. Havir said he was glad friends by Candace Self of Big Sandy. The first was sung by Wayne The second sermon was by Mr. the meal. from the CGI and other nearby con- The bridges class, which is for pre- Woodring of Tyler. Mouland, who had flown to Texas to gregations could worship with the Big teens, was taught by Carol Bald of Big Mr. Woodring, a prolific song- give two sermons on the previous Food and fellowship Sandy group on Pentecost. Sandy. The teen class was taught by writer, sang a piece of his own com- day as well as give this sermon. The Before the church service, families “We had two excellent messages David Havir III of Nacogdoches, position, “On That Day.” He accom- title of the sermon was “What Hap- had brought food into the building and exuberant fellowship,” he said. 6 THE JOURNAL Issue No. 153 (July 22, 2013) Conference delegate talks about the choosing of a president Continued from page 1 Mr. Stewart: It was long. There THE JOURNAL: I remember some- church, but how would it inspire them Word and following His commands. Personnel changes were no big controversial questions or one on the council last time—maybe it specifically to have or maintain a rela- I think the Bible shows there are comments this year. was Gary Antion—asking John why tionship with God? After all, you can congregations to help us to have per- THE JOURNAL: What are the per- sonnel changes as a result of this THE JOURNAL: You said that one he wasn’t satisfied with thinking of the have a relationship with God and not sonal contact with members. year’s voting? Obviously there was a year ago to me. But I found a recording council chairman as also chairman of be a member of a particular church. I think to follow God’s Word by change in the presidency because of that Q&A and had a completely dif- the general conference of elders. Mr. Stewart: You’re right. We rec- being in a congregation of like-minded Dennis Luker died on March 14. ferent impression of it John’s very logical ognize there’s more than one church, people helps you to grow and express Mr. Stewart: This year there were after listening to it com- response was that that you know, and we don’t know how love and unity and several of these several different people, nominees, to pared with what you said would be a conflict of many people God is dealing with. things that you can’t have being alone. be on the board. They included John about it. interest. So if there’s But there are things we can do. We You’re supposed to be interviewing Elliott, Vernon Hargrove, Rainer Salo- Mr. Stewart: Well, going to be a vice can have not only the Bible schools me about the conference. I was so maa, Rex Sexton, Randy Stiver, Len they discussed how to chairman of the GCE for the different congregations, but we tired that I probably dozed off during Martin and Steve Myers. preach the gospel. We dis- who is a member of the can let them participate in various part of the Q&A. It went to 11 The one man who’s new on there cussed how we might council, why isn’t that things. o’clock. save money and stuff. It is a conflict of interest? For instance, at Mothers’ Day, just was John Elliott. Mario Seiglie was The choosing of the president already on the board and was voted our job to preach the gos- Mr. Stewart: I don’t last Sabbath, all the little kids [in the back on. pel. There was an open know. They made men- Big Sandy UCG congregation] came THE JOURNAL: How about the new Some went off the board who did not mike, and people who tion of that in there, but up to the front and took their mothers president? How is the president cho- want to serve in that capacity any long- wanted to talk, ask ques- they had not answered with them. That was to help them feel sen? Is he selected the same way the er. One was Bob Berendt, and another tions, lined up, and it went a lot of those questions like a part of the congregation. chairman is chosen: by a vote of the on and on and on and on. because people have several score elders of the general was Bill Eddington. The brand-new Ellis Stewart Large question board member was Rex Sexton. THE JOURNAL: So been so busy. conference? was anything brought We’ve had a very THE JOURNAL: I understand. But Mr. Stewart: No, the president is Revised purpose up about John Elliott’s proposal last busy year after the split [in late 2010 what you’re describing is a way to picked by the 12 board [council] THE JOURNAL: What about voting time for the general conference to in which many UCG elders left to help young people feel comfortable in members. We as elders were able to other than for personnel changes? have its own chairman apart from the form the Church of God a Worldwide a particular congregation or COG make our suggestions for president Mr. Stewart: A proposed amend- known to the board. They took all ment to the constitution passed that has those into consideration, I think. to do with the purpose of the church. I believe there were 26 names sug- THE JOURNAL: What is the purpose, ‘It is our job to preach the gospel. There was an open gested, and then the council of elders as voted on? reviewed all those before deciding on Mr. Stewart: The old wording said mike, and people who wanted to talk, ask questions, the new president. [A few days after that, quote, God’s purpose for His lined up, and it went on and on and on and on.’ this interview, the council chose church is to prepare those willing to Victor Kubik as the new president.] live His way of righteousness and self- THE JOURNAL: What was the theme control and to function as His instru- council’s chairman? Association, commonly referred to as denomination, not how to help them of this year’s conference? ments in the administration of salva- Mr. Stewart: Yes, that was brought Cogwa]. have or maintain a relationship with Mr. Stewart: The theme was “Edify- tion to humanity and to demonstrate up. Right now I can’t remember what This year the main thing was preach- God. That question is larger than that. ing the Body Through Spiritual Gifts.” His wisdom to His spiritual creation. happened, but if my memory is right I ing the gospel and also how can we Mr. Stewart: No, it’s not. ______THE JOURNAL: What’s the revised believe they’re going to have a deputy keep the young people in the church. THE JOURNAL: Okay. So you’re Following is a list of the current purpose of the church? or vice chairman for the general con- There were a lot of ideas brought up. saying having a relationship with God council members and administrators Mr. Stewart: It’s, quote, to preach ference who will also be on the regu- THE JOURNAL: That’s a good ques- is synonymous with staying in, for of the United Church of God an Inter- the gospel of Jesus Christ and the lar board. tion. What were some of the ideas? example, the United Church of God? national Association: Kingdom of God in all the world, make They had so many things to do they Mr. Stewart: No. God’s church is Carmelo Anastasi, Scott Ashley, disciples in all nations, teach and care just didn’t have a lot to say about it. Parents, teach your children not limited to a group name. It would Bill Bradford, Roc Corbett, John El- for those disciples and prepare them But I think this vice chairman will Mr. Stewart: I think the overriding include different groups. liott, Mark Mickelson, Darris McNee- for the return of Christ, end quote. help the chairman of the council. answer was the parents need to teach THE JOURNAL: Are you saying you ly, Rainer Salomaa, Mario Seiglie, Rex They made the change because THE JOURNAL: Help him do what? their children while they’re very young cannot have a relationship with God Sexton, Don Ward and Robin Webber. they decided the old wording was not Mr. Stewart: They did discuss that to have a relationship with God, not unless you are a member of a church? Victor Kubik is church president. correct according to the Bible. at some length. But John had a whole just with them but with God, and for Mr. Stewart: No. It’s a personal Council chairman is Mr. Webber. bunch of questions last year and they them to learn to pray as they get older. thing. What is the Church of God, Write the United Church of God at Questions, anyone? did not get all those answered. THE JOURNAL: That brings to mind Dixon? The Church of God is not like P.O. Box 541027, Cincinnati, Ohio THE JOURNAL: What about the They’ve just been awful busy this past another question. What you just said a Catholic church or not a Protestant 45254, U.S.A. Visit the church online Q&A [question-and-answer session]? year. John does a lot of overseas work. could help keep young people in the church. It’s obeying God’s Bible, His at www.ucg.org.

Jesus battled ‘Generations of Noah’ belief can lead to racism an antiwomen Continued from page 1 twice that the reason blacks marry and some present-day pastors and The Jews of Ethiopia of the Churches of God. whites is to make their children lighter. elders in the splits from the WCG, Whether British (and American) “Dear God, what are we doing with take that to mean that Noah was not of “Two or three scientists showed mind-set Israelism is “true or not,” he said, “it is that in church to begin with? How did mixed blood, that he was a full-blood- that in Ethiopia there’s quite a Jewish population and they don’t look like Continued from page 4 not God’s will that we wipe out people he [the minister] think he could justify ed white man, and that God would not the Masoretes added the vowels. now.” that? It’s a shame and it’s an embar- have been pleased with Noah had he any other Jews,” he said. “They’re just as black as black can be.” The Septuagint (sometimes ab- Even though, for whatever reason, rassment. been anything but white. breviated LXX) even predates the genocide may have been appropriate in “There was always this cloud over “I’m going to remind you,” Mr. DNA testing, Mr. Mouland quoted the scientists as saying, proved the time of Christ. the time of Jericho, it cannot be God’s brethren who weren’t of the perfect Mouland continued, “of the many times It is interesting to note that will for His followers today, he said. Israelite stock, if that even exists.” that we heard someone speak from the Ethiopian Jews, even though they are black, are “closely related to the Jews many New Testament quotations Yet the old understandings and in- The latent racist attitude in the old pulpit—sometimes it was via satel- are from the Septuagint versions terpretations of Scripture, leading to Worldwide Church of God, Mr. Mou- lite—that verse 9 proved that Noah was who came out of Germany and Russia.” rather than the Hebrew text. doctrines that view genocide and rac- land said, could have been why, at the white. Do you remember that?” Bottom line One would think that, since the ism as sometimes justified and neces- time of the big WCG split in the mid- However, “the word perfect in the Septuagint was translated so many sary, are still with us. ’90s, “about 90 percent of the gentile Hebrew means ‘entire,’ and it’s talking The scriptural bottom line, Mr. Mou- centuries earlier than the Maso- [including black] brethren” went with about integrity and truth,” Mr. Mouland land said, comes from Paul, one of the Gentile church member retic text, the LXX scholars would the new WCG.” said. “It’s not talking about race. Gen- founders of Christianity. have had a more accurate under- “This was pointed out to me by a This was “even though that church erations there is from a Hebrew word “We must stop being white Chris- standing of the Hebrew of that member of the church back in Santa made major changes in the Sabbath that means ‘descent’ or ‘family.’ It’s tians,” Mr. Mouland summarized. time than Talmudic-scholar rabbis Fe, N.M., a couple of decades ago,” who interpreted this verse 10 to 13 Mr. Mouland said. centuries later and had their own The member was an American In- antiwomen biases. dian. ‘I just wanted to bring this In addition, most of our modern “He was from Oklahoma, and he up because it’s been on my mind for translations are from the Masoretic was always bothered that he thought text, including the KJV and Lu- that the church believed in genocide. 20 years,’ Mr. Mouland said. ther’s translation. “I heard a minister actually say to What a difference him, ‘Well, this was Israel’s land. You a vowel makes people were here before we got here.’ You know, like, yeah, it’s too bad they and other doctrines” and even though more talking about history.” “We must stop being Latino or His- Remember, as Adam Clarke most white Church of God members Several other Bible translations get panic Christians. We need to stop be- points out, only one vowel sepa- were trespassing on our land when we rates women from usurers. Which got here. left the WCG. it right, he stated, including the New ing gentile Christians, Jewish Chris- is more correct? “I think often of that gentleman and International Version, which translates tians, whatever Christians. Generations of Noah Basically, the Septuagint is rep- what I think was a burden he carried verse 9 this way: “Do we really believe what Paul resentative of a 3rd-century B.C. because he thought the church didn’t Mr. Mouland speculated that the “Noah was a righteous man, blame- said, that there’s neither Jew nor Hebrew text. The Masoretic is rep- care for him as much as it did others reason for a hostile and racist attitude less among the people of his time, and Greek? resentative of a 7thÐ9th century because he was a gentile.” “toward so many people back in the he walked with God.” “I just wanted to bring this up A.D. revision of the Hebrew. old days” was the old WCG’s under- “Clearly it was talking about [No- As V.S. Herrell in The History Why get married? standing of the “generations of Noah.” ah’s] spiritual conducting of his life, because it’s been on my mind for 20 years.” of the Bible states: There is “no Mr. Mouland was privy to another “Noah was a just man and perfect not something else, especially ge- doubt as to which text is to be pre- conversation years ago that he said in his generations, and Noah walked nealogy,” Mr. Mouland said. Mr. Mouland’s Big Sandy sermon ferred. The Septuagint is superior still embarrasses him. with God,” says Genesis 6:9, accord- He then mentioned a genetics- and many other speakers’ messages in every way to the Judaized Mas- “I heard when I lived in New ing to the King James Version. themed television program he saw are archived as video and audio files at oretic Text.” Mexico the minister, the pastor, say Some preachers in the old WCG, recently. churchofgodbigsandy.com. Connections: MMeemmbbeerr ttooMMeemmbbeerr Issue No. 141 PUBLISHED BY THE JOURNAL: NEWS OF THE CHURCHES OF GOD July 22, 2013 Education on the carpeted battlefield By Darlene Warren supposed to be doing. When you That room was where he liked to closet, in which case it was like fight the good fight. There is no IG SANDY, Texas—Have realize it’s time to fix supper you sleep, not on a bed, but with his navigating a minefield. greater love than a grandmother lay you ever lost track of time? I know you have a battle on your favorite blanket on the floor. With I know most businesses require a down her life for a grandchild. Brecently spent a month try- hands. his help we scooched the certain dress code from their Carry on, soldier ing to organize an extra bedroom to Time slips away debris over enough for patrons, but you might some degree of order. him to fit his slim be surprised at the I’m finally seeing progress. The My strategy was to pull every- By the time I got through the body into an open number of drive- last time my grandson came over to thing out of the bookshelves, off the photo albums and scrapbooks, re- crevice next to the throughs you can visit I saw a gleam in his eye that top of the chest of drawers. Anything membering just how much I loved wall that abutted find that don’t re- signaled he saw improvement too. that wasn’t stuffed in a drawer or hearing the clickety-clack sound the one with the quire shoes at all. So what if it takes me another nailed to the wall was thrown in the my old treadle sewing machine large pieces of Because of the month? In the end I’ll have gone over middle of the floor. I figured what a made as I pedaled away and brush- furniture—the times when I every tax return in the last 10 years grand start this would give me. ing up on my Spanish, I realized large pieces of fur- absolutely and cried over every old birthday The bookcases and chest would time was slipping away. The battle niture that still re- had to have card, and I’ll know every battle—ma- then be light enough for me to move continued to wage. mained, for the shoes I start- jor and minor—of the Civil War. I’ll them from one wall to another, thus Sometimes things that sound like most part, empty. ed putting them know a little something about sub- making the room more efficient. a good idea at the time turn into right inside the door, clos- jects ranging from akitas to zithers. huge embarrassments. I had other, Coping skills come It may seem inconsequential to Then all I had to do was dust and put in handy ing it quickly behind me. (It didn’t the stuff on the floor back where it more important, things to do. My make sense to cross the minefield some, but in the end if anyone ever belonged—an afternoon job at most. garden needed attention. I had a job The embarrassment of the com- just to put shoes back in the closet.) asks—as they used to ask on late- Have you ever tried to pick up a to go to. bat zone gradually lessened. Dis- Several weeks into this debacle, night TV—“It’s 10:00, do you World Book Encyclopedia without I closed the door to that room and sociation worked for a while. I used reality started to set in. It’s one thing know where your children are?”—I opening it? If you like to read as pretended it didn’t exist. But it it as a coping skill. If I didn’t have to lose track of time. I certainly didn’t will be able to hold my head up much as I do you know how easy it raised its ugly head every time my to look at it, it didn’t really exist. want to lose a grandkid. high, glance confidently down the is to look up a favorite subject and grandson came over and ended up I entered the room only when I I determined to forge ahead. No hallway to the open door and say to then forget about what you were spending the night. had to extricate something from the matter how long it took me I had to myself, yes, as a matter of fact I do.

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hen Peter said to them, ‘Repent, answered them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to statutes from me” (Ps 18:22). 119:124). A gloss read is insufficient to “ and let every one of you be bap- you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin’ ” Have the churches of God taught really understand their depth. Ttized in the name of Jesus (John 8:34). If we’ve repented why are their people to focus on His statutes “Cast away from you all the trans- Christ for the remission of sins; and you we still living like the old man? and judgments? An unofficial survey by gressions which you have committed, and shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’” It seems that God allows that we this author has found most of their get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. (Acts 2:38). may repent multiple times (Luke 17:4). membership does not even know For why should you die, O house of Israel?” Did you repent, get baptized and Is this what we do? Wouldn’t that indi- specifically where to find them. Yes, (Eze 18:30-31). “But this is the covenant then receive the holy spirit? Do you cate that we really didn’t repent the they’re in the Law of Moses. That that I will make with the house of Israel know this because your are “. . . partak- first time . . . or the second . . . or the includes five fairly large books. Can one after those days, says the LORD: I will put third? To repent means to change and focus on all that effectively? In fact, the ers of the divine nature, having escaped the My law in their minds, and write it on their do things differently. Did we do that or original doctrine of the WCG allowed hearts; and I will be their God, and they corruption that is in the world through not? If we didn’t really repent what that “We do not accept the statutes shall be My people” (Jer 31:33). We do what lust”? (2Pet 1:4). makes us think we received the holy [and judgments] as binding law, but is in our heart (Deu 8:2, Rom 2:14-15). Do you know you are Christ’s be- spirit? Does the spirit of God waffle rather, appropriate to the culture.” No Sinning is contrary to the spirit of God. cause “. . . those who are Christ’s have cru- back and forth between good and evil? wonder few know exactly where they Don’t wait for someone ordained of cified the flesh with its passions and desires”? Perhaps we should consider what are! How can we effectively repent if men to grasp and then clarify for you (Gal 5:24). Are you patiently waiting for Peter’s Pentecost audience knew of the we don’t fully respect His instruction the concentrated Law of God, includ- everyone else to join you as “. . . a perfect holy spirit. Jewish education around that shows us what to change? ing His statutes and judgments. He man, to the measure of the stature of the full- the world revolved around the Hebrew The good news is that the funda- can’t help us write them in our heart if ness of Christ”? (Eph 4:13). Scriptures. They knew Ezekiel equated mental Law of God, His statutes and we don’t diligently seek Him ourselves. Actually, everyone this author has receiving the spirit of God with keep- judgments, are a small fraction of the “And everyone who has this hope in Him interviewed on this matter claims none ing His statutes and judgments. “I will Law of Moses. If one knows where to purifies himself, just as He is pure” (I John of these things. They all acknowledge put My Spirit within you and cause you to look, most people could read them in 3:3). If they are in your heart you will being sinners. But, if they repented, walk in My statutes, and you will keep My 15 minutes. Pondering them could take have no trouble doing them and no why are they still sinning? It seems Paul judgments and do them” (Eze 36:27). the rest of your life. David never need to repent again. Develop your would be baffled at this situation today. David also focused on His statutes and claimed a complete understanding. own relationship with your Creator. “. . . How shall we who died to sin live judgments. “For all His judgments were “Deal with Your servant according to Your Examine His Law using Moses record any longer in it?” (Rom 6:2). “‘Jesus before me, And I did not put away His mercy, And teach me Your statutes” (Ps as a basis, not tradition. ★ www.creatorscovenant.org ★ PO Box 1002 ¥ South Pasadena, CA 91031

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Should the Feast of Tabernacles be observed in a summer or fall month? Should the first month of the year be a winter or spring month? Dedicated to the Reconciliation of 2013 Feast Plans (moon) shall be the feast of Lev. 23:40: “. . . You shall The Sabbath Keeping Churches of God he Christian Church of tabernacles for seven days rejoice . . . seven days.” God plans to host a unto the LORD.” Other scriptures tell us to eat small F.O.T. site in Jesus of Nazareth warned his followers that those who would soon T The above dates (Oct. 21-28) and drink, etc., be thankful, come after him should be very careful about how they built the Lantana, Florida (Palm Beach take into consideration the be joyful. County), Oct. Church of God. following: During certain years, many 21–28, 2013. This Ex. 23:16: “. . . And the feast farmers were observed to be He warned that the coming of false prophets would cause the date is believed of ingathering, which is in the very concerned (worried) church to be built upon a foundation of sand, unless certain princi- to comply—be end of the year, when thou while attending the Feast at ples were followed. in harmony— hast gathered in thy labors Jekyll Island, Georgia. Why with Scripture. Did Jesus of Nazareth warn his followers to be cautious about build- out of the field” (after the was this? It was because their ing their house, the house of God, upon sand? Consider these harvest) crops were still in the fields examples (from When we look at the modern church of the 20th and 21st century, do Neville Gilbert Deut. 16:13: “Thou shalt when they were directed to the KJV). we see a house built upon sand, or one built upon the rock? observe the feast of taberna- attend the Feast, which had Gen. 1:14: “. . . Let there be cles seven days, after that been scheduled and started in Do we see a house that stands and grows strong, or do we see a lights in the firmament of the thou hast gathered in thy a summer month before the house of God that splits and falls? heaven (sun and moon) . . . corn and thy wine” (after the harvest was completed—and, This short but powerful Bible study will assist all Christians in their and let them be . . . for sea- harvest) in some cases, even started. sons, and for days, and years.” quest to construct and nourish a growing Church of God. Lev. 23:39: “Also in the This situation is almost cer- Please visit our website, and study our recent article: “A House Built Ex. 12:2: “. . . Beginning of fifteenth day of the seventh tain to occur this year, 2013. upon Sand.” You might even consider using the article as a Bible months: it shall be the first month, when you have Is this what God intended? study guide with your fellowship group. month of the year to you” (in gathered in (after) the fruit Note: Israel and Georgia are the spring, not winter). (crops) of the land, you close to the same latitude, “A House Built upon Sand” Lev. 23:34: “. . . The fifteenth shall keep a feast unto the which would mean the same LORD ...” I think you will find to be an eye-opening study. day of this seventh month harvesttime.

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She loved helping others, and her his wife, Glenda; one lady 50-62 for long-term relationship. gift for service benefitted many people. ¤ A daughter, Sarah; one son Few of us have taken a closer look at the Friendship first. Write Gordon Winkelman, devout Christian her entire life, she never and daughter-in-law, Jo- Scriptures to see what it really says about 9571 E. 5th St., Tucson, AZ 85748.Pictures, evangelized but demonstrated her devotion seph and Elizabeth; three please. through her way of life and interactions with brothers, Lonnie, Charles tithing. Honestly, where does the Bible say, or others. ¤ Ethel’s most memorable quality and Gary; two sisters, even hint, that we are to tithe on the money we Free/trade was her fierce devotion to her family. She Linda Laper and Violet was never happier than when she was sur- Helmes; one grandson, James Neff earn? What truly is Biblical “increase”? 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India. was a member of God’s church for about her many times over the years and A sunset-to-sunset weekly many years, and it was an extremely im- for your concern and prayers. The family Prayer requests portant part of her life. She is survived by has appreciated it very much, and we know Sabbath is not in the Bible! Dale Atteberry and his wife, Colleen, appre- her daughter, Ann Terrill, who receives that the only reason she kept going was ciate prayers for him. He is currently in a mail at 10 Pylle Lane, Bella Vista, AR because of God and His will. She will be It is an old story: assuming a belief comes from the Bible, when in hospice facility in Cheyenne, Wyo. 72715, U.S.A. greatly missed.” fact the Bible says nothing of the sort. Most of us came out of Protestantism because we saw exactly that. The truth, the Scriptural truth, is the sunset-to-sunset weekly Sabbath doctrine is just ANOTHER ONE of those beliefs that has no Biblical basis whatever! 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Israeli torpedo blew a big hole in it. Only when a Russian ship saw what was going on was it allowed to limp away with 34 US troops dead. Those who survived were awarded medals if they kept quiet, or faced court martial. During Now and New World Order the attack, jets from a US aircraft carrier were called back twice, by Secretary of Defense Part 20 McNamara, and later by President Johnson. LBJ ordered the recall stating he did not care if every man drowned and the ship sank, so he would not Roman Empire Rules Today into WWI and encourage British men to enlist. A horn was commonly used to represent the embarrass his allies. It is the only maritime event The Defence of the Realm Act was really an devil. “A former warlock told me that a small in US history when US troops were killed but nline video shows examples of US-Ro- not investigated by Congress. An Israeli pilot man rule symbols: fasces on ‘Mercury’ information war on the British citizenry using curly horn is often used on pendants, as a mark O the media, and permitted confiscation of farm, of identification among the elite practitioners claimed he risked court martial for refusing to dime, two big ones pictured in the Senate, a fire on the ship since he saw the US flag. Roman mace rules in the House; US military land and business for the war effort. of witchcraft.” The little horn of prophecy. “Competitions were staged between cities to Antiochus IV persecuted Jews, sacrificed a Operation Northwoods proposed false flag awards have iron cross. The US Supreme Court terror of US troops attacking US civilians to reached a majority of Roman Catholics in 2006. conscript the most soldiers, and by 1916 social sow on the sacred altar and put an idol of Zeus exclusion” discouraged conscientious objec- inside the Holy of Holies—the Abomination blame Cuba or make it appear that Cuba hi- A European Union 1984 postage stamp has a jacked a US plane. But was really remotely woman riding a beast [as some paper currency]. tors by imprisonment as traitors or shot for of Desolation then. Rome took over Jerusalem refusing to fight. These facts are even taught in about 63 BC, and allowed the puppet king controlled (as the 911 attacks). The EU parliament building resembles the For false flag ops, governments run simulat- Babel tower in construction (as the Vienna modern British secondary schools! Herod the Great to reign, not a Jew but painting of Babel), and an EU poster shows it Similarly for WWII, Churchill and FDR con- Edomite. Later, Islam conquered Jerusalem ed attacks on the same targets on the same day and Many Tongues, One Voice. The 2004 EU spired to get the US into WWII by allowing the and built the Dome of the Rock. Antichrist will as the real ones (like many war games on 911). constitution was signed by nations’ leaders next Japanese to attack Pearl Harbor and kill 3000 first appear as a peacemaker, but will destroy Anyone on the inside caught can just claim to giant-sized pope statues as if popes sanc- servicemen. [The Japanese code had been bro- many by ‘peace’ (Dan 8:25). they were part of a drill, and any part of the plot tioned the proceedings. With one dragon statue ken, so their communications were known. The author J.K. Rowling obtained her mate- found out ahead of time by intelligence gather- pointing to the Gregorian calendar, Satan-the Pearl Harbor Admiral James Richardson object- rial for the Harry Potter witchcraft books in an ers can be confused with the exercises. dragon’s calendar. US uses it and Latin in mot- ed to such strategic suicide and was replaced for auto-writing way, like taking dictation. Her About 90% of war-making is now mental, toes, law and literary terms. The Vatican is the not positioning the fleet as ordered. The Pearl books led to many girls becoming interested in conditioning the populace to want to war by only state with Latin the official language and is Harbor fleet was lined up nose tip to nose tip for witches. fake news stories. Selling them on attacking the smallest state in the world—the little horn Japan’s carpet bombing convenience, while Rebellion (as the American Revolution) is as other nations, while 10% is actual physical war. (Dan 7:8). Yet its power is great. new US ships and aircraft were moved away.] the sin of witchcraft (1 Sam 15:23). The US (Advertising so defense contractors can profit.) The All-Seeing-Eye of the US Great Seal is Likewise, the neo-con think tank PNAC from inception has allowed most any occult The US controls Iraq media. Any reporters who the Catholic Holy See. Jesuits are the pope’s hoped for another Pearl Harbor to ignite US practice including fortune telling, bone throw- do not support the US are seized and shot. army, though actually rule popes with their public opinion for US troops to invade Mid- ing, Tarot, palm readings, horoscopes and séanc- Bernays conditioned the US populace to headquarters of St. Patrick’s in Vatican City. East nations, and 911 events fit with 3000 cit- es. Witchcraft now has federal tax exemption, accept war, and later, fluoridated water. The 1978 pope was poisoned and died after only izens killed. A Newsweek poll found that more and Satanism is allowed in the US armed forces. US propagandist Edward Bernays 33 days in office (as 33°). Jesuit assassins did it, Americans wanted Bush and Cheney im- The reasons to justify the war in Iraq were as killing US presidents of Lincoln and JFK. peached than Clinton (for the Lewinsky scan- so bad that even Senator Jay Rockefeller Wikipedia: “According to his daughter dal), but Pelosi heading the Democrats said claimed that 3/4 of senators would not have Anne he thought democracy could not work Shadow Rulers (2009) there would be no impeachment (only corrup- sanctioned the invasion if they knew how since they (the US public) could very easily By Ernest Millington who began his book tion as usual!). [One reason why US troops weak the intelligence was. While flights over vote for the wrong man, so they had to be guid- after reading two others: Adrian Gilbert told in commit suicide lately, more than one a day, is the US were banned for 3 days, bin Laden ed from above. This guidance was interpreted The New Jerusalem the secret history of Great because they found out they are not defending family members were allowed to fly out with- by Anne to mean that her father believed in a Britain’s ruling elite, siding with these few. Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan, only out interrogating them. Likely because they sort of enlightened despotism.” Telling of their design for London’s rebuilding invading them to exploit them for natural re- and the Bushes are part of the Carlyle Group This elitist thinking was shared by Walter after the Great Fire, though instead imple- sources. Many US troops are beginning to profiting from war, and they vacation together. Lippmann, a prominent US political colum- mented for Washington DC and Paris designed speak out about this naked aggression.] Amassive-deindustrialization program is nist. Both on the US Committee on Public after mystery religions. (Since Londoners British and US drug dealers long exploited going on in the West, called outsourcing. And Information [CPI] during WWI. Bernays needed quick housing.) They claim to be Chinese addiction to opium, and the British exploiting of migrant workers, with housing quotes Lippmann much in his book Propagan- developing a heavenly kingdom, but really fought opium wars to continue the practice. market meltdown. da and “French writer Gustave LeBon, origi- convey ancient Babylon. Later, they invaded Afghanistan. Now, after “By 1998 four large agro-chemical/seed gi- nator of crowd psychology, and of Wilfred The Life of Ian Fleming records how the being banned by the Taliban, opium there is in ants controlled over 75% of the USA’s seed Trotter, who promoted similar ideas in his original James Bond or 007 came to be. high production. “Converted into heroin on an corn sales and 60% of it for soybeans while book Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War.” Fleming, while Director of the Dept. of Naval industrial scale in factories. Millions of gal- also having the largest share of the agricultur- “Bernays pioneered the PR industry’s use of Intelligence during WWII, learned that Satanist lons of the chemicals needed for this process al chemical market—Monsanto, Novartis, psychology to design its public persuasion Aleister Crowley worked for the Secret Intelli- are shipped in by tankers. The top four players Dow Chemical and DuPont.” Terminator campaigns: If we understand the mechanism gence Service, forerunner of MI5. Though he in the heroin business are senior members of seeds ‘commit suicide’ after one harvest sea- and motives of the group mind, is it not possi- was dubbed by the British press as the wicked- the Afghan government.” son, leading to a pending global food shortage ble to control and regiment the masses accord- est man in the world for black magic, bestiality, Archbishop of Westminster Cormac Murphy- and incredible price of food hike. And 75% of ing to our will without their knowing about it? sodomy and human sacrifice. He was known as O’Connor announced that “Britain has be- males of the West are infertile due to steriliza- The recent practice of [war] propaganda has Mr. 666 since he changed his name to add up to come a pagan country over the past half cen- tion methods (as genetically-modified foods) proved that it is possible. He called this scien- 666 in Hebrew, Greek and English. tury, creating a vacuum in which people will used over the last 50 years. tific technique of opinion-molding the engi- Kings of England consulted Rosicrucians as believe in anything and everything.” But he Londoners know of Gog and Magog as neering of consent ... He founded the CPI . . . Francis Bacon and Isaac Newton. John Dee has his own scandals. guardians of the City of London. Paraded as to influence public opinion towards supporting (the original 007) gave occult advice to Queen Big Brother is watching you. “A former giant effigies each year in the Lord Mayor’s American participation in World War I.” Elizabeth I and channeled spirits. Francis Dash- agent of the US state admitted that the mighty Show. And displayed at the Guildhall, London “One of Bernays’ favorite techniques for wood began the Hell Fire Club for hard drink- Google search engine site was established Stock Exchange, with a phoenix to represent a manipulating public opinion was the indirect ing British elite, and Benjamin Franklin joined. with CIA money.” Not since the days of Stalin resurrection. use of third party authorities to plead his Recently, Prime Minister Tony Blair had a daily and the Nazis has surveillance increased, with The 1-9-1989 Economist journal cover clients’ causes. If you can influence the leaders itinerary planned by a spiritual medium. help of Internet service providers and search shows the world’s currencies on fire, burning a ... you automatically influence the group The ‘liberation’ of Iraq came with opening engines to monitor, including household con- phoenix, to represent the planned world cur- which they sway, he said. In order to promote of Western style topless bars and adult cinemas versations and acts through personal computer rency of the phoenix. In the West a phoenix sales of bacon, for example, he conducted a banned under Islam, matching the liberators’ microphones and cameras. To track us by cell was shown like an eagle (as the US), while in survey of physicians and reported their recom- moral standards. The porn industry is bigger phones (with GPS), global satellites and RFID the East shown as a dragon, same idea. The mendation that people eat heavy breakfasts. than Hollywood, with ‘respectable’ CEOs pro- tags. According to a NY Times article, the CIA EU announced in 2007 it would merge with He sent the results of the survey to 5000 physi- viding sleazy services, even virtual reality funded Gloria Steinem in schooling and later the NAU (eventually). The merger of a North cians, along with publicity touting bacon and technologies. “Americans renting twice as for various CIA front groups, and it funded the American Union with EU and APEC is sched- eggs as a heavy breakfast. many hardcore films they did two decades ago feminist MS Magazine. uled for 2012, with the global currency of the “In Propaganda (1928) Bernays argued ... whose addictions have been long known David Hathaway visited the European par- phoenix in 2018 [likely delayed]. that the manipulation of public opinion was a for feeding off the degradation of women, and liament headquarters in Strasbourg, France, The British Ministry of Defence said im- necessary part of democracy: The conscious for marriage breakdown . . . No wonder many designed to copy the ancient tower of Babel. plantable chips (in the head) could be used to and intelligent manipulation of the organized Moslems live in fear and trepidation of the He asked a Strasbourg journalist if they under- control humans, without a militia or ballot habits and opinions of the masses is an impor- West.” Why they call the US Satan. The VHS stood what the building represented. She said boxes. [Some people believe ones in the fore- tant element in democratic society. Those who video market began in the porn industry, and the EU parliament members believed “the pur- head (Rev 13:6) could be destroyed and the manipulate this unseen mechanism of society also started the DVD industry. pose of the European Union was to finish what lithium batteries create sores (16:2).] constitute an invisible government which is the The May 2005 Bilderberg meeting planned Nimrod and the people together had failed to true ruling power of our country.... We are doubling oil prices in the next 2 years. Oil do some 3500 years ago.” Form a NWO. Terror Storm DVD (2007) governed, our minds are molded . . . largely by companies claim oil resources are diminishing The Baphomet goat-headed god’s image is Hitler twice used false flag ops to gain pow- men we have never heard of . . . It is they who so prices must go up. If they told the truth, copied in the Washington DC street layout. His er as dictator and begin WWII, his generals pull the wires which control the public mind.” prices would go down. It is better for them to forehead has the 5-point star, symbol of Venus faking outside attack. Similar to 911 and the In debate, Bernays and others were attacked say the cupboard’s bare. Before the Iraq war, and Lucifer, and used profusely throughout US Patriot Act, with Afghan and Iraqi wars. as propagandists and deceitful manipulators of oil prices were low since we were swimming in America. Declassified US documents told about former “covertly contrived events that secured cover- it. Saddam Hussein was called a swinger for An employee at Bohemian Grove said secret operations to blame others for terror age as news stories, free of charge, for their making oil prices swing by how much Iraq members were obsessed with the pagan god- done by US forces: clients . . . In the 1920s working for the Ameri- produced. Previously, the US had struck a deal dess Diana honored in a big statue, in place Operation Gladio had stay-behind troops can Tobacco Company, he sent a group of with OPEC to price oil in dollars. Saddam names and the main traffic circle. create terror in Europe after WWII. Even blew young models to march in the NY City parade. switched from dollars to the euro so he had to The Global Union will form of 10 sections, up school buses with kids aboard for maxi- He then told the press that a group of women’s be ousted, not for WMD never found. as there are already 10 designated regions each mum effect, to blame Communists. rights marchers would light Torches of John Pilger in 2002 wrote that according to of the UN, EU and US. Millington believes Operation Ajax—Democratically elected Freedom. On his signal the models lit Lucky a classified document prepared for Donald from the evidence offered by many writers that Mossadeq was ousted for nationalizing Iran’s oil. Strike cigarettes in front of the eager photog- Rumsfeld, the Proactive Pre-emptive Opera- London (The City) and New York are lead The British oil firm was retaining too much in raphers . . . This helped to break the taboo tions Group (P2OG) would provoke terrorist players for Babylon the Great. profits, so got the US to bribe generals and thugs against women smoking in public.” [So helped attacks that would require counter-attack by The London Guardian cited Burke’s Peer- to oust him. The US later admitted it used the addict millions of women.] the US on nations harboring the terrorists. So age and reported that the US presidential can- Communist threat publicly as a smokescreen. “Bernays helped the Aluminum Co. of this group provides a pretext for the US to didate with the most royal blood won the elec- During the Six-Day War the intelligence ves- America (Alcoa) and other special interest invade a nation. tion the first 42 times, until Kerry was barely sel USS Liberty was attacked by Israelis for groups to convince the American public that Churchill purposely allowed the British defeated by Bush. Though both are members hours, despite a big US flag waving. To blame water fluoridation was safe and beneficial to merchant ship Lusitania to be sunk by a of the small Skull and Bones Club where they Egyptians so the US would quit being neutral human health.” German U-boat to provoke Americans to get dress as the pope or the devil. then and join the Israeli side in the war. An Continued on next page

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dards of Roman cohorts) became a supporter of the Royal Arms in Tudor times and is still the badge of Wales.” In New Age circles unicorns represent Christ. But in the Bible a little horn means evil, Now and New World Order so a unicorn really means Antichrist. Barbara Walker states “[It] is the symbol of the phallic horse deity, or sacred king incarnate in a horned horse.” Single-horned beasts are fre- quently shown with the moon crescent. The CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE educator of US policymakers, lawmakers and M.F. Cussack became an ex-nun when the moon represents a mother or virgin goddess as “Bernays’ most extreme political propaganda federal bureaucrats.”] pope declared himself infallible in 1870. She Astarte, Diana or Virgin Mary. activities were . . . on behalf of the multination- “Zionists are socialist communists con- said the white pope is ruled by the black pope. Satan has taken on many symbols of Christ al corporation United Fruit Co. (now Chiquita) trolled by Rome. They are atheists, just like the Just after the declaration of infallibility the US as the lion, which also represents the sun. The and the U.S. government to facilitate the suc- Jesuits.” Enemies of the Jewish people though Capitol dome was enlarged like St. Peter’s and heraldic shield of Prince Charles has the mark- cessful overthrow of the democratically elected they set up Israel as a nation. the statue of Persephone stands on its top, mean- ings of the Antichrist: Lion with bear’s feet and president of Guatemala.... The term banana Arab nations are controlled by Masonic ing the Virgin Mary, so she rules the US. leopard body. Unicorn with a human eye (beast republic originated in reference to United leaders, too. Saddam Hussein and George Bush Designed by Roman Catholic Thomas Crawford eyes are depicted as small with hardly any Fruit’s domination of corrupt governments in are both brothers of the lodge. Jesuits used in Rome. Rome took over the US government. white). Red dragon as the flag of Wales. All 3 Guatemala and other Central American coun- Freemasons to set up Communism in Russia, St. Peter’s Holy Door has 666 on it. beasts have a leash around the neck meaning an tries. The company brutally exploited virtual China and elsewhere. Jesuits caused wars se- The Papacy is a religious order that contin- heir apparent (prince instead of king). slave labor in order to produce cheap bananas.” cretly while proposing peace outwardly. ues the Roman Empire it copied, in its senate of Prince Charles joined the Order of the Garter “Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter The book The Nazi Doctors tells that the cardinals and pope is Caesar and Pontifex that created the modern Illuminati and heads the described Bernays and Ivy Lee as professional American Medical Association after WWII set Maximus, too. Phelps believes since popes Committee of 300. Queen Elizabeth II heads the poisoners of the public mind, exploiters of fool- up chlorinated and fluoridated water to cause have been antichrists, the last one will be the Order and the 300. Controls the global drug trade ishness, fanaticism and self-interest.” cancer by an anaerobic state, without oxygen. Antichrist (ruled by a black pope). since the British and Dutch East India companies Bernays was shocked to hear in 1933 “about Europe uses ozone (with 3 oxygen atoms) to The black pope ordered the 911 attacks to take made fortunes from it. Why give that up? The Goebbels and his propaganda plans to consoli- clean their water. over Iraq, and to renew Babylon (in 20-30 years) elite pay no taxes and are answerable to no one. date Nazi power . . . Goebbels was using my [About ex-member Svali: “She describes a after artifacts were stolen by the US. [US troops Coleman, as part of US intelligence, heard of book Crystallizing Public Opinion as a basis sadistic Satanic cult led by the richest and most raided a museum a month before the war began, them as the Magicians, while Eisenhower for his destructive campaign against the Jews powerful people in the world. It is largely finding the remains of Gilgamesh-Nimrod.] referred to the military industrial complex. They of Germany. This shocked me (a Jew).” homosexual and pedophile, practices animal All these worked together: Hitler, Churchill control world metal and mineral wealth. The US sacrifice and ritual murder. It works hand in and FDR. [When Mussolini was captured by military has fought 5 (or more) wars for this elite, Vatican Assassins (2001) glove with the CIA and Freemasonry. It is Italians, Hitler sent Skorzeny with a team to and they control the US media. By Eric Phelps: Ignatius Loyola was a mem- Aryan supremacist (German is spoken at the free him. Mussolini clutched a briefcase, Fritz: “Ex-Illuminati informants have re- ber of the Spanish Alumbrados now known as top) but welcomes Jewish apostates. It controls though he finally had to leave it behind. But the vealed that the Queen of England does partici- the Illuminati. In 1540 he set up soldiers with the world traffic in drugs, guns, pornography Nazis got the papers inside and found they were pate in the Satanic rituals of the Illuminati. In demonic spiritual exercises to get back what and prostitution.”] letters from Churchill as if they were pen-pals. fact, Great Britain is the mother country of Rome lost and institute a pope-led world gov- “(Jesuits) divided up the world into these pro- Mussolini planned to use the letters to black- Satanism and is the center for generational ernment. “Their ultimate goal is the rule of the vinces. So it’s old Babylonian provincial govern- mail Churchill to save himself if necessary.] Satanism . . . The Antichrist (Lord Maitreya) is world with the pope of their making, from ment, centered in Nebuchadnezzar or the Jesuit The Queen of England is a vassal of the claimed to have his present-day throne in a Solomon’s rebuilt Temple in Jerusalem.” General himself; so it’s strictly a Roman form of pope, as British royalty the last 200 years. The London suburb. A number of independent ex- Rome put FDR in office to set up Social government where all the states or provinces are last pope will sacrifice the US to gain a temple Illuminati sources have described coming Security, income tax and recognize Stalin’s subordinate to this worldwide sovereign.” in Jerusalem. before his presence, which, they say, is over- [How the Vatican Created Islam by Alberto Jesuit USSR. Tim Cohen’s book on Antichrist (1998) whelming . . . to want to worship him . . . he has “The Vietnam War was to consolidate and Rivera was told to him by Jesuit Cardinal Bea: been on his throne secretly for perhaps a control this huge massive drug-trade that would Muhammad was financed and mentored by Cohen and many others believe Prince decade.” [Cohen quotes this, but it implies inundate every American city with drugs, being Catholics as an Arab messiah to gain Jerusalem Charles is the most likely Antichrist, or his Charles is not the Antichrist.] brought in by the CIA with their Air America.” from the Jews for the pope and to persecute Chris- sons. President of the EU’s Consultative The UN Meditation Room is for all faiths to In Vietnam the US “tried all of their new tech- tians. Muslims did protect Catholics at first, but Assembly Paul-Henri Spaak said “What we awaken the god within. It is pyramid-shaped nology, their anti-gravity machines, their men became so powerful when they gained Jerusalem want is a man of sufficient stature to hold the and has enough room to seat 11 people. they stopped following pope orders. Popes sent allegiance of all people, and to lift us out of the [Reported for the elite to meet, as David who they’re trying to make like the million-dol- the crusades to get rid of Islam from Jerusalem. economic morass in which we are sinking. Send lar man.” Rockefeller. They pray for Satan to meet with Finally a truce occurred, while both kept perse- us such a man and, be he god or the devil, we them in the 11th chair and he appears.] JFK, despite being the only Catholic presi- cuting Jews and non-Catholic Christians.] will receive him.” dent, was killed for trying to end the CIA, the The great hunter Nimrod use to wear a sin- According to the World Book Encyclopedia gle horn and became the meaning of the uni- Vietnam war and the Jesuits’ Federal Reserve HAARP-Ultimate Weapon there were 7 emperors of the Roman Empire by printing US Notes instead. According to of Globalists corn. Alexander the Great was portrayed as a named Charles. Prince Charles (modern form goat with one horn (Dan 8:5). He conquered the Tom Kuncle, JFK Jr. was killed for trying to 2011 DVD: Nations are blackmailed, threat- of Charlemagne) is descended from Charles V. expose his father’s true killers. world by 33 years of age and died suddenly, ened to comply with US demands or receive The Protocols of the Elders of Zion states like Christ. New Agers refer to unicorns as pet Phelps learned from 4 ex-Catholic priests, 3 disasters. Within two days of threat to Japan, it “Certain members of the seed of David will who paid with their lives. One published that spirit guides to love. “Pope Gregory called the was hit with earthquakes at the biggest nuclear prepare the Kings and their heir . . . Only the Prince of Darkness a unicorn.” Jesuits assassinated Lincoln, and the US gov- reactors. From 10-30 minutes before a quake a King and the three who stood sponsor for him ernment covered it up. Another that the US mil- The investiture of Prince Charles by Queen red-white-blue ‘cloud’ is seen above the area as will know what is coming.” Elizabeth on 7-1-1969 was seen by half a billion itary would be used to restore the pope’s world shown of recent quakes in Chile, China, Haiti In 1992 Prince Charles announced “I want power—this is US foreign policy. “The Council people on TV. She sat on a chair with a back dis- and New Zealand with 500,000 deaths. to be King of Europe!” His ancestors are de- playing the dragon of Wales on the front. She of Trent is the American foreign policy of today. HAARP can cause a resonant frequency in the rived much from European nations. Officially That’s what’s going on in Serbia and Bosnia . . . gave Charles an insignia with two dragons earth to vibrate excessively, as a singer can he is Prince of Wales (with red dragon flag). grasping an amethyst. And the dragon gave him Jesuits using the American Air Force to bomb break a glass with the right note. “Prince Charles Prince of Wales” adds in his power, his throne and great authority (Rev those orthodox people to smithereens.” Tesla told that he could cause quakes by a Hebrew and English to 666, and Charles means 13:2). Charles then said he became her liege In the Council of Trent (1545-63) Jesuits simple resonator amplifying a wave, as a man (Rev 13:18). man of life and limb and of earthly worship. condemned freedom of speech, press and con- swinger pushed in small increments at the right David Hunt wrote in Global Peace and the Vast numbers think the Queen is nice and science so no one can express what he thinks. times goes higher. Oil can accurately be found Rise of Antichrist: The Roman Empire perse- could not be a Satanist. [Her citizens pamper After WWII Jesuits put their top Nazi SS sol- using only a 30-watt power source, while cuted real and professed Christians until her and shower her with gifts, though she has diers into the CIA, so the CIA became an intel- HAARP can reach a billion watts. Each earth Constantine ‘converted’ in 312 AD. The reli- vast wealth, and ought to be sharing it with the ligence arm of the pope. The Jesuit General layer can resonate with a certain frequency to gion became Catholicism and the hierarchy poor. Could she be a Satanist and be so adored (known as the black pope for his robe color) indicate the presence of crude oil or natural gas. went to the highest bidders. He became Vicar of by her citizens? Stalin and Mao, despite killing controls intelligence agencies of the FBI, KGB, Venezuela’s Chavez blamed the US for caus- Christ as popes after him. Vicar comes from the millions of their own citizens, were also adored Israeli Mossad, German BND and British SIS. ing the Haiti quake to establish another military Latin word vicarius equivalent to anti in Greek. by their surviving citizens when they died. The ex-Jesuit priest Alberto Rivera told that base there and control his oil. The Norway spi- So he and the popes after him were antichrists. Controlling the media helps.] Rome controls the US. And why Reagan faced ral was seen above a HAARP facility there, The pope leads the world, and nations send Would a good queen allow this? “Royal the obelisk when giving his oath of office “indi- claimed an exploding missile! ambassadors to the Vatican. He leads ecu- patronage has helped turn Britain into the cating this country will ultimately have a con- HAARP’s website records its strength of menism to join world religions. occult capital of the Western world. Para- cordat (as Mussolini and Hitler).” activity, and the greatest pulses match earth- Anthony Holden in his book Prince Charles normal practices which are illegal in other Jesuits controlled England since 1800, using quakes. Coincidences? China’s quakes and many details: “He is heir to the world’s greatest posi- countries can be promoted without hindrance.” the British Empire for their purposes. “Evil, others around the world in just one week were tion that is determined solely by heredity.” He Cohen recites the 5-minute TV segment of the White, sodomite, homosexual men rule the each from the depth of 10 kilometers! Many descends from Russian Czars and great dynas- Queen at Bohemian Grove when she nods in world and these are the High Jesuits, with their coincidences? There were 200 in just one month! ties, as the Hapsburgs of the Roman Empire. agreement that she traverses the ages between High Knights of Malta and High Freemasons.” Fritz Springmeier points out Charles’ ances- Eric Phelps at 2008 Conspiracy Con Babylon and London (as Mystery Babylon). Phelps cites the Jesuit Secret Instructions in try of generational Satanists, including many Diana became the most photographed detail telling in their own words how to subju- Online video: Many FBI agents are from US presidents, as Washington to Kennedy and woman. Her death had many anomalies, like it gate people, to deceive, or swindle money. Jesuit schools. In public, black popes bow to the Bushes. His ancestry includes DuPont, J.P. took an hour for the ambulance to go six miles Jesuits were banned 39 times by European white popes. Jesuits orchestrate WWIII. [“(The Morgan, FDR, Brigham Young and 4 Rocke- to the hospital, and the crash fulfilled a ritual? nations, even by a few popes. Greatest resistance Jesuits) created the Freemasons . . . The Israeli fellers. Cisco Wheeler co-authored with Fritz, a Charles embraces all religions and partici- was in Catholic nations by Catholic kings. Now Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site gives a former Illuminati he brought out. The Royal pates in any worship service. He is a top busi- Jesuits are so powerful no one touches them. detailed history of the Pagan origins of the Badge of Wales has in Welsh “The red dragon ness man using Business Leaders Forum he Israel was set up and is run by Rothschild- nation’s hexagram symbol.”] gives the lead.” and pictures a red dragon. created and is its president. He wants British controlled Jews in alliance with Jesuits, Charles Chiniquy, an ex-priest of Rome, in When Charles got married to Diana, many troops to be the standing army for and funded through the Mossad, trained by Nazi Reinhard 1886 exposed the Jesuit assassination of Lincoln thought she was a commoner. But many witch by the UN, with him as head. Gehlen after WWII. Using Knights of Malta in his book Fifty Years in the Church of Rome. covens knew the importance of her. She was In 1996 Charles and his two sons were and high Freemasons. Ex-Jesuit novice Abate Leone revealed in deified as a goddess by witches and fans. among the first few to voluntarily receive The US ‘pope’ is the Cardinal of New York, 1848 that Jesuits want one world government Cohen does not believe in British-Israelism implanted microchips, the Mark of the Beast? military vicar commanding all US military with a universal monarch under the pope. The but notes the Queen of England claims to sit on [William has more blue blood than Charles due orders as the Knights of Malta and Knights of world is now divided into two regions ruled by David’s throne (Isa 9:6-7). And was crowned to Diana’s bloodline. In a small town in Brazil Columbus. “The capital of the United States is two Jesuit generals. Two-headed rule is depict- on 6-2-1953 as Queen of thy people Israel. is a giant statue of Charles with wings called at Georgetown University, not the White ed by the two-headed phoenix or eagle on “The British tribal emblem of a (red) dragon Savior of the World.] House.” [“The Jesuit school . . . is the foremost Pike’s Morals and Dogma. (which was formerly displayed upon the stan- —Mr. Jan Young

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e all know the admonition ity was totally untrustworthy, there would not power it welded—the supposed ability to con- from God’s word to ‘trust no even be a semblance of society. But can people demn a person to the lake of fire based on a man.’ And we should under- be trusted implicitly? judgment made by the church. I am well famil- stand that this is not an God says no. He tells us to trust only Him iar with this, since I have been condemned absolute directive. For in- totally. I suspect He agrees with what Presi- under this same doctrine as it has been picked Wstance, if you are married, can you trust your dent Reagan said, “Trust, but up by at least one and most likely three of husband? I would hope so. However, there are verify.” Especially when there the splinter COGs. instances where some spouses have found that is reasonable suspicion that Now, do I believe God they cannot trust their mate. another is subject to temp- will condemn a person just So who can you trust? Your children? We tation. because a minister or minis- would hope so, but as they grow older, and are For instance, I also do terial council says He should? exposed to more and more of Satan’s influ- home inspections, and Nope. I read God’s word ences, we know that is not always wise either. much of that business is as God alone having the When you were a kid, did you ever lie to your referral from Realtors. ability to see into our parents? Were they always justified in trusting If I find a serious fault in hearts and discern our you? How about family members? a home, it can jeopardize intents. But the reality is I worked with an old-timer once who told or even kill a sale. That that the WCG and the me, “Nobody will do you like your friends and means the Realtor who PCG have both used this family.” This was said directly after we had been referred me doesn’t get means of intimidation to con- taken advantage of by one of his supposed paid. Home inspectors trol their members. While I friends. Which mirrors God’s warning that like me are called ‘deal don’t have direct experience, Christ gave in Matthew 10: “And the brother killers’ because I don’t hide defects. it is quite easy to suspect that the RCG shall deliver up the brother to death, and the Here’s a little quiz: Should a potential home and others follow in this same path. father the child: and the children shall rise up buyer trust a referral from their Realtor? Do If the leadership of the greatest power on the against their parents, and cause them to be put you see the conflict of interest? face of the earth, the United States of America, to death.” Wow . . . kinda gives some context to So, what I’ve covered so far most of us clearly put here by the power of God alone for why some of the prophets lived lives of solitude. should have already known. Given that, why do the good of the entire world and for keeping We l l, then, maybe the government? (Most of we follow whatever the pontifications the peace for God’s saints, is prone to abuse that you are laughing right now.) After all, Mr. church leadership puts forth, without some sort power, why do we think that a church of men Obama has made many public proclamations of verification? We in the WCG have had a real- (like it or not, every church of God is headed about how he and the government are working ly bad habit of blindly following everything we here on earth by humans) will be any better? diligently to protect the interest of Americans were spoon-fed without so much as a “well, I bring this up because I read constantly in everywhere. Yeah, like in Benghazi in Libya. what about . . . ” question. the news or in this paper about questionable or He also told the graduates at Ohio State Uni- Why? Because the leadership did exactly illegal practices and ‘doctrinal’ dissertations versity this year: “You’ve grown up hearing voices what the Obama administration does: They that call into question the very calling of the that incessantly warn of government as nothing intimidated the lay members with disfellow- writers. I suspect some will make the same more than some separate, sinister entity that’s at shipment and banishment to the lake of fire for accusations against me, but so be it. For the the root of all our problems. Some of these same daring to question the status quo. time being, it’s still a free country. voices also do their best to gum up the works. The Obama administration has now been For instance, in the last issue there was an arti- They warn that tyranny is always lurking just proven to allow the IRS, EPA and DOJ to ha- cle about one ‘minister’ that claimed to know around the corner. You should reject these voices. rass and intimidate their political foes. Is Oba- the exact date of Christ’s return (already he is Because what they suggest is that our brave and ma worse than Bush or Nixon? Some reading shoveling out excuses) and who took in $4.4 mil- creative and unique experiment in self-rule is this will say no, and some will say yes. lion in about four years, of which he paid no somehow just a sham with taxes and evidently didn’t meet which we can’t be trusted.” IRS rules for a nonprofit. In Hm . . . I think God also A recent issue of The Journal case you’re wondering, that maybe said we can’t be trusted reported on a COG minister averages $3,013 of income PER with self-government. Bot- DAY, EVERY DAY, FOR FOUR tom line is: Government is no whose income averaged YEARS! Obviously there were a better, and arguably is worse, $3,013 per day for four years. lot of people trusting him! at trustworthiness than any Next example: We have an- individual. other person, a Ph.D. natur- However, there are people opath, who also now claims to who can be trusted. Somewhat. People are Whether he is or isn’t is not the point. The be a prophet of God, based on statements al- prone to the influence of Satan, and their hu- point is, we see in our government this kind of legedly made to him by one of the leading church- man nature. harassment and intimidation. We know this has es of God. Then, there are multiple churches of There was a story yesterday in which a young happened with human governments since the God that either strongly imply they are the only woman was pushing her SUV and it rolled over beginning of history. Yet we fooled ourselves by church or blatantly make that claim. And, lastly, on top of her. Two state troopers came to her swallowing the line that this was God’s govern- I think we are all familiar with the one ‘minister’ help and lifted it off her to save her. ment on earth. who has claimed to be “That Prophet.” I once worked with a man who had a bad Where have we heard that before??!! Maybe People, we are now saddled with arguably the scar on his palm and some loss of use of that from the Roman Catholic Church? Do you worst administration in the history of the United hand. He grabbed a grenade that fell next to a know why the Pope’s title is the Vicar of States. Why? Because of ‘low information voters’ fellow solder before it went off and threw it out Christ? Because they view the Pope as the rep- that were too lazy, and too foolish, to read be- of their foxhole. He saved his buddy at the pos- resentative of Christ here on the earth, and tween the lines and see what the Democratic sible loss of his own life. (Obviously God was they view his power as absolute, based on Mat- Party was proffering up for our leadership. merciful to him, most likely for his willingness thew 16:18-19. HOW MANY OF US ARE GUILTY OF THE SAME to save another person.) Where else have we seen Matthew 16:18-19 THING WHEN CHOOSING WHO WE LISTEN TO FOR There is good in humanity. And, if all human- invoked? That’s right, by the WCG and the SPIRITUAL ADVICE?

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terrorist attacks against US and Britain. Israel “behaves according to the laws of the jungle” and “raises terrorism to the level of sacred principle.” Alan Sabrosky, former Di- rector of Studies Strategic Studies Institute, Plane Truth Part 7 US Army War College 3-14-2010 said “What we need to stand up and say is not only did they attack the USS Liberty, they did 9-11. They did it. I have had long conversations over the past two weeks with contacts at the Army Solving 9-11 by Christopher Bollyn saw the German secret service. He believes the stopped it. The prime suspect for the 911 War College, at its headquarters, Marine 012) Foreword by Glen Stanish: He was Mossad was behind the 911 attacks. He said attacks should involve the opium trade won. Corps, and I made it absolutely clear in both (2impressed by his reporting on Flight 93. 95% of intelligence agency work is deception Millions of Americans accepted without cases that it is 100% certain that 9-11 was a He interviewed witnesses who claimed there and disinformation. Creating in the media a proof that Afghanistan and Iraq instigated the Mossad operation. Period.” was no plane wreckage at the supposed crash version of events to propagate. “Journalists attacks. Later the intel was found to be faulty The 911 events were used to justify pre- site. The coroner said no body parts. Stanish, as don’t even raise the simplest questions. Those [and Colin Powell claimed he was embar- planned aggressive wars, with war on an airline pilot, was required annual training by who differ are labeled as crazy.” rassed by what he told the UN]. Afghanistan one month after 911 called Almost all the 911 debris was allowed to be the FAA in accidents and incidents, and how Israeli history of false flag ops Operation Enduring Freedom. A week before they could be avoided. The usual crash has many hauled away without investigation, including 911 Bollyn wrote an article about the Great big parts of the plane, particularly almost inde- the 4 plane crashes normally meticulously 1998 TWA Flight 800 crash off NY City Game to acquire the national resources of structible parts as engine cores and landing gear. studied in warehouses putting together parts coast —Over 100 witnesses claimed a missile immense oil and natural gas in the Caspian In Jewish History, Jewish Religion by Israeli like jigsaw puzzles. Instead, the debris was rose from the sea and struck the jet. The Basin. And long-standing ties between the author Israel Shashak: “In 1956 I eagerly swal- shipped overseas quickly, and an official National Transportation Safety Board had 3 Bushes and the bin Laden family in the lowed all of Prime Minster Ben Gurion’s politi- investigation was delayed as long as possible. Jewish members who dominated and claimed Carlyle Group exploiting war for profit. cal and military reasons for Israel initiating the Pools of molten steel were found in the rub- witnesses had to be drunk or hallucinated. The Former military intelligence Captain Eric Suez War until he pronounced in the Knesset on ble after 911, told by president of Tully Con- 2-day meeting did not allow questions from May wrote in his article False Flag Prospects the third day of that war, that the real reason for struction Peter Tully. And Mark Loizeaux the media or public. An obvious cover-up. “This is exactly how government perpetrators in it is the restoration of the kingdom of David and president of Controlled Demolition noted “hot Those who founded the nation of Israel were the US and UK handled the 9-11 and 7/7 ‘terror’ Solomon.” Stated as extending from Cyprus, to spots of molten steel in the basements” even terrorists, with histories of genocidal crimes attacks which were in reality government attacks Cairo, to Sinai, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, five weeks later. He said “If I were to bring the and false flag ops. The land of Israel was begun blamed on ‘terrorists.’ ” The ops are planned to Jordan, Syria and to Turkey. towers down, I would put explosives in the in 1948 by forcibly removing or killing blame a foe and foment war. Best to occur dur- In 2005 Jimmy Carter visited Israel and then basement to get the weight of the building to Christian and Muslim inhabitants. For exam- ing simulations about that very thing to cause wrote Palestine: Peace, Not Apartheid describ- help collapse the structure.” ple, the NY Times 2-5-2006 reported on Tzip confusion. Is it fake or really happening? He ing the Imprisonment Wall, not a security fence. Evidence of super-thermite was found from Livni as 2nd woman PM “the daughter of spent 5 years conducting war games, and now To be 3.5 times Israel’s present border, separating 5 samples of the debris, and tested to find Zionist guerrillas-terrorists in some eyes—who tells the public to watch out for planned tests that and choking off Palestine cities. He concludes twice as much energy released than Xerogel, a met in the Irgun, the underground organization may become live. The real culprit has high level there will be no land for a Palestinian state. The known super-thermite. It can be painted on, as that fought the British and the Arabs, and that computer access to the drill and by a ‘backdoor’ Wall even cuts off Christian sites, including the on the undersides of the floor pans without blew up the British headquarters in the King can change it to go live. 170,000 people in Bethlehem. “First a wide causing notice later. While wet it is safe and David Hotel in 1946 killing 91 people.” On 9-28-1994 the Baltic ferry Estonia was swath must be bulldozed through communities can resemble fire-proofing. The bombing was ordered by Menachem sunk at night with 852 lost at sea. Two bombs before the wall can be built. In addition to con- LVI Services did extensive asbestos abate- Begin, head of the Irgun terrorist group, and went off just below the water line when a crete and electrified fencing materials used, the ment in the Twin Towers. Odd since it is later he became PM. [Carter said the peace bomb drill ended, that simulated a bomb going barrier includes two-meter deep trenches, roads known for asbestos removal and demolition of process would have succeeded sooner if he off in the same location. for patrol vehicles, electronic ground and fence buildings. It has big contracts with the US was not a bigot.] Begin claimed Palestinians Israeli Ptech software is used by virtually sensors, thermal imaging and video cameras, Army, the main user of super-thermite. “are beasts walking on two legs” in a Knesset every US government agency. Indira Singh sniper towers and razor wire—almost entirely Expert on airborne particles Thomas Cahill speech. PM Netanyahu celebrated the 60th worked for a consulting firm aiding Ptech to get on Palestinian land. The area between the studied the toxic smoke that rose from the rubble anniversary of the terrorist attack in 2006 with into so many government computers. But she closed segregation barrier and the Israeli bor- through Dec. and was surprised no one like the a 2-day event, and guided tour of the hotel by later became a whistleblower by telling superi- der has been designated a closed military region EPA was testing. He found tiny metal aerosols in one of the terrorists involved. ors of Ptech spy software, and was met with Stop ... whatever territory Israel decides to confis- the plumes, even nano-particles of .09 microns The Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post told or be Killed. Singh says the funding for 911 cate will be on its side of the wall.” He was which had to come from the boiling point of the about the Haganah and Irgun instigating the came through major financial crimes, money accused of being anti-Semitic by Jews. metal. Jet fuel does not burn nearly that hot. bombing: The Israelis are proud of it to help laundering, looting of the SNLs, of the banking Now Bollyn: “Although the more belliger- “The official report does not explain what drive out the British. Prior to this the British system and Social Security. Ptech is linked with ent Zionist faction is very well funded and was on floor 81, odd because this is the floor, had confiscated weapons and documents and big investment banks in the financial crisis. organized and has a highly advanced military leased by Fuji Bank, into which the airplane arrested thousands of leaders of Yishuv and Ehud Barak PM of Israel 1999-2001 an- at its disposal, it does not represent all Jews.” crashed. A former employee of the bank came Hagan activists. Israeli fighters dressed as nounced on BBC World TV on 911 that he be- Five jubilant men wearing Arab garb were forward and told me that the bank had rein- Arabs delivered 7 milk cans of explosives and lieved in 12 hours the group responsible would arrested for celebrating and filming each other forced the floor in 1999 . . . The whole floor spread other explosives along the roads near- be kind of like a bin Laden organization and with the World Trade Center burning behind was batteries, huge battery-looking things ... by to prevent reinforcements and emergency require the US and Europe to fight this terror. them. And identified as Israelis: Oded Ellner, brought in during the night during the summer medical crews from arriving at the scene. This is a classic false flag op when the real per- Omer Marmari, Yaron Schmuel, Sivan and prior to 911 . . . They were never turned on.” US newspapers ignored this 60th celebration petrator fixes blame on a scapegoat quickly. He Paul Kurzberg The Kurzberg brothers were The families of 911 victims sued in court for until Patrick Buchanan wrote an article that was the first person to call for the US to invade already known agents of Mossad Israeli intel- years, but all had to settle without a trial to ascer- appeared in independent regional newspapers in Afghanistan, only hours after the attacks. ligence. Sivan was photographed flicking a tain the truth. US District Judge Alvin Heller- Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming. “Our Israeli Ariel Sharon was PM of Israel on 911 and lighter with the burning towers behind him. A stein managed the litigation. His son Joseph friends appear to be playing us for fools.” had a dream that all Jews would go to live in woman witness said they oddly did not appear lives in Israel and as a lawyer represents the par- David Ben Gurion as first PM of Israel said Israel. Was 911 designed to help that along? To shocked, only happy. They refused lie detector ent company of ICTS that checked passengers at to the General Staff May 1948: “We must use compel US Jews to go, to feel unsafe living in tests and failed when they did take them. airports so was part of the lawsuits. Instead of terror, assassination, intimidation, land confis- comfortable US? When Sharon took over for They were arrested with $4700 cash in one recusing himself from judging, he continued to cation and the cutting of all social services to Barak as PM, Barak came to the US, evidently of their socks, and their van tested positive for thwart the 911 victim families’ efforts. rid the Galilee of its Arab population.” to oversee 911. One of the firms he worked for explosives. Dominic Suter, owner of the ‘mov- FBI head Michael Chertoff allowed the 911 The US unarmed intelligence ship Liberty in had a subsidiary that involved super-thermite. ing company’ they worked for, was interviewed debris to be hauled away, instead of protecting 1967 was attacked by Israelis for hours. The US It is crucial for a false flag op for the evi- by the FBI, but went to Israel before they could it for investigation, and has dual Israeli-US cit- government hid Israeli involvement. Lt. James dence to be whisked away and not examined. interrogate him again. Though a suspect for ter- izenship. He later headed the new Dept. of Ennes on the bridge then, wrote his 1979 book AMossad company cut up the steel and hauled rorism, he was not extradited to the US. Homeland Security that guided investigation Assault on the Liberty about the 34 dead and the debris away. “Although the government The 5 Israelis were held 10 weeks and sent of 911 away from the perpetrators. 170 wounded. The life rafts were shot. Intelli- collected all the evidence from the 9-11 crime back to Israel on visa violations. Ellner, Mar- The jet that hit the South Tower had odd gence analyst Steve Forslund in Omaha Offutt scenes, including confiscated video tapes, mari and Schmuel appeared on Israeli TV in shapes, bulges and holes that led many analysts Air Base saw the transcripts from the Israeli black boxes, pieces of the aircraft and human Nov. 2001, and Ellner said their purpose was to to believe it was a Boeing 767-300 refueling pilots and their ground control as they came off remains, it has never presented any evidence document the 911 event. With this public admis- tanker disguised. Israeli military and intelli- the teletype machine: “The ground control sta- to identify the aircraft or support its assertion sion of prior knowledge, they should have been gence agencies long had the ability to convert tion stated that the target was American and for that al Qaida was responsible for the attacks. It prime suspects for 3000 deaths. There were 200 and disguise aircraft in the US. Even convert to the aircraft to confirm it. [They did] by the was, therefore, based on nothing more than Israeli terror suspects arrested by Nov. 2001. remote control to fly as a drone. Shalom Yoran American flag. The ground control station fabricated evidence that President George W. The Israeli-based instant messenger service was in the original 1948 Israeli air force and ordered the aircraft to attack and sink the tar- Bush invaded Afghanistan in Oct. 2001.” company Odigo warned 4000 Israelis in the founder of Israel Aircraft Industries. He had a get and ensure they left no survivors.” Forslund More than ten years later the government has area hours before the attack. This was reported high-level military background, but was stated kept hearing obvious frustration of the ground not made its case. Even Dick Cheney said briefly in US news but then forgotten. Odigo to have retired at age 50 in 1975 and moved to controller in ordering they sink the ship and “We’ve never made the case, or argued the case did not pass the warning on to NY authorities the US. In reality according to his online biog- their not being able to do so. that somehow Osama bin Laden was directly to possibly save thousands of lives. If it was raphy, he continued to work and became pres- US Marine barracks Beirut 1983—former involved in 9-11. That evidence has never been not complicit in the attacks, why were others ident of ATASCO, an American Flight compa- Mossad officer Victor Ostrovsky wrote in his forthcoming.” If Osama was responsible, there not warned? ny for cargo shipment and maintenance. book about the Mossad in By Way of is no need to hide the evidence implicating him. Prime Minister of Israel Netanyahu has The Bushes and Clinton are cousins and Deception that the head of the Mossad at the Who was hurt the least from 911? Perhaps since 1986 urged in his books that western were involved with drug trafficking during time had specific info on the truck with explo- no Israelis died. [Senator Franken wrote in his nations engage in a global war on terrorism. their terms of office. So too, the Israelis use sives that killed 241 Marines, but did not book that he received the Jew call.] As with These ‘terrorists’ all seem to be people against their disguised aircraft for drug trafficking, as report it. The attack was for the US to blame any crime, what was the motive, who benefited Israel illegally occupying Palestine. in Colombia. Even the Israeli newspaper Arabs and side with the Israelis, as usual. the most? Israel now has oil and gas lines to it Despite numerous accounts by witnesses Haaretz reported that Israel is at the center of Lavon affair—In 2005, 51 years after the from Iraq. Who was capable of committing the about explosions, a series of blasts in the the global drug trade of Ecstasy. And other bombings did Israel admit they conducted the crime, 19 Arabs mostly from Saudi Arabia and WTC, even reported by the early media, they drugs shipped into the US via express mail ser- 1954 false flag op. Egyptians caught one of 12 who at the best could barely fly single engine were ignored. Though the Twin Towers and vices, commercial flights and air cargo. The Israelis in a terrorist cell when his bomb went airplanes? Or Israelis? Who covered up the building #7 fell as if by controlled demolish, Israeli ICTS firm handles airport security at off. They firebombed a post office July 2, the crime scenes? Chertoff was in charge of pro- there was virtual silence by the mass media. many airports to facilitate this. The US choice US Information Agency libraries in Alexandria tecting the evidence for investigation, instead German parliament member Andreas von to invade Afghanistan was for opium, and is in and Cairo July 14 and a British theater. Israel’s allowed it to be discarded by Israeli firms. Bulow wrote two books about 911. He over- highest production there since the Taliban minister of defense Pinhas Lavon advocated —Mr. Jan Young

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‘The Unknowing and Uncaring Acceptance of the Death of America and Britain as Nations’ Time is of the essence for America and Britain, and the Church of God, for an EF5 tornado with winds exceeding 200 mph is visibly in sight—and only a few are awake to the reality of it. All others are sleeping with no noticeable concerns!

Dear Brethren, for a very small group of People, the unnoticed more in my absence, work out your own knew! The governments of the United istory records the once Mighty Baby- true Church of the ever-living God in heaven: salvation with FEAR and Trembling” States, Britain, Canada, Australasia, lonian World-ruling Empire came to its “Unless the LORD of hosts had left to us (Philippians 2:12). South Africa would set in motion gigantic Hdestructive end as did the World-ruling a very Small Remnant (Romans 11:4-5; Mat- The Wickedness of Mankind—is essen- crash programs—if they knew! They ROMAN Empire—a fact of history of both Em- thew 24:22), we would have become like tially the same today as it also was in the pre- could know! But they don’t! Why?” pires! Vital lessons should have been learned Sodom, we would have become like Go- Flood world of Noah—wickedness so great that Corporate Churches—Prophecy makes why each fell, but sadly have not! morrah (experienced the same destructive fate God destroyed a billion people or more with a known these Churches have closed their eyes Roman history is fairly well documented; as did they: Genesis 19:24-25) (Isaiah 1:9). Worldwide Flood: and ears to the fullness of the faith once deliv- therefore more is known about that Empire Evil Prevails—While viewing the news on Then the LORD saw that the wickedness ered to the saints and the restoration of it by than other past civilizations. And by studying television and reading the newspapers, it is of man was great in the earth, and that Jesus Christ through His late apostle and the the causes for their fall is like looking into a MIR- grievous to see the continued downward slide of EVERY INTENT of the thoughts of his heart promised Elijah, Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong: ROR at America, Britain and the Western world evil that knows no boundaries in both societies was only EVIL CONTINUALLY. And the LORD Jeremiah 10:21 “For the shepherds have for their IMAGE is visibly portrayed of having the of America and Britain (which includes Can- was sorry that He had made man on the become DULL-HEARTED (“without knowledge” same problems that toppled that once mighty ada, Australia, and South Africa), while not earth, and He was grieved in His heart. 10:14), and (because of it) have NOT sought the Roman Empire, and their end is virtually in seeing society raising an alarm! However more So the LORD said, “I will destroy man . . . LORD (in Spirit and in Truth, John 4:24; 17:17); sight as were those Empires. alarmingly is to see the Corporate Churches for I am sorry I have made them . . . the therefore they shall NOT prosper (James 4:7- It is a well-known and established fact that sleeping their way through it along with the earth was filled with violence . . . all flesh 9), and all their flocks shall be scattered” history has a way of repeating itself and much churches of this world! Matthew 25:1-13. had corrupted their way on the earth” (John 10:10, 12-13; 23:1-3; Ezekiel 34). could have been learned from why they fell and The Church of God—The Apostle Paul ex- (Genesis 6:5-13). Satan’s Wrath—will be manifested by corrective steps taken to avert the same horts members: “. . . knowing the time, that The Wrath of God—Because of this great bringing on Israel the Great Tribula- destructive fate to the House of Joseph; but now it is high time to AWAKE out of sleep; wickedness, Jesus Christ will soon pour out His tion—and it is at hand! This will result in now too late! for our Salvation is WRATH on the people of Israel (Ezekiel the demise of America, Britain, and other The Similarities of Rome, America nearer than when 6:10-12), and later the world at nations of Israel, brought about by Satan’s use and Britain—Dominating pleasure seeking we first believed. Armageddon! This soon-coming time of the fully revived Roman Empire. This will societies, drugged by sports, gambling, enter- The Night is far will be worse than any previous time in also be the time of the martyrdom of saints tainment, parties and obsession with sex, spent, the Day is at history or ever will be again, so said Jesus (Revelation 6:9-11)! Shortly before this occurs morality virtually non-existent, living for the hand. Therefore let Christ (Matthew 24:21; Daniel 12:1). The God’s true and faithful ELECT will be in the day—and, like decadent Rome, unaware and us cast off the prophet seeing this coming pleads with Place of Safety—protected from the TERRIFYING uncaring to the stark reality of what is taking Works of Darkness, God, “In wrath remember mercy” (Ha- WARFARE AND SLAUGHTER then taking place. place before their very eyes to their nations! and let us put on bakkuk 3:2). God’s Protection—to be counted worthy Their trust is in the leadership they chose has the Armor of Light” Jesus Christ also made known the of God’s protective blessing in these soon-com- led them astray from the true God and His Holy (Romans 13:11-12; same conditions will exist in this coming ing terrifying times should very seriously be Righteous Laws into the abominable sins and Ephesians 6:10-18). time as they did during the time of Noah considered in view of the coming Great degrading debauchery! Alarming and and Lot: “And as it was in the days of Tribulation! A WAKE-UP Call to God’s true Unsolvable Problems—as the result, Sobering News— Noah, so will it also be in the days people is being made by making known the unrealized and worsening gigantic problems There are many in of the Son of Man (just before He terrible sinful conditions leading to this coming are destroying these two nations, as they did society who are fright- returns): they ate, they drank, they terrible time before it comes to be too late! It is Rome—such as: the ever-increasing size of big ened by what they are married wives (including racially also hoped all will come to see who are in government, excessive taxation, inflation, and witnessing taking place mixed and same sex churches with unconverted ministers, or apos- almost half of the population on some sort of in America and Brit- marriages, Ecc. 1:9; tate ministers, who have rejected Jesus Christ welfare, the ravages of war, economy on the ain—asking them- Above: This is a new book recently completed and can 3:15), UNTIL the day by going OFF-TRACK from His true doctrinal brink, violence and murder out of control! selves: “Will there be be read or downloaded from our website (www.cog- that Noah ENTERED teachings in part or in whole, will quickly get These and other areas are making known the a future for us?” ff.com). This book continues to support what Jesus the Ark, and the back on-track! REMEMBER: “God’s eyes are end cannot be that far away! In contrast there are Christ used His Promised Elijah of the End-time to re- FLOOD came and de- upon the TRUTH” (Jeremiah 5:2; John These terrible sins are bringing the Wrath of many in the churches store: the Ten Commandments, Statutes and Judgments, stroyed them all.” 17:17; Matthew 4:4). God upon them being manifested by disasters of who have been delud- and related areas, along with the original Doctrinal “Likewise as it A Repentant Change—Please know all kinds that are continuing to strike in and out ed by their leadership Teachings (Malachi 4:4-6; Matthew 17:10-11; Jude 3). was also in the days unless there is CHANGE with godly of season in the form of record-breaking disas- into believing all will of Lot: they ate, they repentance, Scripture makes known ters of tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, vol- be well because God drank (nothing said many thousands will suffer the hor- canoes, floods, and drought (Ezekiel 7:23-27). will protect them—a future free of concern; about marriages of any kind for it was a rors of the Great Tribulation! WHY? A Godless Society and World—Due to while their pastors are failing to CRY ALOUD and sodomite society), they bought, they sold, Because of continuing to CHOOSE the the rejection of God and Jesus Christ and Their Spare Not to show them their sins (Isaiah 58:1); they planted, they built; but on the Day teachings of SATAN THE DEVIL through an holy and righteous laws, evil continues to wors- while neglecting to alert them to the extremely that Lot went out of Sodom it ‘RAINED FIRE’ apostate pastor general over and en—as can easily be seen from the reporting by dangerous times to life and future that prophecy (our time—nuclear warfare) and brim- above Jesus Christ through His apostle the news media. and the conservative news media are now mak- stone from heaven, and destroyed them and end-time Elijah! II Corinthians The Apostle Paul terms this an Evil World ing known that is almost upon all of us! all. “Even so will it be in the day when the 11:3, 13-14; Colossians 2:6-8; Daniel (Galatians 1:3); Isaiah the prophet calls the Members Held Accountable—Each mem- Son of Man (begins to be) is revealed” 12:10; Isaiah 33:6. nations of Israel: Sodom and Gomorrah, while ber should know that safe-keeping and salva- (Luke 17:26-30). The decision is yours to make; no one else making known the whole head is sick (leader- tion has an individual promised blessing; being In the preface to his book The United States can do it for you or me (I Corinthians 11:31). ship), and the whole heart faints (no courage: based on the knowledge and living the TRUTH as and Britain in Prophecy, Mr. Herbert W. Arm- Your caring friend and servant in fear of other nations, their religions, therefore Jesus Christ revealed it to His late apostle and strong wrote: “People of the Western world Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior, the need for political correctness); affecting the promised Elijah with an ongoing close rela- would be stunned—dumbfounded—if they —Don Billingsley adversely their societies (Isaiah 1:4-6, 10). tionship with God (Malachi 4:4-6; Matthew Total Destruction Withheld—Without 17:10-11; 4:4). their realizing it, the LORD God would have The Apostle Paul wrote: “Therefore, my The quotes and photos above are intended for educational purposes only. Entire contents © 2013 The Church of God. already dealt with these nations, as He did with beloved, as you have always obeyed, not All Rights Reserved. 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“. . . The end has come it has DAWNED for you; Behold it has come! . . . a day of trouble is near; . . . Now upon you, I will soon pour out My fury . . . So you, son of man: I have made you A WATCHMAN for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and WARN them for Me” (Ezekiel 7:6-8; 33:7).

“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet BEFORE the coming of the great and dreadful Day of the LORD” (Malachi 4:5).

By Alton B. (Don) Billingsley, Tornado: Moore, Oklahoma, May 20, 2013, The News God’s Indictment—“. . . WHOEVER hears the SOUND of Church of God, Faithful Flock Media made known: 2400 homes were destroyed by this mile- the Trumpet and DOES NOT take Wa r ning, if the sword wide tornado and covered a 30-square-mile area; it remained on comes and takes him away, his BLOOD shall be on his own the ground for 40 minutes. Normally a tornado is on the ground head. He HEARD the Sound of the Trumpet, but did NOT ‘The Trumpet of War’ for a couple of minutes! take WARNING; his blood shall be upon himself. But he Why? It would appear that it connects with what took place who takes Wa r ning will SAVE his life” (Ezekiel 33:3-5). low the Trumpet in Zion (God’s Church) and on Sunday, May 19, 2013, the Day of Pentecost—on this very And because of faithfulness and loyalty to Jesus Christ, and SOUND AN ALARM in My holy mountain! Let all special Holy Day—Gay Pride Week was announced at 4 His TRUE TEACHINGS, as taught by Christ through Mr. Herbert the inhabitants of the earth TREMBLE; for the P.M.—http://www.okcpride.org/ (GAY PRIDE WEEK WEBSITE). W. Armstrong, the Elect of His faithful and true Church, will “ Day of the LORD is coming, for it is AT HAND” The website proclaims—2013 Gay Pride Week—Starts shortly be going to the place of refuge (Revelation 3:7-13)—leaving (Joel 2:1). SUNDAY at 4:00 P.M., Monday, May 20, the Tornado behind the Laodicean and Sardis members to endure the horrors TheB Day of the LORD—though this Day will not reach its full- struck! Is there a direct connection? Think about it. that are even now beginning to fall on the House of Joseph by ness until the Sign of the Son of Man is visibly seen—and followed by (Source PPS.) the fury of nature (Revelation 3:14-22; Ezekiel 7:12, 26). His actual appearance (Matthew 24:29-30), it already has had its begin- Why people suffer in these disasters apart from others— The Day of the LORD—Soon the DOOR will be closed—and the ning as now being witnessed. Jesus Christ gives the answer: “. . . Those 18 on whom the tower Signs of the approaching fullness of the Day of the Lord will begin being ATalk with the Brethren—Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong fell in and killed them, do you think that they were seen much more dramatically, as was seen before Jerusalem fell in 70 A.D.: alluded to this in a talk he had with the brethren, July 4, 1981. worse sinners than all other men, I tell you, no, unless “Before the great and terrible Day of the LORD The following are a few excerpts taken from what he said to you repent you shall all likewise perish (as did Sodom and comes, I will set PORTENTS (signs that foreshadow) in the Sky them: Gomorrah; and the pre-Flood world)” Luke 13:1-5. and on Earth; blood and fire and pillars of smoke; the Sun “. . . Now I think Jesus Christ is coming very, very soon be- The Deaths of the Normal People—One might ask— shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood. But cause all of the prophecies and everything in the Bible that has but why the deaths of those not involved in the homosexual everyone who invokes (cries out for help and support) the to do with His coming, the conditions of the world at the time activities? Scriptures provides the answer: “And IF the people Name of the LORD shall ESCAPE; for there shall be a REM- of His coming, show that we are in the very last days just before of the land should IN ANY WAY hide their eyes (by so NANT on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, as the LORD the actual coming of Christ. doing—giving tacit approval) from the man, when he promised. Anyone who invokes the LORD will be among “Now by that I don’t mean that He gives some of his descendants the survivors (the time setting is made known by those counted wor- can come tonight or tomorrow, because a (Born Babies to roast to death) to thy to escape, Luke 21:36)” ( Joel 3:3-5, NJPS Bible). number of things have to happen before Molech (abortion doctors today), Question—Are YOU hearing the sounding of the Trum- that. At least there has to be a three and and if they do not kill him, then I pet—and responding to it? You can know, IF you are experi- one/half year period. There has to be a will set my face against that man encing a right and close relationship with God and Jesus Great Tribulation, and its coming. and against his family, and all Christ—and by coming to be part of the Congregation of the “There has to be the FOREPART of who prostitute themselves with Philadelphia Church Era that Jesus Christ is now using to com- what we call the DAY OF THE LORD, him to commit harlotry with plete His Work with the fullness of the true teachings—that is and the Day of the Lord is WHEN God Molech” (Leviticus 20:4). presently going through the Door that is yet OPEN (Revelation 3:7- intervenes and begins to supernaturally No Opposition—ministers of 8). Please know there is precious little time left! intervene in world affairs and take worldly churches, and others, who over PRIOR to the coming of Christ; could voice strong opposition against The MYSTERY OF THE AGES and then He will take over complete- the evils in society, and refusing, are Jesus Christ led His apostle and the promised Elijah—His ly when He comes . . .” Matthew 24:29- actually giving ‘tacit approval’ by teacher—to write the last book of his life, THE MYSTERY OF THE 30 (my emphasis throughout). HIDING THEIR EYES! AGES, to be A REMINDER of all of the doctrinal teachings Jesus Christ Prophecies of the End-time— God’s people can only show opposition via God’s use of His RESTORED within His Church through him. By the use of this After having enumerated the major late apostle, and the Elijah’s Recorded Works. In this manner we original unedited book with the Holy Bible, His people should be things to take place prior to His com- continue to sound the WARNING through the websites given to enabled to recognize the strong deception that has come on His ing in Luke 21, Jesus Christ then said: us as a witness of what is coming very soon unless there is repen- Church by Satan the devil and keep themselves apart from it. “And there will be SIGNS in the tance—as Scripture makes well known: The Philadelphia Remnant Magazine Sun, in the Moon, and in the “Also, I set WATCHMEN over you, saying, ‘Listen to the Stars, and on the earth distress (warning) Sound of the Trumpet!” But they said, ‘We To be kept informed from a Biblical perspective the meaning of nations, with perplexity, the will NOT listen!’ Therefore HEAR, you nations, and of the continued record breaking disasters in the nations of sea and the waves roaring; now KNOW, O CONGREGATION, what is among them. Hear O Israel, and other major problems that are now coming closer when these things BEGIN to happen, LOOK UP and LIFT up earth! Behold, I will bring CALAMITY on this people—the together we offer freely a subscription to our magazine. It can your heads, because your redemption draws near” fruit of their thoughts, because they have NOT HEEDED MY also be read on our website (www.cog-ff.com). (Luke 21:25, 8). WORDS, nor My law, but REJECTED it” ( Jeremiah 6:17-10). The Beginning Signs—“Lightning strikes the Vatican—lit- In the meantime—Disaster after disaster will continue as The Three Elijahs erally—A photo of a lightning bolt striking twice St. Peter’s prophesied and the frequency will greatly increase as we draw The book of The Three Elijahs has been updated and com- Basilica in the Vatican Monday night—the same day that Pope closer to the end of the House of Joseph! As to why, God says: pleted. It can now be read on our website (www.cog-ff.com) or Benedict XVI announced his resignation, stunning the world.” “. . . Make a chain; for the land is filled with crimes of downloaded from it. This book makes known how these Three Doyle Rice, USA TODAY 2:39 p.m. EST February 12, 2013. BLOOD, and the city is full of Violence ... Disaster will Men were used by God to perform basically the same responsi- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, “On 15 February 20, 13 come upon disaster . . .” (Ezekiel 7:1-4, 23-27). bilities and for the same reasons. (excerpts) A very large meteor was viewed as it streaked across Rejecting God’s Words—There continues to be the gain- God had ample reason for these three men to have the same the sky with a speed estimated over 41,000 mph with a dazzling sayers and disbelievers who do NOT want to accept the fact that name as Elijah. And though John the Baptizer and Mr. Arm- light brighter than the sun and landed in Russia . . . 20–30 times Jesus Christ is still using that same man, though dead, by use of strong had their own names, they were “. . . to go forth before more energy than was released from the atomic bomb detonated at his Recorded Works on our 14 websites. Preposterous, you say? Him (Jesus Christ) in the spirit and power of Elijah” Hiroshima.” Nevertheless this is TRUE; and both Scripture and Time will fully (Luke 1:16-17). The identity of the end-time Elijah is estab- NATURAL DISASTERS (Huffington Post): “2012 saw many nat- make this known! (Habakkuk 1:5; 3:2; 2:1-3; Isaiah 29:14). lished with Biblical proof and by his fruits. ural disasters strike across the globe, killing thousands and Faithful Flock—Jesus Christ chose to use such a tiny flock inflicting billions of dollars in property and infrastructural dam- of people, as we are, to support His Work because no other age. 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any of us realise how close we The heart of the mighty men of Edom in ably will in a Bible atlas. Today, as I discovered and became the hospitable native Jordanians), now are to the End Time. In my that day shall be like the heart of a woman when comparing ancient and modern maps of who will themselves flee South across the Fords travel to Israel and Jordan I have in birth pangs.’ Jordan, Teman is called Wadi Musa (after of Arnon (Isaiah 16:1-5). M looked at the location of some of They will be found at Teman, named after Moses), and from there it is but a short walk to ‘Send the lamb to the ruler of the land, those end time events we can read of, from the Esau’s grandson, which is a part of Bozrah. the ancient rock carved city of Petra. Wadi Musa from Sela to the wilderness, to the mount departure of God’s people from Jerusalem until Bozrah was the ancient capital of Edom and is and Teman are in fact the same place, and in it of the daughter of Zion. For it shall be as a the time Christ returns there in triumph, after actually some 50km, or 25 miles, north of Petra today are found “the palaces of Bozrah.” These wandering bird thrown out of the nest; so breaking His people out of captivity in Petra. along the ancient King’s Highway, but because are actually the many modern hotels where shall be the daughters of Moab at the fords I know that the timing and even the exis- it was the capital of Edom, its name was also thousands of tourists stay when they visit Petra. of the Arnon. “Take counsel, execute judg- tence of these events I have mentioned over the applied to the region. (Take a look at the many Indeed, this was brought home to me by the fact ment; make your shadow like the night in last issues is new, almost unacceptable to those photographs of Bozrah, Teman and Petra on that the hotel in which I stayed, had the word the middle of the day; hide the outcasts, do still locked into a scenario which has been the web site.) ‘palace’ as a part of its name! not betray him who escapes. Let My out- closed up and sealed till the time of the end. But We gain a little more information in verses 7, Here, then, at Wadi Musa, is the place where casts dwell with you, O Moab; be a shel- for those with eyes to see, the Bible can shock 13-18. ‘Against Edom . . . “For I have sworn Christ arrives to release His people from the ter to them from the face of the spoiler. For us into freedom from the idolatry which grips so by Myself,” says the LORD, “that Bozrah shall Edomites, though how many are found there or in the extortioner is at an end, devastation much of the Church of God. ceases, the oppressors are consumed Will you make it to the marriage out of the land. In mercy the throne on the Sea of Glass, or Petra, or, be- will be established; and One will sit cause of the image of jealousy on it in truth, in the tabernacle of (Ezekiel 8:5-6), only repent during David, judging and seeking justice the Great Tribulation? Maybe some and hastening righteousness.” ’ of these scriptures will encourage ... The reason being, to escape the you to revise the previous Ozwitness threat from the East (Revelation 9:14-16). messages, and make the right choice. ‘Saying to the sixth angel who Within those Churches that still had the trumpet, “Release the four cling to their original biblical name, angels who are bound at the great ‘Church of God,’ which has always river Euphrates.” So the four angels, been a sign of God’s church down who had been prepared for the hour through the ages, there still exists a and day and month and year, were common belief that, during the last released to kill a third of mankind. three years before Christ returns to Now the number of the army of the establish His Kingdom here on earth, horsemen was two hundred million; some of God’s people will be protect- I heard the number of them.’ ed in a place called Petra, situated in After the resurrection, then, and Southern Jordan, in the Middle East. somewhat later during those last three However, those who have visited years, it seems that the Edomites gain Petra and examined its rock carved control of the area and refuse to let temples and caves have often left God’s people go when Christ returns, so with some doubts about its capabil- that He turns from Armageddon to res- ity to provide the kind of protection cue them, Micah 2: 12-13. ‘’I will sure- and facilities many thousands of ly assemble all of you, O Jacob, I God’s people would require for life will surely gather the remnant of over three years in the wilderness. Israel; I will put them together like Now, we know that God is able to Wadi Musa—Teman, as it was called—with Petra in the background. the sheep of Bozrah, like a flock in bring water from the rock, and we the midst of their fold; they shall also know that God has promised to make a loud noise because of so provide for these people miraculously during become a desolation, a reproach, a waste, Petra itself, which is so close by, remains unclear. many people. The one who breaks open those years (Isaiah 33:16, ‘He will dwell on and a curse. And all its cities shall be per- Bozrah city, the ancient capital, is now in [Christ] will come up before them; they high; His place of defense will be the petual wastes.” I have heard a message ruins, though its one-time wealth is still appar- will break out, pass through the gate, and fortress of rocks, Bread will be given him, from the LORD, and an ambassador has been ent. Today, it is found next to the modern town go out by it; their king will pass before His water will be sure), but many of God’s sent to the nations: “Gather together, come of Busayra, just South of Tafila, 20 miles North people are unaware of other scriptures which against her, and rise up to battle! For of Petra. It is the steep road to Tafila from south them, with the LORD at their head.’’ indicate that during those three years those indeed, I will make you small among na- of the Dead Sea, which God’s people will prob- Here, Christ compares the assembling of the people are eventually held captive and pre- tions, despised among men. Your fierceness ably use after fleeing Jerusalem, entering the remnant of the Israelite nations as they are later vented from leaving by the Edomites, in a place [‘terribleness’—King James] has deceived Judean wilderness, and making their way via rescued from captivity around the world and the Bible calls Bozrah. you, the pride of your heart, O you who Engedi, David’s refuge, to South of the Dead gathered into Israel in the Middle East, to His It is for that reason that, immediately after dwell in the clefts of the rock, who hold the Sea and across the Wadi Araba, and safety in rescue of His sheep of Bozrah, by breaking them the conclusion of the battle of Armageddon, height of the hill! Though you make your Jordan. Matthew 24:15-16, ‘Therefore when out of Petra, which is then surrounded by the Jesus Christ leaves Israel and heads for Jordan, nest as high as the eagle, I will bring you you see the “abomination of desolation,” Edomites, or Palestinians, from where He passes and Bozrah. Isaiah 34 starts with a description down from there,” says the LORD. “Edom spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing on before them as He leads them to Jerusalem. of Armageddon and then tells of Christ’s urgent also shall be an astonishment; everyone in the holy place’ (whoever reads, let him Finally, we find an account after these events mission. Verses 5-10 explain that Christ is very who goes by it will be astonished and will understand), ‘then let those who are in in Edom, at Bozrah, in Isaiah 63:1-4.The watch- angry with Edom, the descendants of the elder hiss at all its plagues. As in the overthrow of Judea flee to the mountains.’ man on the walls of Jerusalem then speaks son of Isaac, for their persistent hatred and per- Sodom and Gomorrah. and their neighbors,” Daniel 11:40-41: ‘At the time of the end first, verse 1, first half. secution of their brother nation Jacob, or Israel. says the LORD, “No one shall remain there, the king of the South shall attack him; and ‘Who is this who comes from Edom, With ‘For My sword shall be bathed in heaven; nor shall a son of man dwell in it.” ’ the king of the North shall come against dyed garments from Bozrah, this One who indeed it shall come down on Edom, and Christ determines to destroy Edom because him like a whirlwind, with chariots, horse- is glorious in His apparel, traveling in the on the people of My curse, for judgment. of their pride and ‘terribleness’. That word in men, and with many ships; and he shall greatness of His strength?’ Christ replies in The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, Hebrew implies their use of terror, and we have enter the countries, overwhelm them, and the second half of the verse: “I who speak in It is made overflowing with fatness, With seen that in the actions of Hamas and Fatah, pass through. He shall also enter the Glo- righteousness, mighty to save.” The the blood of lambs and goats, With the fat but it seems that they have then turned to rious Land, and many countries shall be watchman questions, verse 2: “Why is Your of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a holding God’s people captive, and have abused overthrown; but these shall escape from apparel red, and Your garments like one sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaugh- those who were late in fleeing Jerusalem in an his hand: Edom, Moab, and the promi- who treads in the winepress?” Christ replies ter in the land of Edom . . . For it is the attempt to reach Petra. nent people of Ammon’ (Jordan). verses 3-4: “I have trodden the wine- day of the LORD’s vengeance, The year Bozrah, then, is to be destroyed, even as God The reason why the Beast does not enter press alone, and from the peoples no one of recompense for the cause of Zion. Its destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, Amos 1:11- Jordan in pursuit of God’s people is found in was with Me. For I have trodden them in streams shall be turned into pitch, and its 12: ‘Thus says the LORD: “For three trans- Revelation 12:14-16: ‘But the woman [God’s My anger, and trampled them in My fury; dust into brimstone. Its land shall become gressions of Edom, and for four, I will not faithful Church] was given two wings of a their blood is sprinkled upon My garments, burning pitch. It shall not be quenched turn away its punishment, because he pur- great eagle, that she might fly into the and I have stained all My robes. For the day night or day; its smoke shall ascend forev- sued his brother with the sword, and cast wilderness to her place, where she is nour- of vengeance is in My heart, and the year er. From generation to generation it shall off all pity; his anger tore perpetually, and ished for a time and times and half a time, of My redeemed has come.” ’ lie waste; no one shall pass through it for- he kept his wrath forever. But I will send from the presence of the serpent. So the ever and ever.’ a fire upon Teman, which shall devour serpent spewed water out of his mouth like The year of His redeemed has come! God’s Next, we should notice where Christ expects the palaces of Bozrah.” ’ The palaces of Boz- a flood after the woman, that he might faithful people are safely returned to Jerusa- to find those Edomites, some of whom are rah are found in Teman. cause her to be carried away by the flood lem, after their sojourn in Petra, to meet again those we know as the Palestinians today. Now we understand why Christ is so angry. [biblical symbol for an army], but the earth those who fled with them from the armies of Jeremiah 49:20-22, ‘Therefore hear the This is not just a recent offence of the Edom- helped the woman, and the earth opened the Beast three years before, but who were counsel of the LORD that He has taken ites—it has been a perpetual hatred and cruel- its mouth and swallowed up the flood which taken by Christ to the Sea of Glass, in the res- against Edom, and His purposes that He ty which has existed for thousands of years. the dragon had spewed out of his mouth.’ urrection of the Firstfruits. has proposed against the inhabitants of Once again we see the name ‘Teman’ men- Having lost one of his armies, the Beast (in- This completes the Biblical End-Time scenario, Teman, surely the least of the flock shall tioned here, upon which Christ will pour the spired by Satan, the serpent) is afraid to send ignored by the COG corporations, but plain in the draw them out; surely He shall make their super-heated brimstone which destroyed Sodom, another army into Jordan in pursuit of those Bible. Why? Daniel 12:9: ‘And he said, Go thy dwelling places desolate with them. The samples of which I picked up after snowmelt who have spoken out against his worship from way, Daniel: for the words are closed up earth shakes at the noise of their fall; At brought flooding and soil erosion to the wilder- Jerusalem. and sealed till the time of the end.’ the cry its noise is heard at the Red Sea. ness of Judea, South West of the Dead Sea. In Wadi Musa, or Petra (Sela), God’s people (See the End-time Series 1-5 on our website. Behold, He shall come up and fly like the Recently, I visited Teman. You won’t find Te- find a place of safety with the Moabites (Moab To view a slide show with more photographs, eagle, and spread His wings over Bozrah; man on a modern map of Jordan, but you prob- and Amon descend from the daughters of Lot go to our article on the website.)

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A CONSUMMATED MARRIAGE IS AN UNBREAKABLE COVENANT FOR LIFE THAT NO MAN MAY PUT ASUNDER AND THE EXCEPTION CLAUSE OF MATTHEW 19:9 IS NOT A GET-OUT-OF-MARRIAGE-FREE CARD! When God created Adam and Eve and decreed they were to become one flesh, He instituted a consummated marriage as a covenant for life that no man may put asunder (Gen 2:24, Mark 10:6-9). In Mark 10:1-12 Jesus answered the Pharisees and astonished His disciples that Moses had granted Israel divorce and remarriage for the hardness of their heart but that from the beginning God had not wanted this. Of course God still doesn’t want this. Indeed God stopped Moses’ unilateral action from spreading to the priesthood by commanding priests (ministers!) may not marry divorced women (Lev 21:7, 14). God’s No-Divorce & No-Remarriage Law predates not only the NT Church but also the OT nation of Israel and indeed all mankind. I know of no minister in the Church of God who understands this law which is pivotal to God the Father’s Plan for His very own Family.

1. Lord Jesus’ Teaching on Marriage. Matt 19:9—“And I say unto you, Whosoever in disbelief but that is the plain teaching of to Him. Let us study our Lord’s teaching of Mark shall put away his wife, except it be for forni- Paul in 1 Corinthians chapter 7. Amos 3:2—“You only have I known of all the 10:2-12 cation, and shall marry another, committeth 1 Cor 7:10—“And unto the married I com- families of the earth: therefore I will punish Mark 10:2—“And the Pharisees came to adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is mand, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife you for all your iniquities.” him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away doth commit adultery.” depart from her husband.” Hos 2:16—“And it shall be at that day, saith put away his wife? tempting him.” First note that the exception clause applies 1 Cor 7:11—“But and if she depart, let her the LORD, that thou shalt call me Ishi (my man); Mark 10:3—“And he answered and said only to the husband putting away his wife and remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her and shalt call me no more Baali (my Lord).” unto them, What did Moses command you?” not to the wife putting away her husband. husband: and let not the husband put away Hos 2:23—“And I will sow her unto me in the Jesus deals with husband and wife putting Mark 10:4—“And they said, Moses suffered his wife.” earth; and I will have mercy upon her that away their spouse in Mark 10:11-12. to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her Paul also wrote, had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them Also note that Matt 19:9 follows verse 6, away.” 1 Cor 7:3—“Let the husband render unto the which were not my people, Thou art my peo- Matt 19:6—“Wherefore they are no more ple; and they shall say, Thou art my God.” Note that the Pharisees recognized that twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath wife due benevolence: and likewise also the Moses rather than God had granted divorce joined together, let not man put asunder.” wife unto the husband.” 7. OT Kings and their Harems and remarriage. Therefore again we find once a man and a 1 Cor 7:4—“The wife hath not power of her Someone who had personally known HWA, Mark 10:5—“And Jesus answered and said woman consummate their marriage—become own body, but the husband: and likewise also and had played table tennis with him, emailed unto them, For the hardness of your heart he one flesh—their marriage may not be put the husband hath not power of his own body, me claiming that polygamy for men was bibli- wrote you this precept.” asunder by anyone. but the wife.” cally permitted. It is hard to understand how he In other words Moses had granted Israel Therefore the exception of Matthew 19:9 Note that Paul is no respecter of persons and reached that conclusion in the light of our Divorce & Remarriage probably to stop the can only apply before the marriage is con- in that sense marriage is an equal partnership Lord’s teaching on marriage. Obviously he has people once again rebelling. Moses had urged summated (they become one flesh). As a although the husband is the head of the fami- no idea what Jesus had meant with a man and a God not to destroy rebellious Israel and raise result the exception clause only applies on the ly as Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 11:3. woman leaving their parents’ home and becom- ing one flesh because how can a man become a people from Moses (Exod 32:10-14) and so wedding night when the groom has the 1 Cor 11:3—“But I would have you know, one flesh with two or more wives? Obviously possibly Moses had not wanted to risk anoth- momentary option to reject his bride when he that the head of every man is Christ; and the in the end King Solomon’s wisdom did not er rebellion and granted Israel Divorce & discovers she had falsely claimed being a vir- head of the woman is the man; and the head extend to marriage. The emailer believed God Remarriage. gin. Read Deut 22:13-21 where it is explained of Christ is God.” Let us now note Jesus’ explanation of should the groom reject his bride and his endorses marrying multiple wives because He God’s marriage law in verses 6-9 and which accusation is found to be true, then the deceit- 5. God the Father married Israel. allowed OT kings more than one wife. It is no man may put asunder. ful bride is to be stoned to death. Mr Herbert Armstrong (HWA) taught that clear that He had also not understood that God However, should the groom accept his Jesus was the LORD God of the OT and usually does not stop us from sinning. For Mark 10:6—“But from the beginning of the example, God did not stop Adam and Eve creation God made them male and female.” bride and consummate their marriage, even Husband of Israel but that would mean God after finding she failed to disclose her pre- the Father remained an unmarried Father, who rejecting Him in order to let all of mankind Mark 10:7—“For this cause shall a man learn the terrible consequences of that sin. leave his father and mother, and cleave to his marital sex (fornication), then the two become had begotten His Son through His Son’s wife wife.” one flesh and their marriage stands for life. Israel by Mary. 8 In 1974 an ancient error was rediscovered From that time divorce is no longer an I have shown that God the Father is not a Mark 10:8—“And they twain shall be one HWA found, as had Moses, that the people’s option: not even for subsequent adultery by single Father but that He is married—as a flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one hardness of their heart caused them to demand either spouse. They may separate but once the Father should be! Indeed that God the Father flesh.” divorce and remarriage. OT Israel without the offending spouse repents and asks to be for- is married to the OT nation of Israel and begot holy spirit had some excuse but those in the Mark 10:9—“What therefore God hath given, the marriage is to be resumed. This through Mary His firstborn Son Jesus (see 1974 Worldwide Church of God (WCG) with joined together, let not man put asunder.” Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 7 (Section 4) articles A2 & A3, A15, Q7 and my study the holy spirit had no excuse! It seems the disciples remained in doubt paper P2). Often the exception clause is not even men- In 1973 HWA set a team of scholars the because afterwards in the house they again That the LORD God of the OT was married task to find a way around God’s No-Divorce asked Jesus. tioned by Jesus and Paul in Luke 16:18; Romans 7:3 and 1 Cor 7:39. to Israel is plain from the following verses. & No-Remarriage law and, surprise, surprise, Mark 10:10—“And in the house his disciples Jer 3:14—“Turn, O backsliding children, his scholars found a way through disregarding asked him again of the same matter.” Luke 16:18—“Whosoever putteth away his the key marriage teaching of Jesus and Paul. wife, and marrieth another, committeth adul- saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: Mark 10:11—“And he saith unto them, When in 1974 HWA declared to have tery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put and I will take you one of a city, and two of a Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry found new truth on marriage, he had in fact away from her husband committeth adultery.” family, and I will bring you to Zion.” another, committeth adultery against her.” rediscovered an ancient error. His ministers Rom 7:3—“So then if, while her husband Jer 31:32—“Not according to the covenant Mark 10:12—“And if a woman shall put and the majority of WCG members failed to liveth, she be married to another man, she that I made with their fathers in the day that I away her husband, and be married to anoth- object but instead said Amen to what may shall be called an adulteress: but if her hus- took them by the hand to bring them out of the er, she committeth adultery.” have been the worst apostasy ever in the his- band be dead, she is free from that law; so land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, tory of the Church of God. Jesus explained that when a husband or a that she is no adulteress, though she be mar- although I was an husband unto them, saith With that HWA revealed being lukewarm wife divorces their spouse and remarry, then ried to another man.” the LORD.” towards God’s pivotal No-Divorce & No- they commit adultery against their original 1 Cor 7:39—“The wife is bound by the law as Isa 54:5—“For thy Maker is thine husband; Remarriage law and shows he had led from spouse. This means that under God’s marriage long as her husband liveth; but if her husband the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy 1934 God’s 7th and final church era of Lao- law secular divorce does not end a lawfully be dead, she is at liberty to be married to Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of dicea (paper P1, Laodicea’s Lamp!) consummated marriage. the whole earth shall he be called.” whom she will; only in the Lord.” 9 In Conclusion We now need to examine what Jesus means In these three verses there is no mention of That the NT God the Father was the OT LORD It is important that the reader understands the with “they twain shall be one flesh” (verse 8) the Matthew 19:9 exception clause because God is clear from Jesus teaching the Pharisees meaning of the so-called exception clause of and in verse 9 what He meant that no man the context makes it clear that consummated in John 8:54. Matthew 19:9. In particular that it is available may put the state of being one flesh asunder. marriages are being considered in which the John 8:54—“Jesus answered, If I honour only to the husband (groom) and even then 2. What does “one flesh” mean? spouses had already become one flesh and as myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father applies only momentarily and no longer after Jesus explained, no man may put that asunder that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is the marriage has been consummated and the Our Lord plainly stated in Mark 10:8-9 once a (Mark 10:8-9). man and a woman have become one flesh, your God.” two became one flesh. Paul addresses many aspects of marriage in then their union may not be put asunder by Therefore the so-called exception clause of In this verse Jesus refers to His NT Father 1 Corinthians chapter 7 but note how he ends anyone. The two becoming one flesh means Matthew 19:9, “save for fornication” can not as the LORD God of the OT, whom the Jews that chapter without an exception clause and they consummated their marriage—usually apply to consummated marriages and that recognized was their God—see articles men- simply writes, “The wife is bound by the law on the wedding night. This seals the marriage clause must therefore not be regarded as a tioned above. as long as her husband liveth; but if her hus- covenant, which then shall stand for their life Get-Out-of-Marriage-Free card as many have 6. God the Father leads by example! band be dead, she is at liberty to be married to together and no one may put that asunder. done and even in the Church of God! whom she will; only in the Lord” (1 Cor. 7:39). Therefore God’s marriage law does not permit Although God gave Israel a bill of divorce- 4. What about badly behaving spouses? There is no exception clause in 1 Cor. 7:39 divorce from a consummated marriage. To ment (separation) for Israel’s ongoing adulter- Many assume that when one’s spouse behaves ies with the gods of neighbouring nations, because Paul is discussing a marriage where this there is no exception as Jesus plainly the man and woman had already become one teaches in Mark 10:8-9. So we must now badly through extra marital affairs or physical God had no intention of permanently breaking abuse that divorce is allowed. It is not, for no His covenant with Israel. Rather God the flesh when they consummated their marriage examine what Jesus meant by the so-called and as our Lord teaches, no man may put one may put asunder a consummated marriage. Father led by example in how to conduct a exception clause of Matthew 19:9. asunder the state of being one flesh. Of course if one can not live with an offending marriage with a misbehaving spouse. 3. What is the exception of Matt 19:9? spouse, then one may temporarily put aside the Note how God the Father told through The papers referred to above are all freely Paul does not mention an exception clause in 1 offending spouse. However, once the offend- Amos that He didn’t look at any other nation available by writing to Henk Jens, P.O. Box Corinthians chapter 7 and neither does Jesus in ing spouse repents and asks forgiveness, the and through Hosea that He will take Israel 121, Belmore, NSW, 2192, Australia or at my Mark chapter 10 but He does in Matthew 19:9. marriage must be resumed. Many listen to this back once she comes to her senses and returns Internet Homepage www.rightly-dividing.net.

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE gave no mercy. All The Law could do is reveal God and not His, while He was human. Jesus want- “what sin was” so Israel would know what not to do ed The Glory of God as He had when He was given (I John 3:4). Keeping The Law could not give The Word of God. This is The Shekinah—The Salvation. Only following The Torah could. Blessings of God. The Way In The Resurrection, Christians will receive all of The Blessings and Glory of God which is Salvation. The word “Torah,” in Hebrew, does not mean a This is The Gospel or The Good News given so you law. The Torah conveys “the ideas of learning a can solve The Mystery of your Father in heaven. path or a way.” Its root means “to shoot an arrow.” It is “The Way to Salvation.” Notice what Jesus said All Nations Accepted when His friend Lazarus was dead: “I am the resur- Who are The Christians to whom God is willing- rection and the life: he that believes in me, though he ly giving His “gospel of glory?” In Acts, after Peter were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever lives heard Cornelius (The Roman Centurion) he said, and believes in me shall never die. Believe you “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of this?” (John 11:25-26). This is how The Apostle persons: But in every Paul defined the mean- nation he that fears ing of “The Torah” (Ga- him and works righ- It is ‘The Torah’ that gives latians 3:24): “Where- teousness is accepted you Salvation. It cannot be any fore the law was our with him” (Acts 10:34- simpler. Christ is ‘The Torah.’ schoolmaster to bring 35). Any denomina- us to Christ, that we tion, religion or philos- might be justified by ophy, race, gender or anyone from any nation, if faith.” It is not The Keeping of The Law which gives they fear God and “work righteousness,” will, in- you Salvation but how much you believe The deed, be accepted by God. Messiah—The Christ. “Christ” is “The Torah.” Those who do are called “God-fearers”! They “God” is “The Torah.” It is The Torah that gives you fear God and want to obey Him, but they must all Salvation. That is why Jesus made this statement to work to actually be “righteous” by their “faith.” The His Disciples before He died: “I am the way, the Greek word for “fear” is “phobeo,” which means truth and the life: no man comes to the Father, but “so frightening one wants to run away.” The Greek by me” (John 14:6). It cannot be any simpler. for “worketh” is not “ergo” or “deeds,” but “ergo- “Christ” is “The Torah.” zomai,” which means “hard labor—like pulling an The Law of Moses was given to Israel because ox out of the ditch.” The ox resists you. they had a wrong heart and needed some sort of Anyone, of any nation, who follows these re- structure (Deuteronomy 5:29). Because of their quirements God will accept and will send angels to heart they did not know “wrong” from “right.” help you. You must be God-fearers when you are They needed The Law to tell them what sin was (I called to “the truth.” What is truth? John 3:4). When they kept being cursed by The Law it The Torah should have brought them “To Christ” or the The Torah is not The Law of Moses. The Law of covenant given to Abraham (Salvation through Moses was added to The Torah four hundred and Christ) which was The Torah. Now, you know The thirty years after Abraham (Galatians 3:17). The Old Law of Moses never could and, hopefully, never can Covenant Law had curses (Deuteronomy 28), and, give Salvation or give you “The Righteousness of when Israel sinned, they paid penalties and did not God.” Read the free book The History of The Law need “faith.” If anyone did not obey all The Law of and you will understand why it is “Holy,” just and Moses, they received a curse. Remember, the angel good. It has some of the tools you may need or want.

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Q: How Does Massive Evil Affect free spirit, I am in transition from where I was to worldview happens to be, it is inevitable that you A or B, but not both A and B. where I will be—wherever my journey takes will sometimes use rationalizations in order to Truth be told, examples of church doctrinal the Perception of God? me—however long it takes—however many per- save the time or mental stress of dealing with con- positions encompassing irrational teachings, that Part One sonal changes I need to make on the way. flicting information. Cognitive dissonance is actu- are themselves academically in conflict with the I pray for wisdom to recognize the need for ally a necessary and natural mental function, but Bible and one’s level of sanity, abound. For exam- hence Come Beliefs? Even the essential changes, to see the signs, for the ability to it is also a phenomenon that we should be aware ple, to respond that one is not proposing polythe- ignorant and uninformed enter- listen, for courage to make appropriate adjust- of, in ourselves and others, as it is a process that ism when one is clearly teaching a multiple-god tain belief systems, or worldviews, ments, and for the capacity to kindly and respect- does not always serve us well in the quest for worship model, i.e., polytheism, is irrational on its however deficient such beliefs fully point out to friend and foe alike what has objectivity and truth. www.truthmove.org face, besides being anti-biblical. For one to con- Wmight be in some respects according to the scruti- transpired and how he might take advantage of An individual’s beliefs can be conflicting and tinue to maintain such an outlandish position in ny of others. Beliefs are molded and formed expe- my research and my sometimes uncomfortable or incompatible. Cognitive dissonance occurs in a face of the facts indicates, at the very least, that a rientially. The way we intellectually look at things thorny judgments and conclusions. I mean no belief system (or worldview) when one retains two certain amount of psychological blocking1 is tak- and how we maintain any given worldview offense; if I have stumbled over some truth and it contradictory deductions, ideas, or principles in ing place. That resonates with my logic. becomes part of us through a wide variety of sub- makes sense to you, follow it up—you may have mind, each of which seem to make sense, both Psychological blocking saves one the trouble of jective, personal, familial, emotional, prejudicial, it. If what I dredge up is not closer to truth, it will being equally significant.A four-legged animal can- dealing with unpleasant or fearful issues. cultural, political, and biological avenues. In reali- fail. But I scour the ground for it, turning over not be both a dog and pony at the same time and Is it possible that “one God” means exactly ty, we are the sum total of what we experience: stones in all directions. Still, truth is typically veiled, in the same context; additional information is that? One, not two or three? The concept of two we are what we hear, what we see, what hard to recognize, liber- required to sort it out. For a more appropriate and or three Gods took root in Constantine’s council we think, what we do. ally coated with institu- pointed religious example, the Bible clearly tells us in Nicea some 300 years after Jesus’ death. “Well Notice that objectivity was not cited tionalized tradition and that Yahweh is one being and Jesus proclaims that said, Teacher,” a scribe said to Jesus. “You have above; not many of us are objective dogma. Lies and half- God, whom he called “Father,” is the only true God spoken the truth, for there is one God, and there when it comes to belief systems. Col- truths are regular dis- (Deut. 6:4; Mal. 2:10; Mk. 12:29; Jn. 17:1-3; 1 Cor. is no other but He” (Mk. 12:32). leagues, friends, relatives, family, stran- guises, intermingled with 8:4-6; 1 Tim. 2:5). Many people agree with these This scribe’s words are the open door for Jesus gers, and troublesome dealings all con- some reality. facts, but then many also accept as true that God is to declare his God status. But he does not do that. tribute to the forming of worldviews and “The truth is only two, three, or more persons. In this state of affairs, Instead, he agrees with the scribe that there is understandings. Some of these sources arrived at by the pains- the logical mind becomes confused: both deduc- only one God and no other, which is what Isaiah may contain hazards, but it’s tough to takingly complex pro- tions cannot be equally true; one must be false. 44 and 45 say. recognize them right off. Robert Musil cess of eliminating the Intellectual diminution or damage happens all “He” is a singular pronoun, and Mark 12:32 is (1880-1942) wrote: One does what one untrue.” Sherlock Holmes the time in social, political (especially!), and in an explicative statement. Jesus responded to the is; one becomes what one does. in “Dressed to Kill.” many religious quarters.We have all witnessed the scribe’s wise comment: “You are not far from the After forming our personal belief sys- Credit is hereby inane mutterings of the “best and brightest” with- kingdom of god” (v. 34).... Brethren, do you tems and becoming comfortable with them given to a wide range in the political arena. Among the numerous ways understand what I’m trying to say? To believe over the years, we defend, justify, and of informational sourc- for intellectual diminution to transpire is when there are two Gods—that Jesus is God the Son rationalize them, sometimes blindly, some- es including Wikipedia, one embraces two or more conflicting cognitions, rather than the Son of God—we have to alter the times coherently, but almost always emotionally. It’s my private library, and other personal assistance, ideas, values, and beliefs. Conflicting thoughts and numerical meaning of the word ‘one’ to allow for tough to have a personal belief system without get- for the development of reasonably accurate ideas normally engender frustration, anxiety, or a second, or third, God. But is that acceptable? ting involved emotionally with it. Consequently, characterizations of pertinent subjects as gener- tension, whereas clear thoughts relieve pressure. Should we presume to change God’s Word to fit changing that belief system can be traumatic. ally established, which, hopefully, are being pre- As a possible cure, one may resolve dissonance by our doctrine? Mark Bosserman, The Journal, Issue In order for us to modify any given entrenched sented in a lucid and cogent style. Although it is altering existing belief systems, adding new obser- No. 152 (March 13, 2013). p. 32, article entitled: belief system, especially one that we have fre- expected that not every reader will be in agree- vations to create a consistent set of beliefs, or “Jesus was just a man for 300 years. How did he quently depended upon for our identity, strength, ment on every point brought out, and toes might changing definitions. However, placating one’s become God?” friendship, and self-justification, we have to get stepped on, it is my hope that fair and inde- intellectually precarious condition by fiddling with Of this I am certain: virtually all thinking people destroy daunting obstructions to free thinking. pendent thought and study will be generated as word meanings (viz.: one God equals multiple consider one being the same as one person, as in This is not an easy thing to do; we identify with a result of this writing, even from my most gods) to fit political or religious dogma really does “my father” or “my brother.” It takes no highly our beliefs and rituals, and they represent our cranky and ornery adversaries. Finally, you may not help much; the results are too rickety, and trained scholar to work that out. Clearly, a god innermost being. Been there, done that. It is not notice that not every source possibly used is nec- besides, you know what you’ve done. called “father” cannot be both a father and a son easy to say, even to oneself, much less to others, essarily cited. If cognitive dissonance is not reduced by chang- in the same context. Most Bible advocates accept “I was wrong.” It is not easy to tell someone else, Cognitive Dissonance: Cognitive disso- ing one’s beliefs, one can temporarily, though un- that God (Yahweh) is one being; i.e., one person. maybe a doctrinally suspicious someone you had nance relates to the concept of being exposed to satisfactorily, overcome the irregularities through (“Yahweh” is the name I use for the Creator-God, once considered an enemy, “You are right.” After information or having experiences that conflict simple rationalization, i.e., reject the information, also called “God.”) At the same time it is held by all, a person does have his pride. But some say it with our existing base of “what we know.” The seek friendly harbor with others who share those many of these very same individuals, who are not takes a big person to become so humble. stupid by a long shot (I give them their due), that Vincent Pearl, protagonist: “People will believe this same God is two or three or more persons,or what they want to believe. . . . In my experience, Sometimes we have to face ourselves, gods, even a family of gods. That confuses me. self-delusion knows no bounds.” The Collectors, How can such seemingly bright people modify and © 2006, p.92, David Baldacci. our shortcomings, our failures. We massage God’s fundamental nature and still Life is complicated. Sometimes we have to adhere to any real biblical view of God? face ourselves, our shortcomings, our failures. We have to step outside of the box, as it They cannot. Skilled compartmentalization is have to step out of the box, as it were, and, as taking place. Cognitive dissonance ensues when painful as it may be, stand up, admit defeat on were, and stop whining. one realizes that polytheism is incompatible with some point or another, and stop whining. I have the Bible while massaging being and person (the been getting soundly whipped in ten-pin bowling two words are synonymous) for convenience’ recently. What am I doing wrong? How can I fix theory holds that our minds are not always flexi- beliefs, argue for the messenger’s message to sake in order to support polytheism. Such mas- it? I’m learning to play tunes on my vintage ble or rational when it comes to evaluating un- change, or close one’s eyes (and mind) by dismiss- saging of terms, while common, is inconsistent Coprian Cornet, and it is a great source of plea- comfortable information or questioning our own ing the messenger. (Gratefully, we don’t generally with sound exegesis. Most of us, even those who sure for me, but certainly must be something beliefs. “Dissonant cognitions” will cause us to kill many messengers these days in this country.) accept the multiple-god model, intellectually or slightly less for those around me. How can I dismiss or alter conflicting information or add jus- Evasion tactics like this are typically brought into academically understand that worshiping and become a better player? What am I doing wrong? tification to one side or the other—not necessar- play when one has a vested interest in one’s belief supporting two or more gods is defined as poly- Only by admitting error, developing some flex- ily rationally—in order to regain psychological system, and the threat of a real personal loss—for theism. How can God be one being or person and ibility, and gaining a fresh insight from outside balance. It’s an important concept to consider in instance, of money, friends or face—hangs in the more than one being or person at the same time ourselves can we reorganize our thoughts and terms of the way people block things out or justi- balance, vis-à-vis any real change. Intellectual ten- as many believe? begin the laborious journey of coming closer to fy things to themselves.... If there [are] a lot of sion may come about when people are confronted But some overlook this nicety and teach a non- reality, or our goal.We do this by adopting a more built up psychological stakes in a certain position with relevant information that is inconsistent with polytheistic polytheism as a matter of fact. Such a accurate methodology, one step at a time, or attitude and a piece of solid evidence comes in their beliefs, much as I am doing here and now.Are defective doctrine requires a great deal of skillful whether in music or religious instruction. which conflicts with that position, it may be easi- you feeling tense? engineering and sleight of hand to pull off, since It is with these thoughts in mind that I press er, psychologically, to dismiss the new informa- Intellectual or cognitive dissonance can be the concept is biblically irrational at its core. forward down the road of self-enlightenment, tion than alter the existing structure.... incapacitating. Therefore, people usually have a Conquering such a psychological barrier is easy: sometimes just trying to keep out of the ditches. You can imagine how ingrained psychological bias to seek consonance (or harmony) by linking just cleverly and shrewdly redefine the biblical But don’t tag along with me; I’m not looking for structures can be when a human being is raised their expectations to reality when peace of mind God into something he is not, for instance as a disciples—I’m a free spirit, though approachable. within a certain country, system, or reality. Grow- seems to be in jeopardy. Not seeking consonance Trinity or a family of gods, then bury the barrier You must create your own narrow path to wis- ing up in the US, or any culture, for that matter, when illogical or unsound belief principles (or mentally and ignore or denigrate anyone offering dom and insight. That makes the effort worth- you will absorb an overwhelming number of mes- expectations) are in conflict within one’s personal contrary opinions or viewpoints. Once you own a while. The broad path leads to destruction (Matt. sages about what is true, what is possible, and worldview may result in irrational and destructive worldview, it has to be defended, unless you are 7:13). I have rejected that path. With equability I what is important. behavior, even panic and madness. Unresolved open to modifying it. stick my thumb in the eye of widespread design- Cognitive dissonance can work both ways. It is internal conflicts can cause a person to become Multiple God Constructions: Trinitarianism er religion—and keep it there.I steadfastly seek extremely difficult to maintain a vigilantly open unhinged and do things he would normally not holds that the one true God of the Bible (Eph. 4:6) an elusive quarry, truth. And being that kind of a mind. Whatever your dominant perspective or do. In resolving these cases, one can accept either Continued on next page

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Continued from previous page who has this can pretty much do as he pleases: give sible for God than for the weakest of his creatures Dr. Bob Thiel’s family of gods (cogwriter.com), has evolved into three gods (a Trinity), which resul- life, take life, move mountains, and so on. Perhaps to carry out both of two mutually exclusive alter- “Zeus,” an extraterrestrial god, was the king of tant permutation trinitarians zealously embrace in even overcome my erroneous thoughts. As a natives; not because his power meets an obstacle, the gods, the supreme ruler (the father god?) who worship.Yet they claim the three gods are still one Creator, no one possesses more clout than Yahweh. but because nonsense remains nonsense even fathered many deities and hybridized humans. god. Binitarianism holds that the one true God of And if Yahweh has such power, he is able to do just when we talk it about God. C.S. Lewis Correspondingly, the strange “family of god” doc- the Bible (1 Cor. 8:6) has evolved into two gods about anything that comes to mind. I marvel at According to most students of theology, trine also includes a father god as well as a deluxe (with a promise of many more gods to come), such power, autonomy, and sovereignty. It must be including myself, there are things that God, even hybrid son god, plus more gods to come. which resultant permutation binitarians zealously nice to have so much of it.Yet can it be true? Is God the Christian God, cannot do. As Lewis and the But what does all this apparent polytheism embrace in worship. Yet they claim the two (plus) really omnipotent as well as omnipresent (every- Catholic Encyclopedia point out, nonsense or con- have to do with the omnipotence of God?! Good gods are still one god. In what substantial way, where), omniscient (all-knowing), and omnibenev- tradictions cannot be attributed to God simply question. Plenty, as you will see in future parts of considering the core issue, is the one concept dif- olent (all-good)? Most Western religious institu- because he is said to be omnipotent. The old Just Table Talk. ferent than the other? My head swims.Why is one tions and church people would probably answer adage about God producing a rock too heavy for But to immediately reply to that provocative permutation better or more biblical than the “Yes.” But I wonder. How can I prove it? him to carry, creating an irresistible force along- question, I put forward a condensed response: If other? Or can neither be biblical? As I ponder this The Catholic Encyclopedia: Omnipotence is the side an immovable object, or drawing a square two gods exist in the heavens, it is manifestly dilemma, the essence of the argument does not power of God to effect whatever is not intrinsi- circle comes to mind. In this particular sense, at impossible that either of them would be omnipo- seem to be a mere difference of religious opinion, cally impossible. These last words of the defini- least, God obviously does not have boundless tent. Nor would both of them be omnipotent. but of truth and unintended consequences. tion do not imply any imperfection, since a power power.Thus, the “all-capable” God seems to have Sharing power precludes any reality of total power Being ever mindful of the insidious trait of that extends to every possibility must be perfect. some physical limitations. Is God bound by limita- residing in any one being. Similarly, sharing power mankind to harbor hidden agendas and motives, The universality of the object of the Divine power tions from which even he cannot escape? It with additional millions of minor gods coming up such as motivations that drive some to adopt is not merely relative but absolute, so that the appears that he is. in a great resurrection of the dead would tend to unusual religious doctrines, I wonder about this true nature of omnipotence is not clearly One writer concludes: “Correctly understood, sap the strength of the one true God. one. Why would otherwise bright and logical per- expressed by saying that God can do all things the question of God’s omnipotence has historical- One singular God cannot be omnipotent if he sons go out of their way to create, produce, and that are possible to him; it requires the further ly caused little controversy.” Little controversy has to share power with other gods more or less publish palpably unintelligible and intellectually statement that all things are possible to God. The among the Christian believers, perhaps, but it like himself. But wait! Is it possible that Yahweh is damaging polytheistic doctrines of God? And, to intrinsically impossible is the self-contradictory, appears even there that not everyone agrees with omnipotent where we are concerned, but less than make matters worse, attempt to teach them as and its mutually exclusive elements could result this view, not to mention unbelievers. Maybe omnipotent in the grand cosmos (or harmonious biblically accurate by redefining several key only in nothingness. those doubters are just heretics and should be system) of outer space even beyond our universe? terms? My naiveté is taking a beating on this one. Could it be that the assertion of God’s uncon- dismissed and sent home on the next bus. On the That he has power over us, but markedly less influ- What can possibly be gained by the production of ence over the universe? I confess: the thought is odd anti-biblical doctrines? Why do that? What’s intriguing, but hard to fathom. It seems reasonable the real purpose? I am suspicious. Why does any- that shared power diminishes each slice of the one create a supposedly biblical multi-god being But what does all this apparent polytheism power-pie; the more slices, the less pie each one where none existed before? gets.There can be, it seems, only so much power to Back in the 4th century, churchmen had virtu- have to do with the omnipotence of God? go around, and lesser gods must be subject to the greater gods. God’s power becomes directly pro- ally all the power—they created the Trinity and Good question. Plenty, as you will see portional to the increase or decrease of any other that was that; accept it or die. But now, we all god’s power—as another god’s power goes up, pretty much realize that any form of polytheism is in future parts of Just Table Talk. the original true God’s power goes down. biblical mockery. So there has to be another One omnipotent God cannot be omnipotent at answer. Something ulterior must be going on all if he is unable to destroy or change anything or behind the scenes about which we’re not being anyone he wishes. By the same token, God would told.Truth to tell, the common practice of redefin- ditional omnipotence within our holy books and other hand, to be fair to the reader, this same reli- not be omnipotent if he were unable to destroy ing inconvenient terms or names to conveniently from our pulpits may be, to some extent, inaccu- gious writer argues correctly that the Bible (both another powerful god, a la Roman mythology. fit new doctrines never changes reality, anyway; rate? That God’s omnipotence may ultimately Old and New Testaments) states clearly that God Witness the “eternal” Satan. Same holds true for what it does is call reason, rationality, and mo- turn out to be qualified rather than absolute? At is “one.” This “one” represents one being or one the popular notion of “immortal” souls. If any part tives into question. Although ordinary thinking the end of the day, God may not have the person, not one assemblage of gods. The writer of humanity cannot die and lives forever and can- individuals can easily uncover the redefinition absolute ability to do all that we have thought or declares that trinitarianism (three gods in one) is not be destroyed, then the presumption of God’s trickery, far too many of them accept the changes imagined.The idea intrigues me. Regardless, what incorrect. So far, so good. But then the writer omnipotence fails miserably: we have prima facie at face value. I am uneasy with this upheaval of a follows is a partial list of common characteriza- veers off into the rarified ether, arguing that the evidence that God is not omnipotent—he does perfectly good language. It is troubling to think tions and philosophical clichés regarding God, or biblical God is two, not one or three but two to not have absolute control over his creation. God’s that we must be losing our vocabulary when com- gods, which may or may not be true: start with, then at some time in the obscure power is reduced and he is downgraded by the mon words can be redefined at will with appar- A deity is able to do anything that it choos- future, millions of human gods will burst on the amount of power other super-beings like Satan ently little or no pushback from the populace as es to do. scene from graves of the dearly departed (rather, has, according to the doctrines and traditions of to the appropriateness of such doctrinal crafti- A deity is able to do anything that is in I think, like popcorn exploding from bubbling oil). man. In Satan’s case, he (it) is a being that bibli- ness. What ever became of straight talk? accord with its own nature (thus, for instance, if it In fact, says he, God is a family (of major and cally cannot be destroyed—even by God. There- Finally, one more flight of fancy from the truth is a logical consequence of a deity’s nature that minor gods, I submit) called “God.” Thus, the fore, if God is truly omnipotent, he has to be the by church people worth mentioning is that some what it speaks is truth, then it is not able to lie). writer seeks peace of mind. He strives to escape only deity in attendance and all other beings must show disdain for articulate imagination and sim- It is part of a deity’s nature to be consistent cognitive dissonance—in vain—I think, by mor- be thoroughly subject to him, to the point of ply call polytheistic doctrines mysteries too pro- and that it would be inconsistent for said deity to phing the singular God into a Trinity-like plural destruction and beyond. found to understand, which tactic destroys the go against its own laws unless there was a reason god: “The Bible clearly teaches from the begin- Speaking of Satan the devil in this same vein, need for any real explanation. And make no mis- to do so. ning that God is one, yet [is] currently composed according to Christian doctrinal design and tradi- take: if you do not accept the required doctrines, A deity is able to do anything that corre- of two members essentially with a third (those tion, Satan was a powerful and beautiful angel you’re out of the loop as a persona non grata; sponds with its omniscience and therefore with begotten by the Holy Spirit, then born-again into who turned sour and was dismissed from his heav- you’ve worn out your welcome; hit the road, Jack, its world-plan. the family of God) at the resurrection.” 2 enly abode forcibly. (In context,“Lucifer” was never and don’t come back no more, no more . . . Every action performed in the world is actu- The phrase “family of God” above, as used by the name of the devil.) But, interestingly, the devil Abraham Lincoln (attributed): “You can fool ally being performed by a deity, either due to omni- the writer, is singular. But again I am confused. was not destroyed. God must have been beside some of the people all of the time, and all of the immanence [indwelling, inherent; being within the What is a member? The writer neglects to explain. himself. Satan wound up battling God, and in the people some of the time, but you can not fool all limits of possible experience or knowledge], or Is it a person or a being? Are members individual end, according to that same religious doctrine, of the people all of the time.” 16th President of because all actions must be “supported” or “per- gods? If this family consists of more than one god since God was unable to destroy this evil super- the USA (1809-1865) mitted” by the deity [this includes evil activity]. and each member is a god, then, ipso facto, it is a being at the outset when he disobeyed, God has to “There is no limit to the power of God.” If God is omnipotent, he can create any kind family of gods, plural. Perhaps the word “God” is wait for many thousands of years just to have the So says one religious writer on the Web. Another of world he desires. the last name of each god-member in atten- opportunity to lock him up in the “bottomless” pit. adds more information, but is no less emphatic: If God is omnibenevolent, he prefers a world dance? Thus, one god might be named “Joe Later on, according to the Bible, Satan is to be “You and I are limited in space but God is omni- without evil as opposed to a world with evil. God,” another could be “Martha God,” certainly tossed him into a lake of fire to be tormented for- present. Our knowledge is limited but God is Some things are impossible for God to do. there would be a “Herbert God.” I could be “F. ever. He is not to be destroyed (Rev. 20:2-10). omniscient. We are more aware of our weakness The question of evil comes down to a moral Paul God.” You might be (your name) God. Could Evidently, God does not have adequate power to destroy Satan, but he is still strong enough to lock than our power, and God is omnipotent, or all- complaint against God. this be the writer’s operative logic: My biblical up the rascal by tossing him into a pit. powerful.” One notable person proposes: God’s om- God is a family of gods and since it is one family Pastor Jim Feeny, Ph.D: God is infinite. God is This commentary is not ended. Lots more to nipotence means power to do all that is intrinsi- or one group of gods, then I worship one god, not come. The next installment will cover ignorance, all-powerful, all-knowing, all-capable. There are cally possible, not to do the intrinsically impossi- a family of gods, so although I support a family of no limits restricting God. Yet despite this, to their the problem of pain and evil, and more, so save ble. You may attribute miracles to him, but not gods, and will eventually join it as a god, it is one your first fragment. own harm his followers tend to limit the power of nonsense. This is no limit to his power. If you God, not many gods. The logic escapes me. The —F. Paul Haney God by erroneous thinking. choose to say ‘God can give a creature free will narrative sounds rabidly incoherent. ______God is limited in his power by followers’ and at the same time withhold free will from it,’ Worshiping a family of gods looks to me like a 1 flawed thinking? My naiveté informs me that my you have not succeeded in saying anything about classic multiple-god worship model. Could I be In athletics, this is the inability to perform a skill previous- thoughts are private; but if God becomes limited ly performed with ease. Only a small percentage of these God. [Dittos with the nonsense: ‘God is one and wrong? I want to understand, but basic math athletes experience blocking to the point that it disrupts in power because of my errant thoughts, and I God is more than one.’] Meaningless combina- keeps getting in the way. The “family of gods” their performance. Nonetheless, for those who do, the expe- certainly have those, he must be subservient to tions of words do not suddenly acquire meaning teaching that proliferates in many of the Sab- rience is devastating. . . .The problem is simply being unable my mind’s eye. Or am I simply rejecting his power simply because we prefix to them the two other batarian churches of God does represent polythe- to perform the skill. That inability may be a specific fear of and thus limiting it? I am not sure. words, ‘God can.’ It remains true that all things ism if the officially recognized Pantheon of gods in injury or more commonly it involves a vague unspecified Omnipotence is often defined as having virtual- are possible with God: the intrinsic impossibilities ancient Greek/Roman mythology was polytheism; fear (usagym.org). ly unlimited authority, influence, or power. A god are not things but nonentities. It is no more pos- they are cut from the same cloth. In parallel with 2http://www.cogwriter.com/two.htm (Dr. Bob Thiel)

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE tithes [making a big deal] of mint and anise and The New Covenant is administered by The Holy cummin [small profit] and have omitted [forgotten] Spirit of God “without any works of human effort.” the weightier matters of the Law, judgment [justice], In The New Covenant it is God doing “the work” by mercy [grace] and faith [total trust]: these ought you His “Holy Spirit” which gives you power to follow to have done and not to leave the other undone” God with a sound mind (II Timothy 1:7). The Old (Matthew 23:23). Covenant is replaced with The New Covenant. Do The Law is still “in force” and “always will be in not confuse The Law with The Old Covenant. The force” forever and ever. But, by not placing “more Old Covenant is replaced with The New Covenant importance” to what carries greater weight than because Christ died for you. Christ died to be able to tithing, it is completely forgotten or unknown. give you The New Covenant. The New Covenant Jesus magnified the meaning of The Law of God allows you to be helped through The Holy Spirit of to be given greater honor or significance. Since The God. As long as individuals truly, repent, stop sin- Temple still stood, The Levites were working in The ning, they are forgiven and “in faith” “spiritually” Temple. So, naturally, they deserved “the tithes” for live The Law. doing their work. The Holy Spirit helps you keep The New Tithing should be done but only can be given to Covenant within your heart. With The Holy Spirit in “the priesthood,” like The Levites or Melchizedek. your heart, you will never think of stealing, lying, “Ministers” are only “diakonos,” meaning “servants dishonoring your par- waiting on tables” in ents or committing The widow gave her last two mites Greek. They are not adultery. And you will as an offering. But to demand priests. Are ministers always worship God. ‘tithes’ as a dogma is to rob God. called Levites or Mel- Without The Holy chizedek? Who is Spirit of God, Israel, Christ in heaven, scrip- when given The Old Covenant, could never keep turally? When you tithe by command, the tithe goes The Law. When Christ died, giving you this great to the priests, widows and orphans. Giving Tithes of gift, “The Holy Spirit of God,” only then can you God by command to ministers is robbing God keep The Law in “your heart.” The Law becomes (Malachi 3:8). It is exactly the problem they had in “part of you.” That is what Christ did for you. “The The Book of Malachi. To be “scripturally correct” Holy Spirit of God—In You” is now the first in place you can give your tithes to Melchizedek—Christ in of The Old Covenant. This is why Jesus is The heaven. When you find the elevator to give Christ Mystery of God, “Christ—In You,” The Hope of the tithe—let me know. Glory (The Righteousness of God) (Colossians 1:27 There is nothing wrong with giving the church and Exodus 33:18-19). How easy, simple and won- ten percent, fifty percent or everything. The widow derful your God is to have thought of everything. gave her last two mites. But to “demand tithes” as “a Having all of The Glory of God is all The Goodness dogma” is robbing God. Either way, as Jesus said, of God (Exodus 33:18-19). “Tithing is of least importance” to God. What is weightier is to have justice, mercy and faith. Why? The Law Magnified This is because it gives The Law more honor or The Righteousness of God occurs by magnifying greatness. To be fair and honest in judgment and by The Law of God so you can be more honorable faithfully trusting God, you will receive Salvation (Isaiah 42:21). Magnifying or enlarging its scope (Life Eternal). produces more honor or praise and respect. How did Jesus magnify The Law? What the Law Could Not Do In speaking to The Pharisees and scribes, notice A change of priesthood requires a change in The what Christ tells them, “Woe to you scribes and Law (Hebrews 7:12). Jesus magnified The Law as Pharisees, hypocrites [movie actors], for you pay CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Old Covenant—A Shadow Melchizedek, which made The Law more signifi- The Law administered by Moses was a shadow. cant. The Book of Hebrews’ answer to the change in “For the law, having a shadow of good things to The Law from The Old Covenant with Levi is as fol- come and not the very image [The Righteousness of lows: “Who is made, not after the law of a carnal God] of the things, can never with those sacrifices [human] commandment, but after the power of an endless life [Salvation]” (Hebrews 7:16). which they offered year by year continually make the “For there is verily a disannulling of the com- comers perfect” (Hebrews 10:1). “Perfection” is The mandment going before for the weakness and un- Goal of God of His “righteousness” (Matthew 5:48), profitableness thereof. For the law made nothing “Be you perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect.” perfect but the bringing in of a better hope did; by The subject is “perfection” (Hebrews 10:1). the which we draw nigh to God” (Hebrews 7:18-19). God is making man in His “image,” which is How many times do you need to be told? “perfection” (Genesis 1:26). Perfection is a process The Magnified Law by Christ is made more hon- which includes every Word of God (Matthew 4:4). orable because it can produce Eternal Life (by faith). The Law with its works is a prophecy of good things All The Law of Moses could do is tell you what sin is, to come (Colossians 2:16-17). It is only Jesus who but it could never give Salvation (I John 3:4). Only brings grace and truth and not The Law of Moses, perfection can save you by The Righteousness and “For the law was given by Moses, but grace [mercy] Holy Spirit of God. God is there doing “the work.” and truth [perfection] came by Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). Christ was that shadow of good things to God’s Law Must Be Kept—Spiritually come. He is The Author of The Word of God so you You must keep The Law of God, spiritually, by can receive Salvation. creating an internal change in your nature and con- The Magnified Law by Christ, as your Messiah, science. The Letter of The Law, by your “human is “The One” who makes The Law more honor- effort,” makes you car- able by writing The nal according to Paul. Law of God in your Keeping The Law in The Law is never done away but is heart and mind (Jere- The Letter still makes magnified by Christ, which makes you miah 31:31-33). Jere- you unprofitable to perfect so you can be in God’s Image. miah clearly prophe- God (Luke 17:10). sies that The New You should keep Covenant will do away The Law because it gives you a better life but no with The Old Covenant: “Not according to the Salvation. Always remember, it can never give you covenant that I made with their fathers in the day Salvation. You need to magnify The Law of God that I took them by the hand to bring them out of and make it spiritual without the demands of The the land of Egypt; which my covenant [old] they Letter. Only by having a change of your carnal broke, although I was an husband to them, said nature, in your heart, can you have Salvation. Chris- the LORD” (Jeremiah 31:32). tians are to keep The Magnified Law, which is “spir- So get it straight. THE LAW IS NEVER DONE AWAY itual.” This Law actually changes you from having a but now is MAGNIFIED by Christ, which actually carnal nature to a Godly nature, thus guaranteeing makes you perfect so you can be in The Image of you Salvation, as long as you remain faithful. God. The New Covenant allows The Ten Com- It is The Holy Spirit of God which makes you mandments to be embedded in your heart, which “Holy” just like Jesus, The Author of Your Sal- keeps you “in a form of perfection” whereby you do vation (Luke 1:35 and Hebrews 12:2). Keeping not think of breaking any of The Ten Com- The Law in The Letter without spiritually writing mandments. Ask God to help you make this possible. The Law in your heart and mind will make you an You may not be able to do this work for yourself, but “unprofitable servant.” God will do “the work” for you. Just ask Him.

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If you were to make a study of the many uses of the biblical everlasting fire should be understood. The was responsible for the iniquity which brought about word ‘hell’ in the New Testament portion of the Bible flames of the Lake are not everlasting. It is the result of his ‘fall from grace.’ you would find nothing that says ‘bad’ people when the flames that is everlasting: death. Chapter 28 of the Book of Ezekiel contains considerable they die are given to Satan and he rules over a place of There is an almost universal view when ‘bad’ individu- of the story of Lucifer and his ultimate destruction. fiery, everlasting torment. als die they actually continue to live on eternally in “Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the King of The compilers of the King James Bible translated sev- some fiery Hell. Significant Bible scriptures say differ- Tyrus. Say to him, thus says The Lord God: You sealed eral different words in the NT all as ‘hell.’ One of those ently. The scriptures even tell of the devil’s demise by up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. You words is ge’ennan (Strong’s Concordance NT #4442). It fire. That old trouble maker will receive a reward for all were in Eden the garden of God. Every precious stone means both a physical valley of fire as well as the place his evil doings. God is not going to allow an evil entity was your covering: the sardius, topaz and the diamond, of departed souls, that is, the grave. Another word such as Satan to exist everlastingly. the Beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the translated as ‘hell’ is ha’dou (Strong’s NT #0086). One would think information that the devil will finally emerald, and the carbuncle and gold. The workman- Ha’dou simply means ‘Hades’ which is an unseen place receive his due would bring a long, boisterous cheer ship of your tabrets and of your pipes were prepared in (or state) of departed souls. Tartaroo (Strong’s NT from humanity.This is not the case.Traditional religious you the day you were created. You were the anointed #5020, 2 Peter 2:4) is defined in Greek mythology as thought argues that spiritual lifeforms cannot die. cherub that covered. I, The Lord, set you so. abode of the dead. Satan is spiritual they say. They completely forget (or “You were upon the holy Mountain of God.You walked Some church groups use one or more of these words to ignore) that the spiritual entity whom God changed to up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. You spin the idea there is a real Hell, a spiritual place of physical form, and came to the earth as Jesus Christ, were perfect in your ways from the day you were cre- everlasting fire. The so-called Fires of Hell are punish- died! If the righteous Jesus could die, why is it so diffi- ated till iniquity was found in you. Your heart was lift- ment for the evil people who find themselves con- cult to believe that when the time comes the devil also ed up because of your beauty. You corrupted your wis- signed there. will be changed to physical form by God and then per- ish eternally? dom by reason of your brightness. By the multitude of The idea of ‘hellish fires’ has been greatly helped by a your merchandise they have filled the midst of you fictitious book titled, Dante’s Inferno. Dante’s Inferno Too many people, people who should know better, rou- with violence. You have sinned. contains graphic visions of hordes of sinners writhing tinely limit God’s powers. Seemingly they can not “Therefore, I will cast you as profane out of the in fires that burn them forever without end. The entire accept the idea there is nothing God can not do.To cat- Mountain of God. I will destroy you, O covering cherub, scenario is fictional. Nevertheless it has become basic egorize The Lord God of Heaven as less than supreme, from the midst of the stones of fire. I will cast you to the doctrine for some church groups. Sometimes it is used less than almighty, less than omnipotent, borders upon ground. I will lay you before kings that they may behold to increase membership numbers and for holding on to sin, possibly unforgivable sin. you. You have defiled your sanctuaries by the multitude the membership through fear of eternal torment. Intertwined in the pages of the Bible are gems of spir- of your iniquities, by the iniquity of your traffic. While eternal death is a possibility, eternal suffering is itual wisdom we humans could never discover for our- “Therefore, I will bring forth a fire from the midst of not. Eternal suffering is contrary to the merciful nature selves. Thankfully, God sends His Spirit to guide into you, and it shall devour you. I will bring you to ashes of God. Furthermore, to say God has allowed a Being truth they who listen to what it says (John 16:13). One upon the earth in the sight of all them that see you. All as evil as the devil to have control over a so-called of those gems is a story about a spiritual entity called, they that know you among the people shall be aston- burning Underworld is ludicrous. God doesn’t give con- Lucifer. The story tells how Lucifer was a mighty cheru- ished at you. You shall be a horror, and never shall you trol to sinners. His reward for unrighteousness and sin bim who stood adjacent the throne of God. With one be any more.” is everlasting death.For those who keep His word, their other cherubim on the opposite side, they used their reward is life (Revelation 2:26). wings to provide a ‘cover’ over God’s throne. The same A parable given by Jesus recorded in Matthew 13:38- arrangement was shown to Moses when the Children 40 is about tares gathered from among God’s harvest All people physically will die someday. If they happen of Israel were making the mercy seat for the Ark of The of good wheat. Then the gathered tares are disposed to be alive when Christ returns, they will be ‘changed’ Tabernacle in the wilderness (Exodus 25:18-20). of by fire. The parable relates to the final demise of into spiritual Beings. One might say the changing still the devil, and all those who do not repent from fol- will amount to death as the person’s physical body will But during past Time something occurred to Lucifer’s lowing evil ways. cease to function. The apostle Paul explained all this to attitude. The story tells ‘iniquity’ was discovered in the Corinthian Church (1 Corinthians 15:21-22, 51). It Lucifer (Ezekiel 28:14-15), iniquity that became open The devil is real and an extraordinarily powerful twister is this First Death that all humans face and the Bible rebellion against God. He who was previously known of truth. In the beginning, he deceived Mother Eve con- describes First Death as sleeping, a sleep from which as Lucifer is today neither a cherubim nor called by that cerning the forbidden fruit. Since that time, Satan has name. He who once was privileged to stand right next one can awaken. continued twisting or hiding the true knowledge of to God was expelled from Heaven. Now he has the God from the world. However, there is a Second Death.The righteous of God form of a great, red ‘dragon’ and is called Satan the can not be hurt by the Second Death (Revelation 2:11 devil (Revelation 12:7-9). Satan is The Adversary of The But, be of good cheer! The time is coming when God / Revelation 20:6). The Second Death is what unrepen- Lord and His people (1 Peter 5:8). Jesus said he saw will change that evil creature to physical form and dis- tant, evil individuals face. It is not a death from which Lucifer’s fall to the earth and compared it to a bolt of pose of him in The Lake of Fire prepared especially for they can (or will) awaken. The Second Death is eternal, lightning (Luke 10:18). him and his angels (Matthew 25:41). a complete termination of everything about the indi- Some people think God created the devil. That is com- The beginning and the ending of the story of vidual, both body and soul, in a brimstone Lake of Fire. pletely incorrect. God has not, will not, does not, cre- Lucifer/Satan, is revealed in the Bible in the same man- That Lake of Fire has been prepared for the devil and ate evil. Everything God does is good (Genesis 1:31 / ner as the prophet Isaiah said: “Precept upon precept, his angels and into which incorrigible humans also will Psalm 119:68). God originally created Lucifer as a line upon line, here a little, and there a little” (Isaiah be tossed (Revelation 20:14-15). When no more fuel is beautiful cherub. It was Lucifer who chose rebellion. By 28:10). That story is the subject of the study booklet available, the Lake will cease to burn. That is how the his own actions, Lucifer became an adversary. He alone entitled: Satan Dies.A copy is yours for the asking.

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This page is part of CONNECTIONS: MEMBER TO MEMBER, the advertising section of THE JOURNAL Issue No. 153 (July 22, 2013) THE JOURNAL 27 Let’s hope for the best: dramatic change in Burma/Myanmar Continued from page 28 morning. We wish we could get ny we ate ice cream and performed to Myanmar more often. But once tribal dances and sang. or twice a year is the best we can do While at the Feast of Unleavened for now. Bread, we all stayed at the same loca- We need help in Myanmar. More tion and ate our meals together. and more people are coming to repen- One member had donated a goat, so tance, but we have no pastors to feed we feasted on goat for the Night to Be and protect the sheep. Much Observed and the rest of the Without a shepherd the sheep will feast. Meals were prepared by the be scattered. Or, with little or no spiri- ladies and girls. The food was tradi- tual food, they will wither and die. 1

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PASSOVER JOURNEY TO BURMA—Leon and Gloria Sexton of Legacy Institute in Thailand traveled to Burma (also known as Myanmar) for the 2013 Pass- 2 3 over. While there they participated in the Passover ob- servance, and Mr. Sexton officiated at a wedding and further education or employment in Barack Obama, the United baptism. Photo 1: Children meet new friends. Photo tional Karen and Burmese food with 2: Church members sing a hymn at the baptism cere- We can train Myanmar. But that is rapidly changing. States will invest in Myan- lots of vegetables and, of course, rice. mony. Photo 3: Karen women sing four-part harmony That is why we are working in mar to counter the Chinese. for special music. Photo 4: Mr. Sexton baptizes Eh Eh Our Rangoon deacon’s wife, Tu- Chiang Mai to train young men and Money from Thailand Also, it is a little known mar, was invaluable in overseeing ev- Koo. See a related photo on page 28 of this issue of women to be leaders in the church in Myanmar is now a part of the Asso- fact that Myanmar is rich in THE JOURNAL. [Photos by Gloria Sexton] erything from bargaining for food, Myanmar. We can train, but it will be ciation of Southeast Asian Nations rare-earth minerals (REMs), purchasing, meal planning, cooking Jesus Christ Himself who will choose. (ASEAN), and a lot of money is pour- including gold and uranium. Myanmar tain, but what is sure is that opportuni- and other important responsibilities We will follow His will. ing in from Thailand, Singapore and also has reserves of oil and gas. It is a ties for preaching the gospel will be that came up. Legacy is sponsoring two young other ASEAN nations. Myanmar will wealthy country in terms of natural increased manifold. Two a day sisters to go to Seventh-day Adventist assume the chairmanship of ASEAN resources. Please pray for God’s work in (SDA) schools in Myanmar. It costs in 2014. Aung San Suu Gyi, the Myanmar Myanmar and the rest of Southeast Gloria’s and my time was spent $300 to $400 per year if we find a re- The ASEAN states are shooting for politician who is a Nobel laureate, is Asia. The formation of the AEC will counseling, fellowshipping, teaching sponsible family they can stay with. full economic integration in 2015 as gaining in power and worldwide pres- open new doors for the gospel because the Bible and preparing for a wedding. We have found that those who the ASEAN Economic Community tige. communication and travel will be- We held services twice each day, attend SDA schools in Myanmar do (AEC). There is a good chance she could be come much easier. in the afternoon and evening, with much better at Legacy because they China has been investing in Myan- president of Myanmar at the next elec- ______the exception of the last holy day already have some English-language mar heavily for at least a decade, and tion, in 2015. To receive Mr. Sexton’s monthly because after sunset people had to training and already keep the Sabbath. now, with the visit of former secretary Dramatic change is sweeping the updates, contact mail@legacyinsti- prepare to leave for home the next There is still little opportunity for of state Hillary Clinton and President country. What that will mean is uncer- tute.org. Don’t overdo antibacterial soap; not every germ is a bad guy Continued from page 3 growing on it, and we are vaccinated against the body,” said Athos Bous- gies and asthma. As you probably called lactobacilli—contained in yo- evitability, in children so predisposed, against many diseases and germs. varos, a doctor at Children’s Hospital know, asthma is an allergic condition gurt—have been used successfully to of the atopic march—defined as a col- We are exposed to far fewer bacte- in Boston. in which the immune system over- treat allergic skin diseases in infants ria, fungi, worms and other microor- reacts to substances in the environ- and children. lection of conditions, events, and Worm therapy characteristics that set the stage for ganisms than our ancestors were. ment such as pollen and dust mites, For years I wondered why it is that development of permanent allergic We read warnings about using a Microbes are not all the causing breathing difficulties. antibiotics depress the immune sys- disorders. woodcutting board because it may same, however. Only Maria Yazdanbakhsh, a tem. Based on the hygiene theory, it “The atopic march begins in infan- have bacteria on it. We don’t want to certain ones appear to Dutch immunologist, gave appears that antibiotics kill out the cy and persists into adulthood. Asthma get our hands in the dirt, and it is con- be good at teaching 152 African schoolchil- good bacteria that help regulate and is frequently associated with this aller- sidered a sign of prosperity to have the immune system dren worm medication. train the immune system. Without gic progression.” others do our dirty work for us. and training it. The result was that 29 of those bacteria the immune system is By contrast, people who live in Among the good the kids developed an not enhanced and thus lowered. Certain vaccines counterproductive underdeveloped countries live with a teachers, Dr. Wein- allergy to dust mites. Improving your immune system Dr. Hullon goes on to say that the lot more dirt and germs. stock says, are worms The worms seemed to people of highly developed and indus- Surprisingly, these people have called helminths, help prevent the allergy. Foods containing bacteria are im- trialized countries have more allergies fewer diseases involving an overac- which live in the gut. Other studies have shown portant for the body’s immune system. and asthma than the less-developed tive immune system. When helminths enter that infecting mice with helminth Yogurt, sauerkraut and other ferment- countries and that in the developed So some researchers have begun the body they prompt certain im- protects them against asthma and dia- ed or pickled vegetables help replen- countries the poorer people tend to to wonder whether a lack of expo- mune cells to secrete chemicals. betes. ish good bacteria in the body. have more asthma and allergies than sure to microbes might be making Those chemicals work as the immune Worms are not the only organisms Many and various types of mush- do the more prosperous. people sick. system’s stop signs and traffic lights, that promote the development of a rooms have a beneficial effect on the Dr. Hullon continued: “Studies cor- immune system. relating the prevalence of asthma in Fresh air and moderate exercise developed countries with increases in improve the immune system. mass immunization suggest that cer- Experts are saying that bathing daily with antibacterial Eating the cruciferous vegetables tain vaccines heighten allergic suscep- soap is probably a bad idea. Human skin is meant to helps with the immune system. tibilities. Two to three pieces of fresh fruit “There is evidence, for example, be covered with bacteria that help keep it healthy. daily improve your body’s overall that pertussis vaccine given to prevent health, and some food supplements whooping cough makes people more are helpful as well. Joel Weinstock, a professor of med- keeping the body’s immune system healthy immune system. Scientists say sensitive to histamines.” Degrees of clean The list of autoimmune diseases in icine at the University of Iowa, wrote: under control. Without these chemi- bacteria play an important role too. the United States and other highly de- “We just assume that the cleaner you cals, Dr. Weinstock believes, the im- A group of researchers studying How clean is clean? No one knows veloped countries is astounding. Here are the better off you are. Is hygiene mune system is in trouble. children in rural Austria, Germany and for sure. Experts are saying that bath- are some of them: Grave’s disease, really healthy?” To test whether worms make a dif- Switzerland found that the kids were ing daily with antibacterial soap is Addison’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Dr. Weinstock is a proponent of the ference, the professor fed helminth less likely to have asthma, hay fever or probably a bad idea. Human skin is rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus “hygiene hypothesis.” It says that ex- eggs immersed in Gatorade to 30 an allergic skin disorder when their meant to be covered with bacteria that and celiac disease. posure to certain microbes is good for patients with ulcerative colitis for bed mattresses contained high levels help keep it healthy. Why are these disorders on the the human body. three months. Nearly half the patients of endotoxins. Practicing sensible hygiene is still reported a major improvement in their An endotoxin is a substance con- important. Some microbes can make upswing? Some scientists have named Germs can make you stronger a surprising culprit: cleanliness. symptoms. tained in some bacteria. The results you sick. So it is prudent to wash your According to this theory, germs In the second study 21 of 29 pa- suggest that a child’s exposure to hands before preparing food or eating Hygiene hypothesis train the immune system and keep it in tients with Crohn’s disease who were some bacteria may help the immune and after using the bathroom. During the 20th century, life in the shape. When the immune system treated with helminth worms for six system tolerate, rather than overreact But the truth is that many bacteria U.S.A. and other developed countries doesn’t get much of a workout from months went into remission, with to, such substances as pollen. are your good friends and live in and has become increasingly sanitized. microbes, it may find another way to symptoms disappearing. Another study has shown that cer- on your body in an ecology that is Our water is cleaner, our food is stay active. Other studies show that parasitic tain bacteria can ward off allergic yours to preserve. refrigerated to keep bacteria from “The immune system may turn worms offer protection against aller- reactions in mice. Harmless bacteria So would a little dirt hurt? 28 THE JOURNAL Issue No. 153 (July 22, 2013) Sextons in Burma for Passover, wedding Notes and quotes Leon and Gloria Sexton, who live Internet is available pretty much ev- and work in Thailand full time, found- erywhere. It is amazing what has hap- The number seven or CGOM, P.O. Box 54621, Tulsa, ed Legacy Institute in 1999 to further pened in just one short year. BATTLE GROUND, Wash.—The Okla. 74155, U.S.A. the work of the church to preach the The downside is that almost every- Bible Sabbath Association’s free Or E-mail [email protected]. gospel primarily in Asia. They found- thing is now much more expensive in bimonthly magazine, The Sabbath New Mexican Feast ed the school at Legacy Institute in Myanmar, even more than it is here in Sentinel, has an article by Daniel Chiang Mai to educate young people Thailand. Botkin about the number seven in ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—The from Southeast Asia in the Bible, its July-August 2013 issue. Church of God New Mexico plans English, computers and leadership. Continuous fighting Articles in the same issue a Feast site for 2013 in Albu- The site we chose for the Passover include “All About Eve” by Ken querque. By Leon Sexton and Feast of Unleavened Bread is in Westby; “Three Commandments “After long research we were for Long Life” by Brian Knowles; able to find a place to accommo- HIANG MAI, Thailand—Glo- central Myanmar. date our worship services every ria and I are back in Chiang It is in a large city on the main rail The Key to Human Freedom” by Kelly McDonald; “Our Perfect day and with nice accommoda- C Mai from Burma, also known line going north and south, so its loca- tions at very reasonable prices,” as Myanmar. We observed Passover tion makes it easy for the brethren to Example” by Aubrey Duncan; “As It Was in the Days of Noah” by Chris announced Ed and Louella and Unleavened Bread in March and reach the festival site. Costanza in an announcement on April 2013 with about 40 Church of In Kachinland, Northern Myanmar, DeWeese; “The Church of God, Seventh Day” by Calvin Burrell; their Web site. God brethren from Kachinland, Cen- there is continuous fighting between The dates will be Sept. 18-26. tral Burma and Rangoon (Yangon). the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and “Why the Sabbath?” by editor Ken Ryland. For more information including a Ahja Shan, a graduate of Legacy HERE SHE COMES—Legacy interpreter and the Burma Army. Most of the link for hotel reservations, go to Ahja Shan helps prepare the bride for the fighting is taking place along the bor- To subscribe write BSA, 802 Institute in Thailand, accompanied us wedding. See related photos on page 27. NW 21st Ave., Battle Ground, cognm.org. as interpreter. [Photo by Gloria Sexton] der with China in the east. Write Mr. and Mrs. Costanza at Those who traveled for the feast from Wash. 98604, U.S.A., or biblesab- [email protected]. [email protected] or the CGNM at Astonishing development even the malls in Los Angeles and western Kachinland near Lake Indawgyi P. O. Box 35365, Albuquerque, I am astonished at the development Dallas. had no trouble, although the journey Camp Colorado N.M. 87176, U.S.A. Or phone taking place in the country now called A lot of money is coming into My- took one day in the back of a pickup KELLYVILLE, Okla.—The (505) 889-2939. Myanmar. (“Myanmar” is a closer anmar. People with disposable income truck over the mountains and then two United Church of God’s first pre- Bible history pronunciation of the days by train. teen camp, Camp Colorado, hap- old name for the coun- Counting chil- pened in CONROE, Texas—Evanow try than the British in- The journey from western Kachinland took dren, we had about early June Publishing announces that Art vention of “Burma.”) 40 in attendance, 2013 with Mokarow’s videos on Bible history We also came for one day in the back of a pickup truck over with 25 taking the four days in are up on Youtube. Go to Passover in 2012. My- mountains and two days by train. Passover. the Rocky youtube.com/biblicalhistory.art. anmar is changing dra- I baptized two Mountains, San Antonio Feast ladies and even per- announced matically since then. SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Julian New cars pack the streets in Rangoon. formed a wedding Mark Welch are buying new cars, fashion-designer ceremony. Gloria, Ahja and Ahja’s of Kellyville, Cruz announces that his Church of We traveled to Taungoo, the site of God San Antonio will sponsor a our Unleavened Bread celebration, on jeans and modern household items. cousin Khawn Yee made sure the pastor of the UCG’s Tulsa, Feast of Tabernacles site in 2013. a modern four-lane tollway. I visited a High-rise apartments and condos bride was beautiful. After the ceremo- Cosponsoring the site, Mr. Cruz are going up all over the city. The Okla., church. modern mall in Rangoon that rivals See LET’S HOPE, page 27 Mark Welch Thirty said, is Churches of God Outreach campers and Ministries. This year will be the 17 staff members did a “marvelous 16th sponsored Feast observance job” looking after and instructing for Mr. Cruz’s congregation. the campers, Mr. Welch said. “All people regardless of organi- For information about this and zational affiliation who wish to COG abbrvs. deemphasized at Indy event other UCG camps, write the rejoice before the Lord in unity and church at P.O. Box 541027, love are welcomed,” he said. The writer and her husband, Josh, the weekly Sabbath and ended on Mon- The service was followed with a Cincinnati, Ohio 45254, U.S.A., or For more information write Mr. live in Avinger, Texas, with their two day, the last day of the Feast of Un- catered meal. [email protected]. Cruz at 219 Whitefield Ave., San Antonio, Texas 78223, U.S.A., or children. The Webbs are part of the leavened Bread. Three seminars took place on Sun- 2013 Feast plans Buckaroo Bob’s Neighborhood travel- Attendees came from Indiana, Mich- day conducted by Guy and Jennifer [email protected]. Or phone ing ministry. They enjoy performing igan, Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri, Ala- Swenson, Alan and Carol Boyer and LANTANA, Fla.—The Christian (210) 333-7229. Church of God (CCG) based in Services will be within walking music at churches they visit. bama, Kentucky and Texas. Gary and Sue Evans. Lantana plans to sponsor a small distance of the Comfort Inn Fiesta Free child care was provided dur- Deemphasis on acronyms Feast of Tabernacles site here Oct. (comfortinn.com). The dates will be By Brandy Webb ing the seminars so parents could par- 21-28, 2013. Sept. 18-26. NDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Three People were there from various or- ticipate. The date of the observance, See the San Antonio church’s Church of God ministries joined ganizations, yet no one dwelled on On the last day were sermons by about a month later than many Web site at churchofgodsa.com. I forces to play host to a busy Sab- acronyms and other initialisms be- Wes White and Ray Wooten. other 2013 Feast sites, “is believed Diana follow-up bath weekend in Indianapolis March cause they were not considered impor- Buckaroo Bob to be in harmony with Scripture,” 30 through April 1, 2013. tant. The emphasis was on edification, Neville Gilbert, Feast coordinator, BRISBANE, Australia—The United Christian Ministries (UCM), fellowship and spiritual growth. 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