The Basics
It must be understood from the beginning that the writer, mr.bill, is quite insufficient for such an undertaking; and the writing clearly shows it. The material covered in these studies is not meant to pretend to open up all of Scriptures; mr.bill is not strong enough of mind to delve the fullness of everything God holds in His Word. This writing and study series is meant to be a beginning only, a starting point. Others will come with strong gifts from God, to take all this to new heights of understanding, through the power of the Holy Spirit upon them [Zech 12:8]. They will perfect, and even correct all the weaknesses of this struggling effort, this writing coming from the fingers of a broken and weakened servant of the Lord.
We depend entirely on the Holy Bible as our full and complete guide [2 Tim 3:16-17]. This Word of God is the Only Begotten, from Him to us; there is no other, written by His own "finger" [symbol for the Holy Spirit][Ex 31:18], and given to mankind. For consensus, clarity, and the heart of our Lord, mr.bill has settled upon the New King James Version© [see the document"Bible Versions"] in all these writings. In that version it clearly states many important things; what it says is what it is. If another writing comes along, with all kinds of fine sounding arguments that may defy that written Word, we therefore assume that writing to be from the enemies of God, even if unintended:
Mark 8:33
33 But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men." NKJV™
This concept would necessarily include errant "translations," such as the New World Translation and the version called The Scriptures, both of which are declared as abominations [God’s decision, not mr.bill’s]. I call into remembrance this passage, to grasp how seriously God looks upon this issue:
Rev 22:18-19
18 For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. NKJV™
While it can be argued that this passage was meant to apply to the book of Revelations alone [which may or may not be true], the point I make is merely that man should never have arrogantly touched His holy Word: to do so is to touch the apple of His eye [Zech 2:8; Is 10:12]
Another simple example is that the NKJV™ Bible notes that Jesus is the Son of God, thus making Him equal with God [John 5:18]. Our position is that this is truth, and not really open to debate.
One other "version" has also been classified by the Lord as an abomination: New Testament only editions. To indicate to the unsaved of the wold that the Old Testament is no longer relevant is truly one of the great crimes against God’s Word, and it has been done by His own people. We must use the entire Bible to fully understand God’s plan for us this day; and these next few passages will again hold fearful sway:
Isa 8:20
20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. NKJV™
Isa 42:21
21 The Lord is well pleased for His righteousness' sake;
He will exalt the law and make it honorable. NKJV™
Isa 66:1-2
Thus says the Lord:
"Heaven is My throne,
And earth is My footstool.
Where is the house that you will build Me?
And where is the place of My rest?
2 For all those things My hand has made,
And all those things exist,"
Says the Lord.
"But on this one will I look:
On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit,
And who trembles at My word. NKJV™
Scriptures tell us there was a seal placed upon the Word of God, so that we could not understand it fully [Is 6:9-13]. The Resurrected Word study series reveals from Scriptures that this is the day those seals are broken, and thus allows us to understand for the first time what is God’s plan for us this day, all by His design. And, we will find it always was written, and hidden inside His sealed Word. No man had the power to break into that sealed Word, except Jesus; and now He has done so.
As for our desire for sin of various kinds, I set out this starting point, which also happens to be written [but also see companion documents "Sin Not Real Barrier" and "Split Veil Prophecy"]: in addition to each person doing what is reasonably within their strength and understanding, steer clear of known sin as much as possible, and do what you know is right, like John th Baptist also taught [Luke 3:10-14]. And these four basic spiritual boundaries were laid out by the leaders of the early Church, while the new believers also searched Scriptures [i.e. "Moses"], to learn dos and don’ts of their new walk with God:
Acts 15:18-21
18 "Known to God from eternity are all His works. 19 Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God, 20 but that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things strangled, and from blood. 21 For Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him in every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath." NKJV™
God knows we struggle with sin, but that is not the most important issue at this moment; so simply be honest, and truly do the best you reasonably can, as we all learn what is God’s main issue with us this day, through the study series He has now provided for that purpose.
Constant references to Scriptures are a necessary must, even if new readers and students find it extremely difficult to search these passages out. It must be understood at all times that this is not something the servant/writer mr.bill is saying, personally: This is from our only Lord God, always written in Scriptures, and awaiting this day. These are His instructions, not any man’s. We are all students together: He is the only Lord and Teacher [John 13:13; Matt 23:8-10; Is 45:1-23; Mark12:29]. God may choose at times to use an errand boy, to deliver His message [John 1:23]; but this errand boy is also just another student.
There come moments in time, in the plan of God, in which He expects us all to come before Him, in one manner or another, as He directs. This day is one of those moments; and long ago He laid it all out and had it waiting for us, written in His Word of God, the Bible. This plan of God already written in Scriptures may seem new to our eyes; but this is because it had been sealed against our eyes all these years, awaiting this day to arrive. As God opens up His sealed Word, then His plan becomes visible to our eyes [2 Cor 3:14-15]; but it was always in the Word, already there and awaiting this dawning day. It is not the fanciful, fabricated theory of any man.
The entire function of these studies is to see the full truth [see also "Seeing God"], and thus to be freed from captivity [sold out to the lies of Satan], and thus cease the destruction of all the good in our lives. Like they used to do in courtrooms, before we would take the stand and testify before the Judge, we must put our hand on the Bible [it must come from Scriptures] to see the whole truth, nothing but the truth; and we will need the help of God [the Holy Spirit]. If we face these truths completely, transparently, nakedly exposed, then the Judge will reduce/dismiss the charges against us, so that we don’t have to do time in prison [hell]. But, we must get our eyes opened to His perspective on points of law, which we were previously unaware of.
John 9:39-41
39 And Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind."
40 Then some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard these words, and said to Him, "Are we blind also?"
41 Jesus said to them, "If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, 'We see.' Therefore your sin remains. NKJV™
We have been clothed in the lies of Satan all these years, and never understood it. As we can clearly see by the "fruit of our doings", we have even fought to defend our ‘right’ to those lying ways, nearly to the destruction of the entire earth. We must change these filthy clothes, per Gen 35:2, Matt 22:11; and Zech 3, before we present ourselves in front of this Holy King. That cleansing comes about through this immersion study God has provided.
And we must then get to Work; but not on people, not until properly trained. It will not be until the fullness of all these truths are exposed, through the studies.
John 21:15-19
15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?"
He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You."
He said to him, "Feed My lambs."
16 He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?"
He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You."
He said to him, "Tend My sheep."
17 He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?"
And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You."
Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep. 18 Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish." 19 This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, "Follow Me." NKJV™
Hag 2:4
4 Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,' says the Lord; 'and be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all you people of the land,' says the Lord, 'and work; for I am with you,' says the Lord of hosts. NKJV™
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