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COMBINATION OF [1] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [2} DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 26:61 :
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [VOL. 752A]
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1 John 4:8 [American Standard Version; ASV]
Genuine love for family and for neighbor is what distinguish genuine followers of Jesus (Yeshua) Christ from the multitude of believers in false religions. When love does not exist within the family circle, terrible atrocities occur. Here is an example of one case of tragedy occurring due to lack of love and caring within the family circle.
“Pakistan woman stoned to death by family for marrying man she loved By Mubasher Bukhari6 hours ago.
LAHORE Pakistan (Reuters) - A 25-year-old woman was stoned to death by her family outside one of Pakistan's top courts on Tuesday in a so-called "honor" killing for marrying the man she loved, police said.
Farzana Iqbal was waiting for the High Court in the eastern city of Lahore to open when a group of around dozen men began attacking her with bricks, said Umer Cheema, a senior police officer.
Her father, two brothers and former fiance were among the attackers, he said. Iqbal suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead in hospital, police said.
All the suspects except her father escaped. He admitted killing his daughter, Cheema said, and explained it was a matter of honor. Many Pakistani families think a woman marrying her own choice of man brings dishonor on the family.
Iqbal had been engaged to her cousin but married another man, Cheema said. Her family registered a kidnapping case against him but Iqbal had come to court to argue that she had married of her own free will, he said.
Around 1,000 Pakistani women are killed every year by their families in honor killings, according to Pakistani rights group the Aurat Foundation.
The true figure is probably many times higher since the Aurat Foundation only compiles figures from newspaper reports. The government does not compile national statistics.
Campaigners say few cases come to court, and those that do can take years to be heard. No one tracks how many cases are successfully prosecuted.
Even those that do result in a conviction may end with the killers walking free. Pakistani law allows a victim's family to forgive their killer.”
No love within the family circle here.
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[2] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 26:61
Matthew 26:63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. [KJB-Authorized King James Bible]
Matthew 26:63 But Jesus was silent. And the high priest answering said to him, I adjure thee by the living God that thou tell us if *thou* art the Christ the Son of God. [The Darby Translation]
Now we can see from Matthew 26:63 that Jesus (Yeshua) clearly is the Son of God and this is clearly confirmed by two translations which have very different translation styles. Now let's see what one renown Bible scholar has to say on this scripture to get additional insight.
"The Lord had finished His discourses. He prepares (chap. 26) to suffer, and to make His last and touching adieus to His disciples, at the table of His last passover on earth, at which He instituted, the simple and precious memorial which recalls His sufferings and His love with such profound interest. This part of our Gospel requires little explanation-not, assuredly, that it is of less interest, but because it needs to be felt rather than explained.
With what simplicity the Lord announces that which was to happen! (v. 2). He had already arrived at Bethany, six days before the passover (John 12:1): there He abode, with the exception of the last supper, until He was taken captive in the garden of Gethsemane, although He visited Jerusalem, and partook of His last meal there.
We have already examined the discourses uttered during those six days, as well as His actions, such as the cleansing of the temple. That which precedes this chapter (26) is either the manifestation of His rights as Emmanuel, King of Israel, or that of the judgment of the great King with respect to the people-a judgment expressed in discourses to which the people could make no answer; or, finally, the condition of His disciples during His absence. We have now His submission to the sufferings appointed Him, to the judgment about to be executed upon Him; but which was, in truth, only the fulfilment of the counsels of God His Father, and of the work of His own love." [John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament]
Now we noted in all the above Scriptures it calls Jesus Christ (Yeshua) the Son of God; interesting since if the Trinity was true, it would read God the Son instead of the Son of God. The renown Bible scholar, John Darby, clearly stated, "We have now His submission to the sufferings appointed Him, to the judgment about to be executed upon Him; but which was, in truth, only the fulfilment of the counsels of God His Father, and of the work of His own love." This clearly shows that this Son, Jesus (Yeshua), had a Father (YHWH) that he loved and was obedient to and he was NOT the same personage as his Father (YHWH) as the Devil has miss-lead many into believing. That many were miss-lead is not surprising as the Bible clearly stated, "Matthew 22:14 For many are called ones, but few chosen ones. [The Darby Translation]."
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Re: Scripture of the Day
COMBINATION OF THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND THE RARE FRUIT TREES AND VEGETABLES. With the Scripture of the Day first.
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [VOL.753A]
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.1 John 5:3, [AUTHORIZED KING JAMES BIBLE; AV]
Almighty God (YHWH) is the only Person with absolute freedom. Yet he never misuses it nor does he monopolize freedom by micromanaging his servants. Instead, he has given them free will, which allows them to use initiative and satisfy all their proper desires. For example, Almighty God (YHWH) gave Adam and Eve only one restrictive command – the prohibition against eating from “the tree of knowledge of good and bad.” (Genesis 2:17) What an amazing degree of freedom they had in carrying out their Creator’s will!
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[2] Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the Hoja santa, Piper auritum, is an aromatic herb with a heart-shaped, velvety leaf which grows in tropic Mesoamerica. The name hoja santa means "sacred leaf" in Spanish.[2] It is also known as yerba santa,[3][4] hierba santa,[3] Mexican pepperleaf,[4] acuyo,[4] tlanepa,[4]anisillo,[4] root beer plant,[2] and sacred pepper.[1]
Description
The leaves can reach up to 30 centimeters (12 in) or more in size. The complex flavor of hoja santa is not so easily described; it has been compared to eucalyptus,[5][6] licorice,[2][7] sassafras,[3][8] anise,[4][9] nutmeg,[4] mint,[10][11] tarragon,[5] and black pepper.[4] The flavor is stronger in the young stems and veins.
It is native to the Americas, from northern South America to Mexico, and is also cultivated in southeast Florida.
Usage
It is often used in Mexican cuisine for tamales, the fish or meat wrapped in fragrant leaves for cooking, and as an essential ingredient in mole verde, the green sauce originated in the Oaxaca region of Mexico.[3] It is also chopped to flavor soups, such as pozole, and eggs.[12] In Central Mexico, it is used to flavor chocolate drinks.[4] In southeastern Mexico, a green liquor called Verdín is made from hoja santa.[13] It is also used for tea. American cheesemaker Paula Lambert created "Hoja santa cheese", goat cheese wrapped with the hoja santa leaves and impregnated with its flavor.[8][10] While typically used fresh, it is also used in dried form, although drying removes much of the flavor and makes the leaf too brittle to be used as a wrapper.[14]
The essential oils within the leaf are rich in safrole, a substance also found in sassafras, which has been shown to be carcinogenic in animals. In 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned sassafras bark along with sassafras oil and safrole as flavoring agents because of their carcinogenic properties[12] and the Council of Europe imposed the same ban in 1974,[15] although toxicological studies show that humans do not process safrole into its carcinogenic metabolite.[16]
Notes
1. ^ a b Barlow, Prof. Snow (2003). "Sorting Piper names". University of Melbourne. Retrieved 2007-03-29.
2. ^ a b c Rolland, Jacques L. (2006). The Food Encyclopedia: Over 8,000 Ingredients, Tools, Techniques and People. Robert Rose. p. 326. ISBN 0-7788-0150-0.
3. ^ a b c d Miller, Mark Charles (1993). Coyote's Pantry: Southwest Seasonings and at Home Flavoring Techniques. Ten Speed Press. p. 70. ISBN 0-89815-494-4.
4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Katzer, Gernot (2012). "Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages - Mexican Pepperleaf (Piper auritum Kunth)". Retrieved 2012-12-03.
5. ^ a b "Ingredient - Hoja Santa". The Washington Post. 2004-08-18. Retrieved 2007-03-29.
6. ^ Pyles, Stephan (1999). New Tastes from Texas. Three Rivers Press. p. 214. ISBN 0-609-80497-9.
7. ^ Raichlen, Steven (2000). Steven Raichlen's Healthy Latin Cooking: 200 Sizzling Recipes from Mexico, Cuba, Caribbean, Brazil, and Beyond. Rodale Books. p. 26. ISBN 0-87596-498-2.
8. ^ a b Lambert, Paula (2000). The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide: Over 150 Recipes with Instructions on How to Buy, Store, and Serve All Your Favorite Cheeses. Simon & Schuster. p. 43. ISBN 0-684-86318-9.
9. ^ Davidson, Alan (1999). The Oxford Companion to Food. Oxford University Press. p. 383. ISBN 0-19-211579-0.
10. ^ a b Hale, Adrian J.S. (2006-09-28). "Craft, not Kraft, is the key to these homeland treats". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved 2007-03-29.
11. ^ Nordin, Donna (2001). Contemporary Southwest: The Cafe Terra Cotta Cookbook. Ten Speed Press. p. 19. ISBN 1-58008-180-0.
12. ^ a b Creasy, Rosalind (2000). The Edible Mexican Garden. Tuttle Publishing. p. 35. ISBN 962-593-297-6.
13. ^ Conner, Lori (2006). "El Restaurante Mexicano (May/June 2006): Beyond margaritas". Maiden Name Press LLC. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
14. ^ Bladholm, Linda (2001). Latin & Caribbean Grocery Stores Demystified. Renaissance Books. p. 106. ISBN 1-58063-212-2.
15. ^ Contis, E.T. (Ed.) (1998). Food Flavors: Formation, Analysis and Packaging Influences (Developments in Food Science). Elsevier. p. 403. ISBN 0-444-82590-8.
16. ^ Benedetti MS, Malnoe A, Broillet AL (Feb 1977). "Absorption, metabolism and excretion of safrole in the rat and man". Toxicology 7 (1): 69–83. doi:10.1016/0300-483X(77)90039-7. PMID 14422.. "The main urinary metabolite in both species was 1,2-dihydroxy-4-allylbenzene which was excreted in a conjugated form. Small amounts of eugenol or its isomer 1-methoxy-2-hydroxy-4-allylbenzene were also detected in rat and man. 1'-Hydroxysafrole, a proximate carcinogen of safrole, and 3'-hydroxyisosafrole were detected as conjugates in the urine of the rat. However, in these investigations we were unable to demonstrate the presence of the latter metabolites in man." (source - retrieved from on 3/25/2013)
17.
In Genesis 1:11-13, "And God said, Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit-trees bearing fruit after their kind, wherein is the seed thereof, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, herbs yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit, wherein is the seed thereof, after their kind: and God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, a third day. (American Standard Version, ASV)[for more details, go to www.jw.org].
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COMBINATION OF [1] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [2} DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 27:40
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [VOL.754A]
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1 John 4:8 [American Standard Version; ASV]
Genuine love for family and for neighbor is what distinguish genuine followers of Jesus (Yeshua) Christ from the multitude of believers in false religions. When love does not exist within the family circle, terrible atrocities occur. Here is an example of one case of tragedy occurring due to lack of love and caring within the family circle.
“Pakistan woman stoned to death by family for marrying man she loved By Mubasher Bukhari6 hours ago.
LAHORE Pakistan (Reuters) - A 25-year-old woman was stoned to death by her family outside one of Pakistan's top courts on Tuesday in a so-called "honor" killing for marrying the man she loved, police said.
Farzana Iqbal was waiting for the High Court in the eastern city of Lahore to open when a group of around dozen men began attacking her with bricks, said Umer Cheema, a senior police officer.
Her father, two brothers and former fiance were among the attackers, he said. Iqbal suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital, police said.
All the suspects except her father escaped. He admitted killing his daughter, Cheema said, and explained it was a matter of honor. Many Pakistani families think a woman marrying her own choice of man brings dishonor on the family.
Iqbal had been engaged to her cousin but married another man, Cheema said. Her family registered a kidnapping case against him but Iqbal had come to court to argue that she had married of her own free will, he said.
Around 1,000 Pakistani women are killed every year by their families in honor killings, according to Pakistani rights group the Aurat Foundation.
The true figure is probably many times higher since the Aurat Foundation only compiles figures from newspaper reports. The government does not compile national statistics.
Campaigners say few cases come to court, and those that do can take years to be heard. No one tracks how many cases are successfully prosecuted.
Even those that do result in a conviction may end with the killers walking free. Pakistani law allows a victim's family to forgive their killer.”
No love within the family circle here.
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[2] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 27:40
Matthew 27:40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. [Authorized King James Bible - KJB]
The renown Apostle Paul stated that God sent his Son, Jesus Yeshua), to redeem all under the law:
Galatians 4:4-8 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. {KJB]
As we have seen from these scriptures, God not only sent his Son, Jesus (Yeshua), to redeem us, but the Spirit of his Son into the hearts of believers "because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. " As we can see the scripture clearly says Son of God and not God the Son so obviously the Trinity can not be true since for it to be so the scripture would have to say God the Son and it does not say this in any translation. Also, as we have seen the renown Apostle Paul shows that God (YHWH) sent his Son to redeem us which is clearly showing not one, but two separate spirit individuals. One, the superior, Almighty God (YHWH), having sent the other, his Son, Jesus (Yeshua), to redeem us. So Paul's words give double reinforcement to the fact that the Trinity is FALSE DOCTRINE.
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COMBINATION OF [1] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [2} DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 27:43
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [VOL.755A]
This, therefore, I say and bear witness to in [the] Lord, that YOU no longer go on walking just as the nations also walk in the unprofitableness of their minds, 18 while they are in darkness mentally, and alienated from the life that belongs to God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the insensibility of their hearts. 19 Having come to be past all moral sense, they gave themselves over to loose conduct to work uncleanness of every sort with greediness. 20 But YOU did not learn the Christ to be so, 21 provided, indeed, that YOU heard him and were taught by means of him, just as truth is in Jesus, Ephesians 4:17-21, [New World Translation Revised; NWTR].
It is important that we realize that Satan the Devil, the one who first disrupted universal peace, will strongly oppose our efforts to do Almighty God’s (YHWH) will. No doubt Satan’s purposes are served as the divorce rate soars, marriage is dispensed with in favor of living together, and marriages between homosexuals are tolerated. We do not pattern our behavior or attitudes after trends observed in modern society; Christ is our model as brought out in the scripture above. Thus, we are admonished to at Ephesians 6:10-13, “Finally, go on acquiring power in [the] Lord and in the mightiness of his strength. 11 Put on the complete suit of armor from God that YOU may be able to stand firm against the machinations of the Devil; 12 because we have a wrestling, not against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places. 13 On this account take up the complete suit of armor from God, that YOU may be able to resist in the wicked day and, after YOU have done all things thoroughly, to stand firm.” [NWTR]
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[2] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 27:43
Matthew 27:43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. [Authorized King James Bible - KJB]
The renown Apostles Matthew and Paul clearly show that Jesus (Yeshua) was doing the will of his Father (YHWH) and that every knee should bow to the Father (YHWH) of Jesus (Yeshua). This clearly delineates why we should trust in the Father (YHWH) of Jesus (Yeshua). Now let's look at two of the writings of these renown Apostles showing that Jesus (Yeshua) did the will of his Father (YHWH):
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. [Matthew 12:50 - KJB] by the renown Apostle Matthew.
According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, [Ephesians 3:11-14 - KJB] by the renown Apostle Paul.
As we have seen from these scriptures, Jesus is God's (YHWH's) Son, and he is an obedient Son always doing the will of his Father (YHWH). He, Jesus (Yeshua) made it clear that whosoever "shall do the will of my Father [YHWH]" in Heaven is part of his 'family' and this was in response to some in the time he was on earth pointing out that some of his literal family on earth was present. He did this to make the important point that all followers of his should be doing the will of his Father (YHWH) in Heaven just as he, Jesus (Yeshua) was doing the will of his Father (YHWH). He made this even clearer as shown by the renown Apostle Paul in his writing in Ephesians when he wrote, "For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" to show the reverence that all followers of Jesus (Yeshua) should show to Jesus' Father (YHWH). This clearly delineated two important facts, first, that Jesus (Yeshua) was doing not his own will, but the will of his Father (YHWH); but second, they were two separate and distinct beings and not a duality or trinity of any kind. Of course this fact was made quite clear in Matthew 27:43 since it reads, "Son of God," and not God the Son as would be required for a duality or trinity doctrine to be true. Therefore, it is clear that the Trinity is false dogma just the same as the Cather's belief in a Duality false doctrine.
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COMBINATION OF [1] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [2} DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 27:54
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [VOL.756A
I have not sat with men of untruth; and with those who hide what they are I do not come in. Psalmss 26:4, [New World Translation Revised: NWRT]
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly. Proverbs 13:20
Bad associations spoil useful habits. 1 Corinthians 15:33.
Now what valuable lessons can we learn form these three scriptures? (1) Almighty God (YHWH) wants us to be selective about our associates. He wants to protect us morally and spiritually. (2) We are influenced for good or for bad by the people with whom we associate; that is a simply a fact of life. The way the scriptures above are worded shows that Almighty God (YHWH) is appealing to our heart. How so? Notice that none of the scriptures are set out as rules, such as ‘you must not…’ Rather they are written as plain statements of truth. In effect, Almighty God (YHWH) is saying to us: ‘here are the facts. How will you respond? What is your heart?’
Finally, because the three verses are set out as basic truths, they are timeless and have a very broad application.
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[2] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 27:54
Matthew 27:54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. [Authorized King James - KJB]
Matthew 27:54 Now the centurion and they that were with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake and the things that were done, were sore afraid, saying: Indeed this was the Son of God. [Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible]
Matthew 27:54 But the centurion, and they who were with him on guard over Jesus, seeing the earthquake and the things that took place, feared greatly, saying, Truly this [man] was Son of God. [The Darby Translation]
As can be seen from the three different Bible translations above, they all basically say the same thing in slightly different words, but all clearly state that Jesus (Yeshua) is without question, the Son of God. Now let's see what a renown Bible scholar has to say with regard this scripture:
"The resurrection of the dead, over whom the king of terrors had no more right, displayed the efficacy of the death of Christ for sinners, and the power of His resurrection. Judaism is over for those that have faith, and the power of death also. The veil is rent. The grave gives up its prey; He is Lord of the dead and of the living.
There is yet another especial testimony to the mighty power of His death, to the import of that word, "If I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men unto me." The centurion who was on guard at the crucifixion of the Lord, seeing the earthquake and those things that were done, trembling, confesses the glory of His Person; and, stranger as he is to Israel, renders the first testimony of faith among Gentiles: "Truly this was the Son of God." [Darby, John. "Commentary on Matthew 27". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament"].<<for information on this scholar, visit l>>
It is readily apparent that John Darby took no exception to Jesus (Yeshua) being the Son of God as he stated in his commentary as given above, "Truly this was the Son of God." Now if Jesus (Yeshua) truly be the Son of God as testified to in Matthew 27:54 and NOT God the Son the trinity is clearly false doctrine. Therefore, Bishop Arius of Alexander was correct when he denied that biblical Jesus was of the same substance or being as his Hebrew father god Yahweh.and Bishop Atheneus who maintained they were of the same substance or being was in gross error. Why did Bishop Atheneus error so badly? To curry political favor of a none-Christian Emperor Constantine [a worshipper of the unconquered sun] who wanted religious unity to further solidify his empire. Since the none-Christian religions believed in 'three Gods in one'; to wit, of one substance or being, he, Emperor Constantine wanted the so called Christian church [Catholic] to adopt a similar concept or dogma so as to bring religious unity to his empire. He accomplished this by banishing Bishop Arius and backing Bishop Atheneus. <<For those who want more information, visit, AND >> Therefore, it is easy to see that the doctrine of the trinity, i.e., the belief of three gods of one substance or body was wrestled into so called Christianity to further the political interest of Emperor Constantine not TRUTH.
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COMBINATION OF [1] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [2} MARK 1:1
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [VOL.757A
For he (Abraham)looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:10 [authorized King James Bible; AV]
Are you resolved to stand out as being different from this wicked world? Granted, doing so is not always easy. But with God’s help and with support from your fellow Christians, you can succeed. Remember, you are not alone. All who want to serve Almighty God (YHWH) have a fight on their hands! (Eph. 6:12) Still, it is a fight we can win if we trust in Jehovah and make him our secure dwelling. Also, imitate Abraham by keeping your eyes on the prize. (2 Cor. 4:18) The “city” that Abraham awaited proved to be the Messianic Kingdom. Mounting evidence indicates that it will soon take full control of the earth. Is that Kingdom real to you? Does it influence your outlook on life, your view of the present world, and your priorities?—2 Pet. 3:11, 12.
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[2] DISCOURSE ON MARK 1:1
Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
This scripture clearly delineates who Jesus (Yeshua) is and a renown Bible Scholar had the following to say with respect this important scripture:
"The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a sort of title. The whole history of Jesus is an unfolding of the gospel. Gospel. Good news. Jesus. The personal name given by the angel (Matt. 1:21), meaning "Savior." Christ. The official title of the Lord. It means the anointed. Kings and priests were anointed in Israel, and Jesus, "the Lord's Anointed" is our Priest and King. They were anointed with oil; Jesus with the Holy Spirit. [Johnson, Barton W. "Commentary on Mark 1". "People's New Testament 1891].
As the scriptures later unfold we see that Jesus is not only God's (YHWH's) Son, but that he is an obedient Son always doing the will of his Father (YHWH). He and his Father (YHWH) were one in purpose, but not in substance or body. This was made clear by the use of the term, Son of God, instead of the term, God the Son, not only at Mark 1:1, but consistently throughout the Bible. This term, Son of God, was repeated many times to emphasis Jesus was God's (YHWH's) Son and not just a different part or manifestation of him as falsely claimed by Trinitarians and dualist. These groups who are in direct contradiction to reality have written many articles trying to support their false position, but have in the crunch ended up calling it a divine mystery. However, a quick look at history would clearly show this entire false doctrine came about to support the political aspirations of an emperor who was a worshipper of the Unconquered Sun. <<For those who want more information, visit, AND >>
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COMBINATION OF THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND THE RARE FRUIT TREES AND VEGETABLES. With the Scripture of the Day first.
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [VOL.758A]
By skillful direction [“by skillful strategy,” The Revised English Bible] you will carry on your war, and in the multitude of counselors there is salvation.” Proverbs 20:18; 24:6.
Like a strategist organizing a battle, we do well to anticipate potential dangers to our spirituality (Proverbs 22:3). For example, you may have to decide whether to accept a new job or promotion at work. You would logically consider pay, travel time to and from work, and other details. However, there are other points to keep in mind: Will the type of work be compatible with The Inspired Word of Almighty God (YHWH), the Bible’s principles? How might the hours, such as with shift work, affect my Christian activities per Luke 14:28-30?
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[2] Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the Honey locust, Gleditsia triacanthos, also known as the thorny locust, is a deciduous tree native to central North America. It is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys ranging from southeastern South Dakota to New Orleans and central Texas, and as far east as eastern Massachusetts.
Description
Honey locusts, Gleditsia triacanthos, can reach a height of 20–30 m (66–100 ft), with fast growth, and are relatively short-lived; their life spans are typically about 120 years, though some live up to 150 years. They are prone to losing large branches in windstorms. The leaves are pinnately compound on older trees but bipinnately compound on vigorous young trees. The leaflets are 1.5–2.5 cm (smaller on bipinnate leaves) and bright green. They turn yellow in the fall (autumn). Leafs out relatively late in spring, but generally slightly earlier than the black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). The strongly scented cream-colored flowers appear in late spring, in clusters emerging from the base of the leaf axils.
The fruit of the Honey locust is a flat legume (pod) that matures in early autumn. The pods are generally between 15–20 cm. The pulp on the insides of the pods is edible, unlike the Black locust, which is toxic. The seeds are dispersed by grazing herbivores such as cattle and horses, which eat the pod pulp and excrete the seeds in droppings; the animal's digestive system assists in breaking down the hard seed coat, making germination easier.
Honey locusts commonly have thorns 3–10 cm long growing out of the branches, some reaching lengths over 20 cm; these may be single, or branched into several points, and commonly form dense clusters. The thorns are fairly soft and green when young, harden and turn red as they age, then fade to ash grey and turn brittle when mature. These thorns are thought to have evolved to protect the trees from browsing Pleistocene megafauna which may also have been involved in seed dispersal.[1] Thornless forms (Gleditsia triacanthos inermis) are occasionally found growing wild and are available as nursery plants.
Cultivation
Its cultivars are popular ornamental plants, especially in the northern plains of North America where few other trees can survive and prosper. It tolerates urban conditions, compacted soil, road salt, alkaline soil, heat and drought. The popularity is in part due to the fact that it transplants so easily. The fast growth rate and tolerance of poor site conditions make it valued in areas where shade is wanted quickly, such as new parks or housing developments, and in disturbed and reclaimed environments, such as mine tailings. It is resistant to Gypsy moths but is defoliated by another pest, the mimosa webworm. Spider mites, cankers, and galls are a problem with some trees. Many cultivated varieties do not have thorns.
The cultivar 'Sunburst' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]
Food
Unripe honey locust pods
Despite its name, the honey locust is not a significant honey plant. The name derives from the sweet taste of the legume pulp, which was used for food by Native American people, and can also be fermented to make beer. The long pods, which eventually dry and ripen to brown or maroon, are surrounded in a tough, leathery skin that adheres very strongly to the pulp within. The pulp—bright green in unripe pods—is strongly sweet, crisp and succulent in unripe pods. Dark brown tannin-rich beans are found in slots within the pulp.
Timber
Honey locusts produce a high quality, durable wood that polishes well, but the tree does not grow in sufficient numbers to support a bulk industry; however, a niche market exists for honey locust furniture. It is also used for posts and rails since it takes a long time to rot. In the past, the hard thorns of the younger trees have been used as nails.
Agriculture
The honey locust is popular with permaculturalists across the globe, for its multiple uses. The legumes make a valuable, high protein cattle fodder, which becomes more readily accessible with the thornless (inermis) variety. The broad shade of the tree canopy is of great value for livestock in hotter climates, such as Australia. It is also claimed to be a nitrogen fixer, by way of rhizobium, which benefits the surrounding soil and plants. The durability and quality of the timber, as well as the ability to produce its own nails, fits the paradigm of self-sustaining agriculture that requires fewer external inputs/resources.
Ranchers and farmers, though, do deem this species as invasive because it quickly can move into pastures and grazing lands out-competing grasses for living space.
Nitrogen fixing
The ability of Gleditsia to fix nitrogen is disputed. Many scientific sources[3][4][5] clearly state that Gleditsia does not fix nitrogen. Some support this statement with the fact that Gleditsia does not form root nodules with symbiotic bacteria, the assumption being that without nodulation, no N-fixation can occur. In contrast, many popular sources, permaculture publications in particular, claim that Gleditsia does fix nitrogen but by some other mechanism.
There are anatomical, ecological and taxonomic indications[6] to counter the assumption that only nodulating legumes fix nitrogen. Many non-nodulating species are as capable as nodulating species of growing well in nitrogen-limited soils and in some cases grow better. Also their leaf litter and seeds are higher in nitrogen than non-legumes[7] [McKey, 1994; Waterman 1994] and sometimes higher even than nodulating legumes growing on the same site. How this happens is not yet well understood, but current research has recorded by-products of nitrogenase activity in non-nodulating leguminous plants[8] including Gleditsia triacanthos. Also, electron microscopy indicates the presence of clusters around the inner cortex of roots, just outside the xylem, that resemble colonies of rhizobial bacterioids. These may well constitute the evolutionary precursors in legumes for nitrogen fixation through nodulation.
It is not known whether the kind of N-fixation implied by these discoveries benefits other plants in the vicinity, as is known to be the case with nodulating legumes. Gleditsia coppices readily, and it seems reasonable to assume that reduction in root mass in response to coppicing should liberate nutrients in the sloughed off roots into the soil, to the benefit of neighbouring plants.
Pharmacological activities
The tree has been used in traditional Native American medicine. Extracts of Gleditsia possess important pharmacological activities in treating rheumatoid arthritis, as anti-mutagenic, anticancer and have significant cytotoxic activity against different cell lines.[9] Seeds of Gleditsia triacanthos contain a trypsin inhibitor.[10][11]
Footnotes
1. ^ Barlow, Connie (2001). "Anachronistic Fruits and the Ghosts Who Haunt Them". Arnoldia 61 (2).
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3. ^ Burton, Joseph C.; eds. Zimmerman, James H.. "Nodulation and symbiotic nitrogen fixation by prairie legumes". Proceedings, 2nd Midwest prairie conference.
4. ^ Allen, O.N.; Allen, E.K. (1981). The Leguminosae. The University of Wisconsin Press. 812 p..
5. ^ Djumaeva, D.; D. Djumaeva, J. P. A. Lamers, C. Martius, A. Khamzina, N. Ibragimov and P. L. G. Vlek. "Quantification of symbiotic nitrogen fixation by Elaeagnus angustifolia L. on salt-affected irrigated croplands using two 15N isotopic methods". Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems.
6. ^ "Toward a new concept of the evolution of symbiotic nitrogen fixation in the Leguminosae". Plant and Soil 186 (1): 151–159. 2011. doi:10.1007/BF00035069.
7. ^ Bryan, James (1995). Leguminous Trees with Edible Beans, with Indications of a Rhizobial Symbiosis in Non-Nodulating Legumes.
8. ^ Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences:Current Issues in Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation 72 (Proceedings of the 15th North American Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation Conference). August 13–17 1995.
9. ^ Abou Zeid A.H., El Hawary S.S., Mohammed R.S., Ashour W.E."Bioactive constituents from gleditsia triacanthos L. leaves." Planta Medica. Conference: 59th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research Antalya Turkey. Conference Start: 20110904 Conference End: 20110909. Conference Publication: (var.pagings). 77 (12) , 2011.
10. ^ Mosolov V.V., Kolosova G.V., Valueva T.A., Dronova L.A. "Trypsin inhibitor from Gleditsia triacanthos L. seeds. <Ingibitor tripsina iz semian gledichii (Gleditsia triacanthos L.).Biokhimiia (Moscow, Russia). 47 (5) (pp 797-802), 1982
11. ^ Mosolov V.V., Kolosova G.V., Valueva T.A., Dronova L.A."Trypsin inhibitor from Gleditsia triacanthos (L.)." Biokhimiya. 47 (5) (pp 797-802), 1982.
References
* Sternberg, Guy. Native Trees for North American Landscapes pp. 264. Timber Press, 2004.
* Little, Elbert L. The Audubon Society Field Guide To North American Trees - Western Region. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, p. 495. 1980. (source - retrieved from on 3/8/2013)
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COMBINATION OF [1] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [2] DISCOURSE ON MARK 3:11
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [VOL.759A]
But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken it. Micah 4:4 [authorized King James Bible; AV]
In today’s world, adequate housing is a serious problem. People are packed into crowded cities. Many have to manage with makeshift dwellings in shantytowns and city slums. Having a house of their own remains a mere dream for them. Under God’s Kingdom rule, the desire of every resident to have his own home will be fulfilled, for it was prophesied through Isaiah: “And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands..” (Isa. 65:21 – 22, [AV]) Yet, having a home of their own is not the only prospect. After all, some today live in their own home, a few even in a mansion or on a grand estate. But there is always the worry that the home can be lost through some financial reverses or that burglars—or worse—will break in. How different everything will be under God’s Kingdom rule!
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[2] DISCOURSE ON MARK 3:11
Mark 3:11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. [Authorized King James - AV]
Mark 3:11 is a very interesting scripture as it highlights a very important point which is that even the demons recognized that Jesus (Yeshua) was clearly the Son of God and not God the Son. This is a very important point as it shows that Jesus (Yeshua) is clearly a separate entity from his Father (YHWH). Of course this would have to be the case or Jesus' (Yeshua's) temptation by Satan the Devil recorded for us by the renown Apostle Matthew in Matthew the 4 th. Chapter would NOT make any sense at all. Clearly Almighty God (YHWH) the Creator of everything could NOT be tempted by an intelligent entity he had created that had become puffed up with pride and turned against his maker; however, if this Creator had also created a Son, a separate entity, for himself this would be a worthwhile 'target' for this turned evil entity, Satan the Devil, to focus his attention on. As one can see from reading Matthew the 4 th. Chapter and Luke the 4 th. Chapter, this evil entity did indeed recognize our Savior, Jesus Christ, as a separate entity from Almighty God (YHWH) suitable for tempting, and if successful, a great prize for him, Satan the Devil. However, Satan the Devil did not prove successful, and Jesus (Yeshua) proved his love and obedience for his Father (YHWH) under trial/temptation at this time, and all who look to the Son of God for their salvation should be most thankful for that. Now please, go read both of these Chapters in the Bible and learn why it would clearly be inconceivable that Jesus (Yeshua) could be just another manifestation of God (YHWH) and not a separate entity, the Son of God, as plainly stated in the Bible many times.
The above Biblical facts clearly show that any concept of a duality or a trinity is clearly NOT in accord with the scriptures; nor in line with logic since the Bible both in English and Koine Greek clearly show that Jesus (Yeshua) was the Son of God and not God the Son which would be a prerequisite for either a duality or a trinity to have any validity whatsoever, i.e., even face validity.
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COMBINATION OF [1] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [2] DISCOURSE ON MARK 15:39
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [VOL.760A]
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, Ephesians 3:14 – 15 [authorized King James Bible; AV]
Family. What does that word bring to your mind? Warmth? Happiness? Working together toward a common goal? A safe haven in which to grow, learn, and share ideas? Likely it does if you are part of a caring family. Almighty God (YHWH) himself is the Originator of the family. He purposed that all his creatures in heaven and on earth enjoy a sense of security, mutual trust, and genuine unity. After they sinned, humans were no longer part of God’s universal family, but Almighty God’s (YHWH’s) purpose was not thwarted. He will make sure that the Paradise earth will be fully inhabited with the offspring of Adam and Eve. (Gen. 1:28; Isa. 45:18) He has made every preparation to fulfill this purpose. A number of these arrangements are brought to our attention in the Bible book of Ephesians. Understanding them will enable us to cooperate with Jehovah’s purpose to unite his creation.
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Mark 15:39 And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
Truly this is a most interesting scripture in the stream of time since here we have a Roman Centurion actually stating that Jesus (Yeshua) was the Son of God and not God the Son as would be required if the Trinity was other than false dogma. Clearly this Centurion saw a remarkable man, Jesus (Yeshua) and not a spirit creature as Jesus truly was flesh and blood at this time, but still proved significantly/markedly different from other men. However, to be resurrected by his Father (YHWH) he would have to give up his human body and become a different kind of entity as, 1 Corinthians 15:50 ";Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption"; [Authorized King James Bible, AV]. But now let's look at the time line of his life and his Father's (YHWH's) life, and note the difference.
His Father's (YHWH's) timeline.
<I>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<I>
Jesus's (Yeshua's) timeline. On Earth
<C>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<H=========H>+++++++++++++++++<I>
Let <I> = Infinity, <C> = When Created, <H> = Time Existing as a Human
As we can readily see, they have very different time lines, one from infinity, the Father (YHWH), and one only from his Creation, Jesus (Yeshua); therefore, it would be totally impossible for them to be coequal in power or to be one entity as some who believe in the false dogma of the trinity claim in error. The Bible clearly states, Revelation 3:14 "And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God" (AV), and at, Colossians 1:15, "Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:" (1:15 AV). In fact, the Bible clearly shows that his Father (YHWH) used his Son, Jesus (Yeshua) to create all other things, Colossians 1:16, "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him" (1:16 AV).
Jesus (Yeshua) shortly before his Father (YHWH) would resurrect him and shortly thereafter transport him back to heaven prayed to his Father (YHWH) and asked, John 17:5-9, "And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. 6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. 7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. 8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. 9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine."(AV). As shown in this scripture, Jesus (Yeshua) prayed to his Father (YHWH), and not to another manifestation of himself. In addition, he openly acknowledged that that his Father (YHWH) had given him all, and he prayed for his followers to his Father (YHWH) for them. Clearly monotheism here, the acknowledgment by Jesus (Yeshua) that all he had, power and followers, were from his Father, Almighty God (YHWH) and not of himself; therefore, no Trinity and no polytheism being contained therein.
Thus, it is quite clear from the above, there is only one supreme entity in the entire universe, Almighty God (YHWH) which is in clear conformance with both Jewish monotheism and the first commandment, Exodus 20:3 "Thou shalt have no other gods before me." Obviously, his Son, Jesus (Yeshua) is a lessor one and not another god before Almighty God (YHWH) and/or equal to him and/or a part of his as Trinitarians and Dualist hold. In addition, there is clearly no violation of monotheism as here it is clearly seen that there is Almighty God (YHWH) above and/or superior to all others and having always existed and only one Son of God, Jesus (YHWH), Matthew 23:9, "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. 10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ." (AV). This is made even clearer at, Matthew 23:22 "And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon." And the Bible clearly shows that Jesus (Yeshua) does NOT sit on this throne, but at the Acts 7:55 "But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God," (AV); thereby, proving the concepts of a Trinity or a Dualism to be false dogma.
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COMBINATION OF [1] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [2] DISCOURSE ON LUKE 1:35
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [VOL.761A]
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:12 – 13 [authorized King James Bible; AV]
Love for Almighty God (YHWH) moved us to dedicate ourselves to him. Since then, many of us have proved for years that we are determined to keep our heart complete toward Almighty God (YHWH). However, Satan has not given up on us. Our heart is still his target. Of course, he may realize that we will not simply abandon Almighty God (YHWH) abruptly. Therefore, he slyly employs “this system of things” in an effort to weaken our heartfelt zeal for God gradually. (Mark 4:18, 19) Why is that method of Satan so effective? Because by his weakening our zeal ever so gradually, we are not aware of it. Yes, the influences of Satan’s world may cause our zeal to diminish little by little. If that happens, Satan has succeeded in reducing our heartfelt zeal for Jehovah’s service to something less. If not alert, a Christian may not even notice the gradual change.—Matt. 24:42; 1 Pet. 5:8.
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[2] DISCOURSE ON LUKE 1:35
Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Here we see that Holy Ghost (Holy Spirit) would overshadow the Virgin Mary and she would become pregnant and give birth, in human form, of God's son. This spirit or active force is clearly from Almighty God (YHWH) as, Ecceliastice 3:19 "All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; 4 My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit." (Authorized King James Version, AV), and Job testified to this fact. This is also clearly shown at, Genesis 1:2 "And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." (AV), and Psalms 104:30-32 "The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works. 32 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke." This scripture even being made more clear in the American Standard Version of 1901 as follows, "Thou sendest forth thy Spirit, they are created; And thou renewest the face of the ground. 31 ¶ Let the glory of Jehovah endure for ever; Let Jehovah rejoice in his works: 32 Who looketh on the earth, and it trembleth; He toucheth the mountains, and they smoke." (American Standard Version, ASV).
As can clearly be seen from the above the spirit or active force of the Most High came upon the Virgin Mary and she became pregnant without ever having known (had intercourse) with a man, Luke 1:31-35 "Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb and shalt bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name Jesus. 32 He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father: and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. 33 And of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34 And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man? 35 And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." (Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible). Clearly we can see that the scriptures refer to Jesus (Yeshua) as the Son of God; therefore, the Virgin Mary was the mother of the Son of God and not of God as would be required by the false beliefs of a Trinity or a Dualism [note: the leading group believing in Dualism was the Cathars who were wiped out by genocide conducted against them by Pope Innocent the III and the Catholic Church, see most history books covering the religious history of the middle ages].
Most significant in showing the Trinity is wrong is the use of the term, even in the Catholic Bible {Douay-Rheims} of Son of God, and not the term, God the Son as would clearly be used if the Bible writers were referring to just another manifestation of God (YHWH) and not to a separate entity or being. However, Almighty God (YHWH) was clearly in heaven when his Son, Jesus (Yeshua) was being born on earth in human form to the Virgin Mary. In fact, no one has ever seen Almighty God (YHWH) as the renown Apostle John testifies at, John 1:18, "No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him." (AV). In fact, John shows that his "only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father" has declared him, and this fact is made even clearer in the Young's Literal Translation, "God no one hath ever seen; the only begotten Son, who is on the bosom of the Father-he did declare." (Young's Literal Translation, YLT). And Exodus 32:20 says, "And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live." (AV).[see also, 1 Timothy 1:17].
Clearly, God's (YHWH's) Son, Jesus (Yeshua) was seen by many on earth and could not just be another manifestation of God or both John 1:18 and Exodus 32:20 would be lies and the Bible clearly states at Hebrews 6:18, "That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:" (AV), and Numbers 23:19, "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?" (AV). Therefore, it is salient and clear that Jesus (Yeshua) is the Son of God, and not God the Son as no one has ever seen God (YHWH), but many saw his Son, Jesus (Yeshua) when on earth; salient proof that dualism and trinitarism are false doctrine. It is imperative that all read the scriptures with a view to learning and not how to twist them to seemingly support false doctrines such as the Trinity.
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