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MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE TODAY,THIS VOL 812B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE TODAY, [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION , AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 27:54, [4] CAN THE ENVIRONMENT BE SAVED? [5] WHAT PRAYERS CAN DO FOR YOU, [6] THE REMORA’S SUCKER—WAS IT DESIGNED? [7] THE MANTA RAY’S FILTRATION SYSTEM—WAS IT DESIGNED?
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
(1B) MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE TODAY,
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [3} DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 27:54
[2] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [812B]
I have not sat with men of untruth; and with those who hide what they are I do not come in. Psalms 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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[3] 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 - [AV]
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.
[4] CAN THE ENVIRONMENT BE SAVED?
[5] WHAT PRAYERS CAN DO FOR YOU,
[6] THE REMORA’S SUCKER—WAS IT DESIGNED?
[7] THE MANTA RAY’S FILTRATION SYSTEM—WAS IT DESIGNED?
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MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE TODAY,THIS VOL 812B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE TODAY, [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION , AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 27:54, [4] CAN THE ENVIRONMENT BE SAVED? [5] WHAT PRAYERS CAN DO FOR YOU, [6] THE REMORA’S SUCKER—WAS IT DESIGNED? [7] THE MANTA RAY’S FILTRATION SYSTEM—WAS IT DESIGNED?
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
(1B) MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE TODAY,
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [3} DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 27:54
[2] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [812B]
I have not sat with men of untruth; and with those who hide what they are I do not come in. Psalms 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.
TO VIEW THE OF INTRODUCTION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RELIGION AND
THE BIBLE, GO TO,
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TO ENJOY AN ONLINE BIBLE STUDY CALLED “FOLLOW THE CHRIST”: CLICK OR POST IN BROWSER, THE FOLLOWING.
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[3] 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 - [AV]
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.
[4] CAN THE ENVIRONMENT BE SAVED?
[5] WHAT PRAYERS CAN DO FOR YOU,
[6] THE REMORA’S SUCKER—WAS IT DESIGNED?
[7] THE MANTA RAY’S FILTRATION SYSTEM—WAS IT DESIGNED?
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MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE TODAY,THIS VOL 814B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND THE WONDERS OF CREATION REVEAL GOD'S GLORY—LIGHT AND COLOR [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS, AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] THE RARE FRUIT TREES AND VEGETABLES. HONEY LOCUST, GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS WITH THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY FIRST. [4] VIDEO - JEHOVAH . . . CREATED ALL THINGS, [5] WHAT PRAYERS CAN DO FOR YOU, [6] WAR—WHAT GOD’S KINGDOM WILL DO, [7] WHY PRAY?
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
(1B) THE WONDERS OF CREATION REVEAL GOD'S GLORY—LIGHT AND COLOR
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, AND [3] THE RARE FRUIT TREES AND VEGETABLES. HONEY LOCUST, GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS WITH THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY FIRST.
[2] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [814B]
By skillful direction [“by skillful strategy,” you will carry on your war, and in the multitude of counselors there is salvation.” Proverbs 20:18; 24:6, The Revised English Bible]
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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[3] 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).
2. ^
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)
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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(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
(1B) THE WONDERS OF CREATION REVEAL GOD'S GLORY—LIGHT AND COLOR
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [3] DISCOURSE ON MARK 3:11
[2] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [815B]
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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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.
[4] HOW TO BE A GOOD DAD,
[5] THREATS TO OUR SAFETY AND SECURITY,
[6] THREATS TO OUR SAFETY AND SECURITY,
[7] GETTING TO THE ROOT OF OUR PROBLEMS ,
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WHICH LEADER HAS GOD CHOSEN? [6] WAR—WHAT GOD’S KINGDOM WILL DO, [7] A REAL HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW,
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COMBINATION OF [1] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [2] DISCOURSE ON MARK 15:39
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [816B]
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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[2] DISCOURSE ON MARK 15:39
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
S\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.
[4] KEEP ON THE WATCH! WHY IS POLITICS SO DIVISIVE?—WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY? ,
[5] WHICH LEADER HAS GOD CHOSEN ,
[6] WAR—WHAT GOD’S KINGDOM WILL DO,
[7] REAL HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW,
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