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Biblical Principles for Life Diversities
Chapter One
Now in this first chapter we will look at a many things that will carry throughout this book. I want you to know that if our foundation is not right, the building will not stand and I want you to know that works in all areas in our lives. You see, within this book we are going to face ourselves and be able to carry some things away with you that will either one, change your course or two, give clarity to what has been missing so you can find your course, or most of all give you a road map of how to continue of gathering God’s revelation instead of man’s interpretation. We need to keep our foundation strong so we will be able to handle the continuing building on to our structure. In this first chapter, that is exactly what we are going to be doing; building a foundation to our learning process as well as preparing ourselves for the revelation that God has for us. I know how hard it is for one to remove certain traditions as well as pass me down gospel out of your head, but I truly understand the danger in having all of that guiding you. You see the foundation will keep you on the straight and narrow because it will not bend.
You have to be ready to attack the very thing that has hindered you in your spiritual growth and sometimes you even have to sacrifice those thoughts. You will find yourself having to get rid of the very thing that spawned the idea in your mind because as you continue the revelation, you will trigger action and that action will start to produce fruit and you will change the soil for which you thought was the soil of truth. Then you will plant yourself by living water. This is exactly what this book is all about; reaching those who have come into the shelter and the Body of Christ, reaching out the hand that they need to be planted by the rivers of water. Think about it like this; what if there was a one that you loved dearly, that just came in out of the “Hurricane” and had been trapped without water and food for fifty days and nights and finally some people find out that he made it to safety. They made it to safety but had no nutrition to sustain your loved one, but now I know he is there. Should I leave him just like that because he is in the shelter but has no food or water for which I have plenty of? What would you want me to do if it was your child or your mother? Should I give them food and drink or leave them in the shelter and let them forge for themselves? Now you think just because I passed them by, everyone will not be the same and you’re right because there is one that will feed them and give them drink and so happens is, he comes by and sees them in the shelter hungry and thirsty.
Now he tells them that he has plenty of food as well as drink but cannot come in the shelter but they must come out. Your child or mother sees the hurricane and tells him that the storm is too great and they would rather stay in the shelter for protection. He tells your loved one that this storm is nothing because it will not last forever and looks even now as it is clearing up. They think to themselves and their thoughts are confused because they are hungry and thirsty and the one that came to the house could have come in and fed them but did not. Now here is another one that cannot come in the shelter but is ready to feed me something now. Their flesh is very weak and the temptation is far too great. Your loved one looks out and the storm seems to be clearing because they are unable to look too far because their eyes are weak because of the lack of nutrition. Beyond that storm, they cannot see any further; they just want to stop the cravings that are in their flesh. While still in confusion he speaks again by saying, “come on, I am here for you and there is nothing that I will not do for you.” Your loved one is listening but cannot exactly decipher what is being said because of the delusion that comes with the lack of nutrition and your loved ones hearing is bad. Your loved one thought that is what they heard, but actually, they truly never heard what was really said.
In their attempt to get clarity, they move toward the window barely able to stand or speak because of the weakness that has gripped their body because of nothing to chew on or drink. Your loved one asks what you said again because it is hard to hear in this storm and he said, “I can make the storm not as great if you had something to eat and drink and others to talk to and even help you.” Your loved ones eyes light up as they hear information that is great to them because in the shelter it is okay but it is unsatisfying because they are still hungry and thirsty and no one in the shelter is trying to help them or is even talking to them. They are struggling in their head about the flesh wanting but are so confused and so wanting to be filled. While all this is going on in their head, they look out and the storm seems to be clearing where he is and they can now see that there is plenty to eat and drink with him and all he does is hold out a hand and your loved one takes hold to the hand and is helped out of the shelter without anyone even paying attention. Interesting, I forgot to tell you one part of story that was withheld and this information is vital to this particular story. The refuge your loved one found out of the “Hurricane” was not empty; there were others there that found the same refuge and they had plenty of food as well as milk to drink.
Now this story is exactly what happens in the Body of Christ Jesus when the babes are under attack within the shelter, because we as members are so caught up with our own struggles as well as not remembering how someone came to their time of need in the midst of the hurricane and extended the right hand of acceptance and fed them until they were able to feed themselves. So to enlighten us, all we are going to start with the foundation of the thought process for which this book will be bringing under a microscope. In order for the members of the Body of Christ to do anything, we all have to be working in the proper position that God has placed us in. So whose responsibility was it to extend a hand in that story? Was it just the preacher that was present, ministering to all, or was it the one that holds a leadership position in the church, or was it the congregation’s job to reach out? Within our Lord, knowing all things equip us in times of situations, as well as trials, places help or a door for a way out. Tell you what happens when I am too young in Christ to know that can I find the door, the way out, or help that the Lord has left for me in this situation. I think it would be a little impossible for me to continue without help. Just take this thought with you throughout this book, “How many have been helped out of the shelter under my watch?”
So let us get started at the beginning of the understanding to prepare ourselves for the revelation that God has for us as we seek Him. Let me explain that so there will be no confusion in this concept. The Bible reads in James 4:8 “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” We need to understand that it is a good place to start at the foundation as we seek Him, the more we will see Him the Lord presence in the revelation of our knowledge. The Bible says: “Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” (Hebrews 5: 11-14) So we will start at the beginning, gathering the milk in order to chew on the meat as we go along. In that is order and in God’s Divine order, is power as well as revelation for which you and I are searching for.
For me, the starting point would be to understand some definitions of some words that will be used frequently in this book so that the concept will not be hidden from those seeking to grasp the revelation of God’s word and achieve the fullness in the Spirit of the Lord. This will more than likely will be the section for which you will refer back to as you get into the book to not miss anything.
Meanings
Principles, Law, Doctrine
The Bible says: “Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit.” (Hebrew 5:11- 6: 3)
Biblical; let us take a look for a brief definition of this word. The meaning for this word is: of relating to, or in accord with the Bible, suggestive of the Bible or Bible times. (Webster Dictionary) We, as Christians, truly have no problem with that definition as well as understanding it. Clearly we can see why we use this particular reason God inspired me to use this particular word in the title of this book as well as throughout this particular material. So let the concept that we are looking at things related to the “Biblical” times.
The Bible is the Holy Word of God for which was given to us to teach us how to live as well as apply in our lives for victory over the adversary as well as being a light to draw others in from the storm. We must not view the Bible as just a record of past events because it is much more than that. It is the Living Word of God about the past, to guide us through the present as well as to direct our future. So that makes the past, the present in our lives today as if the past that is spoken is still exploding today in the present. With that knowledge, we can see why we as Christians, need to grab hold to that reality and take charge of our path through Christ Jesus. In order to receive the concept of this book, together, we have to agree that God’s Word is for today. The Holy Bible needs to be regarded as the Living Word of God to be used to teach us how to live, and address situations, as well as understanding the supernatural power of God and guide our daily walk. So you need to grab hold to that concept and never forget it; that God’s Word is God’s plan to guide His people to stand strong in God’s created day.
Principles, Law, Doctrine
The word Principle means: “a fundamental law or doctrine, a rule or code of conduct.” Can you notice the pronounce intention of this word working in areas of your life that faces everything. In other words this particular word has generation power to manifest itself in the physical constantly in everything we do, but he question is how do we keep the same effect in all aspects of our lives as we maintain our Christian walk and keep that integrity that God calls for us to have? This word is used to particularly design the fundamental guidelines. This word has a level of degrees for which is the factual promise of structure within God’s word to set boundaries, as well as a strategic pattern to develop a manner of living to represent Christ Jesus at all times. These different levels of this word will be looked at as well as give a deeper understanding of God’s word. This is what this book will be based on as well as takes us to the next level with the family, of the Boy of Christ Jesus. Within this book, this word will be explored throughout all degrees. Let us now journey into the depths of this word. Let us see how the Principles of Christ Jesus will enhance our life to become Christ-like. The first degree is the concept of knowing that “Principle” is the primary reason for which God’s word was inspired to be written by the spirit of God.
I want you to understand that there are no accidents in the gathering of the Word of God in the gathering collection of the Holy Bible. God, with all knowing, knew that our position in the grasping of His reality depended on us to be having a guide; something that carried all the promises as well as principles for which govern our lives to give us a place of resource. You see, the first level teaches us on what ground our principle is based on. In order to have something to base anything on, there must be an example for which without a doubt gives clear description of what the standard is. I want you to gather this concept deep in your spirit. Your foundation is very important to God and for you to achieve the place where God wants you in the growth pattern of your spirit depends on the revelation of understanding that God’s concept for us is to gather the “Principle” understanding of no compromising of this particular area. If we all do not start at the same place, it is simply because some understand this concept before others. Some come into the refuge with this particular understanding in their spirit; to grow in our spirit, this particular concept must be deep within us because everything revolves around this.
Let me give you an example of exactly what I am talking about, The Bible says: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. This is every Christian’s intention, but in order to do this there is a principle that must be at the foundation of this to achieve the maximum ability of “Loving God.” The Bible says: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans: 12:2) This prepares us for the principle that will reveal the revelation unto us to be capable of achieving the love that is necessary to be approved by God. So what is the principle that gives us the revelation which will start a reaction in us to be able to grasps the entire blessing of God’s word in our life? This is such a powerful revelation that it is broken down into two “Principles.” First the Bible says: “Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen. (Isaiah 44:2) We have to first realize what the prophet Isaiah was told that gave him awakening that God is our creator and knew us long before we were born. What a powerful revelation. Then combine it with the second part of the great revelation to see the principle leaps out at us. The Bible says: “Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. (1John 3:16) Now we see the principle unfold as a two part combination and the revelation reveals the principle. Let me explain. In order to recognize the ability to love, the love that God requires from us the concept or revelation that God knew us long before we were born. Can you imagine the power of God to know you before you were even born, the stage that only man knows as development from sperm to child at a level God’s revelation is that He knew you as a creation of His at that time. So this particular revelation puts a big spin of when the fetus is a person, the Word of God lets us know it was always a person because God knows it. Praise the Lord. Secondly, to even understand “Love” we first must gather the understanding of the revelation of Christ Jesus dieing on the cross for us. This makes the explanation of the magnitude of Christ dieing so powerful. It holds the key to the love you and I should possess in order to please God. We must be engulfed in the revelation of, in fact, in possession of the magnificent of the sacrifice which Christ Jesus made for you and I for the redemption. In that, is the principle for understanding “Love.” Now to gather the way or the level of transformation, we have to keep going and gather the revelation of the next level of “Principle.” Can you feel the awesome power of that principle combined with the revelation how you can be transformed to the next level because of the transformation in you knowing the revelation and the principle that elevates you? This is a wonderful thing for you and I, to have God’s word ready and waiting through the power of the Spirit of God to awaken our spirit to gather the revelation to give us the elevation to be ready for the next level. This is how we can study the Holy Word for one hundred years and not gather the entire word. As we grow, we get deeper and deeper into the revelations which transform us to the next level to prepare us for the next level. As if God’s word was steadily exploding everyday with revelation and growth. So no way can I fix my mouth to say that I have it all; I can only say that I continue praying for God’s revelation more and more in my studying, to find me worthy of His mercy and grant me the next level as I do what I am suppose to, in order to be able to achieve where he wants me in my life in all areas.
In our spiritual growth, it is by understanding the concept of revelation to achieve maximum growth by way of revelation and the putting of that revelation into action by seeing the principle behind all of it. Take that and apply in our lives. This is the first stage. Let us move to the next level of the word “Principle”. With this you can see why being lead by the spirit, this particular word was used in the titling of this particular material.
Law: “The Second Depth of
Principle”
Before we take a look at this word “Law,” I want you to know exactly what we will be exploring. I want to bring out exactly what the nature of this word’s application is, as well as the usage. What is God’s deliverance of understanding for which God expects from the members of the Body of Christ Jesus? This understanding will be crucial in this particular area in this book so keep that question in your spirit as you continue with this section and see if God’s revelation explodes that in your spirit.
Law (Hebrew tura: also miswo “commandment,” daber “commandment” ordinance, judgment)
Old Testament and Judaism
For the formative period of Israelite history, before Moses and the Exodus from Egypt, the lives of God’s people were regulated by customs and traditions of tribal law. Such customs may underline accounts of various encounters between the patriarchs and neighboring peoples as in the establishment of covenants and redress for wrongs. The Bible says: “ Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done. And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou hast done this thing? And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake. And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said unto her, This is thy kindness which thou shalt shew unto me; at every place whither we shall come, say of me, He is my brother. And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife. And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee. And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved”. (Genesis 20: 9-16) Israelite’s law may also have been influenced by ancient Near Eastern law collections such as that of King Ur-nammu of Ur.
The Pentateuch (called the Torah or Law) became a permanent established authority for the religion of the Jews after the return from exile, at the time of Ezra. Probably also at this time, the contents and form of the Pentateuch were completed and established. In this context, the Promise Land threats of Deuteronomy had particular strong meaning to those who had returned the curses and had been carried out, but hope survived for blessings through strict adherence to the covenant stipulation.
Once the Pentateuch laws had became established as the focus of Jewish religion, the understanding and application of the laws, now the responsibility of the scribes became significant religion concern. Indeed, Ezra is depicted as the ideal scribe. The Bible says: “Ezra 7:6 This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him. For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel. Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.” (Ezra 7: 6, 10-12) The understanding of the law developed along with the desire to protect the distinctiveness of the people of Israel from syncretistic or assimilations tendencies; this is because violation of the covenant and the laws was such a serious matter. The Bible says: “The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant.” (Isaiah 24:5) The question was now asked: What specific laws are in discussion, and what specific aspect of the covenant? This development is reflected in the different aspects as well within the different spiritual belief according to ones practicing. What it simply boils down to in some what parallel development, the ancient wisdom tradition came to celebrate the law; eventually wisdom became virtually equated with the prescription of the Pentateuch.
This particular passage above gives a course of action that gives insight to the grasping of the “Law.” I wanted this to be clear on how we as a nation under one God, watched as we took the concept of law and carried it to a level for which was for our protection or our growth and sometimes went into another area. The children represent us today and tomorrow, how the struggles in the comprehension of the true nature of the existence of the revelation of God’s Divine prescription of the “law.” between you and I; we have the ability to receive God’s revelation or cling onto the interpretation of man. It seems as if it is easier to comprehend man’s interpretation because it is pleasing unto the flesh. In God’s revelation there is purging for which in most cases that destroy our natural belief and that places us into exile that manifests itself into the fullness of the spirit. Interesting how the children Israel’s whole manifestations of the concept of the “Law,” the second depth of principles, took forth in writing first but the problem was the acceptance of it within all areas of their lives; just as you and I must do to be fully informed with the revelation of God’s word in our spirit to manifest the law in the spirit to control or support our physical manifestation in the physical through our principles of our actions. In order to do that, we first must understand the concept behind it and then see the following of the application in the physical as well as the revelation in the spirit through the Biblical Principles before us in God’s Word with heavenly intervention on our behalf. Now was that only for those at this time of Biblical promises? Did God intend for us to have to do the same as the “Children of Israel”? Have we surpassed the initial treatment of revelation because we seek the return of Christ Jesus? This has to be explored for the foundational building of the revelation awaiting us. So we will continue in the foundation understanding to receive the true nature of the revelation. The Bible says: “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:31-32) It has been foretold by the Father as well as resubmitted unto our spirit that if we stay with God and His word the revelation will be given unto us and that revelation will set us free against the various enemy attack as well as all the devices set before us to destroy.
New Testament
In His statement about the “Law”, Jesus did not call for an end to the Mosaic prescriptions: in fact, he denied that such was His intention. The Bible says: “Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.” (Mathew 5: 17-20) What is most interesting that Christ made a distinguished between the Law of Moses and the scribal Halakhah (tradition).
The Bible says: “Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault. For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. And when they come from the St. Mark et, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables. Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands? He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.” (Mark 7: 1-8) Rather than calling for an end to the law, which embodies, that which intended to produce, justice, mercy, and self denial, The Bible also says: “But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.” (Luke 11:42)
Jesus insisted that God is more readily accepted to repentant sinners that the “righteous” law abiding people who were unaware of the eschatological or in simple terms: A belief or a doctrine concerning the ultimate or final things, such as death, the destiny of humanity, the Second Coming, or the Last Judgment; which the situation that called for repentance and the deeper more radical adherence to the law without the people pleasing. You have to remember that the revelation is what powered Christ Jesus in His ministry and that is the same that should be in your ministry that powers it. Therefore He violated Halkhah by eating with prostitutes, tax collectors, and other sinners and by healing on the Sabath. At other times when Jesus or his disciples violated scribal interpretation of the law the issue was simply the authority of Jesus. The Bible says: “And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes”. (Mathew 7: 28-29) You see with the understanding of the revelation of the second depth ness of doctrine which is “law” gives a great insight to the actions of Christ Jesus. In that scripture gives the most explosive revelation to give the exact nature of true revelation. “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath” The Bible says: “And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.” (Luke 6:5) In the doctrine concerning the ultimate or final things, such as death, the destiny of humanity, the Second Coming, or the Last Judgment, the eschatological situation was brought in by the ministry of Jesus, that called to more radical ethics and the question of authority could only provoke controversy, and the violation of scribal tradition become the catalyst for such controversies.
Such law codes are comprised of specific case laws, which prescribe the resolution of specified situations or the penalty for specified crimes. The Pentateuch contains both cases; the “casuistic laws”, which are 1. “Of or relating to practicing casuistry, “overly subtle casuistic reasoning” or 2. Of or relating to the use of ethical principles to resolve moral problems. The Bible says: “And the LORD said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.” (Exodus 20:22-23) Prescriptive (or apodictic) laws, the word apodictic means: “of a proposition; necessarily true or logically certain,” the word “Prescriptive” means: “ridged.” So together is simple; ridged necessarily true logic such as the Ten Commandments which prescribe or forbid some deed or set of deeds in general terms but provide no penalty. They give suggestive insight to the logical presumption that there is a penalty but the Children of Israel as well as you and I are looking for the so called loop holes as if God gave us certain truth that inspires those dedicated to following Christ Jesus captures the realisms that there is a penalty. Given an opportunity to invite the enemy to take hold of the immature thought process of a mind not turned over to the “Will of God” then will look for particular things that justify there actions.
The laws of the Pentateuch are contained in two major collections, those associated with the events at Sinai. The Bible says: “Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I am the LORD your God.” (Numbers 10:10) Those given farewell speeches on the plains of Moab in Deuteronomy.
The context of both collections underscores their association with God’s deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt; his sustaining of the people in the wilderness, and His establishment of them as a nation in the promise land. Yahweh, the deliverer is the source of the laws: Moses is the human agent of both the salvation and the giving of the laws. The laws were given in the context of the covenant between Yahweh and Israel, and the people of Israel were thus bound of adhere to the laws. The Bible says: “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: (Exodus 19:5) Indeed, the covenant was to be the means of life for the people of God when they disobeyed the covenant stipulations: but when they disobeyed, whether neglect or rebellion, disaster would follow.
The Pentateuch Laws encompass all areas of religious and social life, with no absolute demarcation between the two, and treat disparate matters with equal seriousness. Their intent is to establish and preserve the people of God as an ideal just and worshipping community. In this way the Israelites law codes resembled other ancient codes, which often stood not as guides for the actual practice of law but as statements of the ideal of an ordered community the gift of the kings who delivered peoples from oppression and established order.
The history of Israel’s conquest and settled life shows that the detailed codes of the Pentateuch were never completely known or followed. Numerous variations derived from local practices and forces within and outside Israel, challenged the covenant legal traditions. The discovery of “the book of the law,” perhaps closely akin to the book of Deuteronomy in the reign of Josiah, the Bible says: “And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What shall be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the LORD the third day? And Isaiah said, This sign shalt thou have of the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten degrees, or go back ten degrees? And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees. And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz. At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick. And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not. Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country, even from Babylon. And he said, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All the things that are in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them. And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD.
2nd Kings 20:17 Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store unto this day, shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD. And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days? And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?” (2Kings 20: 8-20) Brought about a limited reformation through it may have precipitated a penitential, Deuteronomy rewriting of Israel history intend to demonstrate that the curses threatened by Deuteronomy had indeed come to pass on Israel and Judah.
A certain detachment from orthodox, living by the Torah, might have characterized the Jewish “Hellenists.” The word “Hellenists” means: “history of somebody, especially a Jew, who adopted Greek customs, language, and culture during the 4th to 1st centuries BC.” The Bible says: “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.” (Acts 6:1) Within the early church, Stephen, a leader among the Hellenists, was accused of predicting the alteration of the laws received from Moses. The Bible says: “Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.” (Act 6: 11-14) But he in turn accused the Jews who heard him of breaking the law. “You who have received the law as ordained by angels, and yet did not keep it.”
The evangelistic energy of the early Church brought the teachings of Jesus to the “uncircumcised” including Samaritans and Gentiles who worshipped the God of Israel and thus raised the question of adherence to the law. The existence of the church at Antioch and the mission of Paul and Barnabas to Cyprus and south-central Asia Minor forced a confrontation. The Bible says: “Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.” (Act 15: 19-20) The dispute issues were apparently not resolved to the satisfaction of all and Paul’s letters that suggest the same and related issues remained alive. (Paul himself did not refer to the Councils decisions in his letters even at points where it might have been the advantage of his argument to do so.) The event surrounding the Council and its unsatisfactory outcome probably represent the beginning of the division between what was to become the mainstream of Christianity, dominated by Gentiles and Jewish- Christians sects such as the Ebonite’s.
Paul’s teachings on the law found particularly in Galatians and Romans thus developed in the midst of controversy. The basic issue in Paul’s view was the role of the law in eschatological or a belief or a doctrine concerning the ultimate or final things, such as death, the destiny of humanity, the Second Coming, or the Last Judgment, of salvation. With the coming of Christ righteousness is not a human quality to be attained by adherence to the law but the activity of God for the deliverance from sin of those who believe in Christ Jesus. The Bible says: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.” (Romans 1: 16-17) Also the Bible says: “But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:” (Romans 3: 21-22) The law is fulfilled in this salvation. Not the law but the spirit is the means for the new life that is lived by those who have been saved. The Bible says: “This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?” (Galatians 3: 2-3) Although “the law is holy” and the commandments is holy and just and good, the Bible says: “Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.” (Romans 7:12) It becomes for the person who has not yet experienced salvation in Christ and life in the Spirit only that which expose sin. The Bible says: “Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” (Romans 3:20) The Bible also says: “What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.” (Romans 7:7) Even an inducement to sin, the Bible says: “Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:” (Romans 5:20) But it is as that which exposes sin that the law is able to lead to Christ.
The Bible says: “But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.” (Galatians 3:23) This justification is available through faith in Christ Jesus. “Christ is the end of the Law,” as a means of justification for everyone who has faith. The Bible says: “Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.” (Galatians 3: 6-7) Interesting understanding of revelation for which revealed something that would enhance our application of our spiritual walk with Christ Jesus.
Apparently Paul experiences personally a radical shift in practice with regard to the law. Before his conversion and call to be an Apostle he was “as the righteousness under the law blameless.” The Bible says: “Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:” (Ephesians 3:6-7) Paul did not, on the basis of his views toward the role of the law in eschatological salvation ones who believes in the entire truth of the revelation of the Second Coming of Christ Jesus as an evangelist. The Bible says: “And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.” (1Corinthians 9: 20-21)
Look at how the second level increases the knowledge of the foundation of principle. You see, one is to realize that what carves a man or women into what God’s wants them to be is the exact nature of the foundation of “Principles” in their lives with the understanding of the second level “Law” applying the action with conviction. I wanted you to see the building of application in the “Children of Israel” as well as the conviction in “Paul” that motivated by Christ Jesus. You and I have the ability to react because of various reasons within our members, but each action does not mean a conviction. You see, the fundamental reasoning behind the second level is the action which is moved because of the conviction of the true nature of the “Law.” Within our society today we know that the laws have a particular reason behind it, rather it is made to protect or keep you safe or even to protect the leaders.
Within the natural, the laws are not always enforced as correctly as we think. There are so many going against the law and judgment is not passed upon them. The law in the natural world seems to be tilled to the upper class or those that are financially capable of hiring some good representation. In that, the law has less impact on it because it can be manipulated in ways favored in any direction that it wanted. Rather it is for the good of the person being tried or against the person who is being tried. So this understanding is sometimes so intertwined in our spirit to the point that you and I carry this form of thought into everything we do. With carrying this into the area for which has totally different reasons, for its existence changes the fullness of its revelation to the point of destruction on hand is a constant threat for the individual. Let me explain, carrying the feeling about the natural or society law that governs us and is not just, will make one a little skeptic when it comes to our spiritual matters; as if we expect God to have the same type of “Kingdom” set up for our manipulation, as well as carrying that attitude. This brings us in at the time with a serious determination to adhere to the “Spirit” of the Lord.
I want you to remember the story in the beginning, how the enemy helps us out of the shelter by way of convincing what we see is not exactly the way it is. Or it is greener over here than were you are. Refusing to tell you that there is a price to pay as well that it will not stay that green all the time. You see there was an internal struggle going on with the principle in the second degree warring with the true nature of the revelation of the Word of God in the area that makes conviction a reality. In the second understanding of the depth of principle in ones life is simply the conviction is registered by a spiritual belief that turns the reality into a conviction of action. I want you to see that the babe in Christ Jesus in the story had no time to develop a distinction between what is the world and what is Gods. You see each of us will grow up in our spiritual maturity to gain God’s revelation about His will. In the babes of Christ, the enemy comes quickly before evolution takes place; that will start roots growing that will make it harder to uproot someone that has deep roots. In the babes, they are like no roots and with a little help, can be moved from the shelter and destroyed. See how the conviction changes the enemy’s plans to grab you up now his plan is to make you unproductive. I wonder if unproductively present in God’s word. Remember the law is spiritual because it is where my conviction is determined by my belief and I know I am serving a just and true God and that makes me take His word as law in my life. That gives me power to withstand as well as mold my character to what God wants me to be. Praise God, let us continue and see the foundation being built for our revelation of God’s word in our life.
The Third Depth
Doctrine
Doctrine: “latin Doctrina from doces “teach” that which has been taught. The KJV also uses the term archaic sense with regard to the act of instruction. The Bible says: “And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,” (Mark 4:2) The Bible also says: “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Act 2:42) Also my brethren the Bible says: “Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. (1Timothy 4: 13, 16) In contrast to the systematic doctrine of the rabbis, Jesus’ teachings recorded in the Gospels were discursive, relating new interpretations of the law to the contemporary needs of His followers. This instruction, viewed in the light of His death and resurrection and the experiences of His adherents formed the basis of the doctrine of the early church, in the modern sense of fundamental principles accepted by a body of believers. Basically, these beliefs as propound by the Apostles were that Jesus was the Messiah. The Bible says: “But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.” (Acts 3:18) That he had risen from the dead and that faith is his name was essential to salvation. The Bible says: “And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.” (Acts 3:16) By the second century A.D., these beliefs had become sufficiently systematized to be considered orthodox. The word “orthodox” means: “somebody who follows traditional or established beliefs or rules of behavior, or is a member of an orthodox religion” (Encarta Dictionary: English), the Bible says: “But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.” (1Timothy 1:8-11) The Bible also says: “Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.” (Titus 1:9)
Interesting how the “Word of God” inspired men to take in such severity of the application of His word to a point that thought had to be incorporated into it. This is a powerful revelation because it covers things as well as confirms issues for which brings out the birth into our spirits God’s revelation for us. Notice how Timothy made a revealing separation of who the law is for and who it is not for as if God’s law is not for everyone but there is something much more for them. Confusing to those looking into the word with an eye that is naturally grasping at things it cannot understand only read no revelation at all because what they see is incomprehensive to them, that will be most confusing but those searching with a spiritual eye will be able to look inside the hidden doors that holds the key to the next lock door that will release our revelation about the Father’s plan for you and I.
Our doctrine is based on the understanding of Christ Jesus’ conviction in the spirit and be willing to bring our physical nature under submission so others can see the power of the Lord working in me. This is a revelation of God’s natural plan for us; it is us that changes everything. We have other things or agendas that we wish to tell God we want to do first. You have to be in proper placement in the word of God in order to gather the right revelation for your life today. What is so fantastic about God’s word is that what is placed in the lives of those living over two thousand years ago was actually the birth of God’s word to continually grow in my spirit today to consume tomorrow even if it is not promised to me but it do belong to God’s word.
Our mental thoughts have to be persuaded by the renewing of the mind because God’s thought is not ours and we have to be trained in that area by the constant elevation in the studying of God’s word. God has prepared everything we need to grow within the spirit but without the revelation of the foundation being intact, we will only hinder our growth. Maybe you might feel that you’re spiritually, you have reached a point or a place that illuminates the idea of “I have arrived.” That is not the proper reflection that Christ Jesus has planned for any of our thoughts or placement. If we gather the revelation of Christ Jesus, we learn that there is so much more to God’s word that we will never arrive in the sense of knowing all things. I will say that we can arrive in the fullness of our spirit right here on earth and that should be our focus today to achieve the maximum potential; I have today in Christ Jesus that my thoughts are matching my movement which is powered by my spirit. Interesting how the “Third Depth Doctrine” ties right in the mental; this is the area we have to study the “Word of God,” pray for revelation and continually study.
Conclusion
Now with an understanding of the depth theory of the profound word of “Principles,” let me attempt to pull it all together. The three parts of the depth ness are intertwining as a supernatural grind which this “Supernatural” builds a protection force from the fiery darts of the enemy that is seeking to harm us. The concept is as so Biblical Principles are the guidelines of the protective force, which transcend God’s power throughout Christians belief that empowers them to overcome their diversities in life. The fundamental practice or belief within the Christians teachings, to simple application that was particularly addressed by our forefathers as sources of freedom from self-mind attacks, within our understanding as well as practicing believer’s walk is an atmosphere of confidence of victory because of the spiritual victory by our supernatural grind. As if God himself wraps us and boldly; reminds us if He is for us who matters behind us!
With God’s law clearly laid out in front of us, (The Holy Bible) it is an easy defeat over our enemy. The Bible says: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12) You see with this knowledge we can get a better understanding of why the three dimensions of Principles, first there is a structure for which in that structure the “Power” (the Law) is and in that is knowledge. Within God’s law is sound doctrine. Within the obedience is protection. Let me sum this up for you will be able to resist in the evil attacks. The Bible says: “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. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” (Ephesians 6: 13-17)
You see this within these few scriptures is the dimension of “Principles.” Stand firm therefore having girded your loins with truth and having put on the breast plate of righteousness, (Principles fundamental belief salvation in Christ Jesus) and having shod your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of peace: in addition to all taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. God’s law is the power of the supernatural grind that repels the enemy attacks. Then take the Helmet of Salvation and the sword of the spirit which is the word of God. God’s doctrine is for teaching, reproof for strengthening. That is what the word of the Lord does for members of the Body of Christ Jesus. The Bible says: “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;” (Ephesians 6:18)
With this understanding and knowledge of the word of God in our lives, let us know that our supernatural grind that is enforced by all the saint’s prayers as well as my constant studying an application of God’s law for demonstration of a physical magnification of the presence of Christ Jesus in our lives. This is exactly what this book will address and encourage; that the Body of Christ strengthen the supernatural grind to increase our knowledge, application, understanding, prayers as well as or spiritual walk. Armed with this knowledge, I know that you will welcome this book to uplift your spiritual walk with Christ Jesus, becoming more Christ like daily is out right now goal!!! Praise Christ Jesus!
You see with the knowledge of “Principle,” the concept of the fundamental practice or belief in the manner of which our faith lies. In our revelation of the need to gather the right foundation, it has been revealed that we have to truly equip ourselves to turn to God as if nothing will stop us nor stand in our way to come to the Lord because at this particular point and time, to move toward the Father, is all we wish to do come out of the “Hurricane.” Now after getting there our spirit is open and is thirsty and hungry because most come to Christ in time of need as well as weak and wanting to be full. So just as our story in the opening of the chapter, once we grab hold to the concept of who God is, now it is most important that we move quickly into the whole understanding of the principle of what we have chosen. There is a sense of uplifting coming out of the Hurricane into the shelter and in that is the door that needs to be opened quickly before the enemy grabs hold to us. Once through the door, it is time to gain power, and we do that by understanding that our convictions have to be that the conformation of the spirit is most defiantly connected to the force that activates our supernatural grind into production. We see the perfect example of Christ Jesus showing us by example that our strength is in our Father and is transformed into us through the revelation of His word into our spirit and we give birth to the knowledge of the second depth “Law.” You see the key to the entire revelation is to clearly understand that God’s law is not man’s law. This Law is truly pure and just, so we have to leave behind the attitude of having malice against the law because the law has always been crooked; we even try to justify that by how so and so fell but I am here to let you know that the purity of God’s word is ready and able to give revelation. Once the revelation is added then to the foundation of “Principle” it comes up to two components “Concept and Power of Truth” This prompts us regardless what others say or do; it compels you to go a little further because there is something there. As we dig deeper into the word, we see that there is another level which gives us a place of service to our conviction through the law now all we have to do is to figure out how God wants us to be or do in His hand of destiny we have to build our foundation with this last component which is “Doctrine!” In Doctrine, we have the fundamental revelation to understand that there is much more here and the Doctrine of Christ Jesus will set us free. Doctrine gives the concept the power to stay the course regardless what happens. Through trials and tribulations, you will stand because of the compelling nature of the spiritual growth in Christ Jesus. You see once the concept receives its power or once the understanding of the principle gathers the knowledge of the law, it compels us into the revelation. Praise God for the Word of God that pushes us or those seeking Him constantly, looking for the Divine revelation of the word of God. You will have to be on the right course and that is the revelation to the one seeking the true nature of the God we serve.
The one concept: A better way + submission moves us into the Principle which = concept in wanting + the gathering of the knowledge which gives us power + the ability to understand the course that is the way for you and I = A STRONG FOUNDATION. With the foundation being correct, now we can build on it because the foundation is ready. Now we are on the same wave link. We will be ready to go just a little more to the next stage in our lives. In our next stages we will be building on to the knowledge which will empower us to stay on course because the revelation will be revealed unto us. Remember Saints, my brothers and sisters, The Bible says: “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8: 31-32)
Remember how are story was with the person in the room with others with the drink and food and did not pass it on. This is the revelation to the fact that if you and I continue with our search of God’s Word, there will be a hidden transformation in us. That transformation will start within us because we will come into our fullness in the spirit. So do not get discouraged because you let the enemy take one out in front of you, now is the time to say Lord, I will watch out, show me what I need to do! The Lord will increase Him in you and decrease those old ways and habits and close the natural eye and open the spiritual eye. When that happens, growth is blooming and your spirit is giving birth to the revelation of God and having victory in all areas. Remember that birth is painful for some and for others it is terrible the birth in the spirit is no different, so for some, the process will be difficult and for others there will be a quick transformation. Whether it is short or long and painful, that don’t matter; what matters is that you are in the shelter of Christ Jesus looking to come in the fullness of the Spirit! I praise God for you all.
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