personal update - march 2015
TRANSCRIPT
MA
RC
H 2
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Putting Faith into Practice - Part 2
Ray Sarlin
The Under Rower of Christ Ron Matsen
Spiritual Warfare - Vital for WorshipNancy Missler
Dr Chuck Missler
T H E N E W S J O U R N A L O F K O I N O N I A I N S T I T U T E
Mistaken Identities
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ldquoHe that answereth a matter before he heareth it it is folly and shame
unto himrdquoProverbs 1813
As maturing Christians we should find value in diverse views challenging us to further study and to be open to additional perspectives While we may not agree with all the details in each article we see great value in them
These articles are intended to stimulate discussion among the Koinonia Institute
membership as well as our Personal UPDATE subscribers
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DEPUTY EDITOR RON MATSEN
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CONTENTS
12 What is surpris ing is howmany Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identit iesrdquo of al l The f irst world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo
Dr Chuck Missler
BEREAN7 The Under Rower of Christ Ron Matsen
On a recent long-haul flight from New Zealand to the United States I found myself smiling as I approached the Premier Access line to board the plane You see I have flown enough that I have gained a status that grants me some special treatments by the airline During the flight I began to consider the obsession we have in our modern society with gaining some kind of privilege or prestige over one another
ISSACHAR12 Mistaken Identities Dr Chuck Missler
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken identities
KOINONOS19 Spiritual Warfare - Vital for Worship Nancy Missler
Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in the art of spiritual warfare
29 Putting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Godrsquos Word Ray SarlinIn the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
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Mistaken
IDENTITIES
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OUR TRIP REPORT TO CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
FROM THE EDITOR
Dr Chuck MisslerEditor-in-chief Personal UPDATE
Many of you may know Kim Clement who is well known for the intensity of his devotions and his unique musical skills However what you may not know is that God confronted him about his erroneous teachings in eschatology What is amazing is his openness in acknowledging
it and his candid concern for his people and following His wife Jane undertook a diligent research among available materials with astonishing thoroughness and reviewed virtually everything that K-House had published
They openly requested our help to correct and repair their previous errors We spent a week in his studios recording comprehensive reviews of the major eschatological topics
Their candour and commitment was refreshing and astonishing Our mutual technical teams bonded immediately As we witnessed his depth of character and personal commitment to his following and family we were profoundly moved by their transparency their sincerity and their love unmatched in our six decades of Christian ministry
In accordance with Poloniusrsquo advice to Laertes ldquohelliptheir adoption tried we have grappled them to our soul with hoops of steelrdquo There will be those who may quip from the comfort of the side lines--with some discomfort from previous allusionsmdashbut they should exercise caution we now regard Kim and Jane as ldquofamilyrdquo
As with many of our other friends (Hal Lindsey Tom Horn Bob Cornuke Bill Salas and LA Marzulli et al) we have adopted a policy first attributed to Augustine ldquoIn essentials unity in non-essentials liberty but in all things Agapegraverdquo
As part of our ongoing commitment we anticipate greater opportunities for K-House to provide resources guidance and encourage individuals small groups churches and other ministries to take the Bible seriously Turning Believers into Bereans (Acts 1711)
Please continue to pray for all of us it is a warfare after allIn the Name of our KingChuck
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BRIEFINGPACKSpiritual Gifts
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RUNNING TIMEApprox 3 HOURS
The apostle Paul told the Corinthian Christians
ldquoNow concerning spiritual gifts brethren I would not have you ignorantrdquo
Sadly today many people are confused about the person and work of the Holy Spirit
bull Who or what is the Holy Spiritbull What are the gifts of the Spiritbull Are the gifts of the Spirit for todaybull Do all Christians have spiritual giftsbull What is the greatest sign of being filled with the Holy Spirit
Join Dr Chuck Missler in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he examines the Spiritual Gifts
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The Trouble with Titles
On a recent long-haul flight from New Zealand to the United States I found myself smiling as I approached the Premier Access line to board the plane You see I have flown enough
that I have gained a status that grants me some special treatments by the airline While others were queueing up in crowded lines defined by boarding priority numbers I waltzed past them all on my way to my seat which is ultimately in the same economy cabin as those without my preferred status In the end we were all served the same meals given the same service and delivered to the same destination During the flight I began to consider the obsession we have in our modern society with gaining some kind of privilege or prestige over one another
People love titles Titles tend to imply an exalted position or status There can be great persuasive power associated with someonersquos name that is followed by PhD1 CEO2 CKD3 or whatever We have all become accustomed to showing partiality to those whom the world has granted some kind of a title
Sadly the Church has in some instances fallen into this practice of title worship When Paul wrote about the gifts Jesus gave to the Church he listed five areas of service that should ldquoedify the Body
1 Philosophae Doctora2 Chief Executive Officer3 Certified Kitchen Designer
ARTICLE
Ron Matsen Under Rower Koinonia Institute
THE UNDER ROWER OF CHRIST
R o n M a t s e n U n d e r R o w e r Koinonia InstituteWith over 40 years in the pastoral ministry Ron has taught verse-by-ver se through the Bib l e ho s t ed a l ive 2-hour TV programme broadcast across Europe for more than 2 years and taught extensively on the subjects of evangelism leadership and end-times topics Although Ron and his wife are native Californians they moved to England in 1992 and in 2011 immigrated to New Zea land where t h e y n o w p a r t n e r with Chuck Missler at the new ministry base The River Lodge
BIO
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of Christrdquo4 Sadly many people aspire for the title rather than the task of these ministry gifts As a result we no longer simply address each other as equals in the Body of Christ Instead many add the title of Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor (bishop) or Teacher We even add prefixes to these titles like Assistant Associate etc which are all terms used in the academic world to add a further air of hierarchy to the title Clearly the Bible does not promote this kind of conduct
Jesus warned that we are not to be respecters of people because of their publicly declared status In Matthewrsquos Gospel Jesus said ldquoThe scribes and the Pharisees sit in Mosesrsquo seat Therefore whatever they tell you to observe that observe and do but do not do according to their works for they say and do not do For they bind heavy burdens hard to bear and lay them on menrsquos shoulders but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers But all their works they do to be seen by men They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments They love the best places at feasts the best seats in the synagogues greetings in the marketplaces and to be called by men lsquoRabbi Rabbirsquo But you do not be called lsquoRabbirsquo for One is your Teacher the Christ and you are all brethren Do not call anyone on earth your father for One is your Father He who is in heaven And do not be called teachers for One is your Teacher the Christ But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant And whoever exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exaltedrdquo5 In this rebuke Jesus simply points out that these leaders loved the title more than the task
John experienced difficulty with an individual who tried to use his perceived position of leadership to oppose Johnrsquos teaching ldquoI wrote to the church but Diotrephes who loves to have the pre-eminence among them does not receive usrdquo6 It is interesting to note that the name Diotrephes comes from two Greek root words which mean ldquonourished by Zeusrdquo As many of you may know Zeus is the Roman God-of-gods which should give us a hint to the source of this manrsquos nourishment 4 Ephesians 411-165 Matthew 231-126 3 John 19
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Jesus addressed a similar problem within some of the Churches in Asia Minor He identified those He called the ldquoNicolaitansrdquo This term comes from two Greek root words which can mean ldquovictory over the peoplerdquo Twice in the Book of Revelation Jesus speaks of His hated of the ldquodeeds of the Nicolaitansrdquo 7 and ldquodoctrine of the Nicolaitansrdquo 8 From the fourth century onward the Church has been generally divided into the clergy and the laity This schism was brought in by the introduction of pagan practices which separates the people from the direct access with their God The Gold of Gideon
In the Book of Judges we read the exploits of Gideon Gideon had started great In response to the call of God Gideon replies ldquoOh my Lord how can I save Israel Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh and I am the least in my fatherrsquos houserdquo9 He had a passion for the people of God We are all familiar with his mighty victory over the Midianites because of his obedience to God But watch what happens after the victory ldquoThen the men of Israel said to Gideon lsquoRule over us both you and your son and your grandson also for you have delivered us from the hand of Midianrsquordquo10
They wanted a King Not only did they want Gideon to ldquorule over themrdquo they wanted to establish a dynasty Rather than remain as he had started Gideon allowed the people to bless him ldquoThey spread out a garment and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder Now the weight of the gold earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold besides the crescent ornaments pendants and purple robes which were on the kings of Midian and besides the chains that were around their camelsrsquo necks Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city Ophrah And all Israel played the harlot with it there It became a snare to Gideon and to his houserdquo11
Gideonrsquos mishandling of Godrsquos victory became a ldquosnarerdquo to him hellipand to his house How Prestige property and power always
7 Revelation 268 Revelation 2159 Judges 61510 Judges 82211 Judges 82627
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seems to be an Achilles Heel for many ministers over the years The problems really escalated with one of Gideonrsquos sons named Abimelech Interesting that the name Abimelech means ldquomy father is kingrdquo It is also the title given to the king of the Philistines (Israelrsquos arch enemy) Abimelech carries out a classic corporate consolidation of power killing off the competition and establishing fear in the hearts of anyone who would oppose him12
The Right Response to ResponsibilityPaul was a man who used many titles throughout his ministry
carrier He used the title of ldquoapostlerdquo in his two Corinthian letters the two letters to Timothy and the letters to the Galatians Ephesians and Colossians In these instances Paul wanted the readers to understand that he was speaking from a position of authority To the Romans the Philippians and Titus Paul uses the title of ldquobondservantrdquo in order for the readers to understand that his ultimate duty was to his master Jesus Christ To Philemon Paul used the title ldquoprisoner of Christrdquo because he was writing on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus
If there was ever a man who deserved a big title it is Paul After all he wrote more than half the New Testament At the height of Paulrsquos ministry he said ldquoI am the least of the apostles who am not worthy to be called an apostlerdquo13 At the end of his ministry he said ldquoThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chiefrdquo14 I guess that is what 30 years of ministry will do to you
In his first letter to the Corinthian Church Paul gives us some insight into his heart of service He proclaims ldquoLet a man so consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithfulrdquo15 The Greek word Paul used that we translate as servants is huperetes It is literally translated as ldquounder rowersrdquo In other words the servant in the bottom of the ship The Corinthians were familiar with the
12 Judges 9513 1 Corinthians 15914 1 Timothy 11515 1 Corinthians 412
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
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In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
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US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
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Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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POLANDRemember the Names - A Journey to
Because We Must
COVER STORY
ldquoHe that answereth a matter before he heareth it it is folly and shame
unto himrdquoProverbs 1813
As maturing Christians we should find value in diverse views challenging us to further study and to be open to additional perspectives While we may not agree with all the details in each article we see great value in them
These articles are intended to stimulate discussion among the Koinonia Institute
membership as well as our Personal UPDATE subscribers
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR CHUCK MISSLER
DEPUTY EDITOR RON MATSEN
EXECUTIVE RESEARCH ANALYST STEVE ELWART
ART DIRECTORPUBLICATIONS DEAN PACKWOOD
DIRECTOR OF PRINTING DAVID HANSON
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue Post Falls Idaho 83854
Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
Phone OrdersSubscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
Office Phone 1-208-773-6310 Fax 1-208-773-6312
CONTENTS
12 What is surpris ing is howmany Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identit iesrdquo of al l The f irst world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo
Dr Chuck Missler
BEREAN7 The Under Rower of Christ Ron Matsen
On a recent long-haul flight from New Zealand to the United States I found myself smiling as I approached the Premier Access line to board the plane You see I have flown enough that I have gained a status that grants me some special treatments by the airline During the flight I began to consider the obsession we have in our modern society with gaining some kind of privilege or prestige over one another
ISSACHAR12 Mistaken Identities Dr Chuck Missler
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken identities
KOINONOS19 Spiritual Warfare - Vital for Worship Nancy Missler
Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in the art of spiritual warfare
29 Putting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Godrsquos Word Ray SarlinIn the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
40 SpeakingTours Dates41 Product Order Forms
Mistaken
IDENTITIES
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OUR TRIP REPORT TO CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
FROM THE EDITOR
Dr Chuck MisslerEditor-in-chief Personal UPDATE
Many of you may know Kim Clement who is well known for the intensity of his devotions and his unique musical skills However what you may not know is that God confronted him about his erroneous teachings in eschatology What is amazing is his openness in acknowledging
it and his candid concern for his people and following His wife Jane undertook a diligent research among available materials with astonishing thoroughness and reviewed virtually everything that K-House had published
They openly requested our help to correct and repair their previous errors We spent a week in his studios recording comprehensive reviews of the major eschatological topics
Their candour and commitment was refreshing and astonishing Our mutual technical teams bonded immediately As we witnessed his depth of character and personal commitment to his following and family we were profoundly moved by their transparency their sincerity and their love unmatched in our six decades of Christian ministry
In accordance with Poloniusrsquo advice to Laertes ldquohelliptheir adoption tried we have grappled them to our soul with hoops of steelrdquo There will be those who may quip from the comfort of the side lines--with some discomfort from previous allusionsmdashbut they should exercise caution we now regard Kim and Jane as ldquofamilyrdquo
As with many of our other friends (Hal Lindsey Tom Horn Bob Cornuke Bill Salas and LA Marzulli et al) we have adopted a policy first attributed to Augustine ldquoIn essentials unity in non-essentials liberty but in all things Agapegraverdquo
As part of our ongoing commitment we anticipate greater opportunities for K-House to provide resources guidance and encourage individuals small groups churches and other ministries to take the Bible seriously Turning Believers into Bereans (Acts 1711)
Please continue to pray for all of us it is a warfare after allIn the Name of our KingChuck
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Personal UPDATE | March 2015
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The Trouble with Titles
On a recent long-haul flight from New Zealand to the United States I found myself smiling as I approached the Premier Access line to board the plane You see I have flown enough
that I have gained a status that grants me some special treatments by the airline While others were queueing up in crowded lines defined by boarding priority numbers I waltzed past them all on my way to my seat which is ultimately in the same economy cabin as those without my preferred status In the end we were all served the same meals given the same service and delivered to the same destination During the flight I began to consider the obsession we have in our modern society with gaining some kind of privilege or prestige over one another
People love titles Titles tend to imply an exalted position or status There can be great persuasive power associated with someonersquos name that is followed by PhD1 CEO2 CKD3 or whatever We have all become accustomed to showing partiality to those whom the world has granted some kind of a title
Sadly the Church has in some instances fallen into this practice of title worship When Paul wrote about the gifts Jesus gave to the Church he listed five areas of service that should ldquoedify the Body
1 Philosophae Doctora2 Chief Executive Officer3 Certified Kitchen Designer
ARTICLE
Ron Matsen Under Rower Koinonia Institute
THE UNDER ROWER OF CHRIST
R o n M a t s e n U n d e r R o w e r Koinonia InstituteWith over 40 years in the pastoral ministry Ron has taught verse-by-ver se through the Bib l e ho s t ed a l ive 2-hour TV programme broadcast across Europe for more than 2 years and taught extensively on the subjects of evangelism leadership and end-times topics Although Ron and his wife are native Californians they moved to England in 1992 and in 2011 immigrated to New Zea land where t h e y n o w p a r t n e r with Chuck Missler at the new ministry base The River Lodge
BIO
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of Christrdquo4 Sadly many people aspire for the title rather than the task of these ministry gifts As a result we no longer simply address each other as equals in the Body of Christ Instead many add the title of Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor (bishop) or Teacher We even add prefixes to these titles like Assistant Associate etc which are all terms used in the academic world to add a further air of hierarchy to the title Clearly the Bible does not promote this kind of conduct
Jesus warned that we are not to be respecters of people because of their publicly declared status In Matthewrsquos Gospel Jesus said ldquoThe scribes and the Pharisees sit in Mosesrsquo seat Therefore whatever they tell you to observe that observe and do but do not do according to their works for they say and do not do For they bind heavy burdens hard to bear and lay them on menrsquos shoulders but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers But all their works they do to be seen by men They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments They love the best places at feasts the best seats in the synagogues greetings in the marketplaces and to be called by men lsquoRabbi Rabbirsquo But you do not be called lsquoRabbirsquo for One is your Teacher the Christ and you are all brethren Do not call anyone on earth your father for One is your Father He who is in heaven And do not be called teachers for One is your Teacher the Christ But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant And whoever exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exaltedrdquo5 In this rebuke Jesus simply points out that these leaders loved the title more than the task
John experienced difficulty with an individual who tried to use his perceived position of leadership to oppose Johnrsquos teaching ldquoI wrote to the church but Diotrephes who loves to have the pre-eminence among them does not receive usrdquo6 It is interesting to note that the name Diotrephes comes from two Greek root words which mean ldquonourished by Zeusrdquo As many of you may know Zeus is the Roman God-of-gods which should give us a hint to the source of this manrsquos nourishment 4 Ephesians 411-165 Matthew 231-126 3 John 19
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Jesus addressed a similar problem within some of the Churches in Asia Minor He identified those He called the ldquoNicolaitansrdquo This term comes from two Greek root words which can mean ldquovictory over the peoplerdquo Twice in the Book of Revelation Jesus speaks of His hated of the ldquodeeds of the Nicolaitansrdquo 7 and ldquodoctrine of the Nicolaitansrdquo 8 From the fourth century onward the Church has been generally divided into the clergy and the laity This schism was brought in by the introduction of pagan practices which separates the people from the direct access with their God The Gold of Gideon
In the Book of Judges we read the exploits of Gideon Gideon had started great In response to the call of God Gideon replies ldquoOh my Lord how can I save Israel Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh and I am the least in my fatherrsquos houserdquo9 He had a passion for the people of God We are all familiar with his mighty victory over the Midianites because of his obedience to God But watch what happens after the victory ldquoThen the men of Israel said to Gideon lsquoRule over us both you and your son and your grandson also for you have delivered us from the hand of Midianrsquordquo10
They wanted a King Not only did they want Gideon to ldquorule over themrdquo they wanted to establish a dynasty Rather than remain as he had started Gideon allowed the people to bless him ldquoThey spread out a garment and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder Now the weight of the gold earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold besides the crescent ornaments pendants and purple robes which were on the kings of Midian and besides the chains that were around their camelsrsquo necks Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city Ophrah And all Israel played the harlot with it there It became a snare to Gideon and to his houserdquo11
Gideonrsquos mishandling of Godrsquos victory became a ldquosnarerdquo to him hellipand to his house How Prestige property and power always
7 Revelation 268 Revelation 2159 Judges 61510 Judges 82211 Judges 82627
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seems to be an Achilles Heel for many ministers over the years The problems really escalated with one of Gideonrsquos sons named Abimelech Interesting that the name Abimelech means ldquomy father is kingrdquo It is also the title given to the king of the Philistines (Israelrsquos arch enemy) Abimelech carries out a classic corporate consolidation of power killing off the competition and establishing fear in the hearts of anyone who would oppose him12
The Right Response to ResponsibilityPaul was a man who used many titles throughout his ministry
carrier He used the title of ldquoapostlerdquo in his two Corinthian letters the two letters to Timothy and the letters to the Galatians Ephesians and Colossians In these instances Paul wanted the readers to understand that he was speaking from a position of authority To the Romans the Philippians and Titus Paul uses the title of ldquobondservantrdquo in order for the readers to understand that his ultimate duty was to his master Jesus Christ To Philemon Paul used the title ldquoprisoner of Christrdquo because he was writing on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus
If there was ever a man who deserved a big title it is Paul After all he wrote more than half the New Testament At the height of Paulrsquos ministry he said ldquoI am the least of the apostles who am not worthy to be called an apostlerdquo13 At the end of his ministry he said ldquoThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chiefrdquo14 I guess that is what 30 years of ministry will do to you
In his first letter to the Corinthian Church Paul gives us some insight into his heart of service He proclaims ldquoLet a man so consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithfulrdquo15 The Greek word Paul used that we translate as servants is huperetes It is literally translated as ldquounder rowersrdquo In other words the servant in the bottom of the ship The Corinthians were familiar with the
12 Judges 9513 1 Corinthians 15914 1 Timothy 11515 1 Corinthians 412
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
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In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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OTHER BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM RESOURCESKHOUSEORG
BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
AVAILABLE on our online store resourceskhouseorg
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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ldquoHe that answereth a matter before he heareth it it is folly and shame
unto himrdquoProverbs 1813
As maturing Christians we should find value in diverse views challenging us to further study and to be open to additional perspectives While we may not agree with all the details in each article we see great value in them
These articles are intended to stimulate discussion among the Koinonia Institute
membership as well as our Personal UPDATE subscribers
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR CHUCK MISSLER
DEPUTY EDITOR RON MATSEN
EXECUTIVE RESEARCH ANALYST STEVE ELWART
ART DIRECTORPUBLICATIONS DEAN PACKWOOD
DIRECTOR OF PRINTING DAVID HANSON
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
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Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
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CONTENTS
12 What is surpris ing is howmany Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identit iesrdquo of al l The f irst world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo
Dr Chuck Missler
BEREAN7 The Under Rower of Christ Ron Matsen
On a recent long-haul flight from New Zealand to the United States I found myself smiling as I approached the Premier Access line to board the plane You see I have flown enough that I have gained a status that grants me some special treatments by the airline During the flight I began to consider the obsession we have in our modern society with gaining some kind of privilege or prestige over one another
ISSACHAR12 Mistaken Identities Dr Chuck Missler
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken identities
KOINONOS19 Spiritual Warfare - Vital for Worship Nancy Missler
Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in the art of spiritual warfare
29 Putting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Godrsquos Word Ray SarlinIn the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
40 SpeakingTours Dates41 Product Order Forms
Mistaken
IDENTITIES
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serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God Koinonia House Inc
is a non-profit 501(c)3 company The Koinonia Institute mission is dedicated to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in todayrsquos world
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OUR TRIP REPORT TO CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
FROM THE EDITOR
Dr Chuck MisslerEditor-in-chief Personal UPDATE
Many of you may know Kim Clement who is well known for the intensity of his devotions and his unique musical skills However what you may not know is that God confronted him about his erroneous teachings in eschatology What is amazing is his openness in acknowledging
it and his candid concern for his people and following His wife Jane undertook a diligent research among available materials with astonishing thoroughness and reviewed virtually everything that K-House had published
They openly requested our help to correct and repair their previous errors We spent a week in his studios recording comprehensive reviews of the major eschatological topics
Their candour and commitment was refreshing and astonishing Our mutual technical teams bonded immediately As we witnessed his depth of character and personal commitment to his following and family we were profoundly moved by their transparency their sincerity and their love unmatched in our six decades of Christian ministry
In accordance with Poloniusrsquo advice to Laertes ldquohelliptheir adoption tried we have grappled them to our soul with hoops of steelrdquo There will be those who may quip from the comfort of the side lines--with some discomfort from previous allusionsmdashbut they should exercise caution we now regard Kim and Jane as ldquofamilyrdquo
As with many of our other friends (Hal Lindsey Tom Horn Bob Cornuke Bill Salas and LA Marzulli et al) we have adopted a policy first attributed to Augustine ldquoIn essentials unity in non-essentials liberty but in all things Agapegraverdquo
As part of our ongoing commitment we anticipate greater opportunities for K-House to provide resources guidance and encourage individuals small groups churches and other ministries to take the Bible seriously Turning Believers into Bereans (Acts 1711)
Please continue to pray for all of us it is a warfare after allIn the Name of our KingChuck
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The Trouble with Titles
On a recent long-haul flight from New Zealand to the United States I found myself smiling as I approached the Premier Access line to board the plane You see I have flown enough
that I have gained a status that grants me some special treatments by the airline While others were queueing up in crowded lines defined by boarding priority numbers I waltzed past them all on my way to my seat which is ultimately in the same economy cabin as those without my preferred status In the end we were all served the same meals given the same service and delivered to the same destination During the flight I began to consider the obsession we have in our modern society with gaining some kind of privilege or prestige over one another
People love titles Titles tend to imply an exalted position or status There can be great persuasive power associated with someonersquos name that is followed by PhD1 CEO2 CKD3 or whatever We have all become accustomed to showing partiality to those whom the world has granted some kind of a title
Sadly the Church has in some instances fallen into this practice of title worship When Paul wrote about the gifts Jesus gave to the Church he listed five areas of service that should ldquoedify the Body
1 Philosophae Doctora2 Chief Executive Officer3 Certified Kitchen Designer
ARTICLE
Ron Matsen Under Rower Koinonia Institute
THE UNDER ROWER OF CHRIST
R o n M a t s e n U n d e r R o w e r Koinonia InstituteWith over 40 years in the pastoral ministry Ron has taught verse-by-ver se through the Bib l e ho s t ed a l ive 2-hour TV programme broadcast across Europe for more than 2 years and taught extensively on the subjects of evangelism leadership and end-times topics Although Ron and his wife are native Californians they moved to England in 1992 and in 2011 immigrated to New Zea land where t h e y n o w p a r t n e r with Chuck Missler at the new ministry base The River Lodge
BIO
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of Christrdquo4 Sadly many people aspire for the title rather than the task of these ministry gifts As a result we no longer simply address each other as equals in the Body of Christ Instead many add the title of Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor (bishop) or Teacher We even add prefixes to these titles like Assistant Associate etc which are all terms used in the academic world to add a further air of hierarchy to the title Clearly the Bible does not promote this kind of conduct
Jesus warned that we are not to be respecters of people because of their publicly declared status In Matthewrsquos Gospel Jesus said ldquoThe scribes and the Pharisees sit in Mosesrsquo seat Therefore whatever they tell you to observe that observe and do but do not do according to their works for they say and do not do For they bind heavy burdens hard to bear and lay them on menrsquos shoulders but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers But all their works they do to be seen by men They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments They love the best places at feasts the best seats in the synagogues greetings in the marketplaces and to be called by men lsquoRabbi Rabbirsquo But you do not be called lsquoRabbirsquo for One is your Teacher the Christ and you are all brethren Do not call anyone on earth your father for One is your Father He who is in heaven And do not be called teachers for One is your Teacher the Christ But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant And whoever exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exaltedrdquo5 In this rebuke Jesus simply points out that these leaders loved the title more than the task
John experienced difficulty with an individual who tried to use his perceived position of leadership to oppose Johnrsquos teaching ldquoI wrote to the church but Diotrephes who loves to have the pre-eminence among them does not receive usrdquo6 It is interesting to note that the name Diotrephes comes from two Greek root words which mean ldquonourished by Zeusrdquo As many of you may know Zeus is the Roman God-of-gods which should give us a hint to the source of this manrsquos nourishment 4 Ephesians 411-165 Matthew 231-126 3 John 19
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Jesus addressed a similar problem within some of the Churches in Asia Minor He identified those He called the ldquoNicolaitansrdquo This term comes from two Greek root words which can mean ldquovictory over the peoplerdquo Twice in the Book of Revelation Jesus speaks of His hated of the ldquodeeds of the Nicolaitansrdquo 7 and ldquodoctrine of the Nicolaitansrdquo 8 From the fourth century onward the Church has been generally divided into the clergy and the laity This schism was brought in by the introduction of pagan practices which separates the people from the direct access with their God The Gold of Gideon
In the Book of Judges we read the exploits of Gideon Gideon had started great In response to the call of God Gideon replies ldquoOh my Lord how can I save Israel Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh and I am the least in my fatherrsquos houserdquo9 He had a passion for the people of God We are all familiar with his mighty victory over the Midianites because of his obedience to God But watch what happens after the victory ldquoThen the men of Israel said to Gideon lsquoRule over us both you and your son and your grandson also for you have delivered us from the hand of Midianrsquordquo10
They wanted a King Not only did they want Gideon to ldquorule over themrdquo they wanted to establish a dynasty Rather than remain as he had started Gideon allowed the people to bless him ldquoThey spread out a garment and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder Now the weight of the gold earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold besides the crescent ornaments pendants and purple robes which were on the kings of Midian and besides the chains that were around their camelsrsquo necks Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city Ophrah And all Israel played the harlot with it there It became a snare to Gideon and to his houserdquo11
Gideonrsquos mishandling of Godrsquos victory became a ldquosnarerdquo to him hellipand to his house How Prestige property and power always
7 Revelation 268 Revelation 2159 Judges 61510 Judges 82211 Judges 82627
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seems to be an Achilles Heel for many ministers over the years The problems really escalated with one of Gideonrsquos sons named Abimelech Interesting that the name Abimelech means ldquomy father is kingrdquo It is also the title given to the king of the Philistines (Israelrsquos arch enemy) Abimelech carries out a classic corporate consolidation of power killing off the competition and establishing fear in the hearts of anyone who would oppose him12
The Right Response to ResponsibilityPaul was a man who used many titles throughout his ministry
carrier He used the title of ldquoapostlerdquo in his two Corinthian letters the two letters to Timothy and the letters to the Galatians Ephesians and Colossians In these instances Paul wanted the readers to understand that he was speaking from a position of authority To the Romans the Philippians and Titus Paul uses the title of ldquobondservantrdquo in order for the readers to understand that his ultimate duty was to his master Jesus Christ To Philemon Paul used the title ldquoprisoner of Christrdquo because he was writing on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus
If there was ever a man who deserved a big title it is Paul After all he wrote more than half the New Testament At the height of Paulrsquos ministry he said ldquoI am the least of the apostles who am not worthy to be called an apostlerdquo13 At the end of his ministry he said ldquoThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chiefrdquo14 I guess that is what 30 years of ministry will do to you
In his first letter to the Corinthian Church Paul gives us some insight into his heart of service He proclaims ldquoLet a man so consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithfulrdquo15 The Greek word Paul used that we translate as servants is huperetes It is literally translated as ldquounder rowersrdquo In other words the servant in the bottom of the ship The Corinthians were familiar with the
12 Judges 9513 1 Corinthians 15914 1 Timothy 11515 1 Corinthians 412
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
12 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 13
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 37
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
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5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
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Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
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Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
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JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
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Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
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Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
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Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
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Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
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Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
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- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
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- Berean
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- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
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- Koinonos
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- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
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OUR TRIP REPORT TO CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
FROM THE EDITOR
Dr Chuck MisslerEditor-in-chief Personal UPDATE
Many of you may know Kim Clement who is well known for the intensity of his devotions and his unique musical skills However what you may not know is that God confronted him about his erroneous teachings in eschatology What is amazing is his openness in acknowledging
it and his candid concern for his people and following His wife Jane undertook a diligent research among available materials with astonishing thoroughness and reviewed virtually everything that K-House had published
They openly requested our help to correct and repair their previous errors We spent a week in his studios recording comprehensive reviews of the major eschatological topics
Their candour and commitment was refreshing and astonishing Our mutual technical teams bonded immediately As we witnessed his depth of character and personal commitment to his following and family we were profoundly moved by their transparency their sincerity and their love unmatched in our six decades of Christian ministry
In accordance with Poloniusrsquo advice to Laertes ldquohelliptheir adoption tried we have grappled them to our soul with hoops of steelrdquo There will be those who may quip from the comfort of the side lines--with some discomfort from previous allusionsmdashbut they should exercise caution we now regard Kim and Jane as ldquofamilyrdquo
As with many of our other friends (Hal Lindsey Tom Horn Bob Cornuke Bill Salas and LA Marzulli et al) we have adopted a policy first attributed to Augustine ldquoIn essentials unity in non-essentials liberty but in all things Agapegraverdquo
As part of our ongoing commitment we anticipate greater opportunities for K-House to provide resources guidance and encourage individuals small groups churches and other ministries to take the Bible seriously Turning Believers into Bereans (Acts 1711)
Please continue to pray for all of us it is a warfare after allIn the Name of our KingChuck
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BRIEFINGPACKSpiritual Gifts
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The apostle Paul told the Corinthian Christians
ldquoNow concerning spiritual gifts brethren I would not have you ignorantrdquo
Sadly today many people are confused about the person and work of the Holy Spirit
bull Who or what is the Holy Spiritbull What are the gifts of the Spiritbull Are the gifts of the Spirit for todaybull Do all Christians have spiritual giftsbull What is the greatest sign of being filled with the Holy Spirit
Join Dr Chuck Missler in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he examines the Spiritual Gifts
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The Trouble with Titles
On a recent long-haul flight from New Zealand to the United States I found myself smiling as I approached the Premier Access line to board the plane You see I have flown enough
that I have gained a status that grants me some special treatments by the airline While others were queueing up in crowded lines defined by boarding priority numbers I waltzed past them all on my way to my seat which is ultimately in the same economy cabin as those without my preferred status In the end we were all served the same meals given the same service and delivered to the same destination During the flight I began to consider the obsession we have in our modern society with gaining some kind of privilege or prestige over one another
People love titles Titles tend to imply an exalted position or status There can be great persuasive power associated with someonersquos name that is followed by PhD1 CEO2 CKD3 or whatever We have all become accustomed to showing partiality to those whom the world has granted some kind of a title
Sadly the Church has in some instances fallen into this practice of title worship When Paul wrote about the gifts Jesus gave to the Church he listed five areas of service that should ldquoedify the Body
1 Philosophae Doctora2 Chief Executive Officer3 Certified Kitchen Designer
ARTICLE
Ron Matsen Under Rower Koinonia Institute
THE UNDER ROWER OF CHRIST
R o n M a t s e n U n d e r R o w e r Koinonia InstituteWith over 40 years in the pastoral ministry Ron has taught verse-by-ver se through the Bib l e ho s t ed a l ive 2-hour TV programme broadcast across Europe for more than 2 years and taught extensively on the subjects of evangelism leadership and end-times topics Although Ron and his wife are native Californians they moved to England in 1992 and in 2011 immigrated to New Zea land where t h e y n o w p a r t n e r with Chuck Missler at the new ministry base The River Lodge
BIO
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of Christrdquo4 Sadly many people aspire for the title rather than the task of these ministry gifts As a result we no longer simply address each other as equals in the Body of Christ Instead many add the title of Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor (bishop) or Teacher We even add prefixes to these titles like Assistant Associate etc which are all terms used in the academic world to add a further air of hierarchy to the title Clearly the Bible does not promote this kind of conduct
Jesus warned that we are not to be respecters of people because of their publicly declared status In Matthewrsquos Gospel Jesus said ldquoThe scribes and the Pharisees sit in Mosesrsquo seat Therefore whatever they tell you to observe that observe and do but do not do according to their works for they say and do not do For they bind heavy burdens hard to bear and lay them on menrsquos shoulders but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers But all their works they do to be seen by men They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments They love the best places at feasts the best seats in the synagogues greetings in the marketplaces and to be called by men lsquoRabbi Rabbirsquo But you do not be called lsquoRabbirsquo for One is your Teacher the Christ and you are all brethren Do not call anyone on earth your father for One is your Father He who is in heaven And do not be called teachers for One is your Teacher the Christ But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant And whoever exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exaltedrdquo5 In this rebuke Jesus simply points out that these leaders loved the title more than the task
John experienced difficulty with an individual who tried to use his perceived position of leadership to oppose Johnrsquos teaching ldquoI wrote to the church but Diotrephes who loves to have the pre-eminence among them does not receive usrdquo6 It is interesting to note that the name Diotrephes comes from two Greek root words which mean ldquonourished by Zeusrdquo As many of you may know Zeus is the Roman God-of-gods which should give us a hint to the source of this manrsquos nourishment 4 Ephesians 411-165 Matthew 231-126 3 John 19
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Jesus addressed a similar problem within some of the Churches in Asia Minor He identified those He called the ldquoNicolaitansrdquo This term comes from two Greek root words which can mean ldquovictory over the peoplerdquo Twice in the Book of Revelation Jesus speaks of His hated of the ldquodeeds of the Nicolaitansrdquo 7 and ldquodoctrine of the Nicolaitansrdquo 8 From the fourth century onward the Church has been generally divided into the clergy and the laity This schism was brought in by the introduction of pagan practices which separates the people from the direct access with their God The Gold of Gideon
In the Book of Judges we read the exploits of Gideon Gideon had started great In response to the call of God Gideon replies ldquoOh my Lord how can I save Israel Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh and I am the least in my fatherrsquos houserdquo9 He had a passion for the people of God We are all familiar with his mighty victory over the Midianites because of his obedience to God But watch what happens after the victory ldquoThen the men of Israel said to Gideon lsquoRule over us both you and your son and your grandson also for you have delivered us from the hand of Midianrsquordquo10
They wanted a King Not only did they want Gideon to ldquorule over themrdquo they wanted to establish a dynasty Rather than remain as he had started Gideon allowed the people to bless him ldquoThey spread out a garment and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder Now the weight of the gold earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold besides the crescent ornaments pendants and purple robes which were on the kings of Midian and besides the chains that were around their camelsrsquo necks Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city Ophrah And all Israel played the harlot with it there It became a snare to Gideon and to his houserdquo11
Gideonrsquos mishandling of Godrsquos victory became a ldquosnarerdquo to him hellipand to his house How Prestige property and power always
7 Revelation 268 Revelation 2159 Judges 61510 Judges 82211 Judges 82627
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seems to be an Achilles Heel for many ministers over the years The problems really escalated with one of Gideonrsquos sons named Abimelech Interesting that the name Abimelech means ldquomy father is kingrdquo It is also the title given to the king of the Philistines (Israelrsquos arch enemy) Abimelech carries out a classic corporate consolidation of power killing off the competition and establishing fear in the hearts of anyone who would oppose him12
The Right Response to ResponsibilityPaul was a man who used many titles throughout his ministry
carrier He used the title of ldquoapostlerdquo in his two Corinthian letters the two letters to Timothy and the letters to the Galatians Ephesians and Colossians In these instances Paul wanted the readers to understand that he was speaking from a position of authority To the Romans the Philippians and Titus Paul uses the title of ldquobondservantrdquo in order for the readers to understand that his ultimate duty was to his master Jesus Christ To Philemon Paul used the title ldquoprisoner of Christrdquo because he was writing on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus
If there was ever a man who deserved a big title it is Paul After all he wrote more than half the New Testament At the height of Paulrsquos ministry he said ldquoI am the least of the apostles who am not worthy to be called an apostlerdquo13 At the end of his ministry he said ldquoThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chiefrdquo14 I guess that is what 30 years of ministry will do to you
In his first letter to the Corinthian Church Paul gives us some insight into his heart of service He proclaims ldquoLet a man so consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithfulrdquo15 The Greek word Paul used that we translate as servants is huperetes It is literally translated as ldquounder rowersrdquo In other words the servant in the bottom of the ship The Corinthians were familiar with the
12 Judges 9513 1 Corinthians 15914 1 Timothy 11515 1 Corinthians 412
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
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In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
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RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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US$1995
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RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
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which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
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The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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OUR TRIP REPORT TO CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
FROM THE EDITOR
Dr Chuck MisslerEditor-in-chief Personal UPDATE
Many of you may know Kim Clement who is well known for the intensity of his devotions and his unique musical skills However what you may not know is that God confronted him about his erroneous teachings in eschatology What is amazing is his openness in acknowledging
it and his candid concern for his people and following His wife Jane undertook a diligent research among available materials with astonishing thoroughness and reviewed virtually everything that K-House had published
They openly requested our help to correct and repair their previous errors We spent a week in his studios recording comprehensive reviews of the major eschatological topics
Their candour and commitment was refreshing and astonishing Our mutual technical teams bonded immediately As we witnessed his depth of character and personal commitment to his following and family we were profoundly moved by their transparency their sincerity and their love unmatched in our six decades of Christian ministry
In accordance with Poloniusrsquo advice to Laertes ldquohelliptheir adoption tried we have grappled them to our soul with hoops of steelrdquo There will be those who may quip from the comfort of the side lines--with some discomfort from previous allusionsmdashbut they should exercise caution we now regard Kim and Jane as ldquofamilyrdquo
As with many of our other friends (Hal Lindsey Tom Horn Bob Cornuke Bill Salas and LA Marzulli et al) we have adopted a policy first attributed to Augustine ldquoIn essentials unity in non-essentials liberty but in all things Agapegraverdquo
As part of our ongoing commitment we anticipate greater opportunities for K-House to provide resources guidance and encourage individuals small groups churches and other ministries to take the Bible seriously Turning Believers into Bereans (Acts 1711)
Please continue to pray for all of us it is a warfare after allIn the Name of our KingChuck
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The apostle Paul told the Corinthian Christians
ldquoNow concerning spiritual gifts brethren I would not have you ignorantrdquo
Sadly today many people are confused about the person and work of the Holy Spirit
bull Who or what is the Holy Spiritbull What are the gifts of the Spiritbull Are the gifts of the Spirit for todaybull Do all Christians have spiritual giftsbull What is the greatest sign of being filled with the Holy Spirit
Join Dr Chuck Missler in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he examines the Spiritual Gifts
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The Trouble with Titles
On a recent long-haul flight from New Zealand to the United States I found myself smiling as I approached the Premier Access line to board the plane You see I have flown enough
that I have gained a status that grants me some special treatments by the airline While others were queueing up in crowded lines defined by boarding priority numbers I waltzed past them all on my way to my seat which is ultimately in the same economy cabin as those without my preferred status In the end we were all served the same meals given the same service and delivered to the same destination During the flight I began to consider the obsession we have in our modern society with gaining some kind of privilege or prestige over one another
People love titles Titles tend to imply an exalted position or status There can be great persuasive power associated with someonersquos name that is followed by PhD1 CEO2 CKD3 or whatever We have all become accustomed to showing partiality to those whom the world has granted some kind of a title
Sadly the Church has in some instances fallen into this practice of title worship When Paul wrote about the gifts Jesus gave to the Church he listed five areas of service that should ldquoedify the Body
1 Philosophae Doctora2 Chief Executive Officer3 Certified Kitchen Designer
ARTICLE
Ron Matsen Under Rower Koinonia Institute
THE UNDER ROWER OF CHRIST
R o n M a t s e n U n d e r R o w e r Koinonia InstituteWith over 40 years in the pastoral ministry Ron has taught verse-by-ver se through the Bib l e ho s t ed a l ive 2-hour TV programme broadcast across Europe for more than 2 years and taught extensively on the subjects of evangelism leadership and end-times topics Although Ron and his wife are native Californians they moved to England in 1992 and in 2011 immigrated to New Zea land where t h e y n o w p a r t n e r with Chuck Missler at the new ministry base The River Lodge
BIO
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of Christrdquo4 Sadly many people aspire for the title rather than the task of these ministry gifts As a result we no longer simply address each other as equals in the Body of Christ Instead many add the title of Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor (bishop) or Teacher We even add prefixes to these titles like Assistant Associate etc which are all terms used in the academic world to add a further air of hierarchy to the title Clearly the Bible does not promote this kind of conduct
Jesus warned that we are not to be respecters of people because of their publicly declared status In Matthewrsquos Gospel Jesus said ldquoThe scribes and the Pharisees sit in Mosesrsquo seat Therefore whatever they tell you to observe that observe and do but do not do according to their works for they say and do not do For they bind heavy burdens hard to bear and lay them on menrsquos shoulders but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers But all their works they do to be seen by men They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments They love the best places at feasts the best seats in the synagogues greetings in the marketplaces and to be called by men lsquoRabbi Rabbirsquo But you do not be called lsquoRabbirsquo for One is your Teacher the Christ and you are all brethren Do not call anyone on earth your father for One is your Father He who is in heaven And do not be called teachers for One is your Teacher the Christ But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant And whoever exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exaltedrdquo5 In this rebuke Jesus simply points out that these leaders loved the title more than the task
John experienced difficulty with an individual who tried to use his perceived position of leadership to oppose Johnrsquos teaching ldquoI wrote to the church but Diotrephes who loves to have the pre-eminence among them does not receive usrdquo6 It is interesting to note that the name Diotrephes comes from two Greek root words which mean ldquonourished by Zeusrdquo As many of you may know Zeus is the Roman God-of-gods which should give us a hint to the source of this manrsquos nourishment 4 Ephesians 411-165 Matthew 231-126 3 John 19
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Jesus addressed a similar problem within some of the Churches in Asia Minor He identified those He called the ldquoNicolaitansrdquo This term comes from two Greek root words which can mean ldquovictory over the peoplerdquo Twice in the Book of Revelation Jesus speaks of His hated of the ldquodeeds of the Nicolaitansrdquo 7 and ldquodoctrine of the Nicolaitansrdquo 8 From the fourth century onward the Church has been generally divided into the clergy and the laity This schism was brought in by the introduction of pagan practices which separates the people from the direct access with their God The Gold of Gideon
In the Book of Judges we read the exploits of Gideon Gideon had started great In response to the call of God Gideon replies ldquoOh my Lord how can I save Israel Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh and I am the least in my fatherrsquos houserdquo9 He had a passion for the people of God We are all familiar with his mighty victory over the Midianites because of his obedience to God But watch what happens after the victory ldquoThen the men of Israel said to Gideon lsquoRule over us both you and your son and your grandson also for you have delivered us from the hand of Midianrsquordquo10
They wanted a King Not only did they want Gideon to ldquorule over themrdquo they wanted to establish a dynasty Rather than remain as he had started Gideon allowed the people to bless him ldquoThey spread out a garment and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder Now the weight of the gold earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold besides the crescent ornaments pendants and purple robes which were on the kings of Midian and besides the chains that were around their camelsrsquo necks Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city Ophrah And all Israel played the harlot with it there It became a snare to Gideon and to his houserdquo11
Gideonrsquos mishandling of Godrsquos victory became a ldquosnarerdquo to him hellipand to his house How Prestige property and power always
7 Revelation 268 Revelation 2159 Judges 61510 Judges 82211 Judges 82627
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seems to be an Achilles Heel for many ministers over the years The problems really escalated with one of Gideonrsquos sons named Abimelech Interesting that the name Abimelech means ldquomy father is kingrdquo It is also the title given to the king of the Philistines (Israelrsquos arch enemy) Abimelech carries out a classic corporate consolidation of power killing off the competition and establishing fear in the hearts of anyone who would oppose him12
The Right Response to ResponsibilityPaul was a man who used many titles throughout his ministry
carrier He used the title of ldquoapostlerdquo in his two Corinthian letters the two letters to Timothy and the letters to the Galatians Ephesians and Colossians In these instances Paul wanted the readers to understand that he was speaking from a position of authority To the Romans the Philippians and Titus Paul uses the title of ldquobondservantrdquo in order for the readers to understand that his ultimate duty was to his master Jesus Christ To Philemon Paul used the title ldquoprisoner of Christrdquo because he was writing on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus
If there was ever a man who deserved a big title it is Paul After all he wrote more than half the New Testament At the height of Paulrsquos ministry he said ldquoI am the least of the apostles who am not worthy to be called an apostlerdquo13 At the end of his ministry he said ldquoThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chiefrdquo14 I guess that is what 30 years of ministry will do to you
In his first letter to the Corinthian Church Paul gives us some insight into his heart of service He proclaims ldquoLet a man so consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithfulrdquo15 The Greek word Paul used that we translate as servants is huperetes It is literally translated as ldquounder rowersrdquo In other words the servant in the bottom of the ship The Corinthians were familiar with the
12 Judges 9513 1 Corinthians 15914 1 Timothy 11515 1 Corinthians 412
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
12 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
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Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
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bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
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Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
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Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
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TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
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The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
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Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
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- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
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- Berean
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- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
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- Koinonos
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- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
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- SpeakingTours
- Order Form
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BRIEFINGPACKSpiritual Gifts
DVD US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 3 HOURS
The apostle Paul told the Corinthian Christians
ldquoNow concerning spiritual gifts brethren I would not have you ignorantrdquo
Sadly today many people are confused about the person and work of the Holy Spirit
bull Who or what is the Holy Spiritbull What are the gifts of the Spiritbull Are the gifts of the Spirit for todaybull Do all Christians have spiritual giftsbull What is the greatest sign of being filled with the Holy Spirit
Join Dr Chuck Missler in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he examines the Spiritual Gifts
AVAILABLE on our online store
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The Trouble with Titles
On a recent long-haul flight from New Zealand to the United States I found myself smiling as I approached the Premier Access line to board the plane You see I have flown enough
that I have gained a status that grants me some special treatments by the airline While others were queueing up in crowded lines defined by boarding priority numbers I waltzed past them all on my way to my seat which is ultimately in the same economy cabin as those without my preferred status In the end we were all served the same meals given the same service and delivered to the same destination During the flight I began to consider the obsession we have in our modern society with gaining some kind of privilege or prestige over one another
People love titles Titles tend to imply an exalted position or status There can be great persuasive power associated with someonersquos name that is followed by PhD1 CEO2 CKD3 or whatever We have all become accustomed to showing partiality to those whom the world has granted some kind of a title
Sadly the Church has in some instances fallen into this practice of title worship When Paul wrote about the gifts Jesus gave to the Church he listed five areas of service that should ldquoedify the Body
1 Philosophae Doctora2 Chief Executive Officer3 Certified Kitchen Designer
ARTICLE
Ron Matsen Under Rower Koinonia Institute
THE UNDER ROWER OF CHRIST
R o n M a t s e n U n d e r R o w e r Koinonia InstituteWith over 40 years in the pastoral ministry Ron has taught verse-by-ver se through the Bib l e ho s t ed a l ive 2-hour TV programme broadcast across Europe for more than 2 years and taught extensively on the subjects of evangelism leadership and end-times topics Although Ron and his wife are native Californians they moved to England in 1992 and in 2011 immigrated to New Zea land where t h e y n o w p a r t n e r with Chuck Missler at the new ministry base The River Lodge
BIO
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of Christrdquo4 Sadly many people aspire for the title rather than the task of these ministry gifts As a result we no longer simply address each other as equals in the Body of Christ Instead many add the title of Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor (bishop) or Teacher We even add prefixes to these titles like Assistant Associate etc which are all terms used in the academic world to add a further air of hierarchy to the title Clearly the Bible does not promote this kind of conduct
Jesus warned that we are not to be respecters of people because of their publicly declared status In Matthewrsquos Gospel Jesus said ldquoThe scribes and the Pharisees sit in Mosesrsquo seat Therefore whatever they tell you to observe that observe and do but do not do according to their works for they say and do not do For they bind heavy burdens hard to bear and lay them on menrsquos shoulders but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers But all their works they do to be seen by men They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments They love the best places at feasts the best seats in the synagogues greetings in the marketplaces and to be called by men lsquoRabbi Rabbirsquo But you do not be called lsquoRabbirsquo for One is your Teacher the Christ and you are all brethren Do not call anyone on earth your father for One is your Father He who is in heaven And do not be called teachers for One is your Teacher the Christ But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant And whoever exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exaltedrdquo5 In this rebuke Jesus simply points out that these leaders loved the title more than the task
John experienced difficulty with an individual who tried to use his perceived position of leadership to oppose Johnrsquos teaching ldquoI wrote to the church but Diotrephes who loves to have the pre-eminence among them does not receive usrdquo6 It is interesting to note that the name Diotrephes comes from two Greek root words which mean ldquonourished by Zeusrdquo As many of you may know Zeus is the Roman God-of-gods which should give us a hint to the source of this manrsquos nourishment 4 Ephesians 411-165 Matthew 231-126 3 John 19
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Jesus addressed a similar problem within some of the Churches in Asia Minor He identified those He called the ldquoNicolaitansrdquo This term comes from two Greek root words which can mean ldquovictory over the peoplerdquo Twice in the Book of Revelation Jesus speaks of His hated of the ldquodeeds of the Nicolaitansrdquo 7 and ldquodoctrine of the Nicolaitansrdquo 8 From the fourth century onward the Church has been generally divided into the clergy and the laity This schism was brought in by the introduction of pagan practices which separates the people from the direct access with their God The Gold of Gideon
In the Book of Judges we read the exploits of Gideon Gideon had started great In response to the call of God Gideon replies ldquoOh my Lord how can I save Israel Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh and I am the least in my fatherrsquos houserdquo9 He had a passion for the people of God We are all familiar with his mighty victory over the Midianites because of his obedience to God But watch what happens after the victory ldquoThen the men of Israel said to Gideon lsquoRule over us both you and your son and your grandson also for you have delivered us from the hand of Midianrsquordquo10
They wanted a King Not only did they want Gideon to ldquorule over themrdquo they wanted to establish a dynasty Rather than remain as he had started Gideon allowed the people to bless him ldquoThey spread out a garment and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder Now the weight of the gold earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold besides the crescent ornaments pendants and purple robes which were on the kings of Midian and besides the chains that were around their camelsrsquo necks Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city Ophrah And all Israel played the harlot with it there It became a snare to Gideon and to his houserdquo11
Gideonrsquos mishandling of Godrsquos victory became a ldquosnarerdquo to him hellipand to his house How Prestige property and power always
7 Revelation 268 Revelation 2159 Judges 61510 Judges 82211 Judges 82627
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seems to be an Achilles Heel for many ministers over the years The problems really escalated with one of Gideonrsquos sons named Abimelech Interesting that the name Abimelech means ldquomy father is kingrdquo It is also the title given to the king of the Philistines (Israelrsquos arch enemy) Abimelech carries out a classic corporate consolidation of power killing off the competition and establishing fear in the hearts of anyone who would oppose him12
The Right Response to ResponsibilityPaul was a man who used many titles throughout his ministry
carrier He used the title of ldquoapostlerdquo in his two Corinthian letters the two letters to Timothy and the letters to the Galatians Ephesians and Colossians In these instances Paul wanted the readers to understand that he was speaking from a position of authority To the Romans the Philippians and Titus Paul uses the title of ldquobondservantrdquo in order for the readers to understand that his ultimate duty was to his master Jesus Christ To Philemon Paul used the title ldquoprisoner of Christrdquo because he was writing on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus
If there was ever a man who deserved a big title it is Paul After all he wrote more than half the New Testament At the height of Paulrsquos ministry he said ldquoI am the least of the apostles who am not worthy to be called an apostlerdquo13 At the end of his ministry he said ldquoThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chiefrdquo14 I guess that is what 30 years of ministry will do to you
In his first letter to the Corinthian Church Paul gives us some insight into his heart of service He proclaims ldquoLet a man so consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithfulrdquo15 The Greek word Paul used that we translate as servants is huperetes It is literally translated as ldquounder rowersrdquo In other words the servant in the bottom of the ship The Corinthians were familiar with the
12 Judges 9513 1 Corinthians 15914 1 Timothy 11515 1 Corinthians 412
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
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In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
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White HorseDVD
US$1995
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RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
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which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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The Trouble with Titles
On a recent long-haul flight from New Zealand to the United States I found myself smiling as I approached the Premier Access line to board the plane You see I have flown enough
that I have gained a status that grants me some special treatments by the airline While others were queueing up in crowded lines defined by boarding priority numbers I waltzed past them all on my way to my seat which is ultimately in the same economy cabin as those without my preferred status In the end we were all served the same meals given the same service and delivered to the same destination During the flight I began to consider the obsession we have in our modern society with gaining some kind of privilege or prestige over one another
People love titles Titles tend to imply an exalted position or status There can be great persuasive power associated with someonersquos name that is followed by PhD1 CEO2 CKD3 or whatever We have all become accustomed to showing partiality to those whom the world has granted some kind of a title
Sadly the Church has in some instances fallen into this practice of title worship When Paul wrote about the gifts Jesus gave to the Church he listed five areas of service that should ldquoedify the Body
1 Philosophae Doctora2 Chief Executive Officer3 Certified Kitchen Designer
ARTICLE
Ron Matsen Under Rower Koinonia Institute
THE UNDER ROWER OF CHRIST
R o n M a t s e n U n d e r R o w e r Koinonia InstituteWith over 40 years in the pastoral ministry Ron has taught verse-by-ver se through the Bib l e ho s t ed a l ive 2-hour TV programme broadcast across Europe for more than 2 years and taught extensively on the subjects of evangelism leadership and end-times topics Although Ron and his wife are native Californians they moved to England in 1992 and in 2011 immigrated to New Zea land where t h e y n o w p a r t n e r with Chuck Missler at the new ministry base The River Lodge
BIO
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of Christrdquo4 Sadly many people aspire for the title rather than the task of these ministry gifts As a result we no longer simply address each other as equals in the Body of Christ Instead many add the title of Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor (bishop) or Teacher We even add prefixes to these titles like Assistant Associate etc which are all terms used in the academic world to add a further air of hierarchy to the title Clearly the Bible does not promote this kind of conduct
Jesus warned that we are not to be respecters of people because of their publicly declared status In Matthewrsquos Gospel Jesus said ldquoThe scribes and the Pharisees sit in Mosesrsquo seat Therefore whatever they tell you to observe that observe and do but do not do according to their works for they say and do not do For they bind heavy burdens hard to bear and lay them on menrsquos shoulders but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers But all their works they do to be seen by men They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments They love the best places at feasts the best seats in the synagogues greetings in the marketplaces and to be called by men lsquoRabbi Rabbirsquo But you do not be called lsquoRabbirsquo for One is your Teacher the Christ and you are all brethren Do not call anyone on earth your father for One is your Father He who is in heaven And do not be called teachers for One is your Teacher the Christ But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant And whoever exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exaltedrdquo5 In this rebuke Jesus simply points out that these leaders loved the title more than the task
John experienced difficulty with an individual who tried to use his perceived position of leadership to oppose Johnrsquos teaching ldquoI wrote to the church but Diotrephes who loves to have the pre-eminence among them does not receive usrdquo6 It is interesting to note that the name Diotrephes comes from two Greek root words which mean ldquonourished by Zeusrdquo As many of you may know Zeus is the Roman God-of-gods which should give us a hint to the source of this manrsquos nourishment 4 Ephesians 411-165 Matthew 231-126 3 John 19
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Jesus addressed a similar problem within some of the Churches in Asia Minor He identified those He called the ldquoNicolaitansrdquo This term comes from two Greek root words which can mean ldquovictory over the peoplerdquo Twice in the Book of Revelation Jesus speaks of His hated of the ldquodeeds of the Nicolaitansrdquo 7 and ldquodoctrine of the Nicolaitansrdquo 8 From the fourth century onward the Church has been generally divided into the clergy and the laity This schism was brought in by the introduction of pagan practices which separates the people from the direct access with their God The Gold of Gideon
In the Book of Judges we read the exploits of Gideon Gideon had started great In response to the call of God Gideon replies ldquoOh my Lord how can I save Israel Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh and I am the least in my fatherrsquos houserdquo9 He had a passion for the people of God We are all familiar with his mighty victory over the Midianites because of his obedience to God But watch what happens after the victory ldquoThen the men of Israel said to Gideon lsquoRule over us both you and your son and your grandson also for you have delivered us from the hand of Midianrsquordquo10
They wanted a King Not only did they want Gideon to ldquorule over themrdquo they wanted to establish a dynasty Rather than remain as he had started Gideon allowed the people to bless him ldquoThey spread out a garment and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder Now the weight of the gold earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold besides the crescent ornaments pendants and purple robes which were on the kings of Midian and besides the chains that were around their camelsrsquo necks Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city Ophrah And all Israel played the harlot with it there It became a snare to Gideon and to his houserdquo11
Gideonrsquos mishandling of Godrsquos victory became a ldquosnarerdquo to him hellipand to his house How Prestige property and power always
7 Revelation 268 Revelation 2159 Judges 61510 Judges 82211 Judges 82627
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seems to be an Achilles Heel for many ministers over the years The problems really escalated with one of Gideonrsquos sons named Abimelech Interesting that the name Abimelech means ldquomy father is kingrdquo It is also the title given to the king of the Philistines (Israelrsquos arch enemy) Abimelech carries out a classic corporate consolidation of power killing off the competition and establishing fear in the hearts of anyone who would oppose him12
The Right Response to ResponsibilityPaul was a man who used many titles throughout his ministry
carrier He used the title of ldquoapostlerdquo in his two Corinthian letters the two letters to Timothy and the letters to the Galatians Ephesians and Colossians In these instances Paul wanted the readers to understand that he was speaking from a position of authority To the Romans the Philippians and Titus Paul uses the title of ldquobondservantrdquo in order for the readers to understand that his ultimate duty was to his master Jesus Christ To Philemon Paul used the title ldquoprisoner of Christrdquo because he was writing on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus
If there was ever a man who deserved a big title it is Paul After all he wrote more than half the New Testament At the height of Paulrsquos ministry he said ldquoI am the least of the apostles who am not worthy to be called an apostlerdquo13 At the end of his ministry he said ldquoThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chiefrdquo14 I guess that is what 30 years of ministry will do to you
In his first letter to the Corinthian Church Paul gives us some insight into his heart of service He proclaims ldquoLet a man so consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithfulrdquo15 The Greek word Paul used that we translate as servants is huperetes It is literally translated as ldquounder rowersrdquo In other words the servant in the bottom of the ship The Corinthians were familiar with the
12 Judges 9513 1 Corinthians 15914 1 Timothy 11515 1 Corinthians 412
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
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In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 13
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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OTHER BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM RESOURCESKHOUSEORG
BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
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Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
I amp II Samuel (16 sessions) CD040 3995
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Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
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Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 2995 CDC05 4495 DVD29 4495
Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
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Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
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Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
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Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
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Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
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Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
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Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
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Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
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Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
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Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
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Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
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Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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of Christrdquo4 Sadly many people aspire for the title rather than the task of these ministry gifts As a result we no longer simply address each other as equals in the Body of Christ Instead many add the title of Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor (bishop) or Teacher We even add prefixes to these titles like Assistant Associate etc which are all terms used in the academic world to add a further air of hierarchy to the title Clearly the Bible does not promote this kind of conduct
Jesus warned that we are not to be respecters of people because of their publicly declared status In Matthewrsquos Gospel Jesus said ldquoThe scribes and the Pharisees sit in Mosesrsquo seat Therefore whatever they tell you to observe that observe and do but do not do according to their works for they say and do not do For they bind heavy burdens hard to bear and lay them on menrsquos shoulders but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers But all their works they do to be seen by men They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments They love the best places at feasts the best seats in the synagogues greetings in the marketplaces and to be called by men lsquoRabbi Rabbirsquo But you do not be called lsquoRabbirsquo for One is your Teacher the Christ and you are all brethren Do not call anyone on earth your father for One is your Father He who is in heaven And do not be called teachers for One is your Teacher the Christ But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant And whoever exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exaltedrdquo5 In this rebuke Jesus simply points out that these leaders loved the title more than the task
John experienced difficulty with an individual who tried to use his perceived position of leadership to oppose Johnrsquos teaching ldquoI wrote to the church but Diotrephes who loves to have the pre-eminence among them does not receive usrdquo6 It is interesting to note that the name Diotrephes comes from two Greek root words which mean ldquonourished by Zeusrdquo As many of you may know Zeus is the Roman God-of-gods which should give us a hint to the source of this manrsquos nourishment 4 Ephesians 411-165 Matthew 231-126 3 John 19
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Jesus addressed a similar problem within some of the Churches in Asia Minor He identified those He called the ldquoNicolaitansrdquo This term comes from two Greek root words which can mean ldquovictory over the peoplerdquo Twice in the Book of Revelation Jesus speaks of His hated of the ldquodeeds of the Nicolaitansrdquo 7 and ldquodoctrine of the Nicolaitansrdquo 8 From the fourth century onward the Church has been generally divided into the clergy and the laity This schism was brought in by the introduction of pagan practices which separates the people from the direct access with their God The Gold of Gideon
In the Book of Judges we read the exploits of Gideon Gideon had started great In response to the call of God Gideon replies ldquoOh my Lord how can I save Israel Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh and I am the least in my fatherrsquos houserdquo9 He had a passion for the people of God We are all familiar with his mighty victory over the Midianites because of his obedience to God But watch what happens after the victory ldquoThen the men of Israel said to Gideon lsquoRule over us both you and your son and your grandson also for you have delivered us from the hand of Midianrsquordquo10
They wanted a King Not only did they want Gideon to ldquorule over themrdquo they wanted to establish a dynasty Rather than remain as he had started Gideon allowed the people to bless him ldquoThey spread out a garment and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder Now the weight of the gold earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold besides the crescent ornaments pendants and purple robes which were on the kings of Midian and besides the chains that were around their camelsrsquo necks Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city Ophrah And all Israel played the harlot with it there It became a snare to Gideon and to his houserdquo11
Gideonrsquos mishandling of Godrsquos victory became a ldquosnarerdquo to him hellipand to his house How Prestige property and power always
7 Revelation 268 Revelation 2159 Judges 61510 Judges 82211 Judges 82627
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seems to be an Achilles Heel for many ministers over the years The problems really escalated with one of Gideonrsquos sons named Abimelech Interesting that the name Abimelech means ldquomy father is kingrdquo It is also the title given to the king of the Philistines (Israelrsquos arch enemy) Abimelech carries out a classic corporate consolidation of power killing off the competition and establishing fear in the hearts of anyone who would oppose him12
The Right Response to ResponsibilityPaul was a man who used many titles throughout his ministry
carrier He used the title of ldquoapostlerdquo in his two Corinthian letters the two letters to Timothy and the letters to the Galatians Ephesians and Colossians In these instances Paul wanted the readers to understand that he was speaking from a position of authority To the Romans the Philippians and Titus Paul uses the title of ldquobondservantrdquo in order for the readers to understand that his ultimate duty was to his master Jesus Christ To Philemon Paul used the title ldquoprisoner of Christrdquo because he was writing on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus
If there was ever a man who deserved a big title it is Paul After all he wrote more than half the New Testament At the height of Paulrsquos ministry he said ldquoI am the least of the apostles who am not worthy to be called an apostlerdquo13 At the end of his ministry he said ldquoThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chiefrdquo14 I guess that is what 30 years of ministry will do to you
In his first letter to the Corinthian Church Paul gives us some insight into his heart of service He proclaims ldquoLet a man so consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithfulrdquo15 The Greek word Paul used that we translate as servants is huperetes It is literally translated as ldquounder rowersrdquo In other words the servant in the bottom of the ship The Corinthians were familiar with the
12 Judges 9513 1 Corinthians 15914 1 Timothy 11515 1 Corinthians 412
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
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In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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OTHER BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM RESOURCESKHOUSEORG
BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
AVAILABLE on our online store resourceskhouseorg
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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Jesus addressed a similar problem within some of the Churches in Asia Minor He identified those He called the ldquoNicolaitansrdquo This term comes from two Greek root words which can mean ldquovictory over the peoplerdquo Twice in the Book of Revelation Jesus speaks of His hated of the ldquodeeds of the Nicolaitansrdquo 7 and ldquodoctrine of the Nicolaitansrdquo 8 From the fourth century onward the Church has been generally divided into the clergy and the laity This schism was brought in by the introduction of pagan practices which separates the people from the direct access with their God The Gold of Gideon
In the Book of Judges we read the exploits of Gideon Gideon had started great In response to the call of God Gideon replies ldquoOh my Lord how can I save Israel Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh and I am the least in my fatherrsquos houserdquo9 He had a passion for the people of God We are all familiar with his mighty victory over the Midianites because of his obedience to God But watch what happens after the victory ldquoThen the men of Israel said to Gideon lsquoRule over us both you and your son and your grandson also for you have delivered us from the hand of Midianrsquordquo10
They wanted a King Not only did they want Gideon to ldquorule over themrdquo they wanted to establish a dynasty Rather than remain as he had started Gideon allowed the people to bless him ldquoThey spread out a garment and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder Now the weight of the gold earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold besides the crescent ornaments pendants and purple robes which were on the kings of Midian and besides the chains that were around their camelsrsquo necks Then Gideon made it into an ephod and set it up in his city Ophrah And all Israel played the harlot with it there It became a snare to Gideon and to his houserdquo11
Gideonrsquos mishandling of Godrsquos victory became a ldquosnarerdquo to him hellipand to his house How Prestige property and power always
7 Revelation 268 Revelation 2159 Judges 61510 Judges 82211 Judges 82627
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seems to be an Achilles Heel for many ministers over the years The problems really escalated with one of Gideonrsquos sons named Abimelech Interesting that the name Abimelech means ldquomy father is kingrdquo It is also the title given to the king of the Philistines (Israelrsquos arch enemy) Abimelech carries out a classic corporate consolidation of power killing off the competition and establishing fear in the hearts of anyone who would oppose him12
The Right Response to ResponsibilityPaul was a man who used many titles throughout his ministry
carrier He used the title of ldquoapostlerdquo in his two Corinthian letters the two letters to Timothy and the letters to the Galatians Ephesians and Colossians In these instances Paul wanted the readers to understand that he was speaking from a position of authority To the Romans the Philippians and Titus Paul uses the title of ldquobondservantrdquo in order for the readers to understand that his ultimate duty was to his master Jesus Christ To Philemon Paul used the title ldquoprisoner of Christrdquo because he was writing on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus
If there was ever a man who deserved a big title it is Paul After all he wrote more than half the New Testament At the height of Paulrsquos ministry he said ldquoI am the least of the apostles who am not worthy to be called an apostlerdquo13 At the end of his ministry he said ldquoThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chiefrdquo14 I guess that is what 30 years of ministry will do to you
In his first letter to the Corinthian Church Paul gives us some insight into his heart of service He proclaims ldquoLet a man so consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithfulrdquo15 The Greek word Paul used that we translate as servants is huperetes It is literally translated as ldquounder rowersrdquo In other words the servant in the bottom of the ship The Corinthians were familiar with the
12 Judges 9513 1 Corinthians 15914 1 Timothy 11515 1 Corinthians 412
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
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In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
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The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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US$1995
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RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
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Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
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Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
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Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
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Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
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Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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seems to be an Achilles Heel for many ministers over the years The problems really escalated with one of Gideonrsquos sons named Abimelech Interesting that the name Abimelech means ldquomy father is kingrdquo It is also the title given to the king of the Philistines (Israelrsquos arch enemy) Abimelech carries out a classic corporate consolidation of power killing off the competition and establishing fear in the hearts of anyone who would oppose him12
The Right Response to ResponsibilityPaul was a man who used many titles throughout his ministry
carrier He used the title of ldquoapostlerdquo in his two Corinthian letters the two letters to Timothy and the letters to the Galatians Ephesians and Colossians In these instances Paul wanted the readers to understand that he was speaking from a position of authority To the Romans the Philippians and Titus Paul uses the title of ldquobondservantrdquo in order for the readers to understand that his ultimate duty was to his master Jesus Christ To Philemon Paul used the title ldquoprisoner of Christrdquo because he was writing on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus
If there was ever a man who deserved a big title it is Paul After all he wrote more than half the New Testament At the height of Paulrsquos ministry he said ldquoI am the least of the apostles who am not worthy to be called an apostlerdquo13 At the end of his ministry he said ldquoThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chiefrdquo14 I guess that is what 30 years of ministry will do to you
In his first letter to the Corinthian Church Paul gives us some insight into his heart of service He proclaims ldquoLet a man so consider us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithfulrdquo15 The Greek word Paul used that we translate as servants is huperetes It is literally translated as ldquounder rowersrdquo In other words the servant in the bottom of the ship The Corinthians were familiar with the
12 Judges 9513 1 Corinthians 15914 1 Timothy 11515 1 Corinthians 412
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
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In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
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The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
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Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
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Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
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TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
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The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
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Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 3995
Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
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Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
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Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
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Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 4495 CDC16 8995 DVD60 8995
Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
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- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
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- Berean
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- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
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- Koinonos
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- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
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- SpeakingTours
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Leadership for the End Timesby Ron Matsen
Church in the End Timesby Dr Chuck Missler
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and
within your community
Are ldquoleadership skillsrdquo only something for a select few or can everyone benefit from understanding what the Bible says about leadership
What are Christians called to do during these turbulent times
How can you make a difference in your family among your friends and within your community
duties of the under rower as they were nearby a major Roman port city
There were five aspects of the work of the huperetes that Paul and his companions could identify with when they referred to themselves as ldquoservantsrdquo of Christ
bull First the galley slave rowed ldquoto the captainrsquos beatrdquobull Second the slaves had to row togetherbull Third they had to trust the captainbull Fourth they were committed for lifebull Finally they received no honor Only the captain of the vessel was
visible to the outer worldTherefore may we all commit ourselves to serving without being
seen so that all of the glory goes to the only one to whom it belongs Jesus Christ the only One worthy of our praise
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
12 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
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Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
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bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
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Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
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Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
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Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
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Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
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- Issachar
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- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
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- Berean
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- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
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- Koinonos
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- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
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MISTAKEN IDENTITIES
BEHOLD A WHITE HORSE
Dr Chuck MisslerPresidentFounder Koinonia Institute
It is quite remarkable how often mistaken identities occur throughout our literature Alfred Hitchcockrsquos North by Northwest Charade et al Daphne du Maurierrsquos Scapegoat Alexandre Dumasrsquo The Count of Monte Christo and The Man in the Iron Mask all rely on mistaken
identities And in Charles Dickensrsquo Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton takes the place of Charles Darnay at the French guillotine
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In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
AVAILABLE on our online store resourceskhouseorg
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
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Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
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TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
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Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
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JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
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James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
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Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 8495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
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Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
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Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
Luke Commentary Small Group Pack SGP13 13995
John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 12995
Acts Commentary Small Group Pack SGP12 11995
Revelation Commentary Small Group Pack SGP11 13995
Comprehensive Study Workbooks Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 1495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 1495
Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 MP3 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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DVD Prophecy 101 set (2 DVDs - 4 hours) DVD08 2995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs) - Chuck Missler DVD25 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 8995
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MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew MP3PLAY 1995
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DVD Studies by Other Speakers Price Qty Total
Watchers 7 - LA Marzulli - 82 min DVD DVD151 1995
Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr DVD set) DVD119 4900
The Privileged Planet - 60-min DVD DVD21 1495
Inside the Revolution - J Rosenberg 90-min DVD DVD68 995
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Strategic Perspectives ISRAEL DVD Set (6 sessions) KIDVD22 4995
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Strategic Perspectives 2014 Audio CD Set (21 Sessions) KICDA10 5995
Books Price Qty Total
Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 1200
I Jesus an Autobiography - Chuck Missler amp William Welty PhD BK188 1995
Blood on the Altar - Tom Horn amp Others BK186 1495
Exo-Vaticana - Cris Putnam amp Tom Horn BK184 1495
Petrus Romanus - Tom Horn amp Cris Putnam BK179 1495
The Pilgrims Progress - John Bunyan BK174 1595
The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
The Kingdom Power amp Glory - Chuck amp Nancy Missler BK150 1895
Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
The Kingrsquos High Way Series - by Nancy Missler Price Qty Total
Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK155 1995
Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 3495
Reflections of His Image Gods Purpose for Your Life -- Book BK140 1295
Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
The Choice Hypocrisy or Real Christianity -- Book BK102 695
Against the Tide Getting Beyond Ourselves -- Book BK105 595
Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 695
Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
The Way of Agape Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK019 1995
Be Ye Transformed Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK023 1995
Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
Kingrsquos High Way Series Book Price Qty MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
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The Way of Agape BK016 1795 CD117 1995 CDA69 2995 DVD10 4995
Be Ye Transformed BK020 1495 CD118 1995 CDA70 2995 DVD16 4995
Faith in the Night Seasons BK087 1395 CD119 1995 CDA71 2995 DVD17 4995
To Walk in Love Truth Knowledge CD122 1595 CDA78 1995
A More Excellent Way CD120 1095 CDA73 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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- Cover
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- Issachar
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- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
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- Berean
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- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
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- Koinonos
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- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
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In more modern episodes Robert Ludlamrsquos Bourne Identity has spawned a host of derivative episodes of Jason Bourne Henckel von Donnersmarckrsquos colorful surprises amused us in The Tourist and in Tony Gilroyrsquos Duplicity the devious characters even confuse themselves
In real life our actual visit to the infamous Angola Prison revealed that over half of the prisoners incarcerated there are probably innocent and we could digress endlessly about the identities of Lee Harvey Oswald and Barack Obama among our more contemporary headlines
But now a much more deadly hazard is currently emerging on our near horizon
The Ultimate Masterpiece The White Horse of Revelation 6
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals and I heard as it were the noise of thunder one of the four beasts saying Come and see And I saw and behold a white horse and he that sat on him had a bow and a crown was given unto him and he went forth conquering and to conquer
Revelation 61-2 KJV
What is surprising is how many Bible expositors find themselves misled on one of the most dangerous ldquomistaken identitiesrdquo of all1 The first world dictator was Nimrod ldquoa mighty hunterrdquo whose Hebrew name means ldquolet us rebelrdquo given by his contemporaries to one who ever had in his mouth such words to stir up his band to rebellion The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo2 who is here characterized by holding a bow and riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company31 The ldquo2nd most dangerousrdquo since we felt that the most dangerous mistaken identity of all is what led to our
ldquocheekyrdquo publication of I Jesus An Autobiography as told to Dr William Welty and myself2 Isaiah 1020-25 1412-17 25-26 3030-31 Micah 55 6 et al 3 Furthermore this one is called forth by the living creatures hardly fitting for Christ Himself
BIODr Chuck Missler PresidentFounder Koinonia Institute After a distinguished military career and more than 30 very successful years in the corporate business environment Chuck was led to pursue a l i f e - long endeavor of teaching the Bible on a full-time basis He founded Koinonia House an organization devoted to encouraging people to study the Bible He also founded Koinonia Institute to enable people to have a Kingdom effect on the world today
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March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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OTHER BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM RESOURCESKHOUSEORG
BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
AVAILABLE on our online store resourceskhouseorg
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
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Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
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Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
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Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
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Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
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The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
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The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
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Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
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SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
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Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
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Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
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Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
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Personal UPDATE | March 2015
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Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
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Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
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Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs) - Chuck Missler DVD25 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
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Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr DVD set) DVD119 4900
The Privileged Planet - 60-min DVD DVD21 1495
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The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
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Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
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Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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These ldquofour horsemenrdquo constitute the first four seals of the Seven Sealed Book of Revelation 6 White Red Black and Green (livid or ldquopalerdquo) It is interesting that each these four colors are featured on the national flags of Islamic countries
Our subsequent articles will feature a review of each of these four pivotal presentations
The Law of First MentionBiblical observers have noticed that the first mention of a concept
in the Bible appears to be especially significant The first mention of ldquoloverdquo in the Bible occurs in Genesis 22 the pre-enactment of the greatest act of love in the history of the universe4
The first mention of a ldquobowrdquo is as a ldquotoken of a covenantrdquo5 Here however the subsequent violation of a covenant is among the most critical events in Biblical eschatology In His confidential briefing on the end-times6 Jesus even draws on an historical allusion to describe the forthcoming events including what will be the defining event establishing the ldquo70th week of Danielrdquo7 and the subsequent breaking of the covenant which will lead to the ldquogreat tribulationrdquo8
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion He apparently gains control of the electronic funds transfer mechanisms which yields him economic control9 In fact virtually the entire world will be
deceived and enslaved without remedy or hope There are many who believe he is alive today4 Gen 222 8 Heb 1119 etc5 Gen 912-176 The Olivet Discourse Matt 24 amp Mark 137 Dan 924-278 Quoting from Dan 121-179 Rev 1315-18
This coming world leader will be the ultimate fraud using misdirection disinformation and all manner of deceit to establish his dominion
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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OTHER BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM RESOURCESKHOUSEORG
BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
AVAILABLE on our online store resourceskhouseorg
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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He rises to power as a peace-maker10 and eventually enforces a 7-year covenant with Israel11 It is the mid-term abrogation of that treaty that ushers in a period that Jesus Himself labels ldquothe Great Tribulationrdquo12 This is the most documented period of time in the entire Bible each half of this week of years is variously labelled 1260 days 42 months and 3frac12 years
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them13 We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
In addition we also are featuring a companion study which explores in depth the distinctive expectations of each of the various groups anticipating his appearance the Edomites the Muslims the Trans-humanists the Freemasons and the Vatican (It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican is openly preparing to receive him as an extra-terrestrial alien)
Both of these studies are provocative timely studies for those of you who are serious about the Word of God ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from Revelation 6 amp 19 the other is a collection of six studies focusing on the various expectations of particular groups deriving from the antics of the first of the riders
2015 promises to be an excitingmdashyet turbulentmdashadventure Are you ready
10 Dan 82511 Dan 92712 Matt 2415-2313 Only John uses that term in a different context and doesnrsquot use it in the Book of Revelation
It may surprise you to discover that the
Vatican is openly preparing to receive him (the Antichrist)
as an extra-terrestrial alien
ldquoThe Five Horsemenrdquo series will present an overview from
Revelation 6 amp 19
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
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White HorseDVD
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The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
AVAILABLE from our online store resourceskhouseorg
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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- Cover
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- Issachar
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- Berean
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- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
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- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
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- SpeakingTours
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Expectations of the Antichrist
DVD US$4995
Audio CD US$4995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 6 HOURS
There are many diverse anticipations concerning the Coming World Leader commonly referred to as ldquoThe Antichristrdquo This study will explore the Biblical descriptions with the specific expectations of the globalists Islam the Vatican Freemasonry amongst others
bull Will he be a Nephilimbull Why is the Vatican openly preparing to receive an ldquoalienrdquo visitorbull Will he be a resurrection of Nimrod Is his DNA a factorbull What are the expectations of transhumanist technologists in this regardbull Is there a climactic cosmic deception being prepared that if it were
possible ldquoit would deceive the very electrdquo Jesus commanded us ldquoBe not deceivedrdquo But how
bull How close are these events to our current horizon
Join Dr Chuck Missler and Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of The River Lodge New Zealand in an intensive summary of some of the Strategic Trends that will impact all of us
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
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Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
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Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
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Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
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Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
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The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
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The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
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Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
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TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
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SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
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Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
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Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
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Personal UPDATE | March 2015
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Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
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Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
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Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
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Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
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Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs) - Chuck Missler DVD25 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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NEWBRIEFING PACKBehold a
White HorseDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
The final world dictator seeking global domination will also be an ldquoAssyrianrdquo who is here characterized by a bow riding a white horse It is interesting how many confuse this counterfeit with the rider of the white horse in Revelation 19 In chapter 6 however this rider is among some very bad company
Our featured Briefing Pack this month Behold a White Horse explores the career of the first of these ldquoFour Horsemenrdquo who seems to have at least 33 titles in the Old Testament and 13 in the New Testament and the common term ldquoAntiChristrdquo really isnrsquot one of them We also explore the only physical description of him in the Scripture
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he looks at the first of the Five Horsemen
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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BOOKSTEMPLE by Bob Cornuke
BookUS$1200 ea
In a book that is being heralded as an investigative maserpiece with astounding archaeological and prophetic implications TEMPLE Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomons Temple by Robert Cornuke is sending shockwaves through the Jewish Muslim and Christian worlds
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
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Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
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Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 2995 CDC30 4495 DVD98 4495
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JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
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Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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Commentaries (plus notes) Cont MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
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Hebrews (16 sessions) CD016 3995 CDC11 6995 DVD54 6995
James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
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Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
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Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
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Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 8495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
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Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
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Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
Luke Commentary Small Group Pack SGP13 13995
John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 12995
Acts Commentary Small Group Pack SGP12 11995
Revelation Commentary Small Group Pack SGP11 13995
Comprehensive Study Workbooks Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 1495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 1495
Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 MP3 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
Prophecy 101 audio CD set (4 one-hour audio CDs) CDA66 2995
DVD Prophecy 101 set (2 DVDs - 4 hours) DVD08 2995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs) - Chuck Missler DVD25 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew MP3PLAY 1995
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DVD Studies by Other Speakers Price Qty Total
Watchers 7 - LA Marzulli - 82 min DVD DVD151 1995
Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr DVD set) DVD119 4900
The Privileged Planet - 60-min DVD DVD21 1495
Inside the Revolution - J Rosenberg 90-min DVD DVD68 995
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The Late Great USA (2 hrs) by Dr Jerome Corsi - DVD DVD50 995
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Strategic Perspectives ISRAEL DVD Set (6 sessions) KIDVD22 4995
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Strategic Perspectives 2014 Audio CD Set (21 Sessions) KICDA10 5995
Books Price Qty Total
Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 1200
I Jesus an Autobiography - Chuck Missler amp William Welty PhD BK188 1995
Blood on the Altar - Tom Horn amp Others BK186 1495
Exo-Vaticana - Cris Putnam amp Tom Horn BK184 1495
Petrus Romanus - Tom Horn amp Cris Putnam BK179 1495
The Pilgrims Progress - John Bunyan BK174 1595
The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
The Kingdom Power amp Glory - Chuck amp Nancy Missler BK150 1895
Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
The Kingrsquos High Way Series - by Nancy Missler Price Qty Total
Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK155 1995
Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 3495
Reflections of His Image Gods Purpose for Your Life -- Book BK140 1295
Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
The Choice Hypocrisy or Real Christianity -- Book BK102 695
Against the Tide Getting Beyond Ourselves -- Book BK105 595
Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 695
Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
The Way of Agape Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK019 1995
Be Ye Transformed Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK023 1995
Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
Kingrsquos High Way Series Book Price Qty MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
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The Way of Agape BK016 1795 CD117 1995 CDA69 2995 DVD10 4995
Be Ye Transformed BK020 1495 CD118 1995 CDA70 2995 DVD16 4995
Faith in the Night Seasons BK087 1395 CD119 1995 CDA71 2995 DVD17 4995
To Walk in Love Truth Knowledge CD122 1595 CDA78 1995
A More Excellent Way CD120 1095 CDA73 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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- Cover
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- Issachar
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- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
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- Berean
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- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
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- Koinonos
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- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
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VITAL FOR WORSHIP
Nancy MisslerFounder Kingrsquos High Way
SPIRITUAL WARFAREOver the last two years as most of you are aware Nancy has been
battling malignant melanoma in the mucous membrane of her nose In January of this year she began a second round of treatments of a new FDA approved chemotherapy called ldquoKeytrudardquo Nancy sends her love and wants me to thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers for her Chuck and the family during this difficult time
In order for Nan to have some time to recuperate I brought back an article that she wrote in 2005 about worship and spiritual warfare
Trust seems to be the word that I personally am asking myself when Irsquom in the midst of difficult life circumstances Do I trust Him when I am being tested proved stretched and enlarged in my faith
As Irsquove matured in my walk with the Lord Irsquove learned that itrsquos only when I spend time worshiping praying and meditating on His Word that those difficulties become powerless His faith increases in me so that I might declare His power (Dunamis) in the face of my problems
No wonder the enemy does everything he can to keep us from spending private time with the Lordmdashbecause thatrsquos when we get encouraged strengthened renewed restored and filled with Godrsquos Love
Understanding the relevance of this message is vital for the day and hour that we are privileged to live in I pray this article which was taken out of her book Private Worship will inspire you in your personal journey with the Lord this year
En AgapeDebbie HollandMinistry Director The Kingrsquos High Way
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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US$1995
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RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
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Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
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bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
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Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
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Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
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Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
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Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
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Why do we bring up the subject of spiritual warfare We do so because if we are going to be true worshipers of God now more than ever before we need to be knowledgeable in
the art of spiritual warfare We need to know the enemy - his tactics and his ways - because believe me we are going to need this wisdom If we want to survive these ldquoend timesrdquo we really have no other option than to learn how to fight the enemy and how to do warfare for ourselves as well as all those for whom we pray
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
When we are lukewarm Christians having only a ldquoform of godlinessrdquo (2 Timothy 35) the devil doesnrsquot really seem to bother with us Why should he As my Chuck often says ldquoMany of us are undercover Christians - ie no one knows we arerdquo so the enemy leaves us alone Let us begin to worship and love the Lord with all our heart mind and soul Then watch out Wersquore in for a real battle
Remember how the Israelites tried to stone Joshua and Caleb for their commitment to ldquogo all the wayrdquo with God (Numbers 1330-1410) Well it will be the same for us Instead of our friends
rejoicing or understanding what has happened to us theyrsquoll think we are crazy Theyrsquoll ridicule us mock us and even call us fanatics You watch the enemy will find many holes in which to attack us
N a n c y M i s s l e rDirectorFounder of Kingrsquos High Way Na n c y M i s s l e r h a s published five studies The Way of Agape Be Ye Transformed Fa i th in the Night Seasons The Kingdom P o w e r amp G l o r y a n d h e r l a t e s t Hope Against Hope In addit ion to these p opu l a r s t ud i e s s h e also has published six Plain and Simple Series books as well as two In His Likeness Series books Nancy has been married for over 50 years to Chuck Missler They are the parents of four grown children one of whom has gone to be with the Lord and eight grandchildren
BIO
Therefore part of our prayer time in the Holy Place must be concerned with asking the Father to expose the enemy to bind him in Jesusrsquo Name and to loose any strongholds that have been established
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
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Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
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TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
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The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
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MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
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Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
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Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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Jesus warns us in John 162 ldquoThey will put you out of the synagogues yes the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Merdquo
Why is it that when we decide to surrender everything to the Lord we automatically become huge targets When we become worshipers itrsquos almost as if we develop a great big bullrsquos eye on our chest that says ldquoI love God shoot merdquo The reason this happens is that our mortal enemy not only hates God he also hates anyone who wants to follow Him If we are lukewarm he wonrsquot bother with us but watch out if we become ldquohotrdquo wersquoll become immediate ldquopot shotsrdquo Satan will do anything he can to thwart Godrsquos plans in us and through us even sending out ldquoangels of lightrdquo
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the Lord then you must be prepared to fight the enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
Okay How do we fight
We fight by surrendering more Yes you read that correctly We learn to fight the enemy by surrendering ourselves more - not to him but to the Lord
Look at Moses Moses endured such horrendous chiding testing and humiliation How did he handle this What did he do He withstood the enemy by not letting doubt unbelief fear insecurity bitterness guilt etc consume him but instead he chose to surrender everything to the Lord and trusted Him even more During his difficult trials Moses shut himself up on that mountaintop prayed worshiped and looked only to the Lord for His wisdom (Exodus 522-67 193-25 3312-22) In the end because of Mosesrsquo complete obedience to the Lordrsquos will the enemy was defeated and he was able to lead a nation to freedom
Thus if you intend to learn to worship the
Lord then you must be prepared to fight the
enemy and that involves learning spiritual warfare
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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US$1995
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RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
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bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
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The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
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The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
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Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
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Dr William Welty
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Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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Another example is Stephen who even as the Israelites were stoning him looked prayed and called upon the Lord Acts 615 explains ldquoall that sat in the council looking steadfastly on him saw his face as it had been the face of an angelrdquo See also Acts 759 Again how did Stephen do this He did it by having such unshakable faith and reliance in the Lord that he was able to ldquoseerdquo Him in the midst of the fire Just like Moses he ldquoendured as seeing Him who is invisiblerdquo (Hebrews 1127)
A further example was the miracle of Job who in spite of his incredible difficulties continued to cry out ldquoThough You slay me yet will I trust Yourdquo (Job 1315) And finally there was Paul who at times felt lost confused and bewildered because of the rejection mockery malicious gossip and persecutions that he experienced He even came to a point of ldquodespairing of life itselfrdquo (2 Corinthians 18) But the way Paul handled these things was not to give in to defeat but to believe and act out 2 Corinthians 48-9 ldquoWe are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus [so] that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our bodyrdquo
All these renowned men not only endured huge trials in their lives but conquered them And they did so by surrendering themselves even further to the Lord and recognizing the enemyrsquos involvement As a result they were enabled to go on filled with an inner peace that Godrsquos will was being accomplished
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith (See our book Faith in the Night Seasons) He arranges difficult situations so that we can see for
ourselves how very weak our faith is Remember in Deuteronomy 82 God reprimanded the Israelites telling them that He had tested them so that they might see for themselves their own hearts and their own unbelief God is constantly doing the same with us - testing proving
One of the reasons God allows hard times in our lives is to strengthen our faith
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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stretching and enlarging our faith because our faith is the foundation of our walk Faith is what our worship is built upon
Itrsquos also true that if our faith is weak we wonrsquot be able to stand against the enemy of our souls If our faith is strong then therersquos no end to what God can do through us
If we are not being ldquostretchedrdquo then wersquore not really growing at all Real faith is made up of a series of choices - choices to cleanse our hearts of all sin and self choices to trust God regardless of our circumstances choices to rely upon His ability to implement His will in our lives These are the same kinds of faith choices that Moses Stephen Job and Paul had to face in their situations At the time they certainly didnrsquot ldquofeel likerdquo making these choices but they knew that their lives depended upon it so ldquoby faithrdquo they made them anyway These are the same kinds of faith choices that we must make in order to have peace and joy in the middle of our trials
Then we too can be troubled perplexed persecuted and cast down but not distressed in despair forsaken or destroyed (2 Corinthians 48-9)
God tells us in 2 Chronicles 2015 that ldquothe battle is not ours but the Lordrsquosrdquo We must continually remember this Otherwise wersquoll end up confused and afraid
Do you recall the story of Elijah the great Old Testament prophet of God
1 Kings 18 tells the story of a severe drought In the third year of the drought the Lord said to Elijah ldquoGo and present yourself to King Ahab and tell him I will soon send rainrdquo Elijah did as he was told and asked the king to bring all the people of Israel to MtCarmel along with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 priests of Ashorah who were supported by Jezebel the kingrsquos wife Elijah wanted to prove to them who the true God was saying ldquoIf the Lord be God follow Him but if Baal then follow himrdquo (1 Kings 1821) What happened next was that the pagan priests and prophets danced wailed and cried all night long for their god to show his strength but nothing happened
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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BRIEFINGPACKThe Physics of
ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
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TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
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MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
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Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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Then Elijah got up called on the Name of the Lord and ldquofire immediately came down from heaven and consumed his offeringrdquo (1 Kings 1838)
Elijah then slew the false prophets and was given supernatural strength to out run King Ahabrsquos chariot back to the city As Scripture puts it ldquoThe hand of the Lord was [mightily] upon Elijahrdquo (1 Kings 1846) But when King Ahab told his wife Jezebel all that Elijah had done she was furious and sent a message back to the prophet threatening his life This letter made Elijah deathly afraid and he fled for his life In the letter Jezebel spoke just like an enemy ldquoYoursquove had it yoursquove gone too far The battle is now between you and merdquo (1 Kings 192)
The interesting part about this statement is that it really was the truth The battle on Mount Carmel was not between Elijah and the prophets of Baal but between good and evil the Lord and the devil It was a battle between the powers of darkness and Godrsquos body of believers (ldquolight bearersrdquo) here on earth Queen Jezebel represented Satan and his demonic hordes as his tool to bring disorder confusion and turmoil Elijah represented the Lord and His believers
As a result of that vicious threat from Jezebel Elijah (filled with fear) sat down outside the city gates and wailed to himself ldquoOnly I am left All the others have been slain and now they seek my liferdquo (1 Kings 1910) He accused the Lord by saying ldquoGod you let the devil get to me You let him harass me You let him take away my joy I donrsquot deserve such treatment I have done everything you told me to dordquo
This is the mighty prophet of God who just slew 750 prophets of Baal Can you believe it Is it any wonder then that we too have our down days when the enemyrsquos taunts consume us As a result of Elijahrsquos self-consumed thinking he panicked feared for his life became depressed and eventually prayed to die (1 Kings 194)
I want you to really think about this story because this is exactly whatrsquos happening to many believers today Jezebel represents the
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
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The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
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TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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enemy in the story of Elijah She was his tool to bring confusion disorder and turmoil into Elijahrsquos life and it almost worked Well in these end times the spirit of Jezebel is back and she is trying to do the exact same thing in each of our lives When we determine to surrender and live totally for God and learn to worship Him she uses the same tactics she used with Elijah
God warns us about the spirit of Jezebel in Revelation 219-22 when He speaks about the end-time Church of Thyatira ldquo I know thy works and charity and service and faith and thy patience and thy works and the last to be more than the first Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel which calleth herself a prophetess to teach and to seduce my servantsrdquo
I believe Jezebel represents a seducing spirit that is at work among worshipers in these end times who desires to break our will and our spirit Her goal is to rob us of our desire to serve the Lord and to quench our hope in Godrsquos faithfulness If the spirit of Jezebel can make us think that Godrsquos Word is not true and that He is not faithful to perform what His promises then our relationship with Him will immediately collapse If the spirit of Jezebel can undermine our confidence in the Lord she has us The truth is the Lord values His Word even above His Name Thus if He promises something in His Word He will perform it no matter what
The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered Engraving by Gustave Doreacute 1866
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
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Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
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bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
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Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
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Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
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TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
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The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
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Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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Psalm 1382 validates this ldquoI will worship toward Thy holy temple and praise Thy Name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth for Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Namerdquo
Jezebel wants to sidetrack us from worshiping to worrying from being on fire for the Lord to being lukewarm from loving Him to doubting Him She wants us caught up in the ldquoOh poor merdquo syndrome filled with self-pity and spiraling straight down into the pit
When we begin to truly worship - entering His presence daily vocally sharing our faith and acting as Christ would have us - then watch out The spirit of Jezebel will use our loved ones our friends and any situations she can create (lies fears depression or confusion) to take control of our lives
Now when I say ldquotake controlrdquo however I donrsquot mean ldquopossessionrdquo If we are born again then our heart and our spirit already belong to the Lord If we give the enemy ldquoentrancesrdquo into our soul by doubt unbelief or confusion she will use them to her full advantage If the spirit of Jezebel did it with Elijah then she will do it with us
Itrsquos one thing to stand up for Christ with our friends our family and our co-workers itrsquos quite another to stand up against the forces of darkness
Whether we admit it or not we are in an intense battle God knows that if we are not ldquobattle-readyrdquo He canrsquot commission us into the heavy artillery (Jeremiah 125) He knows that if we are wearied in any way by the enemy wersquoll never make it through the really tough times ahead We have no other choice either we learn to fight as God desires or wersquoll end up like Elijah cowering in a corner
Knowing our authority in Christ and how to fight the demonic in the spiritual realm is of utmost importance and must go alongside our learning to privately worship the Lord on a deeper and more intimate basis
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ImmortalityDVD
US$1995
Audio CD US$1995
RUNNING TIMEApprox 2 HOURS
This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
bull What is the relationship between ldquothe twinkling of an eyerdquo and Planckrsquos Constant for time (10-43 seconds)
bull Do you have your passport for the transit thatrsquos comingbull Are you really ready
Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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April 21ndash26 2015
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Mark Titles Above and Add Total to the Summary at the Top of Next Page
Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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This is an intensive review of what the Apostle Paul calls the most important chapter in the Bible 1 Corinthians 15
bull Without it ldquowe are of all men most miserablerdquobull Did Jesus really rise from the dead bull How do we know bull Do we really believe itbull What kind of body did He have bull Why did they have trouble recognizing Himbull How do we now know that we live within a digital virtual environment
which is but ldquoa shadow of a larger realityrdquo What are the implications of that ldquolarger realityrdquo
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Join Chuck Missler from the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge New Zealand as he explores 1 Corinthians and the the Physics of Immortality
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
Genesis (24 sessions) CD116 4495 CDC01 8995 DVD15 8995
Exodus (16 sessions) CD011 3995
Leviticus (16 sessions) CD037 3995
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Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 3995
Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
I amp II Samuel (16 sessions) CD040 3995
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Ezra amp Nehemiah (8 sessions) CD042 2995
Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
Psalms (24 sessions) CD049 4495 CDC12 8995 DVD43 8995
Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 2995 CDC05 4495 DVD29 4495
Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 2995 CDC30 4495 DVD98 4495
Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 4495 CDC16 8995 DVD60 8995
Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 2995 CDC27 4495 DVD92 4495
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Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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Commentaries (plus notes) Cont MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
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James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
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Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
Revelation (24 sessions) CD005 4495 CDC03 8995 DVD26 8995
Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
Entire New Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDNTEST 39900
Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 8495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
Numbers Commentary Small Group Pack SGP04 9495
Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
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Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
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Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 1495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
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Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
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Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
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Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
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Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
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Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
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Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICE
Ray Sarlin KI Gold Medallion Holder
OUR FOUNDATION IN GODrsquoS WORD
The only reliable source of information about Jesus Christ is found in the Word of God This primary impetus of the Protestant Reformations1 of the 16th Century is summed
up by the term sola scriptura which means that the Bible alone is trustworthy We must test all things by the Bible to discern whether they are of God or man As Jesus said ldquoIf you abide in My word you are My disciples indeedrdquo2
Paul reminded the Galatians ldquoTherefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith But after faith has come we are no longer under a tutorrdquo3
Our picture of Jesus is thus incomplete with just the Old Testament All sixty-six books of the Bible are important Just as the Old Testament foretold Jesus through prophecy the Gospels record how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies1 Reformation movements included Lutheran ReformedCalvinist Presbyterian Anglican (Latin for ldquoEnglishrdquo)
Radical (eg Anabaptist) and Roman Catholic Rome also spawned the Counter-Reformation under Jesuit command the effects of which continue today
2 John 8313 Galatians 324-25
In the first part of this essay on putting faith into practice KI Gold Medallion holder Ray Sarlin examined our foundation in Christ and what it means in practical everyday terms Itrsquos not enough to simply believe in Him we must strive to take up our own crosses and follow Him Part 2 will discuss Godrsquos Word as the source of all Truth and the complete revelation of the true Jesus and His true teaching
R a y S a r l i n KI Gold MedallionRay Sarlin has worked in some 26 countries as a military officer engineer projec t and program manager executive and management consultant Following a trip to Israel in 2008 he shifted to part-time work in order to focus on the Word of God Ray was in the first cohort to earn KI Gold Medallions in 2013 He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies
BIO
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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COVER CONTENTS ORDER
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The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
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This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
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Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
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Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
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The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
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The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
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Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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In addition although each of the Gospels emphasizes different things for different audiences they share one common trait ndash all were written to create faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God come to earth that we may have life in His name
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today How can we know and follow Jesus without reading and knowing His
actual wordshellip without striving to understand His meanings and messages and without heeding His instructions
ldquoNot everyone who says to Me lsquoLord Lordrsquo shall enter the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven Many will say to Me in that day lsquoLord Lord have we not prophesied in Your name cast out demons in Your name and done many wonders in Your namersquo And then I will declare to them lsquoI never knew you depart from Me you who practice lawlessnessrsquordquo4
Contrary to the ldquocheap gracerdquo and Sunday attendance that many people think is all thatrsquos needed to follow Jesus the Gospels inform us what Jesus actually said ldquoThen He said to them all lsquoIf anyone desires to come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and is himself destroyed or lostrsquordquo5
Yet many today see following Jesus as a type of smorgasbord ldquoIrsquoll take the love stuff but leave out all of the hellfire and brimstonerdquo Following the Way is not a multiple choice quiz it is following the Way of Life as opposed to the Way of Death Jesus charged His followers to ldquohellipobserve ALL things whatsoever I have commanded yourdquo6
4 Matthew 721-235 Luke 923-256 Matthew 2820
The Gospels reveal what the real Jesus actually taught which is very different from what is taught from most pulpits today
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 37
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
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5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
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Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
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Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
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JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
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Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
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Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
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Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
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Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
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Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
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- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
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- Berean
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- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
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- Koinonos
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- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
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But the Bible doesnrsquot end with the four Gospels Jesus told the Apostles that more needed to be said saying ldquoI have yet many things to say unto you but ye cannot bear them now Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come He shall glorify me for he shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto yourdquo7
Due to the apostlesrsquo inability to receive all the truth at that time Jesus left it up to the Holy Spirit to complete the work of guiding them into all the truth Therefore to truly find His Will for us today we must find His Way in the book of Acts and the Epistles and the rarely preached on book of Revelation
Only ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven ldquo[The disciples] were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterancerdquo8 The Comforter9 the Holy Spirit had arrived From here on we see the hand of the Holy Spirit guiding the followers of the Way through the next half century or so
In some cases we are shown additional words of Jesus that we did not receive through the Gospels in others the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings of the apostles and their amanuenses into all truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
ldquoMost assuredly I say to you he who receives whomever I send receives Me and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Merdquo10
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians ldquoFor this reason we also thank God without ceasing because when you received the word of God which you heard from us you welcomed it not as the word of men
7 John 1612-148 Acts 249 Modern Islamic scholarship ironically claims that Muhammad can be found in the New Testament in the
Greek word παράκλητος (G3875 paraklētos comforter) in John 1416 1526 167 and 1 John 21 ignoring that John 1426 clearly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit
10 John 1320
the Holy Spirit guided the words and writings
of the apostles and their amanuenses into all
truth as if spoken by Jesus Himself
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
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The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
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Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
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Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
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Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
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The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
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TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
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Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
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Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
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Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
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Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 1495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
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Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 MP3 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs) - Chuck Missler DVD25 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 8995
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MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew MP3PLAY 1995
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Watchers 7 - LA Marzulli - 82 min DVD DVD151 1995
Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr DVD set) DVD119 4900
The Privileged Planet - 60-min DVD DVD21 1495
Inside the Revolution - J Rosenberg 90-min DVD DVD68 995
Looking Up - by Dan Stolebarger (5 hrs) - DVD DVD115 3495
The Late Great USA (2 hrs) by Dr Jerome Corsi - DVD DVD50 995
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Strategic Perspectives ISRAEL DVD Set (6 sessions) KIDVD22 4995
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Books Price Qty Total
Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 1200
I Jesus an Autobiography - Chuck Missler amp William Welty PhD BK188 1995
Blood on the Altar - Tom Horn amp Others BK186 1495
Exo-Vaticana - Cris Putnam amp Tom Horn BK184 1495
Petrus Romanus - Tom Horn amp Cris Putnam BK179 1495
The Pilgrims Progress - John Bunyan BK174 1595
The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
The Kingdom Power amp Glory - Chuck amp Nancy Missler BK150 1895
Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
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Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
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Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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but as it is in truth the word of God which also effectively works in you who believerdquo11
If the words of the New Testament are true and complete and they are we must assume that the apostles were guided into ALL truth12 No further revelation is neededhellip not church tradition the Catholic magisterium (teaching authority) papal declarations the Quran Shirsquoa or Sunni or Ibadi hadiths the Book of Mormon the Book of Miracles or new religions spawned by personal revelation
We have in our 66 books by over 40 authors written over nearly 2000 years everything that we need to live Godly lives In them we can find the true Jesus and His true teachings completely and fully revealed
Listen to Peter and Paul
bull ldquoGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtuerdquo13
bull ldquoAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good workrdquo14
bull ldquoBut even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you let him be accursed As we have said before so now I say again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursedrdquo15
Everything that we need is in the Holy Bible No other revelations are required As Jude wrote ldquoBeloved while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation I found it necessary to write to
11 1 Thessalonians 21312 John 161313 2 Peter 12-314 2 Timothy 316-1715 Galatians 18-9
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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JERASH and DEAD SEAPETRA
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
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BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
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Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
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Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
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Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
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Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
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JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
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Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 2995 CDC27 4495 DVD92 4495
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Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
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Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
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Dr William Welty
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you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saintsrdquo16
Liberal scholarship disputes the traditional authorship inspiration and dating of many of the New Testament books Consistent with their negative view of the Bible they also tend to portray the development of the canon17 as complex and lengthy (Figure 1) Yet some 5686 existing Greek manuscripts18 date to within 100 years of the time of Christrsquos crucifixion and resurrection There are also some 19000 copies in other contemporary languages including Syriac Latin Coptic and Aramaic
The evidence shows that all New Testament documents were complete when John completed his final book prior to AD 100 Early letters19 show familiarity with the synoptic Gospels and some of Paulrsquos Epistles20 One such letter was from Ignatian to Polycarp of Smyrna (c80-155) said to be a fellow disciple of the Apostle John in Ephesus the wealthy capital of the Roman Province of Asia where Paul preached during his second missionary journey and ministered for over two years during his third
What are the requirements for New Testament canonicity Both Catholic and Protestant traditions recognize four conditions
bull Apostolic Origin mdash attributed to and based upon the original apostles including Jesusrsquo half-brothers James and Jude or their amanuenses
bull Universal Acceptance mdash acknowledged by all major Christian communities in the ancient world
bull Liturgical Use mdash read publicly where early Christian communities gathered
bull Consistent Message mdash containing a theological outlook similar to or complementary to other accepted Christian writings21
16 Jude 1317 A ldquoBiblical Canonrdquo is a complete and authoritative collection of books18 Norman Geisler amp Peter Bocchino Unshakeable Foundations (Minneapolis MN Bethany House Publishers
2001) p 25619 For example the seven epistles of Ignatius of Antioch (c35-c107)20 For example 1 Corinthians Ephesians Romans21 Just Felix SJ ldquoNew Testament Canonrdquo Catholic Resources for Bible Liturgy Art and Theology
Loyola Institute for Spirituality 2 Feb 2012 Web 09 Feb 2015
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
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Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
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Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
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The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
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SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
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The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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Alternative Dates for the New Testament Canon
bull Prior to AD 100 with the completion of Johnrsquos writingbull c 96 Epistle of Clement of Rome to Corinthbull c 120 Basilides of Alexandria wrote a commentary on
the four Gospels bull c 140 by Marcion of Sinopebull c 170 in the Muratorian fragment (Canon Muratori)bull c 180 Irenaeus refers to a four-gospel canon called
the Tetramorphbull c 240 Eusebius in Ecclesiastical History refers to a Canon
of Origenbull c 350 in the Canon of Cyril of Jerusalem (Catechetical Lectures)bull c 363 confirmed at the Synod of Laodiceabull 367 by Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in his Easter letter
ldquoEpistola Festalisrdquobull 383 at the Council of Rome noted in the 5th Century
Decretum Gelasianumbull 393 at the Synod of Hippo Regis in North Africabull 394 in the Canon of Amphilochius of Iconiumbull 397 at the third Synod of Carthagebull 405 Innocent Irsquos list of the sacred booksbull 692 ratified at the Second Council of Trullanbull 1442 (Feb 4) at the Council of Florencebull 1546 (April 8) the Council of Trent passed
De Canonicis Scripturisbull 1563 the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of Englandbull 1647 the Westminster Confession of Faith (Calvinism)bull 1672 the Synod of Jerusalem (Greek Orthodox)bull 1943 (Sept 30) when Pope Pius XII decreed the
Divino Afflante Spiritubull 1965 (Nov 18) when Pope Paul VI decreed Dei Verbum
(Vatican II) Figure 1 Alternative dates for the completion of the New Testament Canon
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
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Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
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Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
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Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
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Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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Why should the New Testament canon have taken until 1965 or 1546 or even 367 to be established After all the text itself gives evidence that apostolic letters were shared among assemblies in different cities22
The Bible also illustrates the closeness of First Century Christians After persecution in Jerusalem23 many believers fled abroad preaching the Word24 Antioch of Syria became a missionary headquarters25 The Council of Jerusalem26 commissioned Paul and Silas to spread the Good News to the Gentiles The Way spread from Judea throughout the Roman world during the First Century AD carried by the Apostles evangelists such as Barnabas and Philip and Priscilla and Aquila the outer group of seventy27 and many of the thousands who witnessed Pentecost28
Is it possible that God chose the youngest of the Twelve John to validate and close the New Testament Canon from his central location in Ephesus before he died There is after all as much evidence of that as there is for the critical theories of modern scholars about the Biblersquos authorship and veracity29
The past hundred-plus years has seen an explosion of different Bible translations and versions in English and Spanish Translating and selling new versions of the Bible has become a lucrative business Yet the proliferation of Bibles that may differ on key theological points has tended to undermine the principle of sola Scriptura upon which the Protestant Reformations were based Practically every one of the 150 or so new English versions since 1881 tracks more closely with the Catholic Bible than with the Luther (German) Tyndale Geneva and King James Versions that revolutionized Christianity nearly 500 years ago
22 Revelation 2-3 Colossians 41623 Acts 8124 Acts 8425 Acts 81126 Acts 81527 Luke 10128 Acts 2529 All evidence in both cases is circumstantial at best but the Canonical Theory of John is at least logical and has
not been disproved by inconvenient facts arising from modern era archaeological finds
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
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BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
Genesis (24 sessions) CD116 4495 CDC01 8995 DVD15 8995
Exodus (16 sessions) CD011 3995
Leviticus (16 sessions) CD037 3995
Numbers (8 sessions) CD046 2995 CDC04 4495 DVD94 4495
Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 3995
Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
I amp II Samuel (16 sessions) CD040 3995
I amp II Kings (16 sessions) CD041 3995
I amp II Chronicles (16 sessions) CD048 3995 CDC09 6995 DVD76 6995
Ezra amp Nehemiah (8 sessions) CD042 2995
Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
Psalms (24 sessions) CD049 4495 CDC12 8995 DVD43 8995
Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 2995 CDC05 4495 DVD29 4495
Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 2995 CDC30 4495 DVD98 4495
Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 4495 CDC16 8995 DVD60 8995
Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 2995 CDC27 4495 DVD92 4495
Prophets to the S Kingdom (13 sessions) CD050 3495 CDC25 5995 DVD87 5995
Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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Commentaries (plus notes) Cont MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
I amp II TimothyTitusPhilemon (8 sessions) CD014 2995 CDC13 4495 DVD51 4495
Hebrews (16 sessions) CD016 3995 CDC11 6995 DVD54 6995
James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
I amp II Peter (8 sessions) CD024 2995 CDC18 4495 DVD64 4495
I II amp III John (8 sessions) CD029 2995 CDC22 4495 DVD78 4495
Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
Revelation (24 sessions) CD005 4495 CDC03 8995 DVD26 8995
Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
Entire New Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDNTEST 39900
Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 8495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
Numbers Commentary Small Group Pack SGP04 9495
Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
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Prophets to the Gentiles Small Group Pack SGP09 9495
Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
Luke Commentary Small Group Pack SGP13 13995
John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 12995
Acts Commentary Small Group Pack SGP12 11995
Revelation Commentary Small Group Pack SGP11 13995
Comprehensive Study Workbooks Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 1495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 1495
Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
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DVD Studies by Other Speakers Price Qty Total
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Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 1200
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The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
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Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
The Kingrsquos High Way Series - by Nancy Missler Price Qty Total
Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK155 1995
Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 3495
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Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
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Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
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Be Ye Transformed Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK023 1995
Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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Does it matter which version we use
While the answer is beyond the scope of this essay the version used must matter Dr Misslerrsquos 2005 recording entitled ldquoHow We Got Our Biblerdquo in the Koinonia Institutersquos BTE501 Hermeneutics course and Ron Matsenrsquos 2013 DVD entitled ldquoDefending the Biblerdquo are recommended for further study There are also many other excellent references available as well
Dr Missler is fond of answering questions about which Bible version is best by wryly noting ldquoThe one that you will readrdquo Despite nearly 2000 years of continuing attacks against the New Testamentrsquos authority starting with the attacks by the Gnostic in AD 5530 ldquoWe have in our hands in substantial integrity the veritable word of Godrdquo31
God can speak to us through any version of His Word Make no mistake though while most versions are appropriate for general reading or worship only a few are suitably accurate for serious study You are strongly encouraged to do your own research to select a study Bible
Let us briefly return to the question posed in Part 1 are you a believer in Christ or a follower of Christ32 We only find Jesus when we follow Him in true obedience Jesus noted
bull ldquoIf ye continue in my word then are ye my disciples indeed And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you freerdquo33
bull ldquoIf anyone loves Me he will keep My word and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make Our home with himrdquo34
When we keep His Word Jesus and His Father will abide in us and we will truly have found the Way
30 2 Peter 21-331 Kenyon Frederic G as quoted by Chuck Missler in Supplementary Notes How We Got Our Bible Koinonia
House 2005 3032 Sarlin Ray ldquoPutting Faith into Practice - Our Foundation in Christrdquo Personal UPDATE 252 (February 2015)
49-54 Print33 John 831-3234 John 1423
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 37
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April 21ndash26 2015
JERASH and DEAD SEAPETRA
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Mark Titles Above and Add Total to the Summary at the Top of Next Page
Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
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Exodus (16 sessions) CD011 3995
Leviticus (16 sessions) CD037 3995
Numbers (8 sessions) CD046 2995 CDC04 4495 DVD94 4495
Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 3995
Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
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Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
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Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 2995 CDC05 4495 DVD29 4495
Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 2995 CDC30 4495 DVD98 4495
Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 4495 CDC16 8995 DVD60 8995
Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 2995 CDC27 4495 DVD92 4495
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Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
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I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
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James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
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Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
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Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
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Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
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Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
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Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
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The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
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Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
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Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
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Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
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or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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ldquoNow by this we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments He who says lsquoI know Himrsquo and does not keep His commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him But whoever keeps His word truly the love of God is perfected in him By this we know that we are in Himrdquo35
Before we can keep His Word we must know and understand it And we can only know Godrsquos Word through Bible study
The final part of this article on Putting Faith into Practice will focus on our individual role and duty in an increasingly secular and ungodly culture What does the Bible say about how we should live in times like these Taken together this series is intended to de-mystify modern Christianity for Bible-believing followers of Christ35 1 John 23-5
Defending the Bibleby Ron Matsen
How We Got Our Bibleby Dr Chuck Missler
For salvation man must understand the purpose and power of the Bible
but how do we explain our faith
Join Ron Matsen in the Executive Briefing Room of the River Lodge
New Zealand as he examines and explores the origins attributes
validity and transforming power of Godrsquos Word
bull Where did our Bible come from Why do we believe its origin is supernatural
bull How do we know that it really is the Word of God
bull How accurate are our translations
Chuck Missler an internationally recognized Biblical authority reviews the origin of both the Old and New Testaments in light of recent discoveries and controversies
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
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Mark Titles Above and Add Total to the Summary at the Top of Next Page
Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
Genesis (24 sessions) CD116 4495 CDC01 8995 DVD15 8995
Exodus (16 sessions) CD011 3995
Leviticus (16 sessions) CD037 3995
Numbers (8 sessions) CD046 2995 CDC04 4495 DVD94 4495
Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 3995
Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
I amp II Samuel (16 sessions) CD040 3995
I amp II Kings (16 sessions) CD041 3995
I amp II Chronicles (16 sessions) CD048 3995 CDC09 6995 DVD76 6995
Ezra amp Nehemiah (8 sessions) CD042 2995
Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
Psalms (24 sessions) CD049 4495 CDC12 8995 DVD43 8995
Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 2995 CDC05 4495 DVD29 4495
Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 2995 CDC30 4495 DVD98 4495
Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 4495 CDC16 8995 DVD60 8995
Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 2995 CDC27 4495 DVD92 4495
Prophets to the S Kingdom (13 sessions) CD050 3495 CDC25 5995 DVD87 5995
Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
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Commentaries (plus notes) Cont MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
I amp II TimothyTitusPhilemon (8 sessions) CD014 2995 CDC13 4495 DVD51 4495
Hebrews (16 sessions) CD016 3995 CDC11 6995 DVD54 6995
James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
I amp II Peter (8 sessions) CD024 2995 CDC18 4495 DVD64 4495
I II amp III John (8 sessions) CD029 2995 CDC22 4495 DVD78 4495
Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
Revelation (24 sessions) CD005 4495 CDC03 8995 DVD26 8995
Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
Entire New Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDNTEST 39900
Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 8495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
Numbers Commentary Small Group Pack SGP04 9495
Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
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Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
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John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 12995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 1495
Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
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Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
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Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK155 1995
Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 3495
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Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
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Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 695
Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
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Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
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A More Excellent Way CD120 1095 CDA73 1495
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
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Dr William Welty
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
Genesis (24 sessions) CD116 4495 CDC01 8995 DVD15 8995
Exodus (16 sessions) CD011 3995
Leviticus (16 sessions) CD037 3995
Numbers (8 sessions) CD046 2995 CDC04 4495 DVD94 4495
Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 3995
Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
I amp II Samuel (16 sessions) CD040 3995
I amp II Kings (16 sessions) CD041 3995
I amp II Chronicles (16 sessions) CD048 3995 CDC09 6995 DVD76 6995
Ezra amp Nehemiah (8 sessions) CD042 2995
Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
Psalms (24 sessions) CD049 4495 CDC12 8995 DVD43 8995
Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 2995 CDC05 4495 DVD29 4495
Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 2995 CDC30 4495 DVD98 4495
Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 4495 CDC16 8995 DVD60 8995
Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 2995 CDC27 4495 DVD92 4495
Prophets to the S Kingdom (13 sessions) CD050 3495 CDC25 5995 DVD87 5995
Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
42 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
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Commentaries (plus notes) Cont MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
I amp II TimothyTitusPhilemon (8 sessions) CD014 2995 CDC13 4495 DVD51 4495
Hebrews (16 sessions) CD016 3995 CDC11 6995 DVD54 6995
James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
I amp II Peter (8 sessions) CD024 2995 CDC18 4495 DVD64 4495
I II amp III John (8 sessions) CD029 2995 CDC22 4495 DVD78 4495
Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
Revelation (24 sessions) CD005 4495 CDC03 8995 DVD26 8995
Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
Entire New Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDNTEST 39900
Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 8495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
Numbers Commentary Small Group Pack SGP04 9495
Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
Prophets to the S Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP08 10995
Prophets to the Gentiles Small Group Pack SGP09 9495
Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
Luke Commentary Small Group Pack SGP13 13995
John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 12995
Acts Commentary Small Group Pack SGP12 11995
Revelation Commentary Small Group Pack SGP11 13995
Comprehensive Study Workbooks Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 1495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 1495
Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 MP3 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
Prophecy 101 audio CD set (4 one-hour audio CDs) CDA66 2995
DVD Prophecy 101 set (2 DVDs - 4 hours) DVD08 2995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs) - Chuck Missler DVD25 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Bible MP3 Player Price Qty Total
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew MP3PLAY 1995
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew - 2 pack (save $995) MP3PLAYx2 2995
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew - 10 Pack (save $7950) MP3PLAYx10 12000
All prices in US dollars correct at time of printing and may be subject to change See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
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COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Shipping Table
If Subtotal is USA CANADA INTL-Surface INTL-Air
$1000 and less $275 C$450 $500 $1600
$1001 - $1500 $375 C$550 $600 $2000
$1501 - $3000 $475 C$700 $800 $2500
$3001 - $5000 $575 C$800 $900 $2750
$5001 - $10000 $725 C$950 $1000 $3000
$10001 - $15000 $875 C$1200 $1250 $3500
$15001 - $20000 $1025 C$1350 $1500 $4000
Over $20000 $1175 C$1500 10 20
DVD Studies by Other Speakers Price Qty Total
Watchers 7 - LA Marzulli - 82 min DVD DVD151 1995
Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr DVD set) DVD119 4900
The Privileged Planet - 60-min DVD DVD21 1495
Inside the Revolution - J Rosenberg 90-min DVD DVD68 995
Looking Up - by Dan Stolebarger (5 hrs) - DVD DVD115 3495
The Late Great USA (2 hrs) by Dr Jerome Corsi - DVD DVD50 995
Conferences Price Qty Total
1997 Alien Encounters Conference DVD Set (6 hours) DVD131 3995
Strategic Perspectives ISRAEL DVD Set (6 sessions) KIDVD22 4995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 DVD Set (21 Sessions) KIDVD28 5995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 Audio CD Set (21 Sessions) KICDA10 5995
Books Price Qty Total
Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 1200
I Jesus an Autobiography - Chuck Missler amp William Welty PhD BK188 1995
Blood on the Altar - Tom Horn amp Others BK186 1495
Exo-Vaticana - Cris Putnam amp Tom Horn BK184 1495
Petrus Romanus - Tom Horn amp Cris Putnam BK179 1495
The Pilgrims Progress - John Bunyan BK174 1595
The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
The Kingdom Power amp Glory - Chuck amp Nancy Missler BK150 1895
Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
The Kingrsquos High Way Series - by Nancy Missler Price Qty Total
Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK155 1995
Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 3495
Reflections of His Image Gods Purpose for Your Life -- Book BK140 1295
Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
The Choice Hypocrisy or Real Christianity -- Book BK102 695
Against the Tide Getting Beyond Ourselves -- Book BK105 595
Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 695
Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
The Way of Agape Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK019 1995
Be Ye Transformed Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK023 1995
Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
Kingrsquos High Way Series Book Price Qty MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
The Kingdom Power amp Glory BK150 1895 CD123 1995 CDA83 3495 DVD57 5995
The Way of Agape BK016 1795 CD117 1995 CDA69 2995 DVD10 4995
Be Ye Transformed BK020 1495 CD118 1995 CDA70 2995 DVD16 4995
Faith in the Night Seasons BK087 1395 CD119 1995 CDA71 2995 DVD17 4995
To Walk in Love Truth Knowledge CD122 1595 CDA78 1995
A More Excellent Way CD120 1095 CDA73 1495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
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44 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
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Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
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- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
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- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
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Mark Titles Above and Add Total to the Summary at the Top of Next Page
Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
Genesis (24 sessions) CD116 4495 CDC01 8995 DVD15 8995
Exodus (16 sessions) CD011 3995
Leviticus (16 sessions) CD037 3995
Numbers (8 sessions) CD046 2995 CDC04 4495 DVD94 4495
Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 3995
Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
I amp II Samuel (16 sessions) CD040 3995
I amp II Kings (16 sessions) CD041 3995
I amp II Chronicles (16 sessions) CD048 3995 CDC09 6995 DVD76 6995
Ezra amp Nehemiah (8 sessions) CD042 2995
Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
Psalms (24 sessions) CD049 4495 CDC12 8995 DVD43 8995
Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 2995 CDC05 4495 DVD29 4495
Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 2995 CDC30 4495 DVD98 4495
Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 4495 CDC16 8995 DVD60 8995
Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 2995 CDC27 4495 DVD92 4495
Prophets to the S Kingdom (13 sessions) CD050 3495 CDC25 5995 DVD87 5995
Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
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42 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
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Commentaries (plus notes) Cont MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
I amp II TimothyTitusPhilemon (8 sessions) CD014 2995 CDC13 4495 DVD51 4495
Hebrews (16 sessions) CD016 3995 CDC11 6995 DVD54 6995
James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
I amp II Peter (8 sessions) CD024 2995 CDC18 4495 DVD64 4495
I II amp III John (8 sessions) CD029 2995 CDC22 4495 DVD78 4495
Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
Revelation (24 sessions) CD005 4495 CDC03 8995 DVD26 8995
Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
Entire New Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDNTEST 39900
Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 8495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
Numbers Commentary Small Group Pack SGP04 9495
Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
Prophets to the S Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP08 10995
Prophets to the Gentiles Small Group Pack SGP09 9495
Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
Luke Commentary Small Group Pack SGP13 13995
John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 12995
Acts Commentary Small Group Pack SGP12 11995
Revelation Commentary Small Group Pack SGP11 13995
Comprehensive Study Workbooks Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 1495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 1495
Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 MP3 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
Prophecy 101 audio CD set (4 one-hour audio CDs) CDA66 2995
DVD Prophecy 101 set (2 DVDs - 4 hours) DVD08 2995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs) - Chuck Missler DVD25 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Bible MP3 Player Price Qty Total
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew MP3PLAY 1995
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew - 2 pack (save $995) MP3PLAYx2 2995
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew - 10 Pack (save $7950) MP3PLAYx10 12000
All prices in US dollars correct at time of printing and may be subject to change See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 43
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Shipping Table
If Subtotal is USA CANADA INTL-Surface INTL-Air
$1000 and less $275 C$450 $500 $1600
$1001 - $1500 $375 C$550 $600 $2000
$1501 - $3000 $475 C$700 $800 $2500
$3001 - $5000 $575 C$800 $900 $2750
$5001 - $10000 $725 C$950 $1000 $3000
$10001 - $15000 $875 C$1200 $1250 $3500
$15001 - $20000 $1025 C$1350 $1500 $4000
Over $20000 $1175 C$1500 10 20
DVD Studies by Other Speakers Price Qty Total
Watchers 7 - LA Marzulli - 82 min DVD DVD151 1995
Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr DVD set) DVD119 4900
The Privileged Planet - 60-min DVD DVD21 1495
Inside the Revolution - J Rosenberg 90-min DVD DVD68 995
Looking Up - by Dan Stolebarger (5 hrs) - DVD DVD115 3495
The Late Great USA (2 hrs) by Dr Jerome Corsi - DVD DVD50 995
Conferences Price Qty Total
1997 Alien Encounters Conference DVD Set (6 hours) DVD131 3995
Strategic Perspectives ISRAEL DVD Set (6 sessions) KIDVD22 4995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 DVD Set (21 Sessions) KIDVD28 5995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 Audio CD Set (21 Sessions) KICDA10 5995
Books Price Qty Total
Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 1200
I Jesus an Autobiography - Chuck Missler amp William Welty PhD BK188 1995
Blood on the Altar - Tom Horn amp Others BK186 1495
Exo-Vaticana - Cris Putnam amp Tom Horn BK184 1495
Petrus Romanus - Tom Horn amp Cris Putnam BK179 1495
The Pilgrims Progress - John Bunyan BK174 1595
The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
The Kingdom Power amp Glory - Chuck amp Nancy Missler BK150 1895
Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
The Kingrsquos High Way Series - by Nancy Missler Price Qty Total
Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK155 1995
Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 3495
Reflections of His Image Gods Purpose for Your Life -- Book BK140 1295
Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
The Choice Hypocrisy or Real Christianity -- Book BK102 695
Against the Tide Getting Beyond Ourselves -- Book BK105 595
Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 695
Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
The Way of Agape Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK019 1995
Be Ye Transformed Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK023 1995
Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
Kingrsquos High Way Series Book Price Qty MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
The Kingdom Power amp Glory BK150 1895 CD123 1995 CDA83 3495 DVD57 5995
The Way of Agape BK016 1795 CD117 1995 CDA69 2995 DVD10 4995
Be Ye Transformed BK020 1495 CD118 1995 CDA70 2995 DVD16 4995
Faith in the Night Seasons BK087 1395 CD119 1995 CDA71 2995 DVD17 4995
To Walk in Love Truth Knowledge CD122 1595 CDA78 1995
A More Excellent Way CD120 1095 CDA73 1495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
44 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Koinonia Institute Membership
(Credit card will be automatically renewed at the end of your selected time frame)
Email address required _______________________________________
Circle one 1 MONTH US$25 1 YEAR US$250 (Discount from $300) LIFETIME US$2500
Please bill my credit card Enclosed is my pre-paid order
Personal UPDATE News Journal Subscription (Paper--US Only)
One Year US$20 NLR1 Two Years US$30 Save $10 NLR2 Three Years US$40 Save $20 NLR3 $_________
Donations -- Thank You
Koinonia House General Fund Your support furthers our ministry outreach $_________Radio Broadcasts Your generosity keeps us on the air $_________Koinonia Institute $_________
Shipping Information
Code M153
Name__________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
City State Zip_____________________________________
Country___________________________________________
Phone____________________________ Email___________________________________
Total Purchases (do not include subscriptions here) $________________
ShippingHandling (see table previous page) $________________
Sales Tax 6 (Idaho residents only) $________________
Total Subscriptions and Donations (do not add tax or shipping) $________________
TOTAL $________________
Check (payable to K-House) or Please bill my VISAMCDISCAMEX
- - -
Verification code _____
Signature________________________________________ Exp_______________
Koinonia House Contact informationFor Orders Only 1-800-KHOUSE-1 (546-8731) fax 208-773-6312 or online at httpsresourceskhouseorg
All Other Inquiries 208-773-6310 M-F 9 am to 5 pm PT
Mail Orders Koinonia House PO Box D Coeur drsquoAlene ID 83816-0347
All prices in US dollars correct at time of printing and may be subject to change See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 45
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue Post Falls Idaho 83854
Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
Phone OrdersSubscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
Office Phone 1-208-773-6310 Fax 1-208-773-6312
Online Subscriptions khouseorgsubscribe
Koinonia House Website wwwkhouseorg
Online Store httpsresourceskhouseorg
The Koinonia House mission is to create develop and distribute materials to stimulate encourage and facilitate
serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God Koinonia House Inc
is a non-profit 501(c)3 company The Koinonia Institute mission is dedicated to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in todayrsquos world
- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
-
- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
-
- Berean
-
- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
-
- Koinonos
-
- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
-
- SpeakingTours
- Order Form
-
SPEAKINGTOURS
Idaho USPost Falls (Dan Stolebarger) Mar 3 10 17 24Koinonia Institute Bible Study800-546-8731
Israel Various Cities (Dan Stolebarger)Apr 21-25 Pre-Tour Ext to PetraApr 26-May 4 Berean Tour to IsraelMay 4-8 Journey to Auschwitz(See page 2 for details)800-546-8731sharonkhouseorg
New Zealand The River Lodge - Reporoa (Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen)
Live QampA BroadcastTuesdays 9 PM EST8 PM CST (Wednesdays 3 PM - New Zealand Standard Time)
Watch the Live-Stream for free via our website kitrustorg
Email your questions toquestionskitrustorg
STUDY TOGETHER
The KI Resident Study Program - Take the Bible SeriouslyJourney through the whole Bible with Dr Chuck Missler and other special speakers as you gather valuable insights into Godrsquos ldquointegrated message system that is from outside our time domainrdquoKoinonia Institute offers a unique opportunity in the centre of North Island New Zealand Each residential student willbull Participate in a guided classroom environment that will be comprised of lectures
open discussions and testing
bull Live communally with other students in the beautifully isolated grounds of The River Lodge in Reporoa Bay of Plenty on the banks of the Waikato River and
bull Grow individually in their knowledge of the Bible so they can gain the maximum benefit of this intensive preparation experience
Accelerated and Long Term courses available
For more information visit wwwriverlodgeconzrsp
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
40 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Mark Titles Above and Add Total to the Summary at the Top of Next Page
Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
Genesis (24 sessions) CD116 4495 CDC01 8995 DVD15 8995
Exodus (16 sessions) CD011 3995
Leviticus (16 sessions) CD037 3995
Numbers (8 sessions) CD046 2995 CDC04 4495 DVD94 4495
Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 3995
Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
I amp II Samuel (16 sessions) CD040 3995
I amp II Kings (16 sessions) CD041 3995
I amp II Chronicles (16 sessions) CD048 3995 CDC09 6995 DVD76 6995
Ezra amp Nehemiah (8 sessions) CD042 2995
Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
Psalms (24 sessions) CD049 4495 CDC12 8995 DVD43 8995
Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 2995 CDC05 4495 DVD29 4495
Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 2995 CDC30 4495 DVD98 4495
Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 4495 CDC16 8995 DVD60 8995
Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 2995 CDC27 4495 DVD92 4495
Prophets to the S Kingdom (13 sessions) CD050 3495 CDC25 5995 DVD87 5995
Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
42 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Commentaries (plus notes) Cont MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
I amp II TimothyTitusPhilemon (8 sessions) CD014 2995 CDC13 4495 DVD51 4495
Hebrews (16 sessions) CD016 3995 CDC11 6995 DVD54 6995
James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
I amp II Peter (8 sessions) CD024 2995 CDC18 4495 DVD64 4495
I II amp III John (8 sessions) CD029 2995 CDC22 4495 DVD78 4495
Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
Revelation (24 sessions) CD005 4495 CDC03 8995 DVD26 8995
Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
Entire New Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDNTEST 39900
Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 8495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
Numbers Commentary Small Group Pack SGP04 9495
Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
Prophets to the S Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP08 10995
Prophets to the Gentiles Small Group Pack SGP09 9495
Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
Luke Commentary Small Group Pack SGP13 13995
John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 12995
Acts Commentary Small Group Pack SGP12 11995
Revelation Commentary Small Group Pack SGP11 13995
Comprehensive Study Workbooks Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 1495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 1495
Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 MP3 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
Prophecy 101 audio CD set (4 one-hour audio CDs) CDA66 2995
DVD Prophecy 101 set (2 DVDs - 4 hours) DVD08 2995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs) - Chuck Missler DVD25 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Bible MP3 Player Price Qty Total
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew MP3PLAY 1995
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew - 2 pack (save $995) MP3PLAYx2 2995
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew - 10 Pack (save $7950) MP3PLAYx10 12000
All prices in US dollars correct at time of printing and may be subject to change See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 43
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
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$1000 and less $275 C$450 $500 $1600
$1001 - $1500 $375 C$550 $600 $2000
$1501 - $3000 $475 C$700 $800 $2500
$3001 - $5000 $575 C$800 $900 $2750
$5001 - $10000 $725 C$950 $1000 $3000
$10001 - $15000 $875 C$1200 $1250 $3500
$15001 - $20000 $1025 C$1350 $1500 $4000
Over $20000 $1175 C$1500 10 20
DVD Studies by Other Speakers Price Qty Total
Watchers 7 - LA Marzulli - 82 min DVD DVD151 1995
Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr DVD set) DVD119 4900
The Privileged Planet - 60-min DVD DVD21 1495
Inside the Revolution - J Rosenberg 90-min DVD DVD68 995
Looking Up - by Dan Stolebarger (5 hrs) - DVD DVD115 3495
The Late Great USA (2 hrs) by Dr Jerome Corsi - DVD DVD50 995
Conferences Price Qty Total
1997 Alien Encounters Conference DVD Set (6 hours) DVD131 3995
Strategic Perspectives ISRAEL DVD Set (6 sessions) KIDVD22 4995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 DVD Set (21 Sessions) KIDVD28 5995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 Audio CD Set (21 Sessions) KICDA10 5995
Books Price Qty Total
Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 1200
I Jesus an Autobiography - Chuck Missler amp William Welty PhD BK188 1995
Blood on the Altar - Tom Horn amp Others BK186 1495
Exo-Vaticana - Cris Putnam amp Tom Horn BK184 1495
Petrus Romanus - Tom Horn amp Cris Putnam BK179 1495
The Pilgrims Progress - John Bunyan BK174 1595
The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
The Kingdom Power amp Glory - Chuck amp Nancy Missler BK150 1895
Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
The Kingrsquos High Way Series - by Nancy Missler Price Qty Total
Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK155 1995
Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 3495
Reflections of His Image Gods Purpose for Your Life -- Book BK140 1295
Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
The Choice Hypocrisy or Real Christianity -- Book BK102 695
Against the Tide Getting Beyond Ourselves -- Book BK105 595
Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 695
Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
The Way of Agape Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK019 1995
Be Ye Transformed Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK023 1995
Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
Kingrsquos High Way Series Book Price Qty MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
The Kingdom Power amp Glory BK150 1895 CD123 1995 CDA83 3495 DVD57 5995
The Way of Agape BK016 1795 CD117 1995 CDA69 2995 DVD10 4995
Be Ye Transformed BK020 1495 CD118 1995 CDA70 2995 DVD16 4995
Faith in the Night Seasons BK087 1395 CD119 1995 CDA71 2995 DVD17 4995
To Walk in Love Truth Knowledge CD122 1595 CDA78 1995
A More Excellent Way CD120 1095 CDA73 1495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
44 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
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Mail Orders Koinonia House PO Box D Coeur drsquoAlene ID 83816-0347
All prices in US dollars correct at time of printing and may be subject to change See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 45
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue Post Falls Idaho 83854
Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
Phone OrdersSubscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
Office Phone 1-208-773-6310 Fax 1-208-773-6312
Online Subscriptions khouseorgsubscribe
Koinonia House Website wwwkhouseorg
Online Store httpsresourceskhouseorg
The Koinonia House mission is to create develop and distribute materials to stimulate encourage and facilitate
serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God Koinonia House Inc
is a non-profit 501(c)3 company The Koinonia Institute mission is dedicated to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in todayrsquos world
- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
-
- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
-
- Berean
-
- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
-
- Koinonos
-
- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
-
- SpeakingTours
- Order Form
-
Mark Titles Above and Add Total to the Summary at the Top of Next Page
Topical Studies by Chuck Missler on CD or DVD - For Download Pricing visit resourceskhouseorg
Each study is $1995 and contains approximately two hours of audio or video
BASIC BIBLE STUDIES CD Qty DVD Qty THE ldquoBEYONDrdquo SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty
Behold a White Horse NEW CDA149 DVD158 Beyond Coincidence CDA34 DVD82
The Physics of Immortality NEW CDA148 DVD157 Beyond Newton CDA108 DVD85
The Beginning of Wisdom CDA136 DVD136 Beyond Perception CDA36 DVD84
Fulcrum of the Entire Universe CDA134 DVD134 Beyond Time amp Space CDA31 DVD80
Hidden Treasures CDA128 DVD127 PERSONAL CD Qty DVD Qty
Jesus Who amp Why CDA125 DVD124 Spiritual Gifts - 3 Hours NEW CDA42 DVD155
Church in the End Times CDA123 DVD122 What Is Truth CDA63 DVD34
Israel and The Church CDA116 DVD110 Storm Warning--MisslerMcDonald CDA110 DVD100
Angels Vol 1 The Angelic Realm CDA114 DVD108 Armor For the Age of Deceit CDA30
Angels Vol 2 The Invisible War CDA115 DVD109 Being Faithful in Faithless World CDA46
Angels Vol 3 DenizensMetacosm CDA135 DVD135 Halloween Invitation to Occult CDA17
Eternal Security CDA82 DVD56 Kabbalah CDA26 DVD23
Footprints of the Messiah CDA37 DVD105 Thanksgiving CDA84
From Here to Eternity CDA094 The Architecture of Man CDA45
Heaven and Hell CDA18 DVD07 The Da Vinci Deception CDA23 DVD18
Inheritance amp Rewards CDA101 DVD71 The Once amp Future Church CDA16 DVD05
Jonah - The Reluctant Prophet CDA103 The Vortex Strategy CDA77 DVD45
Letters To Seven Churches CDA39 Twilightrsquos Last Gleaming CDA49 DVD61
Manifesto of our King CDA62 DVD31 FOR TECHNICALLY INCLINED CD Qty DVD Qty
Return of the Nephilim CDA14 DVD06 The Holographic Universe CDA119 DVD116
The Agony of Love CDA51 The Hybrid Age - MisslerHorn CDA113 DVD107
The Christmas Story CDA58 DVD49 Biotech Update CDA02 DVD30
The Easter Story CDA68 DVD40 Digging Up the Truth CDA03
The Feasts of Israel CDA76 DVD44 DNA by Design - MeyerMissler DVD79
The Flood of Noah CDA43 Genesis and the Big Bang CDA40
The Origin of Evil CDA85 DVD58 In the Beginninghellipwas Information CDA32
The Prodigal Heirs CDA104 Monuments Sacred or Profane CDA48
The Rapture CDA13 DVD75 Seat of Mercy CDA07
The 7th Day CDA093 Signs in the Heavens CDA35
The Sovereignty of Man CDA41 Stretching the Heavens CDA57
The Trinity CDA33 Technology amp the Bible CDA80 DVD52
The Whole Counsel of God CDA102 DVD72 The Mysteries of Mars CDA38
This Generation CDA27 DVD24 OTHER AUTHORS CD Qty DVD Qty
Thy Kingdom Come CDA08 DVD63 Doctrines of Demons - Matsen CDA142 DVD144
PROPHETIC UPDATES CD Qty DVD Qty Defending the Bible - Matsen CDA137 DVD137
A Legacy of Hate (Chuck amp Avi) CDA05 Human Nature - Matsen CDA132 DVD132
Antichrist Alternate Ending CDA12 DVD03 The Old Paths - Stolebarger DVD133
Babylon Alternate View CDA21 DVD14 The Great Commission - Matsen CDA130 DVD129
Betrayal of the Chosen CDA50 Discovering God - Matsen CDA131 DVD130
Danielrsquos 70 Weeks CDA25 DVD19 The Love of God - Matsen CDA129 DVD128
Europa Rising CDA15 DVD04 The Gospel - Matsen CDA127 DVD126
Hosea Can You See CDA44 LeadershipEnd Times - Matsen CDA124 DVD123
Jihad Americarsquos New War CDA06 Redesigning the Church - Stolebarger CDA122 DVD121
Roots of War Profiling MidEast CDA11 DVD02 Death of Discernment - Matsen CDA117 DVD112
The Kingdom of Blood CDA092 Revealing Jesus - Stolebarger CDA111 DVD103
The Kings of the East CDA61 DVD32 Islamic Uprising - Lipkin DVD97
The Magog Invasion Alt View CDA107 DVD77 The Dead Sea Scrolls - Flint DVD89
The New World Order CDA52 ShiiteSunni - Lipkin CDA79 DVD47
The Next Holocaust CDA65 DVD36 Sleeping in America - Lipkin CDA19 DVD11
The Sword of Allah CDA105 The Case for Mecca - Lipkin CDA099 DVD69
GETTING STARTED SERIES CD Qty DVD Qty The Coming Conflict - Lipkin CDA72 DVD38
A Walk Thru the Bible CDA56 Turkey Turn Thee Back - Lipkin CDA81 DVD53
How to Study the Bible CDA60 DVD28 Family Matters Vol 1 - Matsen CDA143 DVD146
How We Got Our Bible CDA55 DVD27 Family Matters Vol 2 - Matsen CDA144 DVD147
The Grand Adventure CDA47 Family Matters Vol 3 - Matsen CDA145 DVD148
March 2015 | Personal UPDATECOVER CONTENTS ORDER
TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
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Exodus (16 sessions) CD011 3995
Leviticus (16 sessions) CD037 3995
Numbers (8 sessions) CD046 2995 CDC04 4495 DVD94 4495
Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 3995
Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
I amp II Samuel (16 sessions) CD040 3995
I amp II Kings (16 sessions) CD041 3995
I amp II Chronicles (16 sessions) CD048 3995 CDC09 6995 DVD76 6995
Ezra amp Nehemiah (8 sessions) CD042 2995
Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
Psalms (24 sessions) CD049 4495 CDC12 8995 DVD43 8995
Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 2995 CDC05 4495 DVD29 4495
Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 2995 CDC30 4495 DVD98 4495
Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 4495 CDC16 8995 DVD60 8995
Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 2995 CDC27 4495 DVD92 4495
Prophets to the S Kingdom (13 sessions) CD050 3495 CDC25 5995 DVD87 5995
Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
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I amp II TimothyTitusPhilemon (8 sessions) CD014 2995 CDC13 4495 DVD51 4495
Hebrews (16 sessions) CD016 3995 CDC11 6995 DVD54 6995
James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
I amp II Peter (8 sessions) CD024 2995 CDC18 4495 DVD64 4495
I II amp III John (8 sessions) CD029 2995 CDC22 4495 DVD78 4495
Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
Revelation (24 sessions) CD005 4495 CDC03 8995 DVD26 8995
Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
Entire New Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDNTEST 39900
Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
Numbers Commentary Small Group Pack SGP04 9495
Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
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Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
Luke Commentary Small Group Pack SGP13 13995
John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 12995
Acts Commentary Small Group Pack SGP12 11995
Revelation Commentary Small Group Pack SGP11 13995
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 1495
Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
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DVD Prophecy 101 set (2 DVDs - 4 hours) DVD08 2995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
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Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 8995
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The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
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Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
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The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
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Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
The Choice Hypocrisy or Real Christianity -- Book BK102 695
Against the Tide Getting Beyond Ourselves -- Book BK105 595
Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 695
Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
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Be Ye Transformed Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK023 1995
Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
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To Walk in Love Truth Knowledge CD122 1595 CDA78 1995
A More Excellent Way CD120 1095 CDA73 1495
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44 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
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Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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- Cover
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- Issachar
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- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
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- Berean
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- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
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- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
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TOPICAL STUDIES ORDER SUMMARY Price Qty Total
Individual Topical Studies 1995
SPECIAL Family Matters Vols 1-3 - DVD - Matsen DVD149 3990
Other Topical Studies CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty Total
The Reemergence of Assyria - Ron Matsen 1 hr DVD154 1495
The Mystery of Melchizedek - Chuck Missler DVD - 1 hr DVD152 1495
The Romance of Redemption - Chuck Missler 4 hrs CDA091 2995 DVD143 2995
Expectations of the Antichrist - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 6 hrs CDA141 4995 DVD141 4995
The Holy Spirit - Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA138 2995 DVD138 2995
Kingdom Power amp Glory Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA126 4995 DVD125 4995
Weathering the Coming Storm - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 5 hrs CDA120 3995 DVD117 3995
An Agape Weekend - Chuck amp Nancy Missler 6 hrs CDA121 4995 DVD118 4995
Strategic Trends 2012 - Chuck Missler amp Ron Matsen 4 hrs CDA118 2995 DVD114 2995
The End Times Scenario - Chuck Missler 6 hrs CDA090 4995 DVD113 4995
The Beyond Series Collection - Chuck Missler 8 hrs CDA109 4995 DVD86 4995
The Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Chuck Missler 10+ hrs CDA095 4995
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA24 4995
Getting Started Series - Chuck Missler 8+ hrs CDA097 4995
The Creator Series - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman 8+ hrs CDA096 4995
MP3 CD-ROMs by Chuck Missler Price Qty Total
Cosmic Codes on CD-ROM wautomated PowerPoint (over 8 hrs) CD102 2995
Prophecy 101 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
The Creator Series on CD-ROM - over 8 hours of audio CD103 2995
Seasonal Favorites CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD107 3995
The Legacy Israel in Prophecy CD-ROM - over 12 hours of audio CD104 3995
5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse CD-ROM - over 10 hours of audio CD101 3995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Study Pack Special on CD-ROM -- (circle any 4 listed above) 9995
Commentaries (plus notes) MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
Genesis (24 sessions) CD116 4495 CDC01 8995 DVD15 8995
Exodus (16 sessions) CD011 3995
Leviticus (16 sessions) CD037 3995
Numbers (8 sessions) CD046 2995 CDC04 4495 DVD94 4495
Deuteronomy (16 sessions) CD043 3995
Joshua12 Tribes (16 sessions) CD018 3995
Judges (16 sessions) CD038 3995
Ruth amp Esther (8 sessions) CD019 2995 CDC20 4495 DVD66 4495
I amp II Samuel (16 sessions) CD040 3995
I amp II Kings (16 sessions) CD041 3995
I amp II Chronicles (16 sessions) CD048 3995 CDC09 6995 DVD76 6995
Ezra amp Nehemiah (8 sessions) CD042 2995
Job (8 sessions) CD033 2995
Psalms (24 sessions) CD049 4495 CDC12 8995 DVD43 8995
Proverbs (8 sessions) CD047 2995 CDC05 4495 DVD29 4495
Ecclesiastes (8 sessions) CD039 2995
Song of Songs (5 sessions) CD017 2995 CDC30 4495 DVD98 4495
Isaiah (24 sessions) CD022 4495 CDC33 8995 DVD139 8995
JeremiahLamentations (24 sessions) CD015 4495
Ezekiel (24 sessions) CD008 4495 CDC16 8995 DVD60 8995
Daniel (16 sessions) CD004 3995 CDC02 6995 DVD20 6995
Prophets to the N Kingdom (13 sessions) CD051 3495 CDC26 5995 DVD91 5995
Prophets to the Gentiles (8 sessions) CD052 2995 CDC27 4495 DVD92 4495
Prophets to the S Kingdom (13 sessions) CD050 3495 CDC25 5995 DVD87 5995
Prophets to the Post-Exile (22 sessions) CD053 4495
Matthew (24 sessions) CD006 4495 CDC06 8995 DVD33 8995
Mark (16 sessions) CD028 3995 CDC23 6995 DVD81 6995
Luke (24 sessions) CD021 4495 CDC29 8995 DVD96 8995
John (20 sessions) CD027 3995 CDC32 7495 DVD120 7495
Acts (16 sessions) CD023 3995 CDC31 6995 DVD104 6995
Romans (24 sessions) CD009 4495 CDC10 8995 DVD46 8995
I amp II Corinthians (24 sessions) CD025 4495
Galatians (8 sessions) CD012 2995 CDC15 4495 DVD55 4495
Ephesians (8 sessions) CD020 2995 CDC17 4495 DVD59 4495
Philippians (6 sessions) CD030 2995 CDC28 4495 DVD93 4495
Colossians (8 sessions) CD034 2995 CDC21 4495 DVD74 4495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
42 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Commentaries (plus notes) Cont MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
I amp II TimothyTitusPhilemon (8 sessions) CD014 2995 CDC13 4495 DVD51 4495
Hebrews (16 sessions) CD016 3995 CDC11 6995 DVD54 6995
James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
I amp II Peter (8 sessions) CD024 2995 CDC18 4495 DVD64 4495
I II amp III John (8 sessions) CD029 2995 CDC22 4495 DVD78 4495
Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
Revelation (24 sessions) CD005 4495 CDC03 8995 DVD26 8995
Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
Entire New Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDNTEST 39900
Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 8495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
Numbers Commentary Small Group Pack SGP04 9495
Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
Prophets to the S Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP08 10995
Prophets to the Gentiles Small Group Pack SGP09 9495
Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
Luke Commentary Small Group Pack SGP13 13995
John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 12995
Acts Commentary Small Group Pack SGP12 11995
Revelation Commentary Small Group Pack SGP11 13995
Comprehensive Study Workbooks Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 1495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 1495
Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 MP3 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
Prophecy 101 audio CD set (4 one-hour audio CDs) CDA66 2995
DVD Prophecy 101 set (2 DVDs - 4 hours) DVD08 2995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs) - Chuck Missler DVD25 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Bible MP3 Player Price Qty Total
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew MP3PLAY 1995
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew - 2 pack (save $995) MP3PLAYx2 2995
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew - 10 Pack (save $7950) MP3PLAYx10 12000
All prices in US dollars correct at time of printing and may be subject to change See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 43
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Shipping Table
If Subtotal is USA CANADA INTL-Surface INTL-Air
$1000 and less $275 C$450 $500 $1600
$1001 - $1500 $375 C$550 $600 $2000
$1501 - $3000 $475 C$700 $800 $2500
$3001 - $5000 $575 C$800 $900 $2750
$5001 - $10000 $725 C$950 $1000 $3000
$10001 - $15000 $875 C$1200 $1250 $3500
$15001 - $20000 $1025 C$1350 $1500 $4000
Over $20000 $1175 C$1500 10 20
DVD Studies by Other Speakers Price Qty Total
Watchers 7 - LA Marzulli - 82 min DVD DVD151 1995
Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr DVD set) DVD119 4900
The Privileged Planet - 60-min DVD DVD21 1495
Inside the Revolution - J Rosenberg 90-min DVD DVD68 995
Looking Up - by Dan Stolebarger (5 hrs) - DVD DVD115 3495
The Late Great USA (2 hrs) by Dr Jerome Corsi - DVD DVD50 995
Conferences Price Qty Total
1997 Alien Encounters Conference DVD Set (6 hours) DVD131 3995
Strategic Perspectives ISRAEL DVD Set (6 sessions) KIDVD22 4995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 DVD Set (21 Sessions) KIDVD28 5995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 Audio CD Set (21 Sessions) KICDA10 5995
Books Price Qty Total
Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 1200
I Jesus an Autobiography - Chuck Missler amp William Welty PhD BK188 1995
Blood on the Altar - Tom Horn amp Others BK186 1495
Exo-Vaticana - Cris Putnam amp Tom Horn BK184 1495
Petrus Romanus - Tom Horn amp Cris Putnam BK179 1495
The Pilgrims Progress - John Bunyan BK174 1595
The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
The Kingdom Power amp Glory - Chuck amp Nancy Missler BK150 1895
Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
The Kingrsquos High Way Series - by Nancy Missler Price Qty Total
Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK155 1995
Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 3495
Reflections of His Image Gods Purpose for Your Life -- Book BK140 1295
Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
The Choice Hypocrisy or Real Christianity -- Book BK102 695
Against the Tide Getting Beyond Ourselves -- Book BK105 595
Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 695
Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
The Way of Agape Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK019 1995
Be Ye Transformed Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK023 1995
Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
Kingrsquos High Way Series Book Price Qty MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
The Kingdom Power amp Glory BK150 1895 CD123 1995 CDA83 3495 DVD57 5995
The Way of Agape BK016 1795 CD117 1995 CDA69 2995 DVD10 4995
Be Ye Transformed BK020 1495 CD118 1995 CDA70 2995 DVD16 4995
Faith in the Night Seasons BK087 1395 CD119 1995 CDA71 2995 DVD17 4995
To Walk in Love Truth Knowledge CD122 1595 CDA78 1995
A More Excellent Way CD120 1095 CDA73 1495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
44 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Koinonia Institute Membership
(Credit card will be automatically renewed at the end of your selected time frame)
Email address required _______________________________________
Circle one 1 MONTH US$25 1 YEAR US$250 (Discount from $300) LIFETIME US$2500
Please bill my credit card Enclosed is my pre-paid order
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One Year US$20 NLR1 Two Years US$30 Save $10 NLR2 Three Years US$40 Save $20 NLR3 $_________
Donations -- Thank You
Koinonia House General Fund Your support furthers our ministry outreach $_________Radio Broadcasts Your generosity keeps us on the air $_________Koinonia Institute $_________
Shipping Information
Code M153
Name__________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
City State Zip_____________________________________
Country___________________________________________
Phone____________________________ Email___________________________________
Total Purchases (do not include subscriptions here) $________________
ShippingHandling (see table previous page) $________________
Sales Tax 6 (Idaho residents only) $________________
Total Subscriptions and Donations (do not add tax or shipping) $________________
TOTAL $________________
Check (payable to K-House) or Please bill my VISAMCDISCAMEX
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Verification code _____
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Koinonia House Contact informationFor Orders Only 1-800-KHOUSE-1 (546-8731) fax 208-773-6312 or online at httpsresourceskhouseorg
All Other Inquiries 208-773-6310 M-F 9 am to 5 pm PT
Mail Orders Koinonia House PO Box D Coeur drsquoAlene ID 83816-0347
All prices in US dollars correct at time of printing and may be subject to change See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 45
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue Post Falls Idaho 83854
Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
Phone OrdersSubscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
Office Phone 1-208-773-6310 Fax 1-208-773-6312
Online Subscriptions khouseorgsubscribe
Koinonia House Website wwwkhouseorg
Online Store httpsresourceskhouseorg
The Koinonia House mission is to create develop and distribute materials to stimulate encourage and facilitate
serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God Koinonia House Inc
is a non-profit 501(c)3 company The Koinonia Institute mission is dedicated to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in todayrsquos world
- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
-
- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
-
- Berean
-
- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
-
- Koinonos
-
- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
-
- SpeakingTours
- Order Form
-
Commentaries (plus notes) Cont MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
I amp II Thessalonians (8 sessions) CD032 2995 CDC24 4495 DVD83 4495
I amp II TimothyTitusPhilemon (8 sessions) CD014 2995 CDC13 4495 DVD51 4495
Hebrews (16 sessions) CD016 3995 CDC11 6995 DVD54 6995
James (8 sessions) CD013 2995 CDC07 4495
I amp II Peter (8 sessions) CD024 2995 CDC18 4495 DVD64 4495
I II amp III John (8 sessions) CD029 2995 CDC22 4495 DVD78 4495
Jude (8 sessions) CD010 2995 CDC08 4495
Revelation (24 sessions) CD005 4495 CDC03 8995 DVD26 8995
Minor Prophets Set on MP3 CD-ROM CD054 9995
Entire Old Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDOTEST 49900
Entire New Testament on MP3 CD-ROM CDNTEST 39900
Entire Bible on MP3 PC DVD-ROM DVDMP3BIBLE 55000
Small Group Packs (1 DVD set + 6 Workbooks) Price Qty Total
Additional Workbooks of _______________ if buying Small Group Pack 995
Prophecy 101 Small Group Pack SGP01 8495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Small Group Pack SGP02 13995
Genesis Commentary Small Group Pack SGP03 13995
Numbers Commentary Small Group Pack SGP04 9495
Proverbs Commentary Small Group Pack SGP05 9495
Daniel Commentary Small Group Pack SGP06 11995
Prophets to the N Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP07 10995
Prophets to the S Kingdom Small Group Pack SGP08 10995
Prophets to the Gentiles Small Group Pack SGP09 9495
Matthew Commentary Small Group Pack SGP10 13995
Mark Commentary Small Group Pack SGP15 11995
Luke Commentary Small Group Pack SGP13 13995
John Commentary Small Group Pack SGP14 12995
Acts Commentary Small Group Pack SGP12 11995
Revelation Commentary Small Group Pack SGP11 13995
Comprehensive Study Workbooks Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 Comprehensive Workbook BK122 1495
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Comprehensive Workbook BK123 1495
Genesis Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK120 1495
Numbers Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK144 1495
Proverbs Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK137 1495
Daniel Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK127 1495
Prophets to the N Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK167 1495
Prophets to the S Kingdom Comprehensive Workbook BK168 1495
Prophets to the Gentiles Comprehensive Workbook BK169 1495
Matthew Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK143 1495
Mark Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK183 1495
Luke Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK177 1495
John Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK182 1495
Acts Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK178 1495
Revelation Commentary Comprehensive Workbook BK131 1495
Cosmic Codes Comprehensive Workbook BK124 1495
Hermeneutics 101 Workbook (How we GotHow to Study Bible) BK136 1495
Prophecy 101 Price Qty Total
Prophecy 101 MP3 CD-ROM (4 hours) CD111 1995
Prophecy 101 audio CD set (4 one-hour audio CDs) CDA66 2995
DVD Prophecy 101 set (2 DVDs - 4 hours) DVD08 2995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Price Qty Total
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours DVD set (24 hrs) - Chuck Missler DVD25 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours Book BK107 1999
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours on Audio CD - 24 CDs + CD-ROM CDA10 8995
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours CD-ROM - wautomated PowerPoint CD105 4495
Bible MP3 Player Price Qty Total
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew MP3PLAY 1995
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew - 2 pack (save $995) MP3PLAYx2 2995
MP3 Player with 24hrs teaching and KJV of Genesis and Matthew - 10 Pack (save $7950) MP3PLAYx10 12000
All prices in US dollars correct at time of printing and may be subject to change See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 43
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Shipping Table
If Subtotal is USA CANADA INTL-Surface INTL-Air
$1000 and less $275 C$450 $500 $1600
$1001 - $1500 $375 C$550 $600 $2000
$1501 - $3000 $475 C$700 $800 $2500
$3001 - $5000 $575 C$800 $900 $2750
$5001 - $10000 $725 C$950 $1000 $3000
$10001 - $15000 $875 C$1200 $1250 $3500
$15001 - $20000 $1025 C$1350 $1500 $4000
Over $20000 $1175 C$1500 10 20
DVD Studies by Other Speakers Price Qty Total
Watchers 7 - LA Marzulli - 82 min DVD DVD151 1995
Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr DVD set) DVD119 4900
The Privileged Planet - 60-min DVD DVD21 1495
Inside the Revolution - J Rosenberg 90-min DVD DVD68 995
Looking Up - by Dan Stolebarger (5 hrs) - DVD DVD115 3495
The Late Great USA (2 hrs) by Dr Jerome Corsi - DVD DVD50 995
Conferences Price Qty Total
1997 Alien Encounters Conference DVD Set (6 hours) DVD131 3995
Strategic Perspectives ISRAEL DVD Set (6 sessions) KIDVD22 4995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 DVD Set (21 Sessions) KIDVD28 5995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 Audio CD Set (21 Sessions) KICDA10 5995
Books Price Qty Total
Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 1200
I Jesus an Autobiography - Chuck Missler amp William Welty PhD BK188 1995
Blood on the Altar - Tom Horn amp Others BK186 1495
Exo-Vaticana - Cris Putnam amp Tom Horn BK184 1495
Petrus Romanus - Tom Horn amp Cris Putnam BK179 1495
The Pilgrims Progress - John Bunyan BK174 1595
The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
The Kingdom Power amp Glory - Chuck amp Nancy Missler BK150 1895
Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
The Kingrsquos High Way Series - by Nancy Missler Price Qty Total
Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK155 1995
Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 3495
Reflections of His Image Gods Purpose for Your Life -- Book BK140 1295
Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
The Choice Hypocrisy or Real Christianity -- Book BK102 695
Against the Tide Getting Beyond Ourselves -- Book BK105 595
Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 695
Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
The Way of Agape Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK019 1995
Be Ye Transformed Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK023 1995
Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
Kingrsquos High Way Series Book Price Qty MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
The Kingdom Power amp Glory BK150 1895 CD123 1995 CDA83 3495 DVD57 5995
The Way of Agape BK016 1795 CD117 1995 CDA69 2995 DVD10 4995
Be Ye Transformed BK020 1495 CD118 1995 CDA70 2995 DVD16 4995
Faith in the Night Seasons BK087 1395 CD119 1995 CDA71 2995 DVD17 4995
To Walk in Love Truth Knowledge CD122 1595 CDA78 1995
A More Excellent Way CD120 1095 CDA73 1495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
44 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Koinonia Institute Membership
(Credit card will be automatically renewed at the end of your selected time frame)
Email address required _______________________________________
Circle one 1 MONTH US$25 1 YEAR US$250 (Discount from $300) LIFETIME US$2500
Please bill my credit card Enclosed is my pre-paid order
Personal UPDATE News Journal Subscription (Paper--US Only)
One Year US$20 NLR1 Two Years US$30 Save $10 NLR2 Three Years US$40 Save $20 NLR3 $_________
Donations -- Thank You
Koinonia House General Fund Your support furthers our ministry outreach $_________Radio Broadcasts Your generosity keeps us on the air $_________Koinonia Institute $_________
Shipping Information
Code M153
Name__________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
City State Zip_____________________________________
Country___________________________________________
Phone____________________________ Email___________________________________
Total Purchases (do not include subscriptions here) $________________
ShippingHandling (see table previous page) $________________
Sales Tax 6 (Idaho residents only) $________________
Total Subscriptions and Donations (do not add tax or shipping) $________________
TOTAL $________________
Check (payable to K-House) or Please bill my VISAMCDISCAMEX
- - -
Verification code _____
Signature________________________________________ Exp_______________
Koinonia House Contact informationFor Orders Only 1-800-KHOUSE-1 (546-8731) fax 208-773-6312 or online at httpsresourceskhouseorg
All Other Inquiries 208-773-6310 M-F 9 am to 5 pm PT
Mail Orders Koinonia House PO Box D Coeur drsquoAlene ID 83816-0347
All prices in US dollars correct at time of printing and may be subject to change See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 45
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue Post Falls Idaho 83854
Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
Phone OrdersSubscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
Office Phone 1-208-773-6310 Fax 1-208-773-6312
Online Subscriptions khouseorgsubscribe
Koinonia House Website wwwkhouseorg
Online Store httpsresourceskhouseorg
The Koinonia House mission is to create develop and distribute materials to stimulate encourage and facilitate
serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God Koinonia House Inc
is a non-profit 501(c)3 company The Koinonia Institute mission is dedicated to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in todayrsquos world
- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
-
- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
-
- Berean
-
- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
-
- Koinonos
-
- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
-
- SpeakingTours
- Order Form
-
Shipping Table
If Subtotal is USA CANADA INTL-Surface INTL-Air
$1000 and less $275 C$450 $500 $1600
$1001 - $1500 $375 C$550 $600 $2000
$1501 - $3000 $475 C$700 $800 $2500
$3001 - $5000 $575 C$800 $900 $2750
$5001 - $10000 $725 C$950 $1000 $3000
$10001 - $15000 $875 C$1200 $1250 $3500
$15001 - $20000 $1025 C$1350 $1500 $4000
Over $20000 $1175 C$1500 10 20
DVD Studies by Other Speakers Price Qty Total
Watchers 7 - LA Marzulli - 82 min DVD DVD151 1995
Foundations in Creation - Jay Seegert (6 hr DVD set) DVD119 4900
The Privileged Planet - 60-min DVD DVD21 1495
Inside the Revolution - J Rosenberg 90-min DVD DVD68 995
Looking Up - by Dan Stolebarger (5 hrs) - DVD DVD115 3495
The Late Great USA (2 hrs) by Dr Jerome Corsi - DVD DVD50 995
Conferences Price Qty Total
1997 Alien Encounters Conference DVD Set (6 hours) DVD131 3995
Strategic Perspectives ISRAEL DVD Set (6 sessions) KIDVD22 4995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 DVD Set (21 Sessions) KIDVD28 5995
Strategic Perspectives 2014 Audio CD Set (21 Sessions) KICDA10 5995
Books Price Qty Total
Temple - Robert Cornuke BK191 1200
I Jesus an Autobiography - Chuck Missler amp William Welty PhD BK188 1995
Blood on the Altar - Tom Horn amp Others BK186 1495
Exo-Vaticana - Cris Putnam amp Tom Horn BK184 1495
Petrus Romanus - Tom Horn amp Cris Putnam BK179 1495
The Pilgrims Progress - John Bunyan BK174 1595
The Amazing Works of John Newton BK173 1495
The Kingdom Power amp Glory - Chuck amp Nancy Missler BK150 1895
Prophecy 2020 - Chuck Missler BK139 1399
Cosmic Codes - Chuck Missler Revised amp Expanded BK119 1995
Alien Encounters - Chuck Missler amp Mark Eastman BK056 1695
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours - Chuck Missler BK107 1999
Hidden Treasures - Chuck Missler BK100 595
Which None Can Shut - Reema Goode BK166 995
The Kingrsquos High Way Series - by Nancy Missler Price Qty Total
Hope Against Hope -- Book BK189 1895
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Workbook BK154 1295
The Kingdom Power amp Glory Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK155 1995
Re-Igniting the Passion - DVD (4 hours) DVD39 3495
Reflections of His Image Gods Purpose for Your Life -- Book BK140 1295
Never Give Up -- Book BK129 695
Tomorrow May Be Too Late -- Book BK118 695
The Key How to Let Go and Let God -- Book BK098 695
The Choice Hypocrisy or Real Christianity -- Book BK102 695
Against the Tide Getting Beyond Ourselves -- Book BK105 595
Why Should I Be The First to Change -- Book (Introductory) BK015 695
Private Worship The Key to Joy -- Book BK114 1095
The Way of Agape Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK019 1995
Be Ye Transformed Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK023 1995
Faith in the Night Seasons Leaders Guide -- Notebook BK095 1995
Kingrsquos High Way Series Book Price Qty MP3 Price Qty CD Price Qty DVD Price Qty
The Kingdom Power amp Glory BK150 1895 CD123 1995 CDA83 3495 DVD57 5995
The Way of Agape BK016 1795 CD117 1995 CDA69 2995 DVD10 4995
Be Ye Transformed BK020 1495 CD118 1995 CDA70 2995 DVD16 4995
Faith in the Night Seasons BK087 1395 CD119 1995 CDA71 2995 DVD17 4995
To Walk in Love Truth Knowledge CD122 1595 CDA78 1995
A More Excellent Way CD120 1095 CDA73 1495
All prices in US dollars See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
Personal UPDATE | March 2015
44 | VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
Koinonia Institute Membership
(Credit card will be automatically renewed at the end of your selected time frame)
Email address required _______________________________________
Circle one 1 MONTH US$25 1 YEAR US$250 (Discount from $300) LIFETIME US$2500
Please bill my credit card Enclosed is my pre-paid order
Personal UPDATE News Journal Subscription (Paper--US Only)
One Year US$20 NLR1 Two Years US$30 Save $10 NLR2 Three Years US$40 Save $20 NLR3 $_________
Donations -- Thank You
Koinonia House General Fund Your support furthers our ministry outreach $_________Radio Broadcasts Your generosity keeps us on the air $_________Koinonia Institute $_________
Shipping Information
Code M153
Name__________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
City State Zip_____________________________________
Country___________________________________________
Phone____________________________ Email___________________________________
Total Purchases (do not include subscriptions here) $________________
ShippingHandling (see table previous page) $________________
Sales Tax 6 (Idaho residents only) $________________
Total Subscriptions and Donations (do not add tax or shipping) $________________
TOTAL $________________
Check (payable to K-House) or Please bill my VISAMCDISCAMEX
- - -
Verification code _____
Signature________________________________________ Exp_______________
Koinonia House Contact informationFor Orders Only 1-800-KHOUSE-1 (546-8731) fax 208-773-6312 or online at httpsresourceskhouseorg
All Other Inquiries 208-773-6310 M-F 9 am to 5 pm PT
Mail Orders Koinonia House PO Box D Coeur drsquoAlene ID 83816-0347
All prices in US dollars correct at time of printing and may be subject to change See also our online store httpsresourceskhouseorg
March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 45
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
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HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue Post Falls Idaho 83854
Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
Phone OrdersSubscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
Office Phone 1-208-773-6310 Fax 1-208-773-6312
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Online Store httpsresourceskhouseorg
The Koinonia House mission is to create develop and distribute materials to stimulate encourage and facilitate
serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God Koinonia House Inc
is a non-profit 501(c)3 company The Koinonia Institute mission is dedicated to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in todayrsquos world
- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
-
- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
-
- Berean
-
- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
-
- Koinonos
-
- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
-
- SpeakingTours
- Order Form
-
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March 2015 | Personal UPDATE
VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 45
COVER CONTENTS ORDER
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue Post Falls Idaho 83854
Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
Phone OrdersSubscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
Office Phone 1-208-773-6310 Fax 1-208-773-6312
Online Subscriptions khouseorgsubscribe
Koinonia House Website wwwkhouseorg
Online Store httpsresourceskhouseorg
The Koinonia House mission is to create develop and distribute materials to stimulate encourage and facilitate
serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God Koinonia House Inc
is a non-profit 501(c)3 company The Koinonia Institute mission is dedicated to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in todayrsquos world
- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
-
- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
-
- Berean
-
- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
-
- Koinonos
-
- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
-
- SpeakingTours
- Order Form
-
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today from resourceskhouseorg
or Phone 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue Post Falls Idaho 83854
Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
Phone OrdersSubscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
Office Phone 1-208-773-6310 Fax 1-208-773-6312
Online Subscriptions khouseorgsubscribe
Koinonia House Website wwwkhouseorg
Online Store httpsresourceskhouseorg
The Koinonia House mission is to create develop and distribute materials to stimulate encourage and facilitate
serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God Koinonia House Inc
is a non-profit 501(c)3 company The Koinonia Institute mission is dedicated to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in todayrsquos world
- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
-
- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
-
- Berean
-
- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
-
- Koinonos
-
- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
-
- SpeakingTours
- Order Form
-
HANCES ARE Jesus isnrsquot who you think He is No matter what you may have read before about this first-century rabbi from Nazareth therersquos
a good possibility that yoursquove been misinformed In fact maybe yoursquove been wrong from the start about the most amazing man who ever walked the surface of the earth
Many people who knew Jesus understood Him well enough to admire Him to respect Him and to love Him Others were terrified of Him Some of His own relatives said He was out of His mind But the politically and religiously intolerant leaders of first-century Israel hated Him So they murdered Him But that wasnrsquot the end of the story Not by a long shot
Today more than twenty centuries later respected Bible scholars Dr Chuck Missler and Dr William Welty bring Jesus of Nazareth to you in the most unconventional way possiblehellip by bringing Jesus of Nazareth to talk in His very own words about Himself His purpose His nature and His mission
Jesus of Nazareth Speaks in His Own Words about Himself His Purpose His Nature
and His Mission
Dr Chuck Missler
Dr William Welty
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VERSION FOR SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS wwwijesusbookcom
Order Today fromresourceskhouseorg
or Phone1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
(208) 773-6310
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue Post Falls Idaho 83854
Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
Phone OrdersSubscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
Office Phone 1-208-773-6310 Fax 1-208-773-6312
Online Subscriptions khouseorgsubscribe
Koinonia House Website wwwkhouseorg
Online Store httpsresourceskhouseorg
The Koinonia House mission is to create develop and distribute materials to stimulate encourage and facilitate
serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God Koinonia House Inc
is a non-profit 501(c)3 company The Koinonia Institute mission is dedicated to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in todayrsquos world
- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
-
- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
-
- Berean
-
- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
-
- Koinonos
-
- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
-
- SpeakingTours
- Order Form
-
Personal UPDATE is a registered trademark of Koinonia House Inc Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Printed in the USA Personal UPDATE is published monthly for the supporters of the ministries of Koinonia Institute
Physical Address 4055 East 3rd Avenue Post Falls Idaho 83854
Mailing Address PO Box D
Coeur drsquoAlene Idaho 83816-0347
Phone OrdersSubscriptions 1-800-KHOUSE1 (1-800-546-8731)
Office Phone 1-208-773-6310 Fax 1-208-773-6312
Online Subscriptions khouseorgsubscribe
Koinonia House Website wwwkhouseorg
Online Store httpsresourceskhouseorg
The Koinonia House mission is to create develop and distribute materials to stimulate encourage and facilitate
serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God Koinonia House Inc
is a non-profit 501(c)3 company The Koinonia Institute mission is dedicated to training and equipping the serious Christian to sojourn in todayrsquos world
- Cover
- Contents
- Issachar
-
- The Under Rowerof Christ - Ron Matsen
-
- Berean
-
- Mistaken Identities - Chuck Missler
-
- Koinonos
-
- Spiritual Warfare - Nancy Missler
- Putting Faith into Practice - Ray Sarlin
-
- SpeakingTours
- Order Form
-