GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION FOR ALL MANKIND
(PART A)
Note: I will be using the Old King James Version, (OKJV)
unless otherwise noted.
I want everyone who will read this message to know that it shall be pragmatic. When I am finish, you will know that "There Is A God!" This vast universe belongs to Him (Deut. 10:14) because He created it (Gen. 1:1). It was for His pleasure and decision, when it came into His mind (Rev.4:11). Therefore, He is superlative to everything seen or unseen (John 14:28).
Now God is a God who knows the end of things from the beginning (Isa. 46:10). You may think, how is that possible? The answer is "He is God!" and cognizant about everything that goes on in His universe, (Jer.23:24). Nothing escapes His attention, even the needs of birds (Matt.6:24). This is His Kingdom. God told Jesus Christ to tell mankind to seek it, and all of it's righteousness (Matt. 6:33) because it is the ways of His thinking.
Now within this vast universe of God, He has established thrones,dominions, principalities,and powers(Col.1:16). Without God, nothing was made (John 1:3). These enities are within God's government that He has set up over this vast universe, earth included.
I want to encourage everyone on this planet, by giving you the same encouragement that I have received from God the Holy Spirit (II Corin. 1:3,4). My prayer is that after reading this message, you will rejoice in the Uncreated, Unseen God. Because one day, God the Father who is the Supreme Ruler over this vast, and expanding universe will send back to this earth from Heaven, His Son, Jesus Christ, (Acts 3:19-21) the Lord God Almighty, who is King of the Saints (Rev.15:3). The purpose is to save mankind from total annihilation and the extinction of the human species and everything else on this planet (Matt.24:22).
The late American General Douglas MacArthur stated before the United Nations "We have had our last chance...Unless there is some strong hand from somewhere, Armageddon will be upon us." He was referring Revelation 16:16. It's because mankind had entered into the atomic age, through the use of the atomic bombs that were dropped on two cities in Japan. But there is a God who is in control over all things in His universe.
Therefore, I want everyone who sees no hope in this world's system, or its governments, to hold fast to the truths you are about to learn. Let no living person, or any who have died, take it away from you. Because one day, the whole world shall be filled with the glory of Jesus, as He has promised (Num. 14:21). Remember, it's impossible for Him to lie (Heb.6:18).
After reading this message, and believing it, tell your friends, family members, and Facebook contacts. Tell them that "Help Is Coming!" Praise be to the Uncreated God who shall bring salvation to a world held in captivity to evil spirits who inhabits it (Rev.18:2).
My mission to the world is to get it ready for Jesus Christ "second coming" (Luke 1:17). I am to tell everyone " Prepare To Meet Your God!" (Amos 4:12).
GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION FOR ALL MANKIND
(Part A)
Introduction
When we look around at mankind's society in which he has built, what do you see? A great deal of "injustice that is a threat to justice everywhere." This leads to poverty, filled with sufferings, unhappiness and heartaches. It stirs into the hearts, and minds of people to demonstrate, riot, fights, wars that leads to many dying. The reasons are, people are inundated, tired, and want help from someone. Because they have been lied to, taken advantage of, robbed, raped, stagmatized, hated, and love ones murdered. In fact, people have become so frustrated until they want to just give up, and commit suicide for various reasons.
Why are the people on this planet in such conditions of confusion? This is the reason:
First, it's because mankind doesn't believe, or trust God. Yet, God asked the Jews and all mankind "What iniquity have your fathers found in Me that they have gone far from Me" (Jer.2:5). You will come to understand the answer, later in this message in greater detail.
Second, this is not God's society of confusion because He is not the author of it (I Corin. 14:33). What you are witnessing is not what God originally intended for mankind.
Third, this society's condition is due to the fact that " truth is fallen in the streets, and equity cannot enter" (Isa.59:4). Mankind is "not valient for it" (Jer.9:3).
Fourth, because of the first, second and third reasons, this society's condition is falling apart because it has built a superstructure of world governments on sand (Matt.7:26,27). It will not, and cannot remain standing.
Nevertheless, some may ask, " with all of this technology, and great minds, why can't we as a human species control our lives, by solving our problems?" Can't mankind as a whole bring about peace, prosperity, safety, and joy, if they put their minds together in order to accomplish this?" The answer from God is a resounding "NO". Consequently, this leads to next reason, mankind's character.
Fifth, mankind's heart (the feelings, thoughts and even the intellect) are deceitful and wicked (Jer.17:9). " They go astray as soon as they are born" (Ps.58:3). This is what the Creator of this vast universe has said in His word.
In addition, God said through another servant, regarding mankind's character, "there is none that seeks after God. All are gone out of the way...they are together become unprofitable...none that doeth good, no not one"...(Rom.3:10-12). The Holy Spirit had the Prophet Isaiah to write pretty much the same thing (Isa.59:11).
Before I continue, perhaps some, or many will began to think, as you get deeply into this message, this is not being taught by the great theologians, and minds of this society. This man Elder Dr. Gerald M. Shephard words would turn the world upside down; he will cause the people to feel grief and anger. He doesn't know what he is talking about. Therefore, don't believe him or follow his teachings because he doesn't teach the traditions and doctrines of the Churches Elders (Matt.15:2), nor their ways. E.g. Halloween, Christmas, New Years, Lent, Easter, and that Christians do not have to pay tithes (ten percent of a persons earned income) and many other traditions (Acts 16:20,21). Also, it will interfere with our money (Acts 19:24-28). None of the theologians would certify his teachings (John 7:48). It leads to confusion of all people, and they will not know "what's going on!" (Acts 19:32).
Because these traditions has been accepted by the churches, and society for many centuries, I am sent to turn the world upside down. Because this is the same attitude that the religious people had against the Apostles (Acts 17:4-6).
My answer to the doubters are you not causing confusion to yourselves? (Jer.7:19) I can only say what God the Holy Spirit reveals to me, and not hold back on it (Jer.26:2). Because to whom much is given, much is required (Luke 12:48).
Understand me everyone: If what you will learn in this message causes grief and anger, I rejoice! My purpose is to lead you to believe, change and obey God (II Corin.7:8-10). Because I know that "the hardest thing for a person to do is admit that they have been wrong." I have experienced this, and it was very difficult to acknowledge.
Therefore, I have been sent to turn the world upside down. Afterwards, to turn it rightside up. Because when you turn the world that's like a cup upside down, you are emptying it of all the preconceived ideas, and brokendown premises that mankind has appropiated to himself. His goal was to build this superstructure he calls his society, through his own quest for knowledge. By doing this, mankind has rejected the One who has created the mind to have knowledge (Ps. 94:10). It is now leading our species towards thermonuclear warfare, ending all life as we know it (Matt.24:22). I have been going to the cities and their Churches and now over the internet, without diminishing a word from God (Jer.26:2) warning them that Jesus Christ is going to "punish the world for it's evils!" (Isa.13:11) but not destroy it (Ps.104:5).
Consequently, I am sent to turn this world right side up, by filling it with the true knowledge regarding "God's Plan Of Salvation For All Mankind". I am not on an ego trip! You will learn in this message, "Help Is Coming!"
Some of you may begin to think I am beginning to frighten you, and this is fear religion. This is not my intention. However, there has to be some form of fear, or there will be no motivation to change. Do you understand? Mankind is very rebellious towards God. This rebellion is seen in all the governments of this world. It has turned its back's on God who gives it the very breath that it breathes. I pray that you want me to be straight forward with you in this message, don't you? Because I know that you are tired of people prevaricating, and simply lying; you want the plain truth!
My purpose in this message is to speak in God's behalf (JOB 36:2) by raising age old foundations of truth from many generations (Isa.58:12) in order to lead you to walk in the ways of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous (Prov.2:20). Because God's thoughts towards you are thoughts of peace, and not evil, to give you an expected end (Jer.29:11). In other words, it's a thing long for, and that is to live forever. Because God has put the world / eternity into our hearts (Eccl.3:11).
Consequently, I want God to be true and every person a liar (Rom.3:4) if they don't believe what He has said. Even if angels says something different as to what God has already stated (Gal.1:8). Because God is no respecter of persons (Acts 10:34,35). Regardless of who or what they are, or what position they may hold.
Therefore I, under the lead of God the Holy Spirit will begin to give you the answers from Him because He is the Spirit of Truth (John 14:17). To quote Clements who was a fellowlaborer with the Apostle Paul (Phil.4:3) stated what God had said, "Thus saith the most excellent Wisdom, Behold, I will send upon you the language of My Spirit; I will teach you my word'" [I Clements Ch.57:3].
In addition to the above, you will not get from this message half truths, for the purpose of deceiving you (Matt.24:3,5). Nor will I try to make merchandise out anyone through coveting (II Corin.2:17). I do not want your money! (Acts 20:33) and I will not suppress the word of God (Rom. 1:18).
Pay close attention because something is about to take place on this earth. It's going to be a marvelous work that I shall tell you about (Ps.9:1). God has written it in His word, yet, people reading it think it's a strange thing (Hosea 8:12). Please, be patient, because you need this background.
The things you are going to learn, I didn't know them. It's not from the power of my intellect. I would be a liar, if I gave such an impression. It was revealed to me by the power of God the Holy Spirit (Zech.4:6). I have been His disciple, waking up early in the morning, to be instructed by Him regarding, what to speak (Isa.50:4)write(Jer.30:2)and make it plain (Hab.2:2). God the Holy Spirit gave me His word, and this is what I am doing now by publishing it (Ps.68:11). I am sending it on the worldwide internet, and going from door to door letting people know that "Help Is Coming!"
You see everyone, God has given me the knowledge of His divine plan of salvation that was previously hidden. I am not lying. It was kept a secret from the majority of mankind, until the last days of this age.
It was hidden from the Israelites because God did not want them to understand (Deut.29:4). It was hidden from many of God's Prophets, regarding what He will be doing in these last days (Dan.12:4,8; Matt.13:17; I Pet.1:12). It has been hidden from mankind in general (Eph.3:3,5,9). Who will believe my following report? (Isa.53:1).
Starting with the early Church of Jesus Christ, this plan was revealed to His Apostles (Matt.13:10,11; Mk.4:10,11). They in turn made it known to the world's nations, and its governments (Rom.16:25,26) through the church (Eph. 3:1,10).
However, knowledge of God's divine plan, as it was being revealed to the Church in the beginning, was being obstructed by the religious leaders (Matt.23:14) and suppressed (Acts 4:24-27; Rom.1:18). It also came from business men (Acts 19:27). It was the spirit of rebellion working in the children of disobedience (Eph.2:2) against God.
Because of this rebellion, and persecution upon God's Prophets, His Apostles, and Church members, "God's Plan Of Salvation For All Mankind" was eventually lost in antiquity. So when a person a is reading God's word in the Christian Bible, it cannot be understood (Isa.29:10-12). You need this preamble which will lead to answering the question, "Why are people on this planet in a such condition of confusion." You have already learned a few of the answers.
Before I proceed, if you really want to educate yourself, there are a few things that are also pertinent to this message:
(1) You have to believe that the Unseen, Uncreated God exist, and that He is the
Supreme Deity, and Godhead (John 1:1). He is superlative to angels (John 1:3)
and anything that exist (Col.1:16,17).
(2) Understand that God consist of three Persons: God the Father (John 14:16). He
is greater than all (John 10:29). There is no one greater than He.
Next, is God the Word (John 1:1). He became the Son of God (John 10:35).
His name is Jesus. He was equal to God,(John 5:18)but under the supremacy
of God His Father (John 14:28). However, Jesus is the second Godhead.
Finally, there is God the Holy Spirit who is third in power. He is known as
"the Spirit of Truth" (John 14:17). There are many who do not believe that He
exist because they don't see Him ( John 14:17). Notice what a Christian who was
ordained a Bishop by the Apostle John wrote: "As to the Spirit, they do not
admit that He exist" [Ignatius to the Trallians Ch.6:38]. God the Holy Spirit
even killed two Christians because they lied and tempted Him (Acts 5:3,4,9).
He is equal in power, but under Jesus Christ, and glorifies Jesus (John 16:14).
God the Holy Spirit is the One who guides us into all truth (John 16:13). He
is the third Godhead who moved the Prophets, and the Apostles to write the
Scriptures (II Pet.1:21). Because all Scriptures were inspired by Him
(II Tim.3:16). Clements whom I spoke about earlier who was a fellowlaborer
with the Apostle Paul (Phil. 4:3) wrote a letter to the Corinthian Church,
stated, "Look deligently into the Scriptures which which are the true sayings
of the Holy Spirit" [I Clements Ch.45:2]. Irenaues who was also a Christian
Bishop wrote, "refusing to admit that aspect (of the gospel)...according to
John's gospel...the Lord promise that He would send the Paraclete, but they
reject...the prophetic Spirit" [Against All Heresies Bk.1,Unity Of The
Gospels,para.2]. Furthermore, Irenaues wrote, " With Him (the Father)were
always present the Word and Wisdom, the Son and the Spirit, saying,'Let us
make man after our image and likeness'" [Irenaues Bk. 4, Ch.20].
I spent so much time talking about God the Holy Spirit because this is His work that's taking place on this earth. Jesus Christ said the Comforter who would be just like Himself would replace Him (John 14:16) whom He would send (John 16:7). He is the third Godhead.
(3) Understand that the Unseen, Uncreated God inhabits eternity (Isa.57:15).
God has no beginning, or end of days (Heb.7:3; Ps 90:2). He is above, and
independent of the limitations of the material universe, being transcendent.
(4) Realize that the Unseen, Uncreated God is all powerful (Job 36:22; Ps.62:11).
There is nothing to hard for God (Gen.18:14) or impossible for Him to do
(Matt. 19:26).
(5) Realize that God is actually persent throughout the material universe because
He is Immanent. There is nothing that escapes God from knowing (Ps.139:7-12).
(6) Know that God is infinite in understanding (Ps.147:5) and deep in thought
(Ps 92:5). He is a God of knowledge (I Sam.2:3) who gives knowledge to the human
mind, and knows everything (Ps.94:10).
(7) Furthermore, God is able to declare the end of things from the beginning
(Isa.46:10;48:5) before it get out of control. Because God doesn't want our
species to destroy itself (Matt:24.22). He created this earth to be inhabited
(Isa. 45:18).
(8) Understand that if God has spoken something, He shall make it good. Because He
is not a man that He should lie (Num.23:19) and has magnified His word
above all His name (Ps.138:2).
(9) Finally, God's thoughts are higher than all of His creation (Isa.55:8,9). He
knows what goes in their minds, every one of them (Ezek.11:5).
All of the above are necessary for mankinds information, if he desires the truth. Remember, this throughout this message because it is so important.
Finally, if you who are reading this message thus far, began to find reasons in order to question, or discredit it, due to man's philosophy, technology, and his preconceived ideas about the universe, you may as well stop this message. Get rid of the Christian Bible. Go ahead, eat, drink, and be merry because God have given it to you, as a choice (Eccl.8:15). Live your life to the fullest and die. Because if in "this life" only true believers have hope in Jesus Christ are most miserable (I Corin. 15:19).
On the other hand, I would encourage the readers to keep reading this message, and not feel so overwhelmed, due to the magnitude of it, and become discouraged. Because regardless if you have not been convinced of Christianity, and it's beliefs, what you will read shall be advantageous. It doesn't matter if you believe in Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islamism, or whatever your persuasions. It will be beneficial information, in order that you will not be uninformed. This way, you will be able to make an intelligent decision, regarding which way you perfer to proceed in life. Now we can begin.
For everyone to have a clear picture regarding the reason why mankind cannot bring about world peace, prosperity, safety and joy, we have go back before time was created, and when sin did not exist. It will give the reader premises to lay a foundation of understanding. It's a fascinating, yet, a very sad story, before Adam and Eve were created.
THE CREATION OF ANGELS BY GOD
Understand, it was God who created the Kingdom of Angels who are invisible (Col.1:16). There are trillions of them. Before then, they did not exist. Now these angels had various responsibilities. Some are called Seraphims that had six wings full of eyes. They never stop praising God day and night (Isa.6:2; Rev.4:8). Others are Elders, twenty-four them (Rev.4:10). Then there are many other angels, but I shall not explain their functions.
Among all of these angels "were" three archangels. One was called Michael. He is one of the chief princes (Dan.10:13,21) and great (Dan.12:1). The other one is Gabriel (Dan.8:16) who stands in the presence of God (Luke 1:19). The third one will be our focus. His name "was" called Lucifer (Isa.14:12). This is the only place is Scripture where you will find this name.
God created Lucifer filled with wisdom, (understanding what is true, right and lasting). He was a prince also (John 14:30) and perfect in beauty (Ezek.28:12). God covered him with all kinds of beautiful jewels, when he was created (Ezek.28:13). Being in the presence of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit all the time(Matt.18:10), Lucifer, no doubt was shining like lightning (Matt.28:3). This happen because he was always coming in the presence of God. This happen to Moses also (Ex.34,29,35).
Lucifer was an anointed archangel who "covered" the Throne of God (Ezek.28:14). God made him with this responsibility. Plus, he was allowed to be on the holy mountain of God.
Now the English meaning of the word "covereth" in Hebrew is 'protect:-defend'. Note: Whenever I am in the Old Covenant, I will use the [Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Of The Bible] for the meaning of the English words in Hebrew.
Lucifer was "perfect" in his ways, when God created him. The English meaning of the word "perfect" in Hebrew is "integrity, truth:-without blemish, complete, without spot, undefiled." Plus Lucifer, having wealth, was rich (Ezek.28:16) and had a throne on earth (Isa.14:13).
Therefore, Lucifer's responsibilites were to protect, and defend the ways of His Creator. He was to maintain interity and truth, while completely keeping himself undefiled in his ways. Being a holy Archangel, he was created to uphold the Government of God. His Creator had given him everything that any living being would long for in their hearts: An Archangel who was always in the presence of God; shining like lightning, and a prince. He was perfect in beauty, and filled with wisdom. He was rich, a protecter, and defender of the very Throne of God who created him.
Consequently, when Lucifer followed God's laws, there was peace, cooperation, and harmony among all of God's angels, who were under His Government. Angels were throughout the universe, singing with joy! (JOB 38:7). However, something begin to happen to Lucifer, God's wonderful creation. It was the spirit of envy that was not the ways of the Kingdom of God (Gal.5:21; (I Pet.2:1). It was the beginning of rebellion, and sin towards God. Keep in mind, this spirit, and attitude did not exist in the universe. There was no such thing as sin because sin is the violation of God's laws (I John 3:4).
Nevertheless, throughout millions, or perhaps even billions of years, Lucifer, this beautiful Archangel, began to have a change in his attitude towards God, his Creator. He began to think of himself as being "eminent" to all of God's angels. Through fostering pride, he became braggadocio because of what God had given to him (Ezek.28:16). Soon, Lucifer wanted more! This attitude turn towards God Himself.
This is very important to remember: God is the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb.13:8), and He doesn't change (Mal.3:6). I shall explain the reason why I used these two Scriptures.
According to the word of God, I am sure that God knew the thoughts that was going on in the mind of Lucifer, every one of them (Ezek.11:5). His thoughts could not be hidden from God (Isa.29:15) because God fills the whole universe (Jer.23:24).
Furthermore, I am sure God tried to reason with Lucifer, as He does with mankind (Isa.1:18). I am also sure God allowed him a period to change (Rev.2:21) because God is very merciful,(Ps.116:5) and is the God of patience (Rom.15:5). However, like Cain, the older brother of Abel, and mankind, Lucifed wouldn't accept God's counsel, (Gen.4:7; Prov.1:25) and became very pugnacious. Because of this attitude God said to Lucifer, "thou has defiled thy sanctuary..." (Ezek.28:18).
The Hebrew meaning of this English word 'defiled' is "to profane. The meaning of the word 'profane' is "mark by contempt for what is sacred; to break one's word." The Hebrew meaning of the English word 'sanctuary' is "a consecrated thing or place. The meaning of the word consecrate is "set apart as sacred." The meaning of the word 'sacred' is "set apart for worship of a deity. The meaning of the word 'place' is "position belonging to someone; high rank or position."
Perhaps you may think, Dr. Shephard, I am not stupid. I know the meaning of these words. So don't insult my intelligence. If you happen to feel this way, I am sorry. Understand me please. Not everyone knows the meaning of these words. This message is to important to leave people uninformed. So please, think about other people who will read this message worldwide. Therefore, let me continue.
The reader of this message may ask, "what more did this Archangel want?" This is a very good question, and it deserves an answer.
God asked ask this Archangel "How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning" (Isa.14:12). The meaning of the Hebrew word 'fallen' in English is "to fall away, fugitive." The meaning of the word 'fugitive' is "running away or fleeing. Tender to wander."
Therefore, Lucifer fell away from the laws of God by fleeing, and wandering away from them in his attitude. This was very detrimential for this archangel who had such an exalted position in the Government of God.
Notice what God, his Creator said that Lucifer wanted. " For thou hast said in thou heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregration, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most high" ( Isa.14:13,14).
Note: The Hebrew meaning of the English word 'stars' is "prince". Remember, you learned earlier that there were three princes : Lucifer ( John 12:31) Michael (Dan.10:13) and Gabriel (Luke 1:19). They were archangels, equel in high position and rank with Lucifer.
Nevertheless, Lucifer felt that he should be greater than Michael and Gabriel because of all that God had given unto him. Looking at himself, Lucifer "saw" the glory that God had bestowed upon him, and "reasoned" "why shouldn't I be even more exalted above all the angels that God have created, and to be worshipped like God?" This is unfair of God.
Consequently, He became more pugnacious, and set his mind to "take" this greater position. By force, he would set his throne next to God's throne. Doing this, he would be like God, and all the angels would worship him also. So Lucifer decided to "experiment" with a plan, in order to "take" it. I want the reader of this to remember these words: To see; to reason; to experiment, and to take. These are Satan's devices that he uses against mankind, to rebel against God.
However, before Lucifer could accomplish this goal, he had to have help. That help would come from other angels because it would mean "war!"
In Revelation, we read that Lucifer whose name was changed to the dragon, the Devil, and Satan (Rev.12:9) gathered a third part of the stars /angels to help him. There was an angelic war in Heaven (Rev.12: 4,7). It was a war against God Almighty, and His rules.
You who are reading this messags need to understand something, before I continue. You would miss what is very pertinent as to how Lucifer was able to get these holy angels to see things his way.
In order to get one third of these holy angels to join him in his way of thinking, as an adversary towards God, he had to walk about very cautiously seeking which angel he could wind over to himself (I Pet.5:8). Because this involved rebellion against their Creator. Lucifer had to use the skills of lies, doubt, and the unfairness of their Creator among God's angels, in order to persuade them. However, God has never portrayed such an evil attitude in His character. Regardless of this, it will take millions upon millions of years to accomplish this deception, and steal their hearts over to himself. Remember, these were holy angels and innocent in their thoughts. They had no idea as to what Lucifer was plotting. They were going about singing with joy in their hearts, (JOB 38:7) worshipping God (Rev.7:11) and being loyal to their Creator! Nevertheless, for the first time within eternity, these holy angels were being introduced to an attitude of sin that "never" existed in the universe. Lucifer became the father of lying (John 8:44) which is sin, and the violation of God's law (I John 3:4).
God the Holy Spirit shall give you an example of a person who used the same tactics. God moved the holy men to record this (II Pet.1:21) for your learning, so that you do not long after evil things (I Corin.10:6).
The son of King David, Absalom, wanted to take over the kingdom and be King. For instance, Absalom "saw" that his father was old, and "reasoned" in his heart that he should sit where his father now sat and be King. Therefore, he began "experimenting" with his plots, in order to "take" the kingdom from his father. This is what he did.
Absalom would rise up early and stand at gate of the city. When a person had a problem with someone, and wanted to present it to the King, Absalom would call and listen to their problems and tell them by saying, you are right. However, the King has no one to assist you in such cases. This was a lie! King David had estabished many judges who would hear and litigate problems of the people (I Chron.26:29). Nevertheless, Absalom would tell the people over, and over again, if he was made the judge in the land, he would see that everyone would have justice done for them. So, when the people came with a complaint to the King, Absalom would intercept and greet them. He would shake their hands, and give them a kiss. He did this for years, until he stole the hearts of the people (II Sam.15:2-6).
After forty years, the rebellion started. Absalom got spies to say "he reign in Hebron." Those who followed him didn't know what he was planing (II Sam.15:10,11,13). Nevertheless, this led to war in the kingdom of Israel. However, the army that followed him, lost their lives (II Sam.17:9; 18:14). The rebellion was overthrown.
This was a very sad decision Absalom made. Rather than being a protecter and defender of his father's kingdom, he caused chaos that led into an uprising against his father. He should not have tried such an "experiment" to "take" the kingdom and rule. After all, He was the King's son, wealthy, and had the glory of being a prince in the kingdom of Israel. He had everything that the average person would love to had for themselves, but he lost it all.
Consequently, because the above was Lucifer's attitude, as I said before, he gathered one-third of the angels on his side, and there was war in Heaven. However, this war was not with God because Satan is no match with the Creator God. This war was between prince Micheal, and his angels, against prince Lucifer, and his angels (Rev.12:7). Prince Michael did what the responsibility of prince Lucifer should have done: To protect and defend the Throne, the Government and the Kingdom of God. Prince Michael is a mighty warrior (Dan:10:13) and great prince (Dan.12:12). Lucifer lost that battle, and was thrown out of Heaven. Jesus
said," I beheld Satan as lighting fall from Heaven (Luke 10:18).
Finally, Lucifer, whose name was changed to Satan the Devil, brought about humiliation, and disgrace upon himself, and upon his angels who followed him in this rebellion. Plus, it was brought upon God who had given him the responsibility to protect, defend and uphold his Creator's throne, Government and God's ways of thinking.
To conclude, Lucifer lost "practically everything" that was given unto him from God. Satan has been judged, (John 16:11) and his angels who are called demons, will soon be also by the glorified Saints (I Corin. 6:3). Their sentence shall be the lake of fire (Matt.25:41; Rev.20:10). But for now, I warn you, these evil spirit beings are still around. Be on guard because they hate mankind and are looking for some way to destroy you. Resist them!(I Pet.5:8,9) because Satan is deceiving this world, at this very second (Rev.12:9).
THE CREATION OF ADAM AND EVE
Understand me everyone because this is "very important" to remember. The god of this world (II Corin.4:4) Satan the Devil who deceives it (Rev.12:9) desires for you to be careless regarding what happen to him, after that angelic war and his defeat. In fact, he has deceived hundreds of millions to believe that he doesn't even exist.
By the time Adam and Eve were created, the father of lies (John 8:44) was the unseen rebellious prince on this world (John 12:31). His spirit of rebellion towards God had filled the air (Eph.2:2) and it affects mankind's attitude tremendously, even today, at this very second. For this reason, you need to know the history of our ancient parents, and their experience with the archenemy of God. Because this spirit being is truly an enemy of mankind, and people do not understand this truth.
For example, after God had recreated everything, and then the man Adam in His image, all was good (Gen.1:26,31). It was a pristine environment. There was no chaos, only peace and order. However, that was only on the surface of things. That unseen enemy was still around. He goal was to deceive these humans, in order to bring about their rebellion towards God, leading to chaos, their sin, and their demise.
God created a beautiful garden, and put Adam in it (Gen.2:8). However, the unseen enemy was somewhere near the Garden of Eden, and heard God's instructions to Adam regarding all of the trees in the garden. Because among all the trees in the garden were two special trees: The tree of life, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil; both were good for food (Gen.2:9). Nevertheless, Adam was told by God not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. To eat of its fruit, although it was good for food, God told him he would surely die (Gen.2:17). Adam shared this warning with his wife, Eve, after she was created (Gen.2:21-23). You will learn this proof.
How much time had gone by after Adam, and Eve were created, it doesn't say. However, we read about a serpent talking to the woman Eve, along in the garden, regarding the trees they shouldn't eat (Gen.3:1).
Note: What I am about to say is very important to understand. The serpent whom God the
Holy Spirit calls Satan the Devil (Rev.12:9) realized that he had only one chance in
order to excute his plan. His goal was to get these humans to disobey God. If
he failed, he might not get another chance because they would be on guard, and
not listen to anything it said.
Therefore, this serpent began talking to the woman, by putting a question of doubt into her mind, "hath God said, 'ye shall not eat of every tree in the garden?'" (Gen.3:1). This is why I have said that Satan was still around, and heard God's instructions to Adam. Nevertheless, the woman acknowledged the fact that it was true (Gen.3:2). The reason being, her husband, Adam, had informed her of what God had said to him, before she was created (Gen 2:16,17) [18-23]).
In addition to the above reply to the serpent, the women even added something that God did not say: "neither shall ye touch it" (Gen.3:3). God never said they couldn't touch it. He only said they could "not eat of it". The tree in question was "the tree of the knowledge of good and evil". It's as if there was an "air" of resentment by adding such a statement, and what belongs to God. Where did she get such an attitude? From "the prince of the power of the air, that now works in the childern of disobedience." That prince is the rebel Satan the Devil.
Nevertheless, this serpent now calls God a liar by telling the woman, "Ye shall not surely die" (Gen.3:4). God is keeping from you. This is where the doctrine of the immortal soul started. It was started by the father of lies, Satan the Devil, and promulgated by a philosopher named Plato, who was a student of Socrates. Plato lived around the fourth century B.C. He was considered the greatest of all the Greek philosophers, but not converted to God.
For example, regarding what the Greeks believed, "You Greeks believe that the soul is made immortal by God according the doctrine of Plato." [The Works Of Josephus, Vol. IV, pg.240].
His philosophy regarding the soul being immortal has permeated Christian theology. The true Christian doctrine from the Apostles does not support this beliefs. The Apostles would call it a "doctrine of demoms." However, I cannot go into this now because it is a full subject by itself. So let me continue the message.
As I said earlier, the serpent called God a liar by telling the woman "Ye shall not surely die." You learned in this message that "it is impossible for God to lie" (Heb.6:18). Nevertheless, this serpent put into her mind that if she goes against God's instructions, she would be as God, knowing good and evil (Gen.3:5). The only thing she had to do was "take" what belong's to God.
You who are reading this report, believe me when I say that everything belong's to God (Ps.24:1). The gold and silver, the grain and even the clothes on our backs are His (Hosea 2:8,9); even the air we breathe. God is the one who says what can, and cannot be allowed. His counsel shall stand forever (Ps.33:11). However, this woman was deceived by this serpent to disobey God (I Tim.2:4).
In (Gen.3:6) we find this woman also using the tools of modern science:
First. Observation: The woman "saw" that tree was good for food.
Second. Human reason: The tree was pleasent to the eyes; a tree to be desired and make her
wise. The spirit "pride" was building up within her.
Third. Experimentation: She "took" of the fruit, and did eat. In other words, she stoled
something that did not belong to her. It would put her on the level with God, and
be smart as her Creator. Out of her affection for husband, she wanted him to have
the same thing. For this reason, she gave it to her husband also, and he ate of
as well. Then, all of a sudden, "their eyes were open, and they knew that they were
naked" (Gen.3:7).
Tradition states that because Adam and Eve were in the "Shekhinah" which is the Divine presence of God so much, as Lucifer, the angels and even Moses were also, these two humans were shinning very brightly and could not see that they were naked. Because of their sin, this shinning glory disappeared. Adam and Eve could see their naked bodies. The spirit of shame came upon them, so they sawed fig leaves together, in orded to make coverings for themselves (Gen.3:7).
However, where did this spirit shame come from? These two people whom God had joined together as man and wife were in a holy matrimony. Why should they feel this way? It didn't come from God. Because the naked bodies between a married man and woman is not shamful. Consequently, it came from this sexless, rebel angel, Satan the Devil who can never reproduce anything, but only evil.
Although Eve was deceived and Adam sinned, one cannot say that serpent is not the catalyst in this sin. On ths contrary, the serpent who is called Satan was the instigator of it. Satan will suffer the consquences for his actions one day.
All the same, because Adam listen to his wife, (Gen.3:17) and was not deceived (I Tim. 2:14) and after God had given him clear instructions regarding right and wrong, (Gen.2:16,17) God drove them away from this pristined enviornment (Gen.3:24) to fend for themselves (Gen.3:18,19). In fact, God was saying to Adam and Eve, because of your disobedience to Me, I sentence you and your children to go away from Me. Form your own society; form your own governments; form the way you think I should be worshipped. I have given over to you statues that are not good, and judgments whereby you will not live (Ezek.20:25). I want you to experience the difficult way, until you learn that man shall not live by what he thinks is right and wrong, but only by My words can he have joy, peace, success, and prosperity will be in the end, beinging about right results. That's paraphrasing (Deut.8:3; Luke 4:4). This was a terrible sentencs that was put upon mankind.
You who are reading this message can see the results of that sentence every day. You see it in the streets, the newspapers, on T.V, in the families and everyday life. This is why mankind cannot have peace. This is why mankind cannot have safety. This is why mankind cannot hold to lasting good things on this earth. He doesn't want God to help him. Therefore, mankind cannot solve his problems. It's because people continue to reject, and disobey God, while believing the deceiver of this world, Satan the Devil(Rev.12:9). It's that spirit who continue to work in the children of disobedience (Eph.2:2). Seeing that mankind has tapped into it, there's only sufferings, proverty, demonstrations, hatreds towards the leadership, one another and God. This attitude leads to murderers, suicides, wars and death.
This list doesn't stop. It's a spirit that has permeated mankind's governments, and the society that he has built for thousands of years.
For example, Adultery: having a sexual relationship other than with the lawful spouse.
Fornication: Sexual intercourse between partners who are not married to one
another.
Lasciviousness: No regards for accepted standards.
Hatred: Intense animosity or hostility.
Envying, which is jealousy: Fearful of losing affection or position to another.
Murderers: Unlawful killing of another human being. (Gal.5:19-21).
These attitudes are not the ways of the Kingdom of God, or how God originally intended for mankind to conduct himself. It will not stop until a "STRONG HAND" from place intervene.
Therefore, because of Adam and Eve's violation of God's laws, they and their children never received what God originally intended for them to obtain. It was not only the earth that man would have dominion (Gen.1:26) but eventually the complete universe. I will prove this truth in (Part 2) of this message. "God's Plan Of Salvation For All Of Mankind" is something wonderful that He is going to do, and it has already started which you shall learn later. Nevertheless, God kept His word: " in the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die" (Gen.2:17). At the age of nine hundred and thirty years, Adam died (Gen.5:5). It doesn't say, but Eve died also.
What I want to focus upon are three characteristics from the spirit of Satan: jealousy, hatred and murder. It had affected one of the children of Adam and Eve.
After God had driven Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden, later on they had sons and daughters. The first born son was called Cain (Gen.4:1) and the son was called Abel (Gen.4:2).
These two sons learned from their parents what God had taught them. They were to bring offerings to God. Be it the firstborn of animals (Ex.13:12) or what came out of the ground (Ex.23:19). Now some may say, "I don't see that written in Genesis the forth chapter." That is true. Just as you do not see where the first two humans had daughters. However, the Scripture says that "Cain knew his wife" had a son, and "built a city" (Gen.4:17). Therefore, Cain married one of his sisters. However, I do not want this to be my focus.
Cain did what his parents taught him. He brought the fruit of the ground that he had worked to God (Gen.4:3). This was correct. It was the firstfruit, and best of his harvest (Ex.23:19; Num.18:13). Abel also brought the firstlings of his flock. This was correct also (Ex.13:12). However, the Lord had respect unto Abel and his offering (Gen.4:4) but not Cain's, and he was angry (Gen.4:5). What was the problem? Many theologians missed the reason.
What I want the reader of this message to remember is that the spirit of Satan was in the air, as these two sons brought their offerings to God. Never forget this truth. Satan and his demons were still around and had not gone anywhere. Therefore, the problem had to do with their attitudes. One tapped into the spirit of Satan, and the other did not.
Many theologians never heard of a Christian theologian named Irenaeus. He had written five bookd titled "Against All Heresies". He was the Bishop of Lyon and a very learned man in the words of God and having great insight, regarding it. Irenaeus was moved by God the Holy Spirit (II Pet.1:21) to write what the problem was about, regarding these two brothers. Notice what he wrote, being guided by the power of the Holy Spirit:
"He (God) had no respect unto the offering of Cain because his heart was divided with
envy and malice....against his brother. God is not appeased by sacrifice....he who
cherishes secret sin does not deceive God by that sacrifice which is correctly
offered as to outward appearences" [Irenaeus Bk.4,Ch.18:3].
You see everyone who is reading this message, you need to understand that God knows the things that comes into our minds, every one of them (Ezek.11:5). We can't hide our plans from Him (Isa.29:15). All of our thoughts are naked before God (Heb.4:13). Shall He who gives man knowledge, shall He not know? (Ps.94:10).
Consequently, God who knows the end of things from the beginning (Isa.46:10) knew that Cain, although his offering was correct, had tapped into the wicked spirit of Satan that was in the air. However, Cain should have resisted him (I Pet.5:8,9). If Cain didn't, his attitude would be evil as the "Wicked One" (I John 3:12).
Now God who is a God of love (John 4:8) loved Cain. Seeing that Cain was upset,(Gen.4:6) God tried to counsel him that if he did well, that is change his bad attitude, his offering would be accepted (Gen.4:7). However, if he didn't, sin that's in the air is there to overcome him, but he must defeat it (Gen.4:7).
Still, Cain seeing that God had accepted his brother's offering , and not his own, the spirit of "jealosy" that was in the air began increasing within himself to the point of "hating" Abel. The word of God says a person who hates is a murderer (I John 3:12) and even angry with his brother without cause is in danger of judgment (Matt.5:22). This is the Law of God everyone and it is spiritual (Rom.7:14) penetrating the heart, mind and even the mental disposition of our attitudes (Heb.4:12;)[NIV]. Cain did not accept God's counsel.
Notice what Clement's wrote regarding anger:
"For anger destroys the fool, and envy putteth him to death that is gone out of
of the way" [I Clements Ch.39:7].
Later on, Cain "talked" with his brother (Gen.4:8). The Hebrew meaning of the word "talked" in English is "boast self, call, challenge." No doubt, after his offering was rejected and rejecting God's counsel, Cain called his brother, and went about boasting himself that he was the firstborn, after their father and mother of the human race. Being jealous of that righteous spirit in Abel (Heb.11:4) and because he was different, Cain challenged his younger brother Abel in a fight, and "murdered" him (Gen.4:8). This murderous spirit that was in the air came from Satan the Devil. He was a murderer from the beginning (John 8:44). In other words, Satan is the killer of peace and everything that is holy, good and right. Cain tapped into it.
Consequently, Cain's actions were the beginning of violent acts between individuals on earth. I am telling you who are reading this message, in order that you will not be misinformed why mankind cannot solve his problems. Man will never have peace, security, true prosperity and joy as long this "rebel spirit being" Satan the Devil is walking this earth (JOB 1:7). What I am teaching you, Satan and his Demons doesn't want me to expose them to you. My goal is to let the "world" know what it is up against.
Everyone, Satan and his angels who are evil spirit beings hates mankind. They know that one day, they will be judged by mankind who shall be the glorified Saints of Jesus Christ (I Corin.6:3). You will learn this truth in (Part 2) of this message. Nevertheless, somebody has to tell you truth, without prevaricating. I know that you are tired of people lying to you! That's why I said in the beginning of this messags it will be pragmatic. I am taking you step by step, without leaving anything out. I will not suppress the word of God. Furthermore, I am not trying to please anyone, get a following, or looking to get your money. If that's my goal, trying to please someone with this message, I would not be a servant of Christ (Gal.1:10). Remember, I said this, and you are witnesses to my words.
This violent act of murder upon Abel was the beginning of chaos throughout the ages of this world. Because the next murder was committed by Lamech. He killed a young person for wounding him (Gen.4:23) [AMP]. The spirit of murder was in the air coming from Satan the Devil, and his demons. It was working in the children of disobedience (Eph.2:2) and moving rapidly throughout the human race.
The next righteous person was a man called Enoch. This man walked with God (Gen.5:21,22). The Hebrew meaning of the word "walked" in English is "behave(self), be conversant." The meaning of the word "conversant" is "familar as a result of study, application and experience."
God made Enoch a Prophet who prophesied that the Lord was soon to come with ten thousands of His Saints, and would execute judgment upon the ungodly and sinners (Jude 14,15) [L.B.]. This Prophet lived three hundred and sixty five years (Gen.5:23). However, God took him (Gen.5:24) and translated him that he should not see death, and was not found (Heb.11:5). I have to stop, in order to make things clearer for you who are reading this message, and read these Scriptures.
Regarding this Prophet Enoch, it is taught that he was translated up to Heaven, in order that "he should not see death" because he "was not found". This is not true! Jesus, who wanted people to know the truth had to continue in His word and they would free (John 8: 31,32). It would be freedom from all the preconceived ideas of what mankind has thought up after the "imagination of their evil hearts" (Jer. 3:17) teaching tradition for doctrines the commandments of men (Matt.15:3,9). This is why people are so confused, when it comes to the word of God. Yet, God is not the author of this confusion (I Corin.14:33).
I will let God the Holy Spirit teach you the truth, regarding what happen to Enoch. He will bring back to you what Jesus said (John 14:26), and Himself as well because He is the Spirit of truth (John 16:13).
This is what Jesus has said, after Enoch was translated: "No man has ascended up to heaven, but He that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven" (John 3.13). Apparently, Jesus missed Enoch when he arrived in Heaven. I guess even the Apostle Peter had it all wrong, although he was under the power and guide of the God the Holy Spirit stated, "David, that he is both dead and buried " (Acts 2:29). "For David is not ascended into the heavens" (Acts 2:34).
If we want to be freed from all of the preconceived ideas, even the traditions and doctrines of men, we have to seek the answers from God the holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of Truth (John 14:17). God the Holy Spirit is the One who inspired the Scriptures,(II Tim.3:16) and moved those holy men to write them down (II Pet.2:21).
Notice what Clement's wrote regarding what I just said:
"Look diligently into the scriptures which are the true sayings of the Holy Spirit."
[I Clements Ch.45:2;].
Regarding the doubters who question even if God the Holy Spirit exist, notice what another holy man wrote:
"As to the Spirit, they do not admit that He exist."
[Ignatius to the Trallians, Ch.6:38]. Ignatius was ordained by the Apostle John as a
Bishop, and was over many Churches of God.
This is my point: The Scriptures says regarding all mankind, "What man is he that liveth, and shall not se death?" (Ps.89:48). "And it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment (Heb.9:27). "The soul that sinneth, it shall die" (Ezek.18:4). "By one man sin enter into the world...so death passed upon all men...all have sinned (Rom.5:12). "Who can say. I have made my heart clean, I am pure from sin" (Prov.20:9). "There is not a just upon the earth that doeth good, and sinneth not" (Eccl.7:20). Therefore, "The wages of sin is death" (Rom.6:23).
I didn't write these things you are reading. God the Holy Spirit moved these holy to record it (II Pet.1:21) for our learning, in order to have comfort in His words (Rom.15:4).
God did not take Enoch into Heaven because Jesus plainly stated, no man had gone there(John 3:13). Believe God! From Adam to this very day, people who lived and died are still dead. This would include the Saints. You will learn this in (PART B).
You may ask, "well what happen to Enoch?" That is a good question, and it needs to be answered. So pay close attention because many will disagree to this truth because of the traditions that are being taught.
God did not take Enoch up into Heaven. On the contrary, he was translated. The Greek meaning of the the word translate in English is "removed from one place to another" [Thayer's Greek and English Lexicon]. Or, "transfer to another place" [Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary].
After Enoch son, Methuselah was born when he was three hundred years old, he began to "walk" with God (Gen.5:22). However, men were becoming more violent on earth, so God took him (Gen.5:24). The Hebrew meaning of the word "took" in English is "carry away, fetch, get taken away." God simply took him away to another place, in order to protect him from the increased evil on the earth. For the Prophet Isaiah was moved by God the Holy Spirit to write "The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds... (Isa.57:1,2). The Hebrew meaning of the word "bed" in English is "sleep" or "decease".
Consequenty, "all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years". In other words, the place that God had carried Enoch away, in that place, he lived in peace and died. When the great evil came upon the earth, Enoch would not be around because he would be dead. Because that evil would come upon men through the coming flood on earth.
You needed this truth because there are many who are teaching the opposite. Believe God, and let everyone be found liars (Rom.3:4).
When men began to multiply throughout the earth, they started to build families (Gen.6:1,2). Notice the type of men they were: " There were 'giants' in the earth;" the same became "mighty" men...(Gen.6:4) The Hebrew meaning of the word "giant" in English is "a bully, or tyrant". The Hebrew meaning of the word "mighty" in English is "warrior, tyrant, champion, chief, strong, valiant man." However, these men were filled with "wickedness" Gen.6:5). The Hebrew meaning of the word for "wickedness" in English is "affliction, wrong, sorrow, and wretchness".
Therefore, from the first and second murders, came warriors and champions who were valient. However, they caused affliction, sorrow and wrong upon others. The spirit of disobedience towards God was in the air. God saw that man's heart was continuously upon evil (Gen.6:5) because the earth was corrupt before the God, and filled with violence (Gen.6:11).
The Hebrew meaning of the word "corrupt" in English is "decayed". The meaning of the word "decay" in English is "lose its original form, quality or value." The Hebrew meaning for the word "before" in English is "against". All flesh/persons had corrupted his way upon the earth Gen.6:11,12). In other words, mankind had lost his original quality and value, being against God. He had sunken into chaos, by violating standards that are accepted by His Creator.
However, after Enoch's death, in the midst of this evil, of all the people on earth, there was one person named Noah, the son of Lamech (Gen.5:28,29). This man, Noah, found grace in the eyes of the Lord. He was righteous, blameless, and behaved himself (Gen.6;8,9). Noah became a preacher (II Pet.2:5) and the heir of righteousness because he condemned that evil world of tyrants who were afflicting and causing sorrow upon the people (Heb.11:7).
Consequently, God "repented" that He had made man on the earth (Gen.6:6). The Hebrew meaning of word "repented" in English is "to be sorry(in a favorable sense) to pity." In other words, God knew that those rebellious demons inhabited the earth, with their leader, Satan the Devil, and felt pity for His creation, mankind. It grieved Him to expose mankind to such evil, but God had a plan. Still, mankind had to learn the hard way. Because when they knew God, they would not glorify Him (Rom.1:21). Therefore, God allowed the spirits of disobedience to overcome them to do terrible things to each other (Rom.1:24-31).
Therefore, God out of His love, and mercy, decided to end the violence and sorrow by sending a flood upon the earth to kill everything that had the breath of life in it (Gen.6:17). Only Noah, his wife, his three sons and their wives would be spared,(Gen.6:18) along with certain creatures (Gen.6:19,20). The rest of mankind, and everything that had the breath of life died (Gen.7:21-23). It was because every thought, and imagination in man's heart was only evil (Gen.6:5). It was due to Satan and the demons who were still around. They were the invisible rebels who were inhabiting the earth (Rev.18:2) and influencing mankind to rebel against God's way of life.
Now, one would think when reading "The Creation Of Adam and Eve" apparently these evils spirit beings defeated "God's Plan Of Salvatin For All Mankind". The Creator God couldn't bring them under control at that time because it was impossible for Him to accomplish it. That's why He had to kill them all, except eight people. Such thinking would be and an unlearned evaluation of the situation to have this conclusion. It would be completely erroneous. Because in God's plan, they had created man in their own image (Gen.1:26) and it shall be done; however, on a higher level. His creation, one day, shall be even greater than the angels who are now greater in strength, and power than mankind.
You see everyone, God formed this earth to be inhabited (Isa.45:18). Therefore, His word says, "Suerly as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand" (Isa.14:24). There is nothing to hard for God to do everyone(Jer.32:17) because all things are possible with Him (Matt.19:26). You will learn this truth in (PART B), regarding how "God's Plan of Salvation For All Mankind" will be accomplished. Please be patient. You need this step by step teaching, in order that you will be highly informed, and inundated with God's truths. You will have a good, and complete understanding, in order to make an intelligent decision, in the conclusion of your evaluation of this report. Believe God!
THE FIRST WORLD GOVERNMENT
After the flood, the three sons of Noah, Sham, Ham and Japheth had children by their wives (Gen.10.1). The son I shall focus on is Ham. He was a black man. How God worked that out in the genes, it doesn't say. However, remember: There is nothing to hard for God to do (Jer.32:17). After all, God created the human body. Therefore, all things are possible with Him (Matt.19:26). But there are Scriptures that prove Ham was black.
For example, the sons of Ham: Cush and Mizraim, Put, and Cannan (Gen.10:6). I will examine for you the meaning of the names in Hebrew.
Regarding Cush, the firstborn of Ham, he was black also. Notice the proof of this in God's word: "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?" (Jer.23:13).
The Hebrew meaning of the word "Ethiopian" in English is "Cushite". The Hebrew meaning of the word "skin" in English is "hide" or "leather". The Hebrew meaning of the word "spots" in English is "streak (like a line) on the tiger".
Therefore, the streaks or lines on a tiger's are "black".
This is why Ham's firstborn son Cush, and the rest of his sons were black as their father, Ham. This makes Ham's second born son Mizraim, black also. They became known as the Egyptians. Because the Hebrew meaning of the word "Mizraim in English is "Egyptian" or "Egypt".
You will now learn that the first great leader of earth was a black man. His name was Nimrod, and he created "The First World Government" on earth.
One of the sons of Cush was a man name Nimrod. For it says "Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a 'mighty' one in the earth" (Gen.10:8).
The Hebrew meaning of the word "mighty" in English is "warrior, chief, champion, valiant man, and tyrant. Furthermore, it says, "He was a mighty hunter before the Lord" (Gen.10:9). The Hebrew meaning of the word "before" in English is "against".
Now many years had to pass by, in order for Nimrod have developed such an attitude towards the Lord. Therefore, he had to grow up in a world that was "a habitation of demons, and every foul spirit" (Rev.18:2). This spirit was "working in the children of disobedience" (Eph.2:2). Nimrod had allowed himself to tap into it, in order for him to be "against" the Lord.
Therefore, we needed to have a picture of what this black man was like. He was a warrior, and chief; being a champion of the people, he was a very valiant man, but a tyrant. A tyrant is "an obsolute ruler who governs without restriction." He "exercise power in a harsh and cruel manner" [American College Dict.]. He is also "a person who took power by force" [Web. Dict.]. In addition to the above characteristics of this man, Nimrod was "against" the Lord. This took time to happen: Day after day and year after year.
Notice what Nimrod did: "And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel (Gen.10:10). The Hebrew meaning of the word "kingdom" is "dominion,i.e. (rule) or the country (realm). Dominion means "control or exercising control. The meaning of the word "realm" is "government" [American Col. Dict.].
As I continue , never forget the fact that Satan, and the demons were around when God destroyed all that had the breath of life. They are spirit beings who couldn't be hurt by the flood. When Noah and his family left the Ark (Gen.8:15,16) Satan and the Demons were there watching them. That wicked spirit of disobedience was still in the air, in order to influence these survivors, and their children to disobey God. That's why I don't want anyone who is reading this message to ever forget that Satan is an evil spirit being, and a master of deception (Dan.8:25) who is deceiving this whole world (Rev.12:9). Furthermore, this arch enemy of God, and his ministers doesen't want you to know these truths you are learning from God the Holy Spirit through me (II Corin.11:14,15). Satan, and his followers who knows the truth regarding what God has said, wants it suppressed and remained hidden from you (II Corin.4:3,4).
Understand me everyone, you are learning things that many of the holy Prophets and Kings did not know (Luke 10:24;) (I Pet.1:9-12). You need all of this teaching that God the Holy Spirit is giving to you because it is very important. God is being merciful because of His love for you. He has no pleasure in the death of the wicked (Ezek.33:11) because the grave can't praise or celebrate Him; only the living can (Isa.38:18,19). God wants doesen't desire anyone to perish, but to change (II Pet.3:9) through the knowledge of these truths you are learning (II Tim.2:4). God the Holy Spirit is not lying to you because He is the "Spirit of Truth" sent to guide you into all truth, and show you things to come things (John 16:13). Believe Him! I shall continue.
Notice what the historian had to say about Nimrod:
"The exploits Nimrod, therefore, in hunting down wild beast of the field, and ridding the world of monsters, must have gained for him the character of a pre-eminent benefactor of his race. The first great city-builder after the flood, by gathering men together in masses, and surrounding them with walls....enable them to pass their days in security... He set to work also to emancipate them from the fear of the Lord...He lived about the time when the men had one speech" [The Two Babylons or Papal Worship, By Rev. Alexander Hislop, pg.51].
However, God had commanded the human race to "multiply, and replinish the earth" (Gen.9:1). In order to do this, they had to spread throughout the earth.
In addition to the above, Mr. Hislop wrote:
"Nimrod on the human race, in the estimating of ungodly men, by emancipating them from the impressions of true religion,
and putting the authority of heaven to a distance them." [The Two Babylons or Papal Worship, By Alexander Hislop,
pg.52].
Finally, regarding the kingdom/government of Nimrod, Mr. Hislop stated,
"It is a new world that he formed. The new world was just the new order of things which he introduced when setting
at naught all Divine appointments, he rebelled against Heaven"
Written under notes: "Former of the world." [The Two Babylons or Papal Worship, By A lexander Hislop, pg.54].
All the same, this spirit of rebellion from Lucifer, now called Satan the Devil, and working in this man, with his followers became even more obnoxious of disrespectful towards God. It happen when the whole earth was one language (Gen.11:1).
These people, under the leadership of Nimrod took upon an audacious project; it was going to be enormous. They decided to build a tower that would reach up to the Heaven (Gen.11:3,4). Note: This Heaven in (Gen.11:4) wasn't referring to where the planets are located, as it is taught. This theology is completely ludicrous. These individuals did not have the technological capabilities, nor had they advanced that quickly in science, in order to accomplish such a bold project. The Hebrew meaning of the word "heaven" in English refers to "the sky (as aloft; alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move." Note: For personal imformation, this is the same Heaven where the Prophet Elijah was take up into in (II Kings 2:11). He was not taken up to the third Heaven (II Corin.12:2) where God, and the holy angels are located. You will learn this in (PART B).
However, by Nimrod and his followers committing themselves to such a massive project, and having an affront towards God, they said "let us make a name..." (Gen.11:4). The Hebrew meaning of the word "name" in English is "conspicious position; as a mark or memorial of individuality; by honor, authority, character." Remember, God had commanded that human race to "multiply, and replinish the earth" (Gen.9:1). Nevertheless, Nimrod, and the people insulted intentionally and openly, God. It was sedition, and rebellion towards God's authority. The temple would stand as an memorial of their individuality, for their own honor, authority, and character beford God. They were saying with one voice, as result, "With our tongue we will pervail; our own lips are our own; who is lord over us" (Ps.12:4). In other words, who is controller, master, or owner over us? They didn't fear, or even care if God was watching them. It was complete definance towards God.
Notice what Josephus historian had written regarding Nimrod:
"It was Nimrod who excited them to such an affront and comtempt of God. He also changed the government into tyranny-
seeing no other way of turning men from the fear of God, but to bring them into a constant dependence upon upon
his power. Nimrod esteem it a piece of cowardice to submit to God. They were not growing wiser by the destruction
of the former sinners." [Works of Josephus, Vol.2, Ch.IV pg.79 #2 & 3].
You who are still reading this message, need to understand what I am about to say, regarding Nimrod. It is imperative that you comphrend it.
Noah who was a preacher of righteousness (II Pet.2:5) was no doubt still around when Nimrod was born. Because he lived three hundred and fifty years after the flood (Gen.9:28), before dying at the age of nine hundred and fifty years(Gen.9:29).
With this in mind, Nimrod knew his great grandfather, Noah. As a great grandfather would talk to their great grandsons, Noah, no doubt had many conversations with Nimrod, regarding the flood. Surely, Noah told Nimrod that God destroyed everything that had the breath of life in them. However, Noah told him that the only one's who survived were himself, his great grandmother, his sons, their wives, and chosen creatures that God set to replinish the earth. Because the waters rosed twenty-two feet above the highest mountain on earth (Gen.7:20).
In addition to these conversations Noah would have explained to Nimrod the reasons why God sent the floods. Noan would have been very clear, telling him that it was because of the wickedness, and violence in mankind (Gen.6:11,12) and every thougth was only on evil (Gen.6:5). Noah would have warned Nimrod about God, and teaching him that he should remember what he was saying. For many years, Noah also warned his offsprings not to follow that ungodly way life, (III John 11); God would be against it (I Pet.3:12) and Nimrod heard it. After all, Noah didn't stop preaching after the floods because was a preacher. Like any servant of God, Noah continued his ministry until he died.
Finally, Nimrod would have learned from Noah that God had commanded mankind to spread throughout the earth. However, we have learned from the above, Nimrod did the opposite. He organized cities to be under a "new world order" and government (Gen.10:10). He would be their valiant, tyrannical leader (Gen.10:8).
Nevertheless, Nimrod, and his followers rebelled. God saw this pugnacious attitude of rebellion towards Him from the third heaven, (II Corin.12:2) and decided to come personally to see this tower (Gen.11:5).
After seeing the tower, the kingdom The New World Government, and The New World Order that's was starting (Gen.10:10) and all of the people speaking one language, (Gen.11:1) God made the decision to stop this massive undertaking. Because if they would be this obnoxious towards His instructions, and not stopped, there wouldn't be anything to keep them from being more obstinate and outlandish (Gen.11:6).
Therefore, in order to stop this project, and force them to carry out His commands, to spread throughout the earth (Gen.9:1) God cause the one language to cease. God did this by creating different languages among them. This way, they couldn't understand one another (Gen.11:7). Afterwards, the Lord scattered them upon the face of the earth (Gen.11:8). Although the tower, what was left of it remained, it could not be completed, nor the city of Babel (Gen.11:9).
To conclude, Rev. Hislop stated, "How Nimrod died, the Scripture is entirely silent. It is said that tempests of winds sent by God against the Tower of Babel overthrew it, and that Nimrod perished in its ruins. This could not be true, for we have sufficient evidence that tower of Babel stood long after Nimrod's death." [The Two Babylons or Papal Worship, by Alexander Hislop,
pg.55].
This concludes ( PART A) of "GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION FOR ALL MANKIND". Although it was extensive, I pray that you have been really educated about God, prehistory, and the beginning history of mankind. In order to know what you are up against, and what is against you, this premise is really necessary to know. There are evil spirit beings who has one goal: to destroy the heart the of mankind; his intermost being. The soul; where those human emotions are embeded, giving you the feelings of no hope at all. Then your spirit; it's your mental disposition, in order that you cannot justify some things that you do and why you do it.
Therefore, becoming so frustrated with yourself, family, friends and this society, until just want to give up on life, by ending it all. That's why I want to inform you, this is the hateful desires of these wicked spirit beings want you to have in your minds. Because the rebels Satan the Devil, and the demons are terrified of mankind. They are very jealous of you because of knowing your human potential. Satan and his demons, even now as I write this message to you, and you are reading it, will labor in having you to doubt what God has said about it. They want you to remain ignorant, and lackadaisical regarding "GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION FOR ALL MANKIND". Satan and his Demons wants you dead and out of their sight!
The whole purpose of this message is to get you to believe what God has said, and His promises to you. The God the Holy Spirit will show you great things that you do not know about (Jer.33:3). If you listen to, and obey Him, without getting upset with His corrections, He will pour out His Spirit upon you, and make His words known to you (Prov.1:23). Never forget this: God loves all of mankind, and sacrificed His firstborn Son, Jesus, in orded to prove it (John3:16). However you have to listen to Jesus (Matt.17:5) then believe what God has said through Him (John 12:49) whom He has sent (John 5:30). This is very important.
In God's love, and through the power and guide of God the Holy Spirit, have I, Elder Dr. Gerald M. Shephard, given this message to you personally, and to the whole world.
In Jesus Christ Name, Amen.
This concludes (PART A) in GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION FOR ALL MANKIND.
In (PART B) of "GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION FOR ALL MANKIND" I will spend a short period talking about
(1) Mankind's governments. How and why they continue to fail and never able to bring salvation for the human species.
This will lead to the next step:
(2) The Firsr Day Of Salvation: It has to do with Jesus Christ, and His Saints. They are the representativies proclaiming
Kingdom of God that's bringing in "THE NEW WORLD GOVERNMENT" to this earth. You will learn about the trials they went
through, in proclaiming the Kingdom of God that is bringing in THE NEW WORLD GOVERNMENT, and the sufferings
they had to endure in this announcement. This will bring you to the next thing in God's plan.
(3) The Second Day of Salvation: The Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ and His Saints. Here, you will come to understand
why God was not trying to save this world, before, and after Jesus came the first time. Then you will learn that
for the first time God will begin to bring salvation to all mankind, and this earth. This will lead you to the
final step:
(4) The Great White Throne Judgment: The Third, and Final Day Of Salvation. This have to do with "the rest of the dead"
found in (Rev.20:5). This refers to all of the people, going back to Adam and Eve, their offsprings, up to the return
of Jesus Christ, and after His one thousand year rule on earth. You will learn how God will deal with "the rest of
the dead". Will they be lost, as it is taught? What about babies who were aborted, childern who died for various
reasons? Those who suffer from a mental chemical imblances, and do not know right from wrong, or substance abusers,
both groups who died as a result, and never heard the truth from God. Then you have people like Goliath who was
killed by David who became King of Israel. Even Geronimo, the Apache leader and others. Are all of these people
lost, and destined for the lake of fire? What does the Word God teach regarding these people, who come under the
category of "the rest of the dead"? They never heard of the name of Jesus Christ, or didn't accept Him after they
did hear of Him. God the Holy Spirit will give you all of these answers, in order that you will be well informed.
Note: Help is coming! So don't despair. Believe God!
I will conclude with some final remarks of encouragement.
Monday, February 20, 2012
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