“Man shall not live by bread alone, but
by every word proceedeth
out of the mouth of God.” ---Matthew 4:4
Many
ministers have taught that understanding is not necessary and that an
individual needs to just believe God. Blasphemy was committed against God.
There is no realization that the necessity of understanding flows throughout
the word of God like water. Response to such statements is “Lord God, forgive
them for they know not what they do.” (Forgiveness extends mercy to man,
provides an opportunity for repentance). Understanding God, not His ways, is
the purpose of the scriptures.
“Behold the days come, saith the Lord
God, that will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst
for water, but of hearing [understanding] the words of the Lord.” ---Amos 8:11
In the word of God “bread” is often referred to as
the sustenance of life. Water is often depicted as a dead entity unless it is flowing water, which is referred to as living water. Water, an entity though
dead may be converted to life or something useful. The aforementioned scripture
speaks of a time when there will be no lack of the sustenance of life, nor of
the raw materials or resources to convert to the sustenance of life. The
scripture speaks of a time when there will be no understanding the words of the
Lord in daily practical living. The scripture speaks of modern times; Today.
Controversy
and controversial topics have developed in the household of faith. Results have
been divisions and schisms among its members, pride, fear, sin, jealousy, and a
lack of wholly experiencing the manifestations of the power of God due to lack
of understanding. The following is a comprehensive work that endeavors to
impart in “plain speech” the word of the Lord God. The result shall be an adult
or a child; rich or poor; learned or unlearned should not err in the way of
holiness. The result shall be a beginning in wholly experiencing the reality of
understanding God…knowing God is sovereign.
This
exposition shall discuss the following:
·
The necessity and
utility of understanding
·
The dynamics
between understanding and relationships
·
Relationship
between understanding and healing of the whole man: body, soul, and spirit
·
Relationship
between understanding, believing, trust, and faith
·
Relationship
between understanding and repentance
·
Relationship
between understanding and the receiving of the Holy Spirit
·
Relationship
between understanding and ‘speaking in tongues’; ‘being anointed, the
anointing’; being ‘born again’
·
Relationship
between understanding and partaking
·
Relationship
between understanding and ‘holy communion’
·
Relationship
between understanding and the significance of water
·
Relationship
between understanding, power, authority, and leadership
·
Relationship
between understanding and change
·
Relationship
between understanding and technology
·
Relationship
between understanding and the ‘signs of the times’; and prophecy
·
Relationship
between understanding and the AntiChrist; and the man of Sin
·
Relationship
between understanding and the utility of types, shadows, and parables
·
Relationship
Between understanding and creation
·
Relationship
between understanding and the identity of man; freewill; name; and the
systematic study, ‘The Doctrine of Man versus The Doctrines of Man’
·
Relationship
between understanding and the law of suffering
·
Relationship
between understanding, interpersonal interactions, communications, the
significance of testimonials, empathy, listening, and intimacy
·
Relationship
between understanding, responsibility, respect, love, offences, confession,
forgiveness; and the Ministry of
Reconciliation
·
Relationship
between understanding and works of the ministry
·
Relationship
between understanding and spiritual warfare
·
Relationship
between understanding and the gifts of the Spirit; the fruit of the Spirit
·
Relationship
between understanding, blessings, and miracles
·
Relationship
between understanding and controversies (theological, sociological, etc)
·
Relationship between
understanding and unity
·
Relationship
between understanding and the significance of the sermon series’: The
Tabernacle; ‘Danger of Voices’; ‘Confusion’; ‘The Blueprint and the
Masterpiece’; and ‘The Revelation of the Five Key Mothers of the Bible’
·
Relationship
between understanding and the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ (the life, death,
burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ)
·
Relationship
between understanding, salvation, and holiness
·
Relationship
between understanding, productivity, and life
·
Relationship
between understanding and the divine will of the Lord God Almighty
The
comprehensive nature of this publication refers to the depth not necessarily
the length or thoroughness of the topical discussions. The section, ‘Practical
Points’ provides biblical and practical examples; etymological, scientific,
archeological, and historical contexts for clarification. The section,
‘Illumination’ provides activities to increase practical utility. The section,
‘Focus’ provides scriptural references to enhance further study of the subject
matter, understanding. A person does not have to believe what’s written herein
without confirming the truth of the matter with the scriptures; the word of
God. The section, ‘Inspiration’ provides essays, poems, and songs for
illustrative, expository, and edification purposes. This work has been
prayerfully written and compiled. Its purpose is to reveal the divine will of
God i.e. show forth His character. This work is also a tribute to District
Elder Edwin Hamilton Vaughn.
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