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    PART I

    J. M. CARDONA

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    THE WORK OF GOD-21ST CENTURYPublisher

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    THE WORK OF GOD-21ST CENTURYProclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom of God

    Ministering to its Members scattered abroad

    Email: [email protected]

    MISSION STATEMENT

    We Have One Sole Mission:

    TO DO THE GREATEST COMMISSION IN ALLTHE HISTORY

    OF THE WORLD

    This covers well defined, clear,and simple things to do:

    To Proclaim THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD againto all the peoples speaking different languages. To them who

    inhabit and dwell in different countries, nations, and nation-

    states. To proclaim it to their kings and monarchs, their top

    leaders in the Eastern Hemisphere, (Rev. 10:11).

    To bring the EVERLASTING GOSPEL into these vast lands andcontinents, over many mountains, across oceans, and seas,

    from the space above, and the space below, (Mat 28:18-20; Mk

    16:15-18; Lk 24:46-49). To Preach, by the spoken word, the Good News of Christs

    return to establish the KINGDOM OF GOD (Mat 24:14), that

    will reign and rule the whole world from the eternal capital city

    of Jerusalem, (Jer 3:17; Zech 14:3-9; Obad 21; Isa 2:2-4).

    To PUBLISH, by the written word, the Good Tidings of the endof this present evil world. And the beginning of the NEW

    WORLD coming (Mk 13:10; Isa 52:7), First for a thousand

    years. To restore the original GARDEN OF EDEN planetwide.

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    To be followed by the RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD, all

    rising into a worldwide PARADISE. And ALL to live for a

    hundred years. And then forever in the New Heaven and the

    New Earth. To spread to all the Universe, (Mark 13:10; Acts

    3:21; Rev 5:10; 20:4; Isa 65:20; Rev 20:11-15; Rev 21:1-7).

    To announce the arrival of the New Order of The Ages underthe DIVINE GOVERNMENT OF GOD RULED BY THE KING

    of kings and LORD of lords, (Isa 9:6-7; Zech 14:3-9; Isa 2:2-4);

    assisted by 144,000 immortal kings and priests, (Rev 14:1).

    The Kingdom of God will rule over the remnants of the Great

    Tribulation and the 7 Last Plagues, one-tenth of the worlds

    population (Isa 6:11-13; 24:1-21; 26:19; Mat 24:21-22; Rev

    6:4, 8; 8:11; 9:11, 15), who will be left alive, and consideredworthy to be taught Gods Word, Gods Will, Gods Way, and

    do Gods Work, (Isa 2:1-4), and understand the deep things of

    God. All working together cheerfully and joyfully to build the

    civilization of the Millennium under God, to shine in truth and

    in righteousness (Isa 26:9), and in peace (Isa 32: 17-18).

    To TEACH the pure WORD of GOD. To announce that theGood News of True Salvation is now being fully PREACHED

    and PUBLISHED among all the Gentiles. To bear the

    wonderful Good News that the door to the Gentiles has now

    been opened wide by the Captain of Salvation, the Author and

    Finisher of the Faith, the CHRIST of GOD, (Acts 14:27; 18:6;

    28:28; Col. 1:27).

    To make it known to them that their true hope is in CHRISTJESUS. To be PROCLAIMED to all of them without fail that

    the hope, and TIMES of the Gentiles is soon to be fulfilled,(Mat 28:19; Rom 11:11, 12, 13, 18; 15:16; Eph 3:6; 2 Tim.

    1:11; Lk 21:24).

    To finally make known, reveal, make crystal clear, that theULTIMATE FINAL DESTINY OF MAN IS TO BE BORN AGAIN

    INTO THE GOD FAMILY AND KINGDOM, OF GOD, BORN OF

    THE SPIRIT, BORN OF GOD, IMMORTAL, ONE IN GOD, (Gen

    1:26-27; Jn 3:3-21; Jn 17:21).

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    To carry the WARNING, and for it to be a WITNESS to theseeastern nations.

    To DECLARE the arrival of the PROPHESIED DISTRESS and

    TUMULT among the nations, (Col 1:28; Acts 1:8). That thisshall be made intense by the arrival of the PROPHESIED

    worldwide DECEPTION, (Mat 24:4-5; 11:23-26).

    To sound the trumpet and push the button of the alarms ofWAR, even as the world is swamped with RUMORS OF WARS,

    (Mat 24:6-7).

    To WARN and TELL to the peoples of the East that the FOURHORSEMEN of the Apocalypse now rides with ferocious vigor.

    Their long journeys across the millennia beginning from inside

    of the GARDEN OF EDEN launched by the lying evil and

    wicked serpent,, and will soon climax in the destruction of the

    wicked one and his legions as evil and wicked, that old serpent

    Satan the devil and his deceived fallen angels, (Rev 6:2

    {white}; 6:4 {red}; 6:5 {black}; 6:8 {pale}.

    To announce the arrival of the prophesied EARTHQUAKES, ofFAMINES, of PESTILENCES, and ALL THESE shall be theBEGINNING OF SORROWS, (Mat 24:7-8).

    To warn of the presence of the prophesied FALSEPROPHETS, who, from among them, the many will look to as

    unto gods, (Mat 24:1, 23-28).

    That the Work of God - 21st Century, is now here. Having

    been raised by the Living Christ to commence the greatbeginnings of this phase of the Work of God. Because a

    short work will the Lord make upon the earth, and for us His

    loyal servants, a short time to do it in, (Rom 9:28).

    That we are NOT out to try to convince, NEITHER to forciblytry to convert anybody, or anyone, anywhere, anytime. Yet we

    must, as commanded by the Apostle and High Priest of our

    Profession, teach all men everywhere to repent for the

    remission of sins, and to do all things that Christ the Son ofGod has commanded us. (Mat 28:19-20; Lk 24:47).

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    That we earnestly teach and actively practice THE WAY OFPEACE, (Mat 5:9; I Tim 2:2; Jas 3:17). For the world lost

    knowledge of the way of peace (Rom 3:17; Isa 59:8).

    That we enthusiastically TEACH and faithfully PRACTICE theWay to LOVE GOD with all our heart, our soul, and our mind,

    with all our strength, and with all our understanding, (Mat

    22:37; Mk 12:30, 33; Lk 10:27).

    That we sincerely teach, and continually practice THE WAY TOLOVE OUR NEIGHBOR AS WE LOVE OURSELVES, (Mat

    5:43; 19:19; 22:39; Mk 12:31; Lk 10:27; Rom 13:9; Gal 5:14;

    Jas 2:8).

    That we diligently teach and zealously practice HOW TO HAVETRUE SUCCESS now in this time, and in the world to come,

    SPIRITUAL SUCCESS with EVERLASTING LIFE, (Mat 6:33;

    Mk 10:28-30; Jn 13:17; Isa 58:13-14).

    That we seriously teach and lovingly practice turning back the

    hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of thechildren to their fathers, (Mal 4:6).

    That we gently, tenderly, patiently FEED and NOURISHSPIRITUALLY THE FLOCK for whom Christ The Redeemer,

    the Lamb of GOD died, and purchased with His own blood,

    (John 21:15, 16, 17; Acts 20:28; I Pet 5:2).

    That we compassionately, mercifully, and so kindly HEAL

    THE SICK, (Lk 9:1,2; 10:9), when we encounter them as wego our way to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

    That we do practice pure religion undefiled before God andmake visits and care for the helpless orphans, the fatherless,

    and the widows in their affliction, (Jas 1:27).

    That we point to the nations and its peoples, and families, thatthe Eternal Creator God has left a window open for the

    blessing of health and prosperity to be known if they would beglad and sing for joy, and PRAISE THE GOD OF CREATION

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    for all His wonderful works! That they would learn to PRAY

    and PRAISE the Everlasting LORD, (Ps 67:1-7; Ps 147:1-20;

    148:1-14; 149:1-9; 150;1-6; Mat 26.30; Mk 14.26; Eph 5.19;

    Col 3:16; Jas 5:13).

    Ultimately, we have to open the minds of the multitude to thedifference between the holy, and the profane, (Ezek 22:26;

    44:23), to the end that we can turn many to righteousness,

    (Dan 12:3). Not by might, nor by power but by Gods Spirit,

    (Zech 4:6). For this is Gods Will. By His Word. On His Way. To

    fulfill His Work.

    All these, to FEARLESSLY and COURAGEOUSLY PREPARE THE

    WAY for the return of the GREAT GOD, our LORD and SAVIOR JESUSCHRIST, King of kings, and Lord of lords, (Mat 24:14; Mk 13:10;

    Titus 2:13; Rev 17:14; 19:16).

    THIS IS THE VISION THAT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST INSPIRES

    FOR THE WORK OF GOD 21ST CENTURY TO DO IN THE ENTIRE

    EASTERN HEMISPHERE.

    (Written on a Mabuhay magazine page in PAL PR310 Flight Manila to Hong

    Kong, Seat 37K 1 February 2007, 6 8 PM Wednesday).

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    THE WORK OF GOD-21ST CENTURYPROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD

    MINISTERING TO ITS MEMBERS SCATTERED ABROAD

    email address: [email protected]

    Dear Friend,

    RECEIVE YOUR GIFT OF DIVINE LIGHT FOR TOTAL

    ENLIGHTENMENT FROM THE ETERNAL CREATOR GOD OF THE

    ENTIRE UNIVERSE.

    HE DESIGNED THE WHOLE CREATION TO BE INHERITED BY THE

    HUMAN RACE. ALL THE HUMAN FAMILIES HAVE THEIR

    HERITAGE IN EVERYTHING THAT THE DIVINE MAKER OF ALL

    THINGS GOOD, BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL EVER MADE. THE

    ALL MERCIFUL, BLESSED SOVEREIGN OF ALL THE WORLDS

    LOOKS AT OUR PLANET EARTH, HIS SHINING JEWEL ORBITING IN

    OUTER SPACE AROUND THE CREATED SUN. HE SEES NOBOUNDARIES ON ALL THE LANDS AND SEAS. HE SEES NO BLACK

    SKIN. NEITHER YELLOW. NOR WHITE. NOT ANY BROWN. HE

    CONSIDERS NO RACIAL DIVIDES. HE SEES NOT RICH MANS

    GOLD, NEITHER POOR MANS PENNIES IN THEIR HANDS. HE SEES

    NOT THE SCEPTRES AND CROWNS ON THE HEADS, NEITHER THE

    PLOWS AND SPEARS HELD BY THE ARMS. NONE IN ALL THESE

    THAT HE CREATED IN HIS IMAGE, IN HIS LIKENESS. HE LOOKS

    INTO THEIR HEARTS!

    ULTIMATELY, THE SONS OF MAN, BORN OF WOMAN, WERE MADE

    TO BECOME THE CHILDREN OF GOD, THEY WERE MADE TO

    INHERIT, AND TO TAKE POSSESSION, OF ALL THE CREATED

    WORLDS, AND THEREAFTER, BY THE GRACE AND WILL OF GOD,

    ESTABLISH PEACE, AND SPREAD THE INFINITE BLESSINGS OF

    HAPPINESS AND JOY FOREVERMORE IN ALL OF THEM!

    BEGINNING WITH THE NEW WORLD SOON TO COME. SEE! IT IS

    JUST ACROSS THE NOT DISTANT HORIZON. THERE, LOOK, IT IS

    JUST AROUND THE BEND!

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    SO AMAZING, INDEED! FAR BEYOND AND SO WAY ABOVE ALL

    THAT THE CREATIVE IMAGINATIONS OF SCIENCE FICTION

    WRITERS COULD POSSIBLY VISUALIZE. BACKWARDS AND

    FORWARDS, IN INFINITY NO FUTURIST COULD EVEN BEGIN TOCONCEIVE: THE GLORY AND WONDER OF THE WORLD TO COME!

    NO REVERED MYSTICS OF THE ORIENT, OF PROFOUNDEST

    DISCERNING, WOULD CONDESCEND TO EVER GLIMPSE INTO

    THESE EVERLASTING PROMISES AND VERITIES AS THE TRUE

    REALITY. NO PHILOSOPHERS OF THE WEST, OF MOST

    RESPECTED REPUTE AND KEENEST INTELLECT, COULD

    RATIONALIZE THESE UNDENIABLE ABSOLUTES. NO WORLD

    RENOWNED SCIENTIST OF SHARPEST ACUITY IN EVERY AGECOULD MEASURE NEITHER QUANTIFY, LET ALONE QUALIFY: THE

    AWESOME MARVELS OF THE MIND AND WISDOM OF GOD, HIS

    EVERLASTING MERCY, AND HOW, BY HIS WORD AND COMMAND,

    THE WHOLE UNIVERSE CAME TO BE.

    THESE PIERCING INVISIBLE PRINCIPLES AND INVIOLABLE

    EDICTS, THESE DECREES AND EXPRESSIONS OF DIVINE WILL

    DRAWN FROM THE HOLY WRIT SET INTO THESE WORDS AND

    SPOKEN TO YOU ARE SPIRIT, AND THEY ARE LIFE.

    THESE ARE SENT FOR YOU AND TO YOU. THEY SHALL NOT

    RETURN TO THE DIVINE AND HOLY ONE THAT SENT THEM

    EMPTY, NEITHER VOID. THE ORDAINED PURPOSE FOR WHICH

    THEY WERE SENT WILL BE FULFILLED. THIS IS THE INVIOLATE

    WILL OF GOD.

    FINALLY, THE MEANING OF MEANING, WHICH ANSWER HASBEEN SOUGHT FOR AGES, CAN NOW BE UNDERSTOOD. THIS, NO

    WALKING AVATAR BEFORE, TODAY, AND HEREAFTER EVER DID,

    AS CRYSTAL CLEAR, EVER LOGICALLY EXPLAIN, OR COULD,

    CONFIDENTLY, TRUTHFULLY PROCLAIM. NO SCHOLAR OF

    DEEPEST RESEARCH COULD THE GLORIOUS TRUTH EVER FOUND.

    NO HISTORIAN OF THE PROFOUNDEST BREADTH AND DEPTH

    COULD EVER FULLY UNDERSTAND AND TO ORDINARY LAYMAN

    EXPOUND, LEAST OF ALL: WHY HISTORY KEEPS REPEATING

    ITSELF: THE SHOCKING TRUE STORY OF HOW THE FAMILY OFMAN TURNED BACK AND DEPARTED FROM THE PRESENCE OF

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    GOD FROM THE BEGINNING AND WENT THEIR WAY. MANS

    PROUD WAY. MANS DEFIANT DUALIZED THOUGHTS FROM

    DUALIZED MINDS. MANS FLAWED, STUBBORN WILL. MANS

    VAIN WORKS. ALL UNDER THE SWAY OF SATAN THE DEVIL, FOR

    SIX THOUSAND YEARS. IN ALL ITS ENTIRETY. THAT IT MUSTNOW COME TO AN END. TOTALLY UPROOTED. FULLY BURNED UP.

    AND THE 1,000 YEARS OF GLORIOUS CIVILIZATION UNDER THE

    ETERNAL CREATOR GOD AND HIS KINGDOM MUST SOON BEGIN!

    THE HIGHEST HEIGHTS IN THE ENTIRE COSMOS TAUGHT BY THE

    MOST ACCOMPLISHED YOGI, THE ENLIGHTENED GURU, THE

    REVERED MASTER, THE HONORED EARTHLY PATRIARCHS OF ALL

    RELIGIOUS FAITHS, THE FOREMOST NEW AGE UTOPIAN

    DREAMERS. THE WORSHIPPED SHAMANS, HAVE THEIR LIMITEDCORRESPONDENCE OF THE MIND AND SPIRIT ROVING AND

    REVOLVING IN THE MYSTICAL AND SECULAR REALM AND FAINT

    LIGHT OF THE SURROUNDING CREATED EXISTING COSMOS. ALL

    OF THESE WHO HAVE LED MANKIND FOR SIX THOUSAND YEARS

    SEE THE COLLECTIVE RESULT. THE FINAL BOTTOMLINE. THE

    REPEATING CYCLES OF THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS

    WITHOUT FAIL. YOU SEE IT YOURSELF. BLESSED ARE YOU, FOR

    ALL OF THESE HAVE LONGED TO KNOW AND SEE WHAT YOU NOW

    READ AND HOLD IN YOUR HANDS, AND COULD NOT, AND HAVE

    NOT!

    FOR THESE ARE DELIVERED FROM ABOVE BEYOND THE DEFINED

    BORDERS OF THE CREATED UNIVERSE. NOW REVEALED, AND

    MADE KNOWN FROM THE DIVINE DIMENSION OF

    UNAPPROACHABLE LIGHT WHERE THE EVERLASTING GOD

    DWELLS.

    NOW ALL THESE TERRESTRIAL HIGH THINGS MUST CEDE AND

    YIELD TO THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD

    WHICH UNVEILS THE FULL PANOPLY OF THE DEEP THINGS OF

    GOD AND THE

    GLORIOUS HEAVENLY TRUTH THAT SETS MAN FREE. FREE FROM

    SPIRITUAL CAPTIVITY. LIBERATED FROM SPIRITUAL BONDAGE

    BY THE WICKED ONE, THE GREAT DRAGONTHAT OLD

    SERPENT, CALLED THE DEVIL, AND SATAN, WHICH DECEIVETH

    THE WHOLE WORLD, (REV. 12:9, 10; 20:3, 10).

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    READ THIS THEN. SKIM IT NOT.

    REREAD IT. SLOWLY, IF YOU WILL. AT YOUR OWN PACE.

    FOCUS FOR A TIME. ONE PART AT A TIME.

    MEDITATE ON THESE IN YOUR MORNINGS.

    CONTEMPLATE ON IT AT NOON.

    DWELL UPON THESE IN THE EVENTIDES.

    THEN LINK THEM UP FOR THEY FIT PERFECTLY WELL.

    THEN YOU WILL SEE THE WONDERFUL WHOLE.

    THERE IS NO TIME LIMITATION.

    THERE IS NO ONE TO PUSH YOU ON.

    AND DO PRAY. THE ANCIENT PROPHET DANIEL, ERSTWHILE

    PRESIDENT OF ALL THE GOVERNORS OF THE KINGDOM OF

    BABYLON, UNDER KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR, OF THE GREATEST

    EMPIRE IN HISTORY, PRAYED THREE TIMES A DAY. IT WAS THE

    KEY TO HIS AWESOME SUCCESS. YOU, ALSO, COULD.

    NOW IT IS IN YOUR HANDS. IT IS YOURS. CHERISH IT AS UNTO A

    TREASURE PRICELESS BEYOND COUNTING. FOR NOW, THE TRUE

    RICHES AND THE SECRET OF IMMORTALITY IS IN YOUR HANDS,

    IT HAS ARRIVED IN YOUR LIFE. AT LAST! NOW SEIZE IT. NEVER,

    NEVER, NEVER LET IT GO!

    THE GIVER OF LIFE AND LIGHT SENDS THIS DIVINE BEAM. THIS

    SACRED FIRE. THIS HOLY TORCH. TO ENTER YOUR MIND'S EYE.

    INTO YOUR INNERMOST BEING. INTO THE WHOLE FABRIC OF

    YOU, A LIVING SOUL. FOR YOUR INEVITABLE UNDERSTANDING.

    AT YOUR OWN PACE. ONLY BETWEEN YOU AND HiM. IS THIS NOT

    WONDERFUL?

    WHEN THE TIME AND MOMENT OF YOUR ILLUMINATION COMES,YOU WOULD KNOW. FOR THE TOTAL BRIGHTNESS IN YOUR

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    SPLENDID VISION OF LIFE AND THE SPIRIT MAGNIFIES AND

    EXPANDS BEYOND MEASURE. FOR NOW IN THIS TIME IT WILL

    FILL YOU. YOUR SPIRITUAL VESTMENTS ARE NOW IN YOUR

    HANDS. YIELD. WEAR IT INSIDE OF YOU. PUT IT ON OUTSIDE OF

    YOU! YOUR SPIRITUALLY DEAD STATE QUICKENS AT THATMOMENT WITH CELESTIAL POWER THE LIKE OF WHICH YOU

    HAVE NEVER KNOWN.

    MAY YOU BE TRULY BLESSED MORE AND MORE, AS YOU

    ALREADY ARE.

    Your caring friends from the

    Sowers of the Seeds of Life

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    Mystery of the LIVING GOD Part 1

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    TRIBUTE/ DEDICATION

    DEDICATED TO MANKIND

    MISSION STATEMENT

    DEAR FRIEND

    INSIDE COVER PAGE

    CONTENTS

    PREFACE

    IS THERE A ONE TRUE CHURCH?

    THE WONDERFUL STORY MUST BE TOLD

    QUESTIONS

    PROLOGUE

    THE BOOK IN TWO VOLUMES

    CHAPTER ONE

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THE CHURCH OF GOD

    BEFORE YOU PROCEED:

    BE FOREWARNED

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    THE SPIRITUAL PERFECTION OF MAN

    THE HUMAN DILEMMA

    MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE CHURCH

    THE WAY TO WORSHIP ACCEPTABLE TO GOD

    AUTHORITY FROM CHRIST GIVEN FOR LEADERSHIP AND

    ADMINISTRATIN OF THE CHRURCH OF GOD TO FEED THE

    FLOCK AND PROCLAMATIONOF ITS SOLE MISSION

    THE GREAT MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH OF GOD

    IT HAS COME DOWN TO THESE

    WHY ARE THERE MANY DIFFERENT CHURCHES ON EARTH

    TODAY?

    CHAPTER TWO

    NEVER AN IDLE WORD

    THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THEY WERE DOING

    BEAUTIFUL PERFECT EARTH MADE TO BE INHABITED

    CONSEQUENCES OF SIN, BORN OF IDLE WORDS, IN THE

    HERE AND NOW

    THE ROOT OF SIN

    CHAPTER THREE

    THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH BUILT UPON

    THE ROCK

    THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH OF GOD

    A FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING PRINCIPLE TO FOLLOW

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    CHAOS AND FAILURE FOLLOWS DEVIATION AND

    DISOBEDIENCE

    THE HIGHEST VALUE TO REACH AFTER

    ALL THE MEN >>> OUGHT TO BE

    HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THEM

    TO THE CHAPTER OF LOVE

    COMPASSION WITH, AND IN, HEALING WAS THE HALLMARKOF CHRISTS MINISTRY

    THE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST ARE COMMISSIONED TO

    PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD, AND

    HEAL THE SICK

    IF YOU ARE SICK, CALL THE ELDERS OF THE CHURCH

    HEALING OF SPIRITUAL AFFLICTIONS

    BY HIS STRIPES YOU ARE HEALED

    INVOKE IN PRAYER FOR HEALING BY HIS SHED BLOOD OF

    THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF THE LAMB. HEALING IS

    FORGIVENESS OF SIN

    HEALING IS A DOCTRINE OF GOD. HIS OFFICE IS AN THEHEALER. THE DIVINE PHYSICIAN. THE CHURCH OF GOD

    ADOPTED THIS DOCTRINE

    ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH, IT SHALL BE DONE UNTO

    THEE

    RAISE THE DEAD. THE PHYSICALLY DEAD. THE

    SPIRITUALLY DEAD

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    THE MISSING ELEMENT IN THE RELIGION OF THE JEWS

    CHAPTER FOUR

    WHAT TRUE RELIGION IS ALL ABOUTCHAPTER FIVE

    THE FOUNDATION OF THE DOCTRINES

    FOLLOWED AND KEPT BY THE CHURCH OF

    GOD

    CHART:BODY OF BELIEFS AND DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH OF THE

    LIVING GOD. PILLAR AND BULWARK OF THE TRUTH

    BE YE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY

    CIRCUIT IN WHICH THE SPIRITUAL DOCTRINES OF LIGHT

    EMANATE FROM

    CHAPTER SIXBODY OF BELIEFS IN THE FAITH ONCE

    DELIVERED TO THE SAINTS

    IN THE SCRIPTURES IT IS WRITTEN AND SO THE CHURCH

    MUST AND OUGHT TO BELIEVE AND FOLLOW. THUS, SAITH

    THE LORD

    ABOVE ALL, KNOW GOD . . . FIRST AND FOREMOST

    GOD REVEALS HIMSELF

    WHAT COLOSSIANS 3:16 REALLY MEANT

    KNOW THAT GOD IS THE DIVINE FAMILY, AND THE

    KINGDOM OF GOD

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    DOCTRINE OF THE GODHEAD

    ANCIENT OF DAYS

    THE HOLY SPIRIT

    GOD RULES THE UNIVERSE BY THE LAW OF LOVE

    THEY LIVE BY HIS HOLY WORD

    WHY IS THERE DUALITY IN MANS NATURE ?

    THE PERPLEXITY APOSTLE PAUL WRESTLED WITH

    THEREBY LIVE BY THE PURE WORD OF GOD

    DO YOU HAVE AN IMMORTAL SOUL ?

    THERE IS A SPIRIT IN MAN

    CREATION: NOT EVOLUTION

    THE TRUE STORY OF CREATION

    GOD THE FATHER IS THE SUPREME ARCHITECT OF ALL

    CREATION YHVH/JEHOVAH/YAHWEH/THE LORD JESUS

    CHRIST/THE SON OF GOD

    THE BUILDER OF ALL CREATION THRU THE HOLY SPIRIT

    (THE POWER OF THE HIGHEST)

    THE ORIGINAL CRREATED EARTH BECAME . . .

    THERE WAS A WAR IN HEAVEN

    BY PRODUCTS OF DEMON PRACTICES

    THE ORIGINAL MAN A PERFECT CREATION

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    WHERE DID HUMAN NATURE COME FROM ?

    MAN INDUCED POVERTY CAME TO BE :

    TEACHING MANKIND TO LIVE AND WALK GODS WAY IS THESOLUTION

    WHY WERE YOU BORN ?

    WHAT IS ALL FOR ?

    HOW DO YOU GET THERE ?

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SO BELIEVE.

    WHAT IS YOUR FINAL DESTINY ?

    WHEN WILL THIS BE ?

    WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM

    HE CAME TO MAGNIFY THE LAW (OF LOVE) AND MAKE IT

    HONORABLE

    READ THE HEART. READ THE ATTITUDE. READ THE

    MOTIVE.

    THE LAW REMAINS FOREVER :

    THE LAW AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS ARE HOLY

    SPIRITUAL MINDSET OF THE BELIEVER AND PRACTITIONER

    OF THE FAITH ONCE DELIVERED TO THE SAINTS

    TEACH ALL MEN TO OBSERVE ALL THAT I HAVE

    COMMANDED YOU (THE DOCTRINES OF GOD)

    SERVING AND GIVING LIFE

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    SERVANT OF ALL

    SERVE ONE ANOTHER

    SERVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

    SERVE GOD THE FATHER

    FOLLOW THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SALVATION (WHERE HE

    LEADS YOU. YOU WILL FOLLOW)

    READ AND BELIEVE THE AUTHOR OF THE FAITH ONCE

    DELIVERED

    FOLLOW ME AND I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN

    LIVE BY EVERY WORD THAT COMES OUT OF THE MOUTH OF

    GOD

    PRAISE. HONOR. WORSHIP. ADORE. AND THANK GOD.

    THEY KNOW GOD AND THEY SHALL BE STRONG

    SPIRITUALLY AND THEY SHALL DO EXPLOITS WITH SIGNS

    AND WONDERS

    THEY WILL VANQUISH ALL TRIALS AND OVERCOME ALL

    OBSTACLES

    THEY ARE MEN AND WOMEN OF GOOD COURAGE

    THEY ARE SOLDIERS OF CHRIST TRUMPHANT

    THE TWELVE APOSTLES WERE SUCH MEN

    THEY CONFESSED THE LORD BEFORE MEN

    CHAPTER SEVEN

    THE HOLY BIBLE

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    TO THOSE WHO LIVE BY MANS SELF-THOUGHT AND SELF-

    TAUGHT WISDOM

    THE REVEALED DIVINE ROAD MAP FOR EVERY MAN ANDWOMAN ON A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TO GOD

    GOD BREATHED HOLY SCRIPTURES

    MAN IS COMMANDED TO SEARCH THEM

    THE MYSTERY AND MIRACLE OF EVERY WORD OF GOD SET

    IN THE HOLY BIBLE

    THE FOUR WS: GODS HOLY WORD. GODS SACRED WAY.

    GODS DIVINE WILL. GODS PERFECT WORK.

    CHAPTER EIGHT

    THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE ABUNDANTLY

    THE RIGHT BLESSINGS:THE REFINEMENTS OF CULTURE THE BLESSINGS OF

    CIVILIZATION

    IT IS CALLED THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

    CHAPTER NINE

    FAITH ONCE DELIVERED TO THE SAINTS

    CHRIST HIMSELF DELIVERED THE TENETS OF THE FAITHAND THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM BEFORE HE ASCENDED

    TO HEAVEN

    THIS FAITH REVOLVES AROUND THE KINGDOM OF GOD

    WHAT SORT OF MEN AND WOMEN ARE CALLED OUT OF

    THIS WORLD TO BECOME PART OF THE FAITH ONCE

    DELIVERED ?

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    JESUS WENT ABOUT AND LOOKED FOR HIS FIRST TWELVE

    DISCIPLES, APPOINTED THEM TO BECOME FISHERS OF MEN,

    AND LATER MADE THEM HIS TWELVE APOSTLES

    READ THEIR STORY:

    IN THE WORLD TODAY, AS IT IS STRUCTERED, THE HUMAN

    ACTIVITIES REVOLVE AROUND :

    GIFTS AND OFFICES OF SERVICE OBTAINED IN THE CHURCH

    OF GOD

    LIKE THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL, THE GOODNEWS CAME FIRST, AHEAD OF THE BAD

    THERE WILL BE TRIALS, PERSECUTIONS AND

    TRIBULATIONS

    THE GOOD NEWS INSIDE OF THE BAD NEWS

    CHAPTER TEN

    THE ROLE OF ANGELS ON THE CHURCH OFGOD

    THE ANGELS OF HEAVEN THE HEAVENLY HOSTS

    MINISTERING ANGELS TO THE HEIRS OF SALVATION

    ANGELS OF LIGHT

    THE ANGELS ARE GUARDIAN ANGELS OF MORTALS, FLESH

    AND BLOOD, BORN OF WOMEN

    THE ANGELS APPEARED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

    ACCOUNTS

    HOW DID THIS HAPPEN ?

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    LUCIFER, THE FORMER LIGHTBRINGER, AND FALLEN

    ANGELS TURNED INTO SATAN THE DEVIL AND MALIGNANT

    DEMONS AND WICKED SPIRITS

    KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD

    THE TREE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL

    WHAT IS THE GOOD IN THE KNOWLEDGE ?

    WHAT IS THE EVIL IN THE KNOWLEDGE ?

    THE POWER OF DECEPTION

    CHAPTER TWELVE

    THE TREE OF LIFE

    THE MYSTERY OF THE TREE OF LIFE

    WHAT IS THE LIFE IN THE TREE OF LIFE ?

    YES, >>> JESUS, THE CHRIST OF GOD, IS THE LIFE IN THE

    TREE OF LIFE!

    EPILOGUE

    LOVE

    PHILIA

    LIGHTAGAPE

    CHRIST IS LIFE

    THINK: IF THE GODHEAD DWELLS IN YOU, WHAT CAN YOU

    NOT DO?

    MERCY

    JUSTICE

    FAITH

    TRUTH

    VISION

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    SPIRITUAL VISION COMES FROM GOD

    Part II

    BODY OF BELIEFS AND DOCTRINES OF THE

    CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, PILLAR AND

    BULWARK OF THE TRUTH

    THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH OF GOD WILLS FOR

    THEM TO LIVE BY THESE REVEALED

    SPIRITUAL VALUES

    TO THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE WILDERNESS:

    PARAPHRASE:

    TO THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH OF GOD

    THESE ARE THE TEN SPIRITUAL VALUES. THE TENCOMMANDMENTS ARE SPIRITUAL VALUES OF

    RIGHTEOUSNESS REVOLVING AROUND PERFECT SPIRITUAL

    LOVE BOUND IN RADIANT AGAPE AS WELL AS EMANATING

    FROM IT

    TO THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH OF GOD

    THE WISEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED, SPOKE FOR ALL

    MANKIND FOR ALL TIMES:

    THE GREAT APOSTLE OF THE FAITH AND HIGH PRIEST OF

    THE CHRISTIAN PROFESSION,OF THE ORDER OF

    MEOCHISEDEC, SPOKE

    TWO FOREMOST SERVANTS OF GOD IN ALL HISTORY TO

    EMULATE

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    ENOCH WALKED WITH GOD

    NOAH WALKED WITH GOD

    YOU CAN!

    PASS THIS SACRED GOLDEN SCROLL SERIES ON

    WHAT IS THE TRUE GOSPEL?

    THE ONE TRUE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD

    SCRIPTURE REFERENCE INDEX

    FREE DISTRIBUTION

    PRAYER

    HYMN ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

    SOWERS OF THE SEEDS OF LIFE

    ISAIAH 55:1-3 (BACK PAGE)

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    Listen

    World of Mortals,

    GOD SPEAKS!

    Sacred Golden Scrolls Series XCI

    THE MYSTERY OF THECHURCH OF

    THE LIVING

    GOD

    Volume One

    Published

    by the

    Work of God-21st Century

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    PREFACE

    The amazing story of mankind is stored in a big part inthe storied chronicles of the churches of mankind.

    Whether they be in quaint little villages. Charming towns.

    Cities of whatever size and configuration.

    There the

    churches have been formed. From the proverbial mustard

    seed, in most cases. And they grew in size and form along

    with the growth and size of their place of residence and

    locale. In many, there are but a few churches, and small

    number of members. In a few, there is the one dominant

    big church of numerous members, surrounded by low-

    profile other churches with different names, and small

    numbers of members.

    The traditions of men have been cultivated and formed in

    the churches originally formed. Homegrown, these

    traditions are loved. The people in them stick to them,

    and protect it with their lives and fortunes. Thereby, they

    hate, and are repelled by, tradition-breakers.

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    The traditions they derived from their sacred scriptures are

    kept by them with much awe. Much reverence. With

    fidelity. And loyalty. The tradition they

    received from their forefathers. That went down from

    generation to generation. The latter are held in cultic

    affection. They live and die for these traditions.

    And so the saying: Whats good enough for my father,

    and his father before him. is good enough for me.

    They have traditionally wedded their homegrown

    traditions with the faith they believed was derived from

    their holy scriptures that they have agreed to use. Whether

    personally, or as a church. As an assembly, or a

    congregation, of like-minded believers in the worship oftheir chosen deity, god, or gods..

    They have embellished their assemblies, presided by their

    chosen religious leaders. They are seen garbed in

    extraordinary vestments, that seems holy to them. They

    carry out their religious services with solemn rites andemblems.

    They intone memorized prayers in numbers of times.

    They use organs played with solemn sounds. With lofty

    notes of music. With stirring hymns.

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    Hence, the arising and existence today of myriad

    denominations called churches.

    {Todays freedom of religion, attained with the sacrifice,

    blood, sweat, and tears of those who bravely fought for it

    in the religious wars, has its blessings and upside. The

    downside comes when the believers are misled and

    deceived by charismatic men who profess to be chosen by

    God. The long term harm this kind of false teachings by

    false teachers, however sincere, is incalculable}

    They diverged over time. They were influenced by

    dominant personalities who imposed their claimed

    revelations. Their claimed visions. And men looking forleaders and a hope that comes with it, went and followed

    these. They gave this, or that, one their allegiance. Their

    devotion. Along with their fortune. They were deceived by

    these alleged deliverers. False messiahs. False prophets.

    They were swept by these militant charlatans, pied pipers,

    and verbose speakers. Swept by their charisma. Spellboundby their thespian talents.

    Over time, as they became multitude, they became

    adversaries. Each side willed to impose their persuasions to

    others.

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    They went and formed different manners of worship, and

    believed in myriad gods. These insisted their god is God.

    And they adapted nomenclatures to establish their

    different identity from the others, now competitors and

    rivals.

    They built architectural structures to fellowship and

    worship in.

    They called them chapels. Cathedrals. Basilica. Temples.

    Tabernacles. Mosques. Minstrels. Houses of worship.

    Synagogues. And more.

    IS THERE A ONE TRUE CHURCH?

    There could only be one Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

    And He built His Church. This be the household of

    GOD.

    It has been two millennia. His Church has been

    persecuted thru all that twenty centuries. Continualhateful, vicious, violent attempts to extinguish it has come,

    and gone. And will return. Till the very return of the Lord

    Jesus Christ. The adversary, Satan, the devil, that old

    dragon, never stops. Along with his wicked minions.

    Espionage and infiltration has been used.

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    Pre-meditated takeover, and watering down of all the true

    doctrines of God, even denying them altogether, has been

    made.

    The Church that Jesus, the Christ of God, built, thru the

    truly faithful and true believers and practitioners of good

    courage, carries on. Though the spiritual path remains

    narrow, and few be they that were willing to walk therein.

    He said: The gates of hell (DEATH, GRAVE) shall not

    prevail against it,, (Gospel Book of Matthew 16:18-19).

    IT DID NOT. AND IS ALIVE TODAY!

    THE WONDERFUL STORY MUST BE TOLD

    THIS SACRED GOLDEN SCROLL SERIES IS THE

    AMAZING, REALLY SPELLBINDING, TRULY

    ENLIGHTENING STORY OF THE TRUE CHURCH OF THE

    LIVING GOD, AND OF CHRIST.

    THE STORY WAS NOT DONE IN A CORNER. AS A

    MATTER OF FACT, ALL HISTORY IS WITNESS THAT THEONE WHO FOUNDED AND BUILT THE CHURCH OF

    GOD OF THE NEW TESTAMENT WAS PUBLICLY

    HOUNDED, FALSELY ACCUSED, OPENLY TORTURED,

    MADE TO CARRY A WOODEN CROSS. AND FINALLY

    HANGED, SHED HIS PRECIOUS LIFEBLOOD, AND DIED

    IN THE SIGHT OF MEN AND WOMEN WITNESSES, ON

    CALVARY, A HIGH PLACE OF ROCK IN JERUSALEM.

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    THE DETERMINED ADVERSARY OF GODS HEIRS OF

    SALVATION, CALLED SATAN. THE INVISIBLE DEVIL,

    AND HIS MALIGNANT, SIMILARLY INVISIBLE, DEMONS

    AND WICKED SPIRITS,, HAVE CEASELESSLY TRIED TOEXTINGUISH THE SPIRITUAL BODY OF THE LORD JESUS

    CHRIST, AS HE HAS CAUSED HIS PHYSICAL BODY TO BE

    MURDERED AND HANGED ON A TREE, A ROMAN

    CROSS, ON CALVARY.

    THE GOD OF HEAVEN NOW SPEAKS TO BRIGHTLY

    SHINE, TO MOST POWERFULLY RADIATE THEILLUMINATING LIGHT OF THE TRUTH OF THE

    CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, THE PILLAR AND

    BULWARK OF THE TRUTH, TO ALL THE PEOPLES OF

    THE EASTERN HEMISPHERE.

    Couriered to you

    By

    JESUS MARTINEZ CARDONABondservant of THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

    Servant to all humanity

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    CHURCH OF THE LIVINGGOD

    And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon

    this rock*, I will build my church; and the gates of hell

    shall not prevail against it, (Gospel Book of Matthew16:18).

    ROCK--- Gk _>petra > rock

    Christ is the ROCK 1 Cor. 10:4

    Christ, the ROCK, is the foundation upon which

    the church

    is built and raised.

    What is the church?

    Why is there a church? What is the sacred purpose of Christ in

    building His Church?

    Are you supposed to join a church?

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    PROLOGUE

    THE MYSTERY OF THE

    CHURCH of the Living GOD

    MILLIONS, IN THEIR HUNDREDSILLIONS, IN THEIR HUNDREDSILLIONS, IN THEIR HUNDREDSILLIONS, IN THEIR HUNDREDS OF TENOF TENOF TENOF TENTHOUSANDS, OF BELIEVERS HAVE COME TO ACCEPTTHOUSANDS, OF BELIEVERS HAVE COME TO ACCEPTTHOUSANDS, OF BELIEVERS HAVE COME TO ACCEPTTHOUSANDS, OF BELIEVERS HAVE COME TO ACCEPT

    THAT THEY MUST JOIN A CHURCH.THAT THEY MUST JOIN A CHURCH.THAT THEY MUST JOIN A CHURCH.THAT THEY MUST JOIN A CHURCH.

    There is fellowship there. Other fellow human beings are there. A

    congregation of like-minded believers are there. There, friendships

    are made. Families get together. Weddings celebrated. Fond

    memories are remembered. Essentially, most everyone believes that

    salvation is obtained or received thru the church.

    IS THIS TRUE? THAT THEY MUST JOIN A CHURCH?

    CAN YOU JOIN THE TRUE CHURCH OF GOD?

    Today, there are hundreds of millions of human beings, two billion

    plus, all told, who profess the Christian faith, and are called

    Christians. Christianity, as a religion, is embraced by more than one

    third of mankind, All these profess the Name of Jesus Christ.

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    All these claim to the worship of, and allegiance to, GOD.

    And about two-thirds of the religious of mankind are connectedthru the bloodlines of the patriarch Abraham, father of many

    nations, called the father of the faithful, (Epistle to the Romans

    4:16-18).

    THE BOOK IN TWO VOLUMES

    This Sacred Golden Scroll Series XCI Is a big book of twenty fourtruth-laden chapters. So it will come in two volumes.

    There are two levels of the Church of the Living God:

    1. The VISIBLE congregation, composed of mortals, born of

    woman, flesh and blood. They bear the NAME OF THE FATHER:

    GOD. SO Church of God. Christ asked His Father so, (Gospel

    Book of John 17:11). Yet they are the churches of Christ, (First

    Epistle to the Corinthians 11:16).

    First Part, or Level 1 The physical listed members who bear the

    SIGN: SABBATH KEEPING, or they are called Sabbath

    KEEPERS. And TEN COMMANDMENTS KEEPERS.

    THAT IS THE LETTER OF THE LAW.

    Second Part, or Level 2 The Spirit of the Church of the Living

    God, pillar and ground (bulwark) of the truth. They live in, by, and

    with, the Spirit of the Law of Love, because they are baptized, laid-

    hands on Spirit-begotten, converted, children of God, (Book of Acts

    6:6; 8:17).

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    > They are meek. They are humble. They are peacemakers.

    > Their very conduct reflects the Spirit of God in them.

    > The fruit of the Spirit is manifested in their love,faith, hope,

    gentleness and tenderness, in their peace and calm demeanor,

    goodness, patience, and in their righteousness, humility and

    meekness, temperance and moderation, in word, in thought, and in

    deed, (Epistle to the Galatians 5:22-23) Not for their own glory. But

    giving credit, tribute, and all for the glory, praise, and honor of God.

    John 15:2; Eph. 5:9; Col. 3:12

    > The essence. The substance, of the Church of God. The spirits

    are subject to them, and their names are listed written in heaven,

    (Gospel Book of Luke 10:20), as they written in the Book of Life,

    (Epistle to the Philippians 4:3).

    > They are not self-righteous, neither vain, about their calling andprofession, but dwell among the earths inhabitants, their neighbors

    and fellowmen, in true humility, in a spirit of harmony.

    > They never give the impression that the rest of mankind is left

    out, condemned to everlasting hell. Such an idea is absolutely

    untrue. Most certainly ungodly. A deceiving lie by deceived persons,

    unscrupulously passing out deceitful, diabolical, cruel lies anddoctrines of devils.

    For God our Saviour wants all men to be saved and to come to the

    knowledge of the truth, (First Epistle to Timothy 2:3-4). God wants

    everyone everywhere to repent.

    The truth is revealed in this Sacred Golden Scroll.

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    > They seek to

    be of helpful service to them continually. They live in the

    righteousness of God. They abide both by the visible, codified letter,

    and in the spirit, of the Ten Commandments of God (LOVE),(Books of Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 10:13; 10:4) which are

    holy, just and good, (Epistle to the Romans 7:12). They are, indeed,

    a peculiar people, in the true meaning of the word, as the Holy

    Scriptures so defined, (Book of Deuteronomy 14:2; 26:18; First

    Epistle Peter 2:9).

    THIS DEFINES AND BARES THE IDENTITY, AND THEMEANING, OF THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE MYSTERY,

    (Epistle to the Ephesians 3:9).

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    Mystery of the LIVING GOD Part 1

    Chapter One

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THE

    CHURCH OFGOD

    BEFORE YOU PROCEED:BEFORE YOU PROCEED:BEFORE YOU PROCEED:BEFORE YOU PROCEED:

    Of utmost, even foremost, importance, you must understand the

    real truth about the Church. In many ways, it is opposite to what

    many believe what the Church is, and what it is all about.

    BE FOREWARNED.BE FOREWARNED.BE FOREWARNED.BE FOREWARNED.

    Yes, there is the Church that Jesus built.

    And as Christ designed it to be, it is the Family of God on earth,

    (Epistle to the Ephesians 3:13-14).

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGGOD SO BELIEVE.GOD SO BELIEVE.GOD SO BELIEVE.GOD SO BELIEVE.

    There are a number of many other things about the Church of God

    that now you must understand.

    > As it is called ekklesiain the original Greek, it means called out

    ones.

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    > It is also called the Body of Christ, (Epistle to the Ephesians 1:22-

    23), of which He is the Head. The Body has many members,

    everyone members of one another, (Epistle to the Romans 12:5;First Corinthians 12:14). ! Cor 12;12; Eph 4:16

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SO

    BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.

    > The Church has a name. It is called CHURCH OF GOD.

    (Twelve scriptures of the New Testament Scriptures give the name:Church of God). {WHATS IN A NAME?} In two places, it is

    called the Churches of Christ, (Epistles to the Romans 16:16; First

    to the Corinthians 11:15), because He built it. {see page ).

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SO

    BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.

    > The Church is described, metaphorically, as a woman. (Woman

    in the wilderness to be kept safe from thegreat tribulation, (Book of

    Revelation 12: 1-2, 5-6, 16-17).

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SO

    BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.

    > The Church is claimed and pronounced by the Lord Jesus Christ

    as His Bride. To be kept pure. And spotless, prepared for her

    Wedding with the Bridegroom, Jesus Christ, (Book of Revelation

    21:2, 9).

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. SO THE CHURCH OF GODSO IT IS WRITTEN. SO THE CHURCH OF GODSO IT IS WRITTEN. SO THE CHURCH OF GODSO IT IS WRITTEN. SO THE CHURCH OF GOD

    BELIEVES.BELIEVES.BELIEVES.BELIEVES.

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    > The Church is described as a spiritual organism. It is composed of

    visible physical human members. They become the spiritual

    congregation of the saints, spirit-begotten, children of God, andled by the Spirit of God, hence, sons of God, recipient of the Spirit

    of adoption, (Epistle to the Romans 8:14-15).

    THEY WERE CARNAL AND SECULAR, BEFORE THEY

    BECAME SPIRITUAL, AND SPIRIT-LED MEMBERS OF THE

    BODY OF CHRIST, THEY WERE THE LIVING, WALKING

    DEAD. NOTE: ALL OF IT IN THE PAST TENSE. THEY WERE ALIENS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF

    ISRAEL.WITHOUT HOPE. WITHOUT GOD IN THE

    WORLD. THEY WERE NOT PART OF THE COVENANTS

    OF PROMISE. THEY WERE WILD GRAPES, SO SPEAK,

    (Epistle to the Ephesians 2:1, 5, 11-14).

    NOW, AS ADOPTED CHILDREN OF GOD, ALL SINSFORGIVEN, THEY ARE MADE PURE. IN THE PRESENT

    TENSE, CONTUOUSLY.

    THERE IS NO MORE CONDEMNATION. BY CONTINUAL

    REPENTANCE, THEY ARE EVER MADE CONTINUALLY

    NEW. EVERGREEN, SO TO SPEAK, (Epistle to the Romans

    8:1).

    SO IT WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GODSO IT WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GODSO IT WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GODSO IT WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD

    SO BELIEVES.SO BELIEVES.SO BELIEVES.SO BELIEVES.

    > The doctrines of GOD, and the Lord Jesus Christ are proclaimed

    and practiced in, and by, the Church of God.

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    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SO

    BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.

    THE MASTERPLAN OF CREATION OF THEIMMORTAL SONS OF GOD

    > They carry the sign that they are GODs

    people, and that GOD is their God, and that is the SEVENTH

    DAY SABBATH, (Books of Exodus 31:13, 17; 20:8; Leviticus 19:3,

    30; of the prophet Ezekiel 20:12, 20).

    > And the Annual SABBATHS, The Feast Days of The LORD.

    (Book of Leviticus 23:1-4). Which they faithfully observe and

    joyfully keep, either as individually, or in joint fellowship of the

    Church of the Living GOD. Week after week. Year after year. For

    all their lives, as they draw breath.

    THE SUBJECTS ALL THE INHABITANTS OF THE

    EARTH ARE JUST AS WEAK AND UNFULFILLED.

    MADE TO PURSUE GOALS AND RUN AFTER EMPTY

    DREAMS. ALL VANITY, AND RUNNING AFTER WIND.

    So as they remember to observe and keep the Sabbaths, WEEKLY,

    AND TRI-ANNUALLY, of God, these became emblazoned in thebeliever and practitioners heart and mind, and whole being. A

    fulfillment of Gods promise of a new covenant with the spiritual

    commonwealth of spirit-begotten Israel (composed of both spirit-

    begotten Jews and Gentiles) that He will write His Law of Love

    written in their hearts in the end of days, (Book of the prophet

    Jeremiah 31:33; Epistle to the Hebrews 8:10).

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    > THESE ANNUAL SABBATHS AND WEEKLY SABBATHS

    ARE FEAST DAYS OF THE LORD ORDAINED FROM

    CREATION WHEN THE ETERNAL GOD PLACED THE

    SUN AND MOON IN THEIR FIXED ORBITS AS DIVINEMARKERS OF TIME AND CYCLICAL SEASONS OF THE

    DIVINE FESTIVALS OF THE LORD GOD FOR MANKIND,

    (Book of Genesis 1:14).

    14 And God said, 14 And God said, 14 And God said, 14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of theLet there be lights in the firmament of theLet there be lights in the firmament of theLet there be lights in the firmament of the

    heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be forheaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be forheaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be forheaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for

    signs, and forsigns, and forsigns, and forsigns, and forseasons*, and for days, and years.seasons*, and for days, and years.seasons*, and for days, and years.seasons*, and for days, and years.

    *seasons Strongs # 4150 Heb. >> mowadah >> an appointed

    time, feast (appointed), (place of)) solemn assembly, festival,

    congregation, meeting convened for a definite purpose.

    The LORD God revealed to the people of Israel, whom He took out

    of Egypt from their slavery for 450 years, thru His human

    instrument Moses, what those FEAST DAYS OF GOD ARE in the

    Book of Leviticus chapter 23.

    The Lord Jesus Christ came from heaven and made manifest in to a

    human being, flesh and blood, born of a woman, the virgin Mary.

    He kept those Feast Days, together with his twelve disciples, whom

    He later turned into his twelve apostles. He came to set the example

    to them. To the end that His believers, followers and practitioners of

    the Faith He once delivered to them, may FOLLOW IN HIS

    STEPS, (Gospel Book of John 13:15; First Epistle of Peter 2:21).

    Outwardly and inwardly, the SIGN BETWEEN GOD AND HISPEOPLE becomes permanently established, and ratified, so to

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    speak. IT SINKS INTO THE INNERMOST BEING.

    INDELIBLE. ENGRAVED. It becomes part of their nature, not

    second nature. Keeping and observing His perfect spiritual laws of

    love and commandments which are holy and good becomesautomatic, and all done in perfect, joyful attitude, obedience, and

    enthusiasm.

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SO

    BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.

    > This sign that they are Gods called out, and Christs chosenpeople, is one of most solemn and sacred calling and responsibility.

    It does not make of them spiritually high and mighty. Neither more

    holy than their neighbor, or any one. Rather, they are sanctified.

    Meaning >> set apart to fulfill Gods holy purpose for them. It does

    confers upon them the responsibility to live exemplary lives as they

    follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ, and from that mirror,

    they shine.

    >.To become the light of the world. And be the salt of the earth.

    > They are servants and spirit-begotten children of God, and

    servants to mankind, for their fellowmens welfare and good being.

    Not to get. Only in a spirit of giving.

    > Thus, whenever they observe and keep the Holy Seventh-day

    Sabbath, and the

    Holy Annual Sabbaths, three times a year, they hold forth the

    Divine Sign of their sanctification.

    The rest of mankind may refuse to do so, and observe and keep their

    own sabbaths, and their own feast days, apart from what the Holy

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    Scriptures reveal, (Book of the prophet Isaiah 1:13-`14). The world

    calls them holidays, and festival, or feast, of this and that saint, or

    saints.

    > THESE WEEKLY AND ANNUAL SABBATHS REVEAL THE

    FRAMEWORK OF GODS MASTERPLAN OF CREATION

    OF THE IMMORTAL SONS OF GOD.

    > THIS IS OUTLINED IN THE TWELVE PHASES OF THE

    SPIRITUAL PROCESS OF SALVATION. (Refer to the DivineCharter of Immortality).

    > GOD HAS DESIGNED THESE TWELVE PHASES, WHICH

    CULMINATES IN BEING BORN AGAIN, BORN OF THE

    SPIRIT, INTO THE FAMILY, AND KINGDOM, OF GOD.

    > THE FINAL POINT IS THE MOMENT OF SALVATION OF BEING TRANSFORMED FROM MORTAL TO

    IMMORTAL SON, AND CHILD OF GOD. THAT IS THE

    VERY ACTUAL MOMENT OF SALVATION, BORN OF

    FAITH AND THE GRACE OF GOD >>>>o

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    > THE REST OF THE WORLD OF RELIGION, OR IN ALL

    CHRISTIANITY OF TWO BILLION BELIEVERS DENY

    THESE HOLY DAYS AND THE TRI-ANNUAL SABBATHS.

    HENCE, SALVATION TO THEM IS GOING TO HEAVEN

    BY THEIR IMMORTAL SOUL.

    QUESTION NOT BEING ASKED:

    IF THE SOUL IS IMMORTAL ALREADY, INSIDE OF THE

    MAN OR WOMAN WHO DIED, WHAT IS THERE THENEED TO BE SAVED INTO IMMORTALITY IN HEAVEN?

    QUITE IMPOSSIBLE TO EXPLAIN. IT IS THE PERFECT

    CONTRADICTION THEY CALL A MYSTERY.

    TO THE HIGHEST RELIGIOUS HIERARCHY, IF IT IS A

    MYSTERY, IT CAN NOT BE EXPLAINED.. IT MUST NOT

    BE EXPLAINED. BECAUSE IT CAN NOT BE EXPLAINED.IS THE SIMPLISTIC ANSWER GIVEN TO THE SEEKERS OF

    TRUE ANSWERS.

    > They constitute the spiritual team of laborers in GODS

    VINEYARD, of which the FATHER IS THE HUSBANDMAN

    and CHRIST IS THE VINE, (Gospel Book of John 15:1). They

    work for the same end-time reward, (Gospel Book of Matthew 20:1,2, 8), when the Lord Jesus Christ returns and carries His reward

    with Him, (Book of the prophet Isaiah 40:10-11; 62:11-12). THEY

    ALSO ARE THE BRANCHES OF THE VERY VINE, JESUS

    THE CHRIST OF GOD, (Gospel Book of John 15:1, 5).

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SO

    BELIEVES.BELIEVES.BELIEVES.BELIEVES.

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    > They KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS (The Ten

    Commandments of God, {Books of Exodus 20:1-26;

    Deuteronomy 4:13; 10:4}, AND BEAR THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS CHRIST, (Book of Revelation 12:17>>>>Book of the

    prophet Isaiah 8:16, 20). Gen 3:15; ch 11:7

    {NOTE; MANKIND, FROM ADAM AND EVE, THE FIRST

    CREATED HUMAN FAMILY, AND THEIR OFFSPRINGS

    AND ALL THROUGHOUT THEIR GENERATIONS, TILL

    TODAY, WERE IN REBELLION AGAINST THEIR ETERNALCREATOR GOD, AND HIS HOLY COMMANDMENTS.

    REBELLION IS PRONOUNCED AS THE SIN OF

    WITCHCRAFT, ALONG WITH THE INIQUITY OF

    STUBBORNESS AND IDOLATRY, (First Book of the prophet

    Samuel 15:23). Consequently, all have sinned, (Epistle to the

    Romans 3:23; 5:12). The penalty of death hangs over every

    unrepented sinner, (Romans 18:23).

    GOD IS LOVE, (First Epistle of John 4:8, 16). THEREBY, THE

    COMMANDMENTS OF GOD ARE THE TEN

    COMMANDMENTS OF LOVE. THE COMMANDMENTS

    ARE HOLY, JUST, AND GOOD, (Epistle to the Roams 7:12).

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHIURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHIURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHIURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHIURCH OF GOD SOBELIEVEBELIEVEBELIEVEBELIEVE....

    > They manifest the FOREMOST IRREFUTABLE PROOF, THE

    TOPMOST EVIDENCE, THE VERY FRUIT, that they are the

    called-out, chosen, and elected disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ,

    because they truly, and deeply, and sincerely, without dissimulation

    and hypocrisy, LOVE ONE ANOTHER, and so manifesting, the

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    world of man shall, indeed, know, (Gospel Book of John 13:35).

    THIS IS THE VERY ESSENCE OF THEIR RELIGION AND

    LIVING FAITH.

    THEREFORE ALL WHO SAY THAT THE LAW OF THE TEN

    COMMANDMENTS IS LEGALISM, A BURDEN, A BALL OF

    CHAIN, ARE LIARS. THE HOLY SCRIPTURES

    PRONOUNCE: THE TRUTH IS NOT IN THEM, (Book of the

    prophet Isaiah 8:16. 20).

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGGOD SO BELIEVE.GOD SO BELIEVE.GOD SO BELIEVE.GOD SO BELIEVE.

    > The Church has a specific purpose in being built by Jesus Christ.

    What is it?

    Is it a distinct spiritual purpose, using physical tools, in and by thehands of flesh and blood mortals, born of women, as well as spiritual

    tools, to proceed to do, perform, and complete the job, to ultimately

    accomplish the spiritual purpose?

    THE SPIRITUAL PERFECTION OF MAN

    The total completion and spiritual perfection of man, to the

    measure of the fullness of Christ, is made possible ONLY in the

    Church of the Living God, for it is the PILLAR of the ONLY

    TRUTH, (Epistle to the Ephesians 4:13). IN ANY OTHER

    PLACE, IT IS THE MIXTURE OF TRUTH AND ERROR, OF

    THE BLENDING OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND

    EVIL THAT WAS RECEIVED AND INGESTED IN THE

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    REBELLION OF ADAM AND EVE IN THE GARDEN OF

    EDEN. THIS, THEY PASSED ON TO THE HUMAN RACE,

    TILL TODAY.

    THE HUMAN FAMILY THROUGHOUT THE AGES OF

    MANS GENERATIONS WERE INCUBATED, AS IT WERE,

    IN THE WOMB OF DUAL VALUES: KNOWLEDGE OF

    GOOD AND EVIL. TRUTH AND ERROR. GOODNESS AND

    WICKEDNESS. TRUTH AND LIE. LIGHT AND DARKNESS.

    THEY WERE, AS IT WERE, HATCHED AND CAME OUT

    INTO THE WORLD OF THE LIVING WITH THIS BUILT-IN IN THEIR PSYCHE.

    THE HUMAN DILEMMA

    CHRISTS APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES, PAUL, SPOKE OF

    IT WITH GRAVE ANGST, AND A SENSE OF

    HELPLESSNESS:

    O wretched man that I am. Who will deliver me from the body of

    this death?, (read all of >>>> Epistle to the Romans 47:14-24).

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. SO THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. SO THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. SO THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. SO THE CHURCH OF GOD SO

    BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.BELIEVE.

    > It is the ONLY FOUNTAIN OF PERFECT KNOWLEDGE,

    UNDERSTANDING, and WISDOM that is not stained, neither

    defiled, nor polluted by the knowledge and practice of both good,

    and evil. THIS IS THE ONLY ISSUE THAT REALLY

    MATTERS.

    SO IT IS WRITTEN, THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN, THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN, THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN, THE CHURCH OF GOD SOBELIEVEBELIEVEBELIEVEBELIEVE....

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    > The perfect parallel of the Body called the Church of God is the

    human body. Of the body, the Psalmist David exclaimed: FOR I

    AM FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE!

    The human body is alive and animated. So is the Church. BOTH

    PERFECTLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE BY THE SAME

    CREATOR AND BUILDER, (Book of Psalms 100:3; 139:14;

    Gospel Book of Matthew 16:18).

    > The members thereof were pre-destinated to be called. So werethe members of the human body foreordained to be so, before they

    were ever made, and came to be, (Book of Psalms 139:16-17; Epistle

    to the Ephesians 1:4).

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SOSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF GOD SO

    BELIBELIBELIBELIEVE.EVE.EVE.EVE.

    > The members of the Family of God on earth, the household of

    God, must dwell together in harmony, and unity, (Book of Psalms

    133:1; Epistle to the Ephesiansn4:3, 13). If they must walk together,

    they must have mutual agreement, (Book of the prophet Amos 3:3).

    > The Church of God is ONE BODY with many members, (FirstEpistle to the Corinthians 12:13).

    > The Church of God, of Christ, has ONE God, and FATHER of

    all, (Epistle to the Ephesians 4:4. 5, 6).

    > One Faith. One Hope. One Baptism, (Eph 4:5).

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    > One Lord and Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ (First Epistle to the

    Corinthians 8:6).

    > One Spirit, the Holy Spirit of Power, (Epistles to the Ephesians2:18; to the Philippians 1:7).

    > ONE BODY OF BELIEFS AND DOCTRINES. Speaking one

    word, THE WORD OF GOD.

    > ONE CHURCH NAME:: CHURCH OF GOD, OF CHRIST.

    > ONE COMMISSION: TO PROCLAIM >>>> TO PREACH

    BY THE SPOKEN WORD, AND TO PUBLISH, BY THE

    PRINTED WORD, THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF

    GOD.

    > ONE GOVERNMENT OF GOD

    The governments of men govern as overlords over the citizens. The

    system is a hierarchy of ranks. A pyramid. From the top >>>> down.

    Both in their armies. Of unbending, stern authority, strict discipline,

    and strong command. Of harsh punishment. In their business

    organizations. And in their churches. IT IS ALL ABOUT POWER.

    To control others. And the power to control, and allocate anddisburse the financial resources, or money, and assets, of the

    organization. Whether it be of civil government, or business, or

    religious.

    In the Church of God, the greatest among them is the servant of all,

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    25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the

    princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that

    are great exercise authority over them.

    26 But it shall not be so among you but whosoever will be greatamong you, let him be your minister;1 Pet. 5:3

    27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant,

    (Gospel Books of Matthew 20:25-27; 23:11; Mark 10:43-44 ).

    It is a government of caring and giving for the welfare of the

    members of the household of God. The ultimate standard and the

    bar is SPIRITUAL LOVE. Love one to another. Members to oneanother.

    Of loving-kindness. Humility, Of forgiving one another,

    symbolically seventy times seven.

    AUTHORITY FROM CHRIST GIVEN FORLEADERS SHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE

    CHURCH OF GOD TO FEED THE FLOCK AND

    PROCLAMATION OF ITS SOLE MISSION

    And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and

    whatever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: andwhatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven,

    (Gospel Book of Matthew 16:18).

    > ONE GOSPEL >>>> THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM

    OF GOD, Gospel means

    good news, (Gospel Books of Matthew 24:14; Mark 13:10).

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    > ONE SALVATION, THAT COMES BY BEING BORN

    AGAIN INTO THE FAMILY, AND KINGDOM, OF GOD,

    (Gospel Book of John chapter 3, by being born again into the

    Family, and Kingdom, of God, an immortal, spirit-born child ofGod).

    > THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH OF GOD IS THE

    SPIRITUAL MIRROR OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE

    WILDERNESS, (Book of Acts 7:37, 38). The Old Testament

    ekklesia consisting of the people and nation of Israel, was called

    out of, and from, Egypt, where they were slaves for more than fourhundred eighty years. (Book of First Kings 16:1), Egypt is the

    symbol of the prison house of sin, or sin itself. The New Testament

    Church of God are called out of the bondage to sin, their spiritual

    Egypt.

    > IT IS THE CHURCH OF THE FIRST BORN.

    (Epistle to the Hebrews 12:23).

    > Together with the Name, CHURCH OF GOD, OF CHRIST,

    the Church of God live a WAY OF LIFE. In the very early days,

    they are known as the followers of the Crucified and Resurrected

    Christ who lived, and walked with God, in THE WAY, (Book of

    Acts 19:9, 23).

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING

    GOD SO BELIEVE.GOD SO BELIEVE.GOD SO BELIEVE.GOD SO BELIEVE.

    > THEY WERE CALLED CHRISTIANS

    26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch.

    And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves

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    You hear believers say: They go to church. Or, They went to

    church.

    And so it is generally, and traditionally, believed that they entertheir building of worship as the church. As proclaimed on the

    outside of the building, the name of their church is drawn, either

    with sculpted letters in metal, bronze or wood, or etched, engraved,

    or painted. Hence, their place of worship is taken for granted as the

    church.

    The right and correct way is to say: They went to worship services.(Of the Church).

    It really matters to be right about this issue.

    When did those errant practices and traditions begin? It is quite

    foggy when men try to look back to find out thru the dim mists of

    yore and ancient time. What is practiced today are moderninnovations and added accepted ways that seemed pleasant, in the

    process of time.

    To many others, over time, their particular church became as to an

    exclusive club. An exclusive social gathering. And so, it came to be.

    And in these practices, they became smug. And slowly adopted

    worldly practices.

    A religious leader in the large bloc of protestant believers observed

    sadly: WE HAVE NOT OVERCOME THE WORLD. WE

    WERE OVERCOME BY THE WORLD.

    THE WAY TO WORSHIP ACCEPTABLE TO GOD

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    The New Testament Church of God worshipped in the FORMAT

    of Fellowship and Worship Services in the Congregation attended

    by:

    > Saluting, or greeting, one another with a holy kiss, (Epistles to the

    Romans 16:16; First Corinthians 16:20; Second Corinthians 13:12;

    First Thessalonians 5:26; Kiss of charity: First Peter 5:14).

    > Fervent Prayers. with all supplications, (First Epistle to Timothy

    2:1; 5:5; Epistle to the Hebrews 5:7). They PRAY, AND LIFT UP

    THEIR HOLY HANDS WITHOUT DOUBTING, (First Epistle

    to Timothy 2:8). Luke 23:34; Ps 134:2

    > Singing of soulful Psalms, vibrant Spiritual Songs of Praise, and

    stirring, uplifting, ennobling Hymns, (Epistles to the Ephesians

    5:19; Colossians 3:16).

    > With the skillful Playing and Use of Musical Instruments, (see

    their names: Book of Psalms 149:3; 150:3, 4, 5).

    > Interactive Communications of revelations, in an orderly and

    decent manner, (First Epistle to the Corinthians 14:26).

    > Consistent, continual PRAYERFUL Reading, and diligent Spirit-

    guided Study, of the Holy Scriptures. Like the Bereans did, who

    studied, and searched the Scriptures daily, if these things were so,(Book of Acts 17:11).

    > And sincere Preaching by serving trained teachers (not novices,

    neither neophytes), and service-oriented, able ministers who are

    grounded in the Faith and in the Holy Scriptures. They who labor

    in deep love for the everlasting Gospel, and the holy brethren.

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    ALL THESE are conducted for the edification of the Body, the

    Church of God, (First Epistle to the Corinthians 14:40).

    (Note: Clap your hands, Shout unto God with the voice of triumph,(Book of Psalms 47:1); Dance is mentioned in the Book of Psalms

    149:3).

    THE CONGREGATION OF THE CHURCH, OR

    CHURCHES, OF GOD ARE ENJOINED TO ASSEMBLE IN

    WORSHIP SERVICES AND FELLOWSHIP.

    23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;(for he is faithful that promised;) ch. 4:14; 1 Cor 1:9

    24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good

    works;

    25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the

    manner of some is, but exhorting one another: and so much the

    more, as ye see the day approaching, (Epistle to the Hebrews

    10:23-25).

    IT STARTED FROM THE EARLIEST DAYS IMMEDIATELY

    AFTER THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD JESUS

    CHRIST:

    50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his

    hands, and blessed them. Acts 1:1251 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from

    them, and carried up into heaven. Mark 16:19

    52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great

    joy. Mat 28:9

    53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.

    Amen.,(Gospel Book of Luke 24:50-53) Acts 2:48

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    THERE IS NEVER ANY VESTIGE OF FAMILIARITY.

    ALWAYS OBERVED WITH JOY AND FERVENT ZEAL.

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGSO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVINGGOD, THE CHURCHESGOD, THE CHURCHESGOD, THE CHURCHESGOD, THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST, SO BELIEVE.OF CHRIST, SO BELIEVE.OF CHRIST, SO BELIEVE.OF CHRIST, SO BELIEVE.

    WARNING AND REMINDER:WARNING AND REMINDER:WARNING AND REMINDER:WARNING AND REMINDER:

    If NOT faithfully practiced and carefully observed as revealed in the

    Holy Scriptures, the Head of the Church declares:

    IN VAIN THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING FOR

    DOCTRINES THE COMMANDMENTS OF MEN,Thus, says

    the Lord Jesus Christ, (Gospel Books of Matthew 15:7-9; Mark 7:7-

    9). For this forthright declaration and pronouncements by the

    Master Builder of the Church of God, of Christ, He was hated and

    vilified by the religious leaders in His days in the flesh among men

    He created, (Gospel Book of John 1:1).

    WITH THE HOLY SCRIPTURES AS THE SOLE AND ONLY

    GUIDE that we may truly know the real truth, this Sacred Golden

    Scroll Series draws the whole, unvarnished, Truth from the Holy

    Scriptures, both the Old, and New, Testament. This is in full

    reverent obedience, and honor, to GOD.

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    THE GREAT MYSTERY

    OF THE CHURCH OF GOD

    If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given to you

    ward: 3 How that by revelation He made known unto me the mystery;4

    Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of

    Christ. 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is

    now revealed unto His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6 That theGentiles should be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of the

    Body of

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    promise in Christ by the gospel. 9 And to make known what is the

    FELLOWSHIP OF THE MYSTERY, which is from the beginning of the world

    hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: 10 To the intent

    that now unto the principalities, and powers in heavenly places might be known

    by the church the manifold wisdom of God, (Epistle to the Ephesians 3:3-10).

    WHY ARE THERE MANY DIFFERENT CHURCHES

    ON EARTH TODAY?

    As many as the churches are, so is the story why and how they

    started, many, and long.

    It is in the nature of things that human beings are divided into types

    and kinds.

    The following kind. THE FOLLOWER. THE

    FOLLOWERS.

    And the leading kind. THE LEADER, THE ONE, as he

    is often tagged in media and religious literature.

    So long as there are followerswho would rather follow someone, just

    to sit back, and relax, there will always be a leader, or leaders.

    Leaders who are supposed to lead by work, and example. Not merelyto have and to use the power of authority and command. And end

    up using selected scriptures to collect money from the followers and

    supporters.

    The principle is true in the story of the Church. And over time in

    the churches.

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    IT HAS COME DOWN TO THESE

    The words and texts of the Holy Scriptures, or the Holy Bible, areclaimed to be the unexpurgated source of the articles of faith and

    practice of their particular church.

    A catch phrase here. A compound of words there. A single word in

    that. Then a church is born. Just like that! It becomes silly, indeed.

    For from then on, these latch on to their particular word phrase as

    their banner slogan. IT IS MAKING THE HOLY CHURCH OFTHE LIVING GOD CHEAP, AND DRAGGED DOWN TO

    INSIGNIFICANT, COLLOQUIAL LEVELS. EVEN

    IRRELEVANT.

    DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY ANY OF THESE. THESE

    NEVER-DO-WELLS BLASPHEME GODS VERY NAME AND

    DIVINE MAJESTY. HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THESE.

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    NEVER AN IDLE WORD

    36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak,

    they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by

    thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be

    condemned.(Gospel Book of Matthew 12:36-37).

    Sanctify them thru thy truth: thy word is truth,(Gospel Book of

    John 17:17).

    > It is important now to realize that all religious doctrinal

    falsehoods, masquerading as Truth, but are lies, are idle words.

    Every religious leader who proclaims false gospels, which are idle

    words, will be held accountable before God in the Day of Judgment.

    They are indicted by these very declaration of the Creator of the

    human race, The Captain of salvation, the Author and Finisher of

    the Faith, (Epistle to the Hebrews 2:10; 12:2; Gospel Book of John1:1-2).

    > Whatever is not of faith is sin, (Epistle to the Romans 14:23).

    Whatever it is that is not according to the Faith once delivered to

    the saints, are practices of sin! This condemns false religious faiths

    and man-invented lawless and faithless religious practices and

    traditions.

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    THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT

    THEY WERE DOING

    Then said Jesus, Father forgive them, for they know not what

    they do,(Gospel Book of Luke 23:34).

    He came to die for the redemption of mankind. To heal the human

    race. Afflicted by all manner of physical diseases and its

    complications, and every type and kind of psycho-somatic disorders.

    In their inner man, in

    their mind, heart, and spirits: Every, and all, manner, of spiritual

    afflictions. including demon possessions, and serious demon

    influences. The latter not being recognized by human physicians and

    learned doctors.

    > Why did mankind need to be redeemed?

    The answer lies before that time of the need for humanity to be

    redeemed.

    > When GOD created the perfect and beautiful earth, it was not

    meant to be ruined. It was created to be inhabited. That originalEarth was to be the dwelling place of mortal inhabitants who will

    live, and later die, and later live by a resurrection from the grave, to

    live forever in immortality.

    1 IN THE BEGINNING, GOD CREATED THE HEAVEN

    AND THE EARTH, (Book of Genesis 1:1).

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    Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth?...

    Ps 104:5; Prov 8:29

    5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? Or who

    hath stretched the line upon it?6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? Or who laid

    the corner stone thereof?

    7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God

    shouted for joy,(Book of Job 38:4-7).

    BEAUTIFUL PERFECT EARTH MADE TO BEINHABITED

    18 18 18 18 For thus saith the LORD God that created the heavens:For thus saith the LORD God that created the heavens:For thus saith the LORD God that created the heavens:For thus saith the LORD God that created the heavens:

    God hiGod hiGod hiGod himself that formed the earth and made it: he hathmself that formed the earth and made it: he hathmself that formed the earth and made it: he hathmself that formed the earth and made it: he hath

    established it, he created it not in vain,established it, he created it not in vain,established it, he created it not in vain,established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to behe formed it to behe formed it to behe formed it to be

    inhabited:inhabited:inhabited:inhabited: I am the LORD, and there is none else,I am the LORD, and there is none else,I am the LORD, and there is none else,I am the LORD, and there is none else, (Book of(Book of(Book of(Book of

    the prophet Isaiah 45:18). verse 5the prophet Isaiah 45:18). verse 5the prophet Isaiah 45:18). verse 5the prophet Isaiah 45:18). verse 5

    5 5 5 5 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heThus saith God the LORD, he that created the heThus saith God the LORD, he that created the heThus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens andavens andavens andavens and

    stretched them out: he that spread forth the earth, and thatstretched them out: he that spread forth the earth, and thatstretched them out: he that spread forth the earth, and thatstretched them out: he that spread forth the earth, and that

    which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the peoplewhich cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the peoplewhich cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the peoplewhich cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people

    upon it, andupon it, andupon it, andupon it, andspiritspiritspiritspiritto them that walk therein,to them that walk therein,to them that walk therein,to them that walk therein,(ch. 42:5).(ch. 42:5).(ch. 42:5).(ch. 42:5).

    CONSEQUENCES OF SIN, BORNE OF IDLEWORDS, IN THE HERE AND NOW

    All of the family of man burdened by the duality of their nature,

    passed on to them from their first progenitor: the knowledge of

    good and evil. Truth and error. Every time evil prevails in their

    actions, they sin.

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    Every time their thoughts in error cause them to commit deeds

    of disobedience, they sin. Every time they sin, death comes

    hanging heavier over them.

    Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers hath transgressedagainst me,(Book of the prophet Isaiah 43:27).

    ADAM, THE FIRST CREATED MORTAL, FLESH AND

    BLOOD, AND PHYSICAL FATHER AND PROGENITOR,

    OF ALL LIVING, SINNED AGAINST THE ETERNAL

    CREATOR GOD. IN THE BEGINNING, IN ONE

    MOMENT IN TIME AFTER HE WAS CREATED.

    THE HOLY SCRIPTURES REMAIN SILENT AS TO

    WHETHER HE REPENTED, OR NOT.

    ALL THE TEACHERS OF MEN THAT AROSE

    THROUGHOUT ALL THE GENERATIONS OF

    MANKIND TILL TODAY HAVE TRANSGRESSED AGAINST GOD. WITHOUT EXCEPTION. THEY HAVE

    ALL TAUGHT BOTH IDLE WORDS OF ERROR,

    UNWITTINGLY, OR WITTINGLY, MIXED WITH

    FACTS AND TRUTH, TO THEIR EAGER STUDENTS,

    (Epistle to the Romans 5:14).

    WERE THEY SINCERE?

    YES, BUT SINCERELY DECEIVED.

    YET, IN THE LAW IT IS WRITTEN, IGNORANCE OF

    THE LAW EXEMPTS NO ONE FROM COMPLIANCE

    THEREWITH. AND THIS TRUE.

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    (Books of Leviticus 4;2; 5:15; 4:13; Book of Acts 3:17, 19;

    17:30).

    He came to redeem the created mortals, born of women, flesh andblood from that condemnation. Every one of them condemned

    under the penalty of death, (Epistle to the Galatians 3:22).

    > ONLY THE ACCEPTABLE REDEEMER AND HIS

    PRECIOUS BLOOD SACRIFICE CAN DO THAT FOR ALL

    OF THEM THAT WERE EVER BORN, AND ALL THAT

    EVER DIED, ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. IT IS THEONLY ONE TIME SACRIFICE ACCEPTABLE TO GOD,

    (Epistle to the Hebrews 10:12, 14; 11:4).

    ONLY THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF THE LAMB, WHO WAS

    GOD, AND BECAME A MAN, CAN BE ACCEPTABLE TO

    GOD, (Gospel Book of John 1:1). And without controversy great

    is the mystery of Godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justifiedin the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on

    in the world, received up into glory, (First Epistle to Timothy

    3:16).

    THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF THE PASSOVER LAMB IS

    SACRIFICED FOR THE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST, (First Epistle

    to the Corinthians 5:7).

    All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God, (Epistle to

    the Romans 3:23; 5:12).

    The wages of sin is death,(Epistle to the Romans 6:23).

    THE ROOT OF SIN

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    WHAT IS THE ROOT OF SIN?

    HOW DID IT ALL BEGIN?

    WHEN THE FIRST COUPLE PARTOOK OF THE TREE

    OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL.

    THEN THE KNOWLEDGE OF EVIL TOOK ON A

    HEAVIER WEIGHT IN THE PROCESS OF TIME.

    KNOWLEDGE OF EVIL MADE AND INDUCED MEN

    TO COMMIT SIN.

    SIN UPON LAYER AND LAYERS OF SIN WAS THE NET

    RESULT.

    SIN IS THE TRANSGRESSION OF THE LAW,(FirstEpistle John 3:4).

    SIN IS THE BREAKING OF THE TEN

    COMMANDMENTS OF GOD, THE CODIFIED

    ARTICLES OF THE LAW. THE LAW OF LOVE.

    GOD IS LOVE.

    THE TEN COMMANDMENTS ARE THE TEN

    COMMANDMENT OF LOVE.

    WHEN EVER ANY MAN OR WOMAN BREAKS THAT

    COMMANDMENT OF LOVE, THE RESULT IS SIN.

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    SIN IS DESERVING OF THE PENALTY OF DEATH.

    DEATH IN THIS PHYSICAL LIFE IS EITHER DIRECT

    DEATH THAT COMES UPON THE SINNER, BY HISBREAKING THE LAW OF LOVE. THE TEN

    COMMANDMENTS OF GOD. THE AUTOMATIC

    PENALTIES FOR TRANSGRESSIONS OF THE LAW OF

    LOVE BRING PHYSICAL DEATH. LIFE BECOMES

    SHORTER. STRESSES AND PSYCHOSOMATIC

    PROBLEMS THAT ACCRUE BRINGS ILL HEALTH. THE

    PERSON DIES, NOT IN PEACE, BUT UNDER DURESS, ANGST, PAIN, DISTRESS. DISEASES COME OUT TO

    AFFLICT THE BODY. DEATH FOLLOWS.

    UNREPENTED SIN ULTIMATELY BRINGS SPIRITUAL

    DEATH.

    WHEN REPENTED OF, SINCERELY, WITH SINCERE

    GRIEF, GOD FORGIVES. FORGIVENESS OF SIN HEALSTHE BODY, AS WELL.

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    THE MYSTERY OF THE

    CHURCH BUILT UPONTHE ROCK

    In the fifth chapter of the Gospel Book of Mathew, the Lord

    Jesus Christ went up into a mountain, whereon His disciples

    came unto Him. There He taught them, and opened the

    profoundest truth of the Christian calling for their deepunderstanding:

    Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine,

    and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man,

    which built his house upon a rock:

    25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and

    the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell

    not: for it was founded upon a rock. (Gospel Books of(Gospel Books of(Gospel Books of(Gospel Books ofMatthew 7:24Matthew 7:24Matthew 7:24Matthew 7:24----25; Luke 6:4725; Luke 6:4725; Luke 6:4725; Luke 6:47----48).48).48).48).

    THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH OF

    GOD

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    JESUS, THE CHRIST OF GOD, BUILT THE CHURCH

    OF GOD UPON HIMSELF, THE ROCK.

    In His prayer to God His Father, before His moment ofsupreme sacrifice and death, in the hands of men He created, by

    Roman crucifixion, He enjoined the Father to KEEP IN

    GODS NAME those the Father has given to Him. Hence, the

    Churches of Christ are kept in the Name of God: CHURCH

    OF GOD, (Gospel Book of John 17:11; Epistle to the

    Ephesians 3:15). The Church of God is the Household and

    Family of God on earth, (Epistle to the Ephesians 2:19; 3:15).Gal 6:10

    In twelve places in the Holy Scriptures, (ten in Gods, and two

    in Christs), the Name is revealed:

    > Feed the church of God, (Book of Acts 20:28).

    > To the church of God which is at Corinth, (First Epistle to the

    Corinthians 1:2).

    > Give none offence,,,, to the church of God, (ch 10:32).

    > Or despise ye the church of God, (ch 11:22)

    > I persecuted the church of God, (ch 15:9).

    > We have no custom, neither the churches of God, (ch 11:16).

    >Care of the church of God, (First Epistle to Timothy 3:5;

    > church of the living God, (Ch. 3:15).

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    > Called churches of Christ, (Epistle to the Romans 16:16).

    > I persecuted the church of God; (Epistle to the Galatians 1:13).

    >As I ordain in all churches of Christ, (First Epistle to the

    Corinthians 11:16).

    > Followers of the churches of God, (First Epistle to the

    Thessalonians 2:14).

    He is THE SPIRITUAL ROCK upon which His Church was

    founded, (First Epistle to the Corinthians 10:4). Ex

    17:6, Num 20:11, Ps 78:15

    SO IT IS WRITTEN. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING

    GOD, THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST, SO BELIEVE.

    A FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING PRINCIPLE TOFOLLOW

    MOREOVER, CHRIST DISCLOSED THE KEY

    PRINCIPLE THAT EVERY BELIEVER AND

    PRACTITIONER MUST FOLLOW IN BUILDING: IN

    ESTABLISHING HIS OWN BLUEPRINT FOR HISPERSONAL LIFE-BUILDING.

    THE OTHER IN BUILDING HIS OWN HOUSE.

    IF HE BE A SERVING SERVANT OF CHRIST IN A

    CHURCH, HOW TO BUILD THAT BRANCH OF THE

    SPIRITUAL BODY UNDER HIS CARE..

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    IF THE BUILDER DOES, ALL ELSE WILL FOLLOW IN

    SMOOTH FLOW. LIKE CLOCKWORK REGULARITY.

    GOD AND THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, THRU THEPOWER AND GUIDANCE BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, WILL

    SEE TO THAT.

    CHAOS AND FAILURE FOLLOWS DEVIATION

    AND DISOBEDIENCE

    It is really quite simple.

    The law of cause and effect in operation in the created universe, and

    reduced from the biggest, largest size, thru, and to, descent to the

    lowest quantity. Even to the multi-cellular, sub-atomic level. And

    from the utmost volume and mass to the smallest equation. The

    Law of Cause and Effect follows, and is applicable, in all these.

    Primary example: Gravity pulls all men down, so men are all

    earthbound, Gravity is the cause. The going down is the effect. It is

    inevitable. Inviolate. A fixed principle in the created universe. Set in

    motion by the Eternal Creator GOD. We see this on terra firma, the

    earth that all men, born of women, flesh