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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:08 pm    Post subject: Arise Reply with quote

I hope to start up an internet-based ministry. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God, and we need to hear so that we can understand. There are so many lies and false ways of thinking in the "christian community" that I need to speak up.
Basically what you'll hear me saying is that the true God is God of nature, showing us the true nature of life, and ourselves, and the universe. You'll hear me focus always on the natural things that we all know life are about - wisdom, guidance, power, freedom, prosperity, which constitute the fullness of life, which God offers through his word.
It is a fact that as we increase in knowledge we must put away the thinking that brought us to that stage of being able to increase. Evolution is revolution, and it is the nature of progress that it destroys icons that were previously thought beneficial. So I'll be attacking many of the views and teachings that many may consider to be fundamental and essential parts of true doctrine. This is the only way it can be, and is not meant to offend or doubt the integrity and good intentions of those who have taught and continue to teach the ideas that are not correct.
The purpose of my statements is always only to build in truth, to empower the word of God in the human world, and thereby to eliminate any false conceptions. The purpose is always life, and the fullness of life, so that we may live and enjoy the blessings of the way of life. Let righteousness cover the earth. Amen.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Vibrate,
nice to meet you.
I'm sure this will be an interesting aproach.. Very Happy

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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is interesting how the mind works - programmed along certain lines. More and more I realize that words and teachings cannot bring anyone to the truth; but only God can make it happen.
When I talk in the forums, it is from the perspective of the spiritual reality, the reality of God. But due to the way things run, it sounds so strange to people, and the easiest thing is to go away with the wrong idea.
When I talk about the importance of the law of God, many times people assume that I am not talking about the spirit of God, which is the source of that law. This is because of the way the world has run. Historically when someone talks about the law it has been because they do not appreciate the Gospel. So now we end up unable to unite around the banner of God's word, simply because of the mistakes made when people have historically misunderstood the true nature of the law.
Before, they thought that the law of God could be something carnal. So every concept they associated with the law was false.
When I speak plainly, my words seem strange, or ignorant, and people often assume that my thinking is false. But the truth is that the rules that govern creation are simple:
- Do good and good will come to you.
- Knowledge is power.
- Power establishes life, and life in its fullness.
The kingdom that we're talking about is real, and practical, and it is here and now, not a dream in a galaxy far a way, long ago, or in the distant future. We're talking about real life, not theories and concepts. I see the kingdom of God everywhere, all the time, constantly, in everything. Where is it? It is here. Why can't someone else see it? Well, that's the question. That's the question. The mystery - false thinking, illusion. Where does it come from, how does it work?
Human thinking avails nothing. Our powers of reasoning are worthless on their own. But God's word speaks through our power of reasoning. The heart is worthless and lacks direction on its own. But God's word speaks in the heart, and gives it direction. A man is nothing, but God's word lives in Him, and He is God.
We cannot mince words any longer. Let the truth stand, and let the heathen scatter now. They always try to figure it out, to find the truth, and to learn how it works. But all this effort is in vain. Only God reveals the mystery of the faith, and unveils the truth about the mystery Babylon, which keeps them in confusion. Those with ears to hear will hear, and know. It is so, and we need no acknowledgment or recognition from men for us to know that we know what we know. The truth is truth because of its own merit, and what has been revealed in us is real because of its nature. There is nothing to say, nothing to teach, nothing to convince, nothing to promote. Only judgment remains. Let the truth be revealed.
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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 3:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi vibrate,

here is a peak into my heart and mind. And you will see how we say the same thing only in different words.

Go back and read the last post you wrote. And everywhere you wrote God..replace it with Love.
This is how I see the Kingdom of God here and now and real and not some far away unattainable destination.

God Bless
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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 5:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool. Yes, God is Love, so that always works. Thanks. By the way, you can use many words, which are some of the names of God - peace, truth, the Way, trust, dignity, life.
Our goal is to put away the unnatural, false teachings that keep us bound in captivity. Nature is free, and beautiful (three more of His names - nature, free, beautiful).
You sound like a true revolutionary. I'm sure you'll agree with this then:
Our goal, the purpose and result of God's word in our lives, is to establish truth in every element of our lives, so that we return fully to the natural Way that is our inheritance, as His children.
What I have found is that in articulating and promoting this objective, we come face to face with the bizarre character of the illusion, which twists everything. When people hear me saying that God's word is practical, they usually feel that I'm talking about works, or a materialistic perspective - worldiness.
At this moment, I am seeking God's guidance and counsel about this issue. The question is: How can I teach, articulate, promote, advertise, market God's kingdom in such a way that the message does not stumble because of this type of roadblock? I believe that through careful study this can be achieved, and the result will be world unity. People only resist the Way because those who know the Way have been unable to present the truth in a palatable form.
If you're willing, I would like for us to discuss the nature of Babylon's authority. Specifically, I would like to discuss this from the perspective of marketing the Way, the word of God. I see that the market is there, but we need to create the demand, and bring the consumer together with the product (this is the definition of marketing, bring the consumer to the product, and vice versa). Babylon exists simply because of the principle of dividing the consumer from the product, and I believe that by study and analysis we can learn how to break that power down to nothing.
Want to give it a try? Anyone else interested? If there's anyone at all interested, maybe we can start up a private study thread for that... is that the right place for it?
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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Vibrate

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The question is: How can I teach, articulate, promote, advertise, market God's kingdom in such a way that the message does not stumble because of this type of roadblock?


Well, hmm.
Teach: I would say set a good example. But that's already been tried. And though it won some it didn't win all..but it's still the best example to begin with.

Articulate: well you can try using parables to get your point across or even just speaking plainly and though some hear some still don't.

Promote: You can witness how the truth works in your life and the changes it's brought to your heart and life, and some will see and some won't.

Advertise: well, you can offer it for free and some will find it a good deal and others will think it's a gimick.

as far as the roadblock...that's in the heart. And it has to be knocked down from the inside.
and they have to be convinced that it's not a scam because no one wants the "wool" pulled over their eyes.. Wink even though the wool is clean and white and pure.

so, If you would like to take up a study or a discussion and we can talk about the roadblocks we have overcome and are still overcoming..because we do die daily to self and that's the hardest part.and maybe by our conversation some will see that what we teach,articulate, promote, and adverise is true and free and pure and available for all.

I know that music you talk about..it's in my heart all the time. Very Happy

it's been on the market for over 2000 years..but one never knows when To Day just might be the day someone says: Hey! you got something there.. Very Happy

and I sure am willing to share what I got..beause it's the best feeling I've ever had in my whole life.
And I sure am glad that I found it now, so I have plenty of time to enjoy it and share it.. Very Happy

(((HUGS))) Vibrate
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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 8:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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as far as the roadblock...that's in the heart. And it has to be knocked down from the inside.

I believe that there is a spark inside everyone, which can lead them in the right direction. The roadblock definitely has to be knocked down from the inside.
I've been thinking in terms of how authority waxes and wanes in the world. For example slavery was once socially acceptable in America, and now it is abhorred. Homosexuality used to be abhorred, and now it is called the "homosexual community", which is an amazing phrase. My point is that by marketing it is possible to make people ashamed of their false thinking, and they eventually change their minds.
I am a strong believer in the power of the law. When people receive the negative results of disobedience, I believe that this is a great witness. As the bible says, the law is a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ.
So there are the two principles, the carrot and the stick. We need to apply the law in every level punishing wrongdoing, and also we need to teach the Way of Christ.
If you check it out, it is the power of the law that makes the tide turn, as mentioned above. If you remember in the 80s Phil Donahue promoted "gay rights" by shaming people who argued against homosexuality. He would get a very articulate promoter of it, and very inarticulate person to embarrass on the air. So because of God's law, people will see that one person is unable to reason clearly, and they will then support the one who can reason clearly. He could use this principle to support a lie, so how much easier is it to promote the truth by using the law?
I am searching for a process that goes something like this: 1) State a universally accepted value, such as freedom, peace. 2) Villify the way of pollution, and make it sound really nasty. 3) Show how Christ saves from this.
It's basically applying political, marketing techniques... I've been studying these salesmen, and it's all about presentation.
Anyway, thanks for the responses. I'm still studying this. I believe we need to study these sciences, which are traditionally thought of as secular, or worldly. They are real, and that means God made them for us to use, and we need to study them. It is really true what Jesus said that the children of this world are wiser in the ways of the world than God's children. But we can learn.
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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:46 pm    Post subject: Be a Good little Christian, says the false teacher Reply with quote

Smile. Show a happy side. Don't criticize. Never, ever show that you're angry. That's what the false teacher says. I was watching Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, a great classic I used to read when I was learning to read... and I remembered a great saying in Narnia, "Remember, Aslan is not a tame lion." C.S. Lewis really had it going on.
But not in the church. There it's full of plastic smiles and false praise. No-one has the courage to make a stand unless the preacher says so, and they hear a large percentage of preachers saying the same thing.
Basically, the concept of Christianity that is peddled in most churches has the attraction of a bright, shiny glass to a child. Smile, turn the other cheek, don't be rebellious, obey the rules, bear it and grin.
Man, if I was a false leader, I would sponsor the churches big time. Free brainwashing services every Sunday.
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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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There it's full of plastic smiles and false praise
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the thing is, to watch those faces and listen to their words..the other 6 days of the week.. Wink

then you know who is plastic/flesh and who's praises are false/true.

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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No my friend, plastic is plastic. I'm not trying to be a judge of character by saying this, but simply pointing out a fact of nature. God made us to smile when we feel like it, and any system that forces people to smile when they don't want to is just false.
Of course, true believers and those who don't know have to obey the same false system many times, which is a great shame.
What bothers me is that you can go into a place called "the house of the lord" and they do not teach God's natural law, and actually they act like the false system of thinking is the right way. Just a big shame... Why don't they teach that a smile is what it is, instead of bowing to foolish, carnal notions?
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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi vibrate,

what do you mean by God's "natural" law?

there is a natural law and a spritual law.
The natural law is only skin deep..(thus, plastic faces).
But the spiritual law reaches down into the very motivations of the spirit which move us. It's this spiritual law that changes peoples thinking, their hearts and minds. But the natural law only changes the outward appearances.

The whole NT is an example of the difference between those who walk by the natural law and those who walk in the spirit of the law.
Those differences are no different today than they was then. They only change the names.

Most religions today are only skin deep(plastic). They don't address the spiritual issues that will solve the problems today. They are more concerned with the outward appearance than the state of decay in their spirits.

The only way to market the truth is to walk in it yourself.
And when they see what you have, then they will see the plastic for what it is.
Because true spiritual contentment can not be stolen or taken away. We don't put our faith in carnal things because we know that they are only temporary. But true spiritual peace is permanent.
And today there is no peace in the hearts and minds of millions of people who follow those who do not have this peace in themselves.
How can they teach it, if they don't know it?

Why do people go to church?
What are they hoping to find?
why haven't they found it?
Why is the world the way it is today?
If there are millions of people which go to church each week and proffess they know the Lord, then why is the world in the state it's in today?
what's missing?

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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 6:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lone Said:
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what do you mean by God's "natural" law?

there is a natural law and a spritual law.
The natural law is only skin deep..(thus, plastic faces).
But the spiritual law reaches down into the very motivations of the spirit which move us. It's this spiritual law that changes peoples thinking, their hearts and minds. But the natural law only changes the outward appearances.

The whole NT is an example of the difference between those who walk by the natural law and those who walk in the spirit of the law.
Those differences are no different today than they was then. They only change the names.


Hi lone. This is Vibrate. My account got deleted somehow from the system and my login stopped working, so I created this one. Virbate is Vibrate. If you're dyslexic, you won't even know the difference. Interestingly, dyslexia is actually the big problem with confusing natural and spiritual law, and their relationship. Let me explain.

The mystery of our faith is that the physical world comes from a spiritual source. Really, everything in the physical world is essentially spiritual in nature, and the concept that anything can be at root physical or material is an illusion.

The spiritual law flows from God's character, because of who He is. But nature also flows from Him, according to our faith. So natural law here refers to the same spiritual law, as far as its manifestation in the material world.

Historically, the world has believed that material comes from itself, and so they have taught a different, false concept of natural law, based on illusion. Paul talks about this a lot, using the misnomer "natural law" to refer to false thinking, which stems from believing that material comes from itself. We must be careful to use words correctly, and not fall into speech patterns descended from the fall.

There is only one law, the Word of God. He is sovereign over all, so His Word is rightly called law. Also He is just, and true, so His Word is rightly called law. The traditions that come from the fall are known as illusion, or error, or sin. In the bible called babylon, and compared to sodom and egypt beacuse of its characteristics of backward thinking and oppression. We must also be clear to call false thinking what it is.

Nature is actually the word of God, so it is a terrible thing how Christians are taught to say that nature is bad, or fallen. This is a misnomer, which came about because of the way things happened. They should really change how the bibles are translated. The big problem, as I've been saying, is that the teachings against nature are very powerful in organizations that claim to be based on Christ - the churches. This is why I am so vigilant about teaching that nature is God's word. When you know this truth, you will not get caught up in allowing a tradition of plastic smiles and false greetings, and pretense. Our Christian tradition, like our Lord, is a natural, human tradition. Jesus smiles when he naturally smiles, and he says what he naturally, freely feels in his heart and soul. This is the tradition and law that we are supposed to be embracing, but the churches have gone astray, and all have bowed to the false system of babylon.
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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 7:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

falling faces..just thinking on the lines of natural expressions, which are generated from the spirit within.

reminds me of when God asked Cain:
Gen 4:6 And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

countenance..wow this has a lot of meanings in it:

H6440
פּנים
pânîym
paw-neem'
Plural (but always used as a singular) of an unused noun (פּנה pâneh, paw-neh'; from 6437); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.): - + accept, a (be-) fore (-time), against, anger, X as (long as), at, + battle, + because (of), + beseech, countenance, edge, + employ, endure, + enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront (-part), form (-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, X him (-self), + honourable, + impudent, + in, it, look [-eth] (-s), X me, + meet, X more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), X on, open, + out of, over against, the partial, person, + please, presence, prospect, was purposed, by reason, of, + regard, right forth, + serve, X shewbread, sight, state, straight, + street, X thee, X them (-selves), through (+ -out), till, time (-s) past, (un-) to (-ward), + upon, upside (+ down), with (-in, + stand), X ye, X you.

fallen:

H5307
נפל
nâphal
naw-fal'
A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitively or causatively, literally or figuratively): - be accepted, cast (down, self, [lots], out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell (-ing), fugitive, have [inheritamce], inferior, be judged [by mistake for H6419], lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be (X hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present (-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, X surely, throw down.

wroth is pretty interesting too:

H2734
חרה
chârâh
khaw-raw'
A primitive root (compare H2787); to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy: - be angry, burn, be displeased, X earnestly, fret self, grieve, be (wax) hot, be incensed, kindle, X very, be wroth. See H8474.

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The spiritual law flows from God's character, because of who He is. But nature also flows from Him, according to our faith. So natural law here refers to the same spiritual law, as far as its manifestation in the material world.


so then what did God see in Cain's face when his countenance fell?

We know that it comes from the spirit wihin man.
So Cain was blazed up, angry, zealous, jealous, burned, displeased, he fretted, grieved, incensed, kindled..to be wroth.

But in the natural world we may see a scowl or a frown or a grimace or a turning away of the face.

Is the spirit that was motivating Cain's countenance the same spirit which comes from God?

Pro 6:34 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

Num 5:14 And the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not defiled:

Is this spirit of jealousy from God?
Does God have a jealous spirit?
If yes, then it should be among the list of fruits which God's spirit bears:

but let's take a look at what the natural man bears and what the spirit of God bears:

Gal 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Gal 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
Gal 5:21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Wrath is a work of the flesh..

Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Gal 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Gal 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
Gal 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Gal 5:26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

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Jesus smiles when he naturally smiles, and he says what he naturally, freely feels in his heart and soul. This is the tradition and law that we are supposed to be embracing, but the churches have gone astray, and all have bowed to the false system of babylon.



so what you are saying then is what the face of the world is showing as God's spiritual fruit is truly not God's spiritual fruit, but rather works of the flesh in disguise?

thus, plastic faces..

you talking evolution or are you talking about the countenance of the church? Confused or disgusted

hugs Vibrate..Virbate..
it don't matter how it's spelled..I know it's you.. Very Happy

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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 9:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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so what you are saying then is what the face of the world is showing as God's spiritual fruit is truly not God's spiritual fruit, but rather works of the flesh in disguise? thus, plastic faces..

Yes, exactly. Jesus is the truth. But we call a plastic smile plastic because it is not true. Same with a laugh, a hug, a kiss (remember Judas?), and any form of expression. Jesus is the definition of truth in any element of life - economics, psychology, philosophy, politics... everything. If it is not true, it is not from him. For example I have spoken extensively about the false political system.
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so then what did God see in Cain's face when his countenance fell?
We know that it comes from the spirit within man.

Well, God saw Cain's face fall. No need to explain, as this is a phrase we use still today. Basically Cain was disappointed. As far as the honesty and sincerity of the expression, this was a true expression. He really was disappointed, and it showed on his face. However, as far as the emotion of disappointment, and the feeling of being let down, these were false, so the thinking that motivated the expression was false. This is why God corrected him, by explaining that it was false thinking, and explaining the evidence how he can see that it is false - God said, "If you do well, isn't it natural that you should be rewarded?" So again, as always, God refers to nature, which is His Word.
Does God feel jealousy? Again, this is a question we must examine carefully. Jealousy is obviously a real emotion, as we all know. God does feel jealous, for example He is jealous of worship. But He does not feel cheated, because He believes in His word, that it is law. The problem with Cain in this case was not His jealous nature, but the fact that it was incorrectly applied. He had a false sense of entitlement; that was his problem. So his jealousy was misplaced, and became part of the problem. But jealousy is not in and of itself a bad thing.
Are you getting the distinctions I am making? To understand God's word requires a paradigm shift away from the world's thinking, so my words and reasonings may sound strange at first. The world looks at things physically and tries to impute a spiritual meaning to things, instead of understanding the spiritual nature of things as they manifest. So the world will try to say that jealousy is good or bad... anger is good or bad, and so on. Neither is true. These things are good, but can be used in a wrong way.
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2008 10:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Virbate, I sent you a PM about your account! Please read it. Very Happy
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