“Our-Bible”
The Unique Bible Study Guide
INTRODUCTION
By: Bro. Ras 1st
ISRAEL have the "Holy TORAH"
SAUDI ARABIA have the "Holy QURAN"
ETHIOPIA have the "Holy PIBY"
WE have the "Holy BIBLE"
This is where "Our-Bible" comes from
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.........DEDICATED TO THE HOLY TRINITY..........
With …one “LOVE” - one “HEART”- one “BLOOD”
UNDER one “BIG TENT”... …UNITY in the TRINITY
In Unity is strength, we truly cherish the moments
we fellowship to renew our faith in the Holy Trinity;
Holy FATHER, Holy SON, and Holy GHOST
….....................three in one.........................
{QUESTION}:
Where? and When? is The SON of GOD “DISCERNED” in the Old TESTAMENT...
…(Hint: Before his Birth & Crucifixion)
{ANSWERS}:
(1) …and GOD said, let US make man in OUR image (Genesis 1:26)
(2) …and one shall say unto HIM, What are these wounds in thine hands? (crucifixion) Then HE shall answer, Those with which I was wounded…(Zechariah 13: 6)...
Here, JESUS is questioned, in the OLD TESTAMENT, before his birth, asking him about his suffering and impending death upon the cross; before the NEW TESTAMENT was even written… the place where this interaction occur, could only be …on his throne …in HEAVEN. Since this incidence is in two different “time zones” at the same time (before his birth…and after his death) …is further proof , that even before his birth (New Testament), the sacrificial SON of GOD was already reigning in Heaven …OMNIPRESENT …and always will be… “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last” ...Revelation chapter 22, verse 13.
The intent of this ...MANUSCRIPT-in-PROGRESS... is simply this, ...facilitate an "open" platform for an honest "open" discussion about very sensitive inspirational matters. Although, the New Testament declared, certain religious observances to be "Out-dated", such as animal sacrifices; ...other aspects of the same "Mosaic Law", remains forever relevant, such as this one ..."Though shall have no other GODS before me" (Exodus 20:3) ...Every single "word" written therein (The Holy Bible), is divinely inspired... so, in it's entirety, it remains relevant throughout all eternity ...historical inspiration, without a "delete" command...
End of introduction
By: Bro. Ras 1st
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• Table of Contents •
Introduction to Our-Bible
Pre-publication “Manuscript: Our-Bible”
Post-publication “Most/Must” read BIBLE Verses
Post-publication “Most” polled DEBATE topics
Post-publication “Most” compelling COUNT MY BLESSINGS prayers offered
Headnotes, Footnotes, and universal editorial revisions
……………….…………… Our-Bible: Overview ………………….………………
Universal Vision of “FAITH begetting “GRACE”:
Herein, is a tribute of love for the “Tables” that is written all over with our navigation system, “The Ten Commandments”. Though "outdated" by the newer Covenant; the Mosaic "Law" will be forever relevant, as a "Spiritual Compass". These precious "TABLETS" are resting in the clasp of the “Ark of the Covenants”, ...fully protected and preserved, as a spiritual source of navigation reference. Unrighteousness and corruptibility is sometimes near epidemic levels; ...in troubled times like these, a reassuringly confident, "poor soul" ...can reach for the "Holy Bible" in it's entirety, knowing that every single word therein, is divinely inspired; including the "outdated" Mosaic law.
...................... FOUNDATION: The ORIGINAL SEED ..............
{ The "SOLOMONIC" Dynasty & Newer "SEEDS": is one of many }
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Glory be to the wisdom and generosity of our numerous Benefactors, known and unknown... The "Original Seed" goes back to Creation time, which we have "Bible Knowledge" of. Newer seeds such as the Hebrew messenger King Solomon, is corroborated by over 12 thousand years, of human history, and deserving of adoration and praise...likewise, we lavish unlimited praises upon Queen Sheba’s valiant lineage and descendants; From Emperor Melenik 1st in the 10th century (B.C.), uninterrupted, to Emperor Haile Selassie 1st, Jah Ras Tafari; in the 20th century (A.D.). The astonishing and abrupt cessation of this Bible inspiring dynasty, ended on August 27th 1975, after the rule of 111 Emperors, since Melenik 1st.
(1) ****** "The SEED" vs "The HARVEST" ******
...Devoted admirers of this "Solomonic" dynasty, honor the manifestation:
...{The Ethiopian "SEED" has taken "Root" and has brought about, an abundance of "calm" to an otherwise, "stormy" horizon. Assisted by Creation, the "SEED" brings forth a good "HARVEST" which in turn, brings forth "newer SEEDS", for the next season of planting, ...over, and over, and over again, hopefully through eternity}
...so, is this the one? fertile "SEED" the pillar of the Universal Foundation?
...and, is this single? "HARVEST" the pillar of the Universal Foundation?
...or, is the naturally and eternally recurring "HARVEST", from creation time, the pillar of the Universal Foundation?
In summary, ...should we cherish more, "The End" over "The Beginning"..? ...or do we cherish more, the "Original SEED" and all it's benefits, as a single manifestation of the greater "HARVEST" ...naturally fulfilling contributions, to complete prophesied convergence towards the one and only, ...the "Original" seed of the "TREE of LIFE" (Holy Trinity...genealogy): The FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT...
In support of the summary, ...from Genesis to Revelation, ...The FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT; is the only "GOD" we read about, together as "ONE", ...this is the only "GOD" we serve. The "Original SEED", in it's fullness ...is very fulfilling, complete and indivisible; in accordance with the "WORD" (Holy Bible) ...We "Believers", the faithful ...is required to sometime gently nudge ...and, other times cajole "Non-Believers", with Fire & Brimstone nurturing, ...to clear a path, towards the "Holy Trinity...genealogy" ...a convergence of revelations, pointing out it's "Fullness" ...with no room for additions or deletions or modifications, ...in accordance with the "WORD" (Holy Bible).
(2) ** "The TREE-of-LIFE" (Holy Trinity) vs "Newer Divinities" **
...The discussion continues... "is it wise", to selectively cherish, individual STAGES of growth from the "TREE of LIFE" (Holy Trinity...genealogy) ...For many of us (Believers) the Faithful, we do start our spiritual journey with, ...and end it with, the original "Peacemaker" ...JESUS CHRIST... the original sacrificial "SEED". This is the borderline where we end our spiritual exploration. Our internal "Navigation System" is either disabled at this periphery, or in other instances, the religious quest must continue to exhaustion (Newer Divinities) ...Until, irrefutable documentation is uncovered, we will continue to claim the Holy Bible (Holy Trinity) as our destiny, choosing to remain blessed under the "Believers" banner, while having the comforting words, of the "WORD" (Holy Bible) in it's fullness ...very fulfilling, complete and indivisible.
For “OTHERS”, the "Tree of Life" quest must go on:
...a search for alternate "seed", likened to the ROOT,
...a search for alternate "seed", likened to the TRUNK,
...a search for alternate "seed", likened to the BRANCH,
...a search for alternate "seed", likened to a BLOSSOM,
...a search for alternate "seed", likened to the FRUIT, ...which endlessly bring forward a "newer SEED" of continuity, (from creation until now).
In summary, ...By inference, we could assume that there must have been other "Heroic" emperors (longevity of dynasty) preceding His Majesty, Selassie 1st. ...stalwart predecessors & warriors, anointed leaders of their time, ...but unknown to us at this juncture, ...because of limited access to preserved documentation. Thankfully, we have corroborative evidence in the Holy Bible, supporting this phase of "History" spanning the last 3 thousand years, ...from the 10th Century B.C., through the 21st Century A.D.
Until, irrefutable documentation is uncovered, we will continue to claim the Holy Bible as our destiny, choosing to remain blessed under the "Believers" banner, while having the comforting words, of the "WORD" (Holy Bible) in it's fullness ...very fulfilling, complete and indivisible; and manifested for the last 3 thousand years, as illustrated above.
In support of the summary, ..."Is it wise", to selectively ignore individual religious off-shoots, not originally recorded in the "TREE of LIFE" (Holy Trinity...genealogy): From Genesis to Revelation, together as "ONE" ...The FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT; is the only "GOD" we read about, and the only "GOD" we serve. Fortunately, when this restrictive boundary is in place, there develops a natural migration towards abiding by, the entire content of the "Holy Trinity...Genealogy", alone ...resulting in "the Original SEED" and "the Newer SEED" coming together as "ONE", in it's fullness ...very fulfilling, complete and indivisible; in accordance with the "WORD" (Holy Bible).
(3) ****** "The HEAD" vs "the TAIL" *******
(a) Similarly, ..."should one", selectively "cherish" the TAIL and ignore the HEAD.
(b) Likewise, ..."should one", selectively "cherish" the HEAD and ignore the TAIL.
In like manner, ..."Is it wise", to selectively ignore individual religious off-shoots, not originally recorded in the "TREE of LIFE" (Holy Trinity...genealogy)....From Genesis to Revelation, together as "ONE" ...The FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT; is the only "GOD" we read about, and the only "GOD" we serve. Fortunately, when this restrictive boundary is in place, there develops a natural migration towards abiding by, the entire content of the "Holy Trinity...Genealogy", alone ...resulting in the HEAD and TAIL coming together as "ONE", in it's fullness ...very fulfilling, complete and indivisible; in accordance with the "WORD" (Holy Bible).
(4) ****** "Born again": Righteous, and Incorruptible ******
We are Saved through FAITH in our Lord and Savior. FAITH is anchored, by the abundance of GRACE extended in a newer COVENANT, as promised from way back in the Old Testament, and eventually revealed to us in the New Testament. The Holy BIBLE has a proven track record of enduring the test of time. Our GOD, has "Eminent Domain" on the entire "Universe", ...places we may never, ever, set our eyes on; to evangelize these isolated "Souls". However, without a doubt... our GOD is there, omnipresent... Wisdom and understanding is a gift from God ...unexplained mysterious events are all around us; how is it possible today, that certain ancient tribes still inhabit remote undisturbed corners of our Earth, without the glorious words of the Holy Bible, on their shores. Are those human souls forbidden to enter into the kingdom of Heaven, because of their isolation from “civilization” and the “Word”. The Laws of God given unto Moses, was handed down to us also ...all GOD's children ...for divine navigation only. The "re-defined", New Covenant promise: Hebrews 8:6; is also written in every man’s heart. At times, we may falter or stray from the narrow path of Righteousness; even though we know, that "Redemption" into the "Heavenly Kingdom", ...is the reward of being "Born again": Righteous, and Incorruptible. Moments like these, is when the promise of the omnipresence of “GRACE”, extends to us, this most powerful tool of redemption, known to mankind ...(Ephesians 2:8) for by "GRACE" are ye saved through "FAITH" and not of thyself ...it is the “Gift” of God (Ephesians 2:8). Be inspired to keep your sight fixed with a steady gaze, on the guiding light, as you trod along life’s narrow and winding road. Universally, the human spirit transcends properties that are; Up or Down, Near or Far, Weak or Strong, New or Old, Left or Right, Front or Back, Good or Evil, East or West, North or South, and beyond. Whether we live in Faith, or relinquish your Soul to Agnostic retreat; “man” is ultimately responsible for his own destiny (Heaven or Hell). Herein we bring ourselves within the presence of the Creator, as we ponder these few verses from the Holy Scriptures. Seeking divine direction, by invocation of the “LAW” to measure distance, journeying away from serial sinfulness; is not a sin, by itself.
......................... FAITH begets GRACE.........................
Greetings beloved Neighbour,
The Holy BIBLE “is” the WORD. Here is proof:
We are Saved through FAITH in our Lord and Savior. FAITH is anchored, by the abundance of GRACE extended in a newer COVENANT, as promised from way back in the Old Testament, and eventually revealed to us in the New Testament. The Holy BIBLE has a proven track record of enduring the test of time.
Blessed Neighbor, FAITH requires us to embrace the New COVENANT, not the OLD one; it will forever remain current, for every imaginable event. Be reminded however, that GRACE is not a license to sin, over, and over, and over again. Until a wandering soul discovers the promise of eternal life, by walking in FAITH; you need to wear this shield of armor, to deflect all evil.
The pathway you journey, towards the reward of eternal life, has many twists and turns. To bridge the gap, Simply do this, wholeheartedly:
…LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF…
One Love, One Heart, One Blood; Peace be with you…
Select BIBLE READING :
(…St. John 13:34…Galatians 5:14…Romans 6:18…Romans 10:10…Psalm 14:1…Romans 3:27)
St. John 13:34…
A New COMMANDMENT I give unto you, That ye LOVE ONE ANOTHER; as I have LOVED you, that ye also LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
Galatians 5:14…
For all the LAW is fulfilled in one word, even this; Thou shalt LOVE thy NEIGHBOUR as thyself.
Romans 6:18…
Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of RIGHTEOUSNESS (Born Again , and Righteous, and Incorruptible)
Born Again …New Covenant journey "towards" RIGHTEOUSNESS: (Romans 10:10): For with the heart man believeth unto RIGHTEOUSNESS; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation (Romans 10:10)
Born Again …New Covenant journey "away" from CORRUPTION: (Psalm 14:1) The FOOL hath said in his heart, There is no GOD. They are CORRUPT, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good (Psalm 14:1)
Romans 3:27…
Where is BOASTING then? It is excluded. By what LAW? of WORKS? Nay: but by the LAW of FAITH.
………………………............OLD COVENANT……………………..…………
• Exodus 20 ...Mosaic Law ...(Ten Commandments)...
• …Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham (Godfather Abraham was the original “Righteous” one (St. John 8:39)...
• Gal. 3:24 …Wherefore the “LAW” was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith…
……………………………….….NEW COVENANT……………………….……….
• Gal. 3:25…But after that Faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster…
• Hebrews 8:6 ...But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the MEDIATOR of a better COVENANT, which was established upon better promises...
• Romans 2: 14-15 ...The new “LAW” (of Love thy Neighbor)… is written in everyone’s heart. All human beings, are blessed with the capacity to distinguish GOOD from EVIL, as well as RIGHT from WRONG ...be reminded however, that human souls (ordinary folks like you and me) do not necessarily "Practice what we Preach". GRACE is a gift from God, to offer us eternal salvation; even from serial sinning, when being servants to righteousness (Born Again, and incorruptible), is somehow lacking.
• Romans 2:13 …For not only is the “hearers” of the new “LAW” (of Love thy Neighbor) are just before God, but the !!! DOERS !!! of the new “LAW” (of Love thy Neighbor) shall be justified.
• Romans 2:14 …For when the Gentiles, which have not the new “LAW” (of Love thy Neighbor) do by nature the things contained in the new “LAW” (of Love thy Neighbor) these (people), having not the new “LAW” (of Love thy Neighbor), are a new “LAW” (of Love thy Neighbor) unto themselves.
• Romans 2:15 …which shew the work of the new “LAW” (of Love thy Neighbor) written in their “hearts”…
• Romans 6:18 …Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of RIGHTEOUSNESS ...(Born Again, and incorruptible)
• Ephesians 2:8 …For by “Grace” are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the “Gift” of God.
• Revelation 22:12 ...And, behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
• Revelation 20:11 …and I saw a great white throne…the earth and the Heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them…
• St. John 5:28 …Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the “graves” shall hear his voice,
• Acts 24:15 …that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
• Revelation 11:18 …and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged,…
• Revelation 20:12 …And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
• Revelation 20:13 …And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
• Revelation 20:14 …And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
• Revelation 20:15 …And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
………………………………THE DIVINE TRINITY…………………………….
We Love you Holy FATHER, we Love you Holy SON, and we Love you Holy GHOST; thou art the true BLESSED TRINITY...
Footnote # 1: The Holy Son, (God & Man) Vs Graven Image.
The image of our Lord and Savior “Jesus Christ” may not need to be overly promoted or displayed; publicly nor privately (over saturation = idol worship…Exodus 20:4). It’s a divine feeling to envision , through our very own imagination, how the Son of God might look without the influence of the excellent, but "era-driven" renditions of such notable artist as “Michelangelo”. This is just an observation, not a dictate. Similarly, we applaud the Muslim tradition of discouraging the saturation of the image of their prophet, Mohammed.
Exodus 20:4 …Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any “LIKENESS” of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth...
Footnote # 2: This is a Vision of inspired revelations Please note that this testimonial, is a "VISION" of ...Our-Bible... (The Universal Bible) ...revealed to a human soul, who must answer, like everyone else, on Judgment Day.
………………………….....VISION REVEALED.…………………………....
I got a “Vision” to become safe-keeper of the “Ark of the Covenants”,
in the form of a World Wide Website address: Our-Bible.com This sacred address is
parked at a prominent website hosting facility, waiting for the rightful
caretaker to arise and, cherish it. Echoing Biblical accounts, this humble
Guardian also offers special tribute to the legacy of “Queen Sheba’s lineage”
who ruled continuously, from King Solomon’s son (Melenik 1st) in the 10th century
B.C.; unbroken through Selassie 1st in the 20th century A.D.
This vision, embraces divine, non-secular celebrations that ought to be
restored; purely “Religious” in nature, in Ethiopia.
The “Holy Bible” speaks for itself, it has survived the test of time since
creation and will endure to eternity. There should be no need for humankind to
infer meanings not written therein, the writings of the Holy scriptures is
relevant from generation to generation. We, the followers of the Holy
scriptures, are ordained to lay-out historical as well as geographical
connections from a religious perspective, as supported by preserved artifacts.
We should limit ourselves to the task of translating the “Word” for human
comprehension in spreading the “Word” across all barriers such as languages and
Cultures. We humans, being imperfect as we are, is incapable of putting forth
an unbiased interpretation of the Holy scriptures. Translation of the Holy
scriptures into different languages is a huge task by itself, to compound it
with human intuition, could result in culturally filtered versions of the Holy
scriptures, as time marches on.
The Holy Canticles also known as the book: “Song of Solomon” …is an example of
how, what could only be attributable to grammatical errors, in translation,
could possibly have negatively impacted the interpretation of the Holy
scriptures. The element of improper grammar such as the Conjunctions “and” contrasting with the word “but” appear throughout this gospel, however, depending on which of these three-letter words is used, one could infer astoundingly different meanings. A visionary soul ascribes that this instance of inconsistency, undoubtedly
occurred within the task of translating the “Original” artifact (scroll,
tablet, writings) into it’s present Holy translation. The interchangeable use
of these two words may appear to be immaterial, however, a closer look at what
could be inferred, give credence to startling inconsistencies that dilute the
goodwill and spirit of the Holy scriptures;
BUT: Connecting a NEGATIVE comment with a POSITIVE comment.
AND: Connecting a POSITIVE comment with a POSITIVE comment.
We should keep these considerations in mind, as we pursue the restoration and
interpretations, of celebrations befitting of this historic Solomonic dynasty.
…and hath made of one blood all nations of men…Acts chapter 17, verse 26.
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……… Post-publication “Most” polled DEBATE topics……
Recognition of expected and anticipated Updates & Revisions, regarding Our-Bible “BLOG”
•Blog reference #001•
July 26, 2007 10:51 AM [Photo]Bro. Ras 1 said...
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***YOU are the QUORUM***
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September 19, 2008 4:58 AM Bro. Ras 1 has left a new comment on the post :
******PROPHESY OF THE 7th SEAL REVEALED******
{...What is the obvious and salient "Spiritual" value, embedded in the "Holy Canticles" a/k/a : Song of Solomon..?}
The "Fullness" of the Holy Scriptures, is never, ever, in question... every single "word" written therein, is divinely inspired, ...history without a "delete" command, ...and can never be "modified", in any way. The intent of this ...MANUSCRIPT-in-PROGRESS... is simply this, ...facilitate an "open" platform, for an honest "open" discussion, about very sensitive subjects such as:
{...What is the obvious and salient "Spiritual" value, embedded in the "Holy Canticles" a/k/a : Song of Solomon..?}
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…ISRAEL have the “Holy TORAH”…
…SAUDI ARABIA have the “Holy QURAN”…
…ETHIOPIA have the “Holy PIBY”…
…WE have the “Holy BIBLE”…
…This is where “Our-Bible” come from…
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...65-HOLY-BOOKS-NOT-66 ?
...Do not {Add} or {Modify} or {Delete}
...because...
...OUR-BIBLE is, Complete & Unique
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For many of us, the “Holy Bible” is a familiar source of reference for spiritual guidance, as well as the compass for navigating inter-personal relationships. The “Holy Bible” is by no means the only “Book of Rules” (see examples listed above). One thing for sure, we “Believers” can swear on it, …with all humanity as our witness…the “Holy Bible” has a proven track record, of enduring the test of time. Throughout eternity, the “WORD” has been tested, in countless ways, yet it still remains the greatest gift to Mankind. From the beginning of time, the “Holy Bible” has stood firmly with us, and always there beside us, in happiness and in sorrow, every step of the way…Yahweh, Yahweh, Oh-Yahweh-Yahweh…
(26) And God said, let us make man in our own image…
(27) So God created man in his own image …male and female created he them...
(28) And God blessed them…
...Genesis 1:26-28...
Over the years, “Reformers” have argued the case for, or against, review of the method used by the “Nicene” ecumenical council, in 325 A.D. Of all the Holy Books in circulation at that time, only 66 were chosen; these 66 Books were bound into a volume, and still remain today, as our “Holy Bible”. On the other side of the aisle, are unyielding self-appointed religious gate-keepers, having built a wall of resistance higher than Mt. Ararat; with slogans such as:
1) …Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater.
2) …Why re-invent the wheel.
3) …If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.
Understandably, we are all reluctant to re-visit a 1,700 year old decision made by Pope Constantine. However, when a series of correctable inconsistencies, result in injury or abuse of someone ...as a responsible religious community, we all feel the pain. This glorious, inclusive, chain-link-fence, we call the “Holy Bible”; is a formidable barrier, but is only as strong as it’s weakest link... Even by today’s standard, if a reputable author attempted to publish a book, similar in content to “Song of Solomon” it would be considered street Porn. “Song of Solomon” is every Sunday-school teacher’s worst nightmare…a voice of authority must guide juveniles through this carnal minefield as follows: …“O.K. kids, it’s Song of Solomon, lets skip this chapter”... avoidance is the usual refrain; by parents as well as teachers.
The challenge for us “Believers” is to re-visit a 1,700 year old decision, that we generally hold dear to our hearts. Can this be done, and in the end, preserve the authenticity of the most famous “Book” mankind has ever known? ...Fortunately for me, it’s not my decision to make. Upon closer examination though, it is an unusual anomaly. The inclusion of this one Book in particular; the “Holy Canticles” a/k/a “Song of Solomon”, into our “Holy Bible” ...demands that we move away from the "LITERAL" realm into the "FIGURATIVE" realm of the "METAPHORICAL" and "ALLEGORICAL"; I pray, I pray, and I pray …and so should you, …humbly asking God, to extend his abundant mercy, and understanding, upon us; all sinners...
We all know that the real history of King Solomon is fully documented in the book of "Kings"; as well as other “Holy Books”. When Pope Constantine convened his "World-wide" convention and selected the present 66 books we call the "Holy Bible", they included "Song of Solomon"; to glorify the "Flesh" and nothing else. There is of course, plenty of room for the tender love of "Man" for "Woman", and vice-versa, but not to the carnally extreme expressions that "Song of Solomon" preaches, without some kind of "qualifying guide-full remarks", to juveniles in the Christian audience. Children are impressionable at an early age, this "Book" is part of our "Holy Platform", The Holy Bible ...however, with no "age restrictions" (nor should there be one) on who can, or who cannot read the Holy Bible ...unfortunately, children are prematurely exposed to this borderline X-rated theme. My own experience bears this out, as follows… engraved in my memory, from early childhood, is a Sunday-school hymn we all loved to sing:
-Jesus loves the little children
-All the children of the world
-Black, and Yellow, Red, and White
-All are precious in his sight
-Jesus loves all the children of the world
This hymn instills a love of all humanity; …by contrast, “Song of Solomon” is vague. More importantly, "Song of Solomon" is the only Book in the "Holy Bible"
that introduces us to the idea of categorizing human beings by "Race" alone,
rather than "Citizens of a particular country" (example: Egyptian,
Israelite, Canaanite, etc). It is our duty to have this "Book" thoroughly examined by “Elders” having the authority to render unbiased independent conclusions. The mentioning of "Skin color" seem totally irrelevant, when the task at hand, is simply bringing new souls to Christ. We’ve come a long way, but vestiges of past unjust practices will indelibly pervade our history books forever.
…It is, what it is…history without a “Delete” command
Again, let's engage in exhaustive discussions on this question:
{...What is the obvious and salient "Spiritual" value, embedded in the "Holy Canticles" a/k/a : Song of Solomon..?}
Let us all become partners, “in Christ”, to render certain principles as “OUT-DATED”, if warranted; as reflected with the "Mosaic" law ...unload such heavy,…heavy,…heavy burden, …and not support an atmosphere whereby the repeat of satanic history, has a safe haven to re-occur. Let’s engage the goodness of the willing as well as the un-willing ones. The history of injustices, such as Slavery or the Holocaust is hallowed ground in demonstrating the ultimate test, regarding the perseverance and will power of the human capacity to endure, by having “FAITH” alone.
Remember, we are all …MADE OF ONE BLOOD…Acts chapter 17:26
Just like how Jesus turned water into wine …we BELIEVERS, the Faith-full, can deliver the word of God with such commitment and purpose, that many will be inspired. Don’t be discouraged by a few misguided souls, who have strayed from the long and narrow path…Pity them though, whether they fumbled on their own…or were randomly selected by default; …lend them a helping hand, if you can…
{i & i} stand before you, as an unworthy sinner, a GUARDIAN of the WORD, …wrapped in the cloak and armor of other “Reformers” before me…
{i & i} wholeheartedly submit my total support, as GUARDIAN of the WORD, …to our “Quorum of Elders”, as they pursue the prospect of an ecumenical review.
Bless our numerous Benefactors...
Posted by Bro. Ras 1
•Blog reference #003•
on September 21, 2008 2:19 AM [Photo]Uttermost said... Greetings, Yahweh-family...
Question: Can a Brethren, or Sistren, from way across the deep blue sea; "LINK-UP" to Queen Sheba's Solomonic legacy???
Person’s opinion: Just like how a "queen bee" hovers beneath her nest, to nurture the hatching eggs, along with the entire bee-hive dominion; I think "Queen Sheba" has a "Safety Net" beneath us all... just in case we falter …and fall ...we manage to survive, and sail beneath an Angel’s wing, once more.
Blessed... One love, One heart, One blood
Uttermost Crew
•Blog reference #004•
October 9, 2008 1:11 AM [Photo] Bro. Ras 1 said... To: Uttermost Crew,
Greetings and Blessings, ...give thanks for tuning in, ...reason forward...
BIBLE REFERENCE: Let's read, Mathew chapter 12 verse 42
..."she came from the UTTERMOST PARTS of the Earth"...
Quoting ADMIN BLOG REFERENCE # 1009:
"Queen Sheba's Universal Link, is through modern day Messenger, HIM Selassie 1st. (Our beloved Benefactor)
Before his untimely demise, His Royal Highness, Emperor Selassie 1st, Conquering lion of the Tribe of Judah; ...did set aside precious land on "Mother Earth"; ...within the confines of the land called Ethiopia (Gen.2:13). …one of the first “Named” country, in our Holy Bible. Even if the Name or Size (acreage) of the decreed plot, or boundaries, should change over time; it won't matter much. We the people, from the "UTTERMOST PARTS" of the Earth do have a "Symbolic" Homeland in Ethiopia. No modern technology, Satellite imagery, nor GPS co-ordinates can deny this.
Bless our beloved Benefactor...
•Blog reference #005•
October 9, 2008 1:39 AM [Photo]Bro. Ras 1 said... Greetings beloved Neighbour,
The Holy BIBLE “is” the WORD. Here is proof:
We are Saved through FAITH in our Lord and Savior. FAITH is anchored, by the abundance of GRACE extended in a newer COVENANT, as promised from way back in the Old Testament, and eventually revealed to us in the New Testament. The Holy BIBLE has a proven track record of enduring the test of time.
Blessed Neighbor, FAITH requires us to embrace the New COVENANT, not the OLD one; it will forever remain current, for every imaginable event. Be reminded however, that GRACE is not a license to sin, over, and over, and over again. Until a wandering soul discovers the promise of eternal life, by walking in FAITH; you need to wear this shield of armor, to deflect all evil.
The pathway you journey, towards the reward of eternal life, has many twists and turns. To bridge the gap, Simply do this, wholeheartedly:
…LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF…
One Love, One Heart, One Blood; Peace be with you…
Select BIBLE READING :
(…St. John 13:34…Galatians 5:14…Romans 6:18…Romans 3:27…)
St. John 13:34…
A New COMMANDMENT I give unto you, That ye LOVE ONE ANOTHER; as I have LOVED you, that ye also LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
Galatians 5:14…
For all the LAW is fulfilled in one word, even this; Thou shalt LOVE thy NEIGHBOUR as thyself.
Romans 6:18…
Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Romans 3:27…
Where is BOASTING then? It is excluded. By what LAW? of WORKS? Nay: but by the LAW of FAITH. June 27, 2009 11:55 AM
Headnotes, Footnotes, and universal editorial revisions
(work – in - progress) Our- Bible 1st Edition Headnotes/Footnotes Recognition of expected and anticipated revisions:
……Our-Bible: Globally Objective Devotion #1………………..
Here is a radical, but cautious approach towards “Joy and Happiness” (Jah…) ...There is a growing trend towards including “Praise & Worship” as a regular segment of Religious services. The number of churches now willing to incorporate celebration of the Gospel, to near secular fervor; is a testament to the tolerance of a once overly conservative religious hierarchy. This never ending reconfiguration, sustains unconditional “Devotion” to the “Redeemer”, and is the key to longevity of the Holy Scriptures. We must offer thankful prayers for our blessings, and not just focus so much on earthly “wishes”. “Jehoviah’s” kindness is abundant, so by unnecessarily focusing on earthly “wishes” we end up sheltering “doubt” in our hearts, in inordinate ways, if wishes are not immediately realized. For example, should our prayers for abundance of earthly riches go unrewarded instantly, …we ask …is this God’s will? …or worse, is the Devil to be blamed for this? Don’t be a “Doubting Thomas”. Overly impatience, will provide fertile ground for Satan to plant evil seeds. Navigating into the future is unknown to man, it is all in God’s hands, just put your faith in “Jehoviah” like Noah did. Godfather Noah who saved Earth, from the ultimate planetary catastrophic disaster; was instructed by God to save the World, and he graciously complied accordingly (Genesis chapter 6 verse 18 thru 22):
...18. But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee
...19. And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female
...20. Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their own kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive
...21. And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them
...22. Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he…
Thus sayeth the Holy Scriptures.
Without a doubt, religious artifacts saved from Noah’s ark; is one of the many
everlasting footprints from the “Old Testament” or “Old School” theology…B.C.,
era inspired teachings. Similarly, scrolls written in…A.D., inspired times;
became part of the “New Testament” or “New School” grace of Christ redemption
teachings. Revelations inspired by God, will continue to flow endlessly like
funnels of water, majestically pouring down the mountainside, to the fertile valleys
below. Remember … our “Creator” and “Redeemer” is All-mighty, above all men.
God’s willing …this “21st Century Bible” will contribute to increasing enthusiasm
for a “Universal Bible” for all mankind. Let’s join together in Peace, Love,
and Harmony; to glorify our Creator, Savior and Redeemer, with this “one of a
kind” unconditional commitment to Almighty God …Amen.
Participation is voluntary: We need your support to preserve and protect “Freedom of Religion” practices, globally.
Your “comments” become a submission to the search for, the “Most/Must” read Bible verses
…how about this submission ...FOR ALL THE LAW IS FULFILLED IN ONE WORD, EVEN IN THIS; THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF …(Gal. 5:14)
…………………………………..BIBLE READING……………………………..
Post-publication “Most/Must” read BIBLE Verses Original Outline…
…and hath made of one blood all nations of men…Acts chapter 17, verse 26.
First read, Romans chapter 3, verse 31;
then read: Galations chapter 5, verse 14 Romans chapter 2, verses 13 through 15 Romans chapter 3, verses 9 through 18 Ephesians chapter 2, verse 8 John chapter 3, verse 3
The New Covenant:
Hebrews 8, verses 6 through 13 Proverbs chapter 3, verse 1
The Old Covenant:
Exodus 20, verses 1 through 26
BIBLE READING: NEW TESTAMENT:
Galations chapter 5, Verse 14: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt LOVE thy neighbor as thyself. Romans chapter 2, Verse 13: For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. Verse 14: For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves. Verse 15: Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the meanwhile accusing or else excusing one another? Romans chapter 3, Verse 9: What then? Are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; Verse 10: As it is written, there is no one righteous, no, not one: Verse 11: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. Verse 12: They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no , not one. Verse 13: Their throat is an open sepulcher; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Verse 14: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Verse 15: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Verse 16: Destruction and misery are in their ways: Verse 17: And the way of peace have they not known: Verse 18: There is no fear of God before their eyes. Ephesians chapter 2, Verse 8: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. John Chapter 3, Verse 3: Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. The New Covenant Hebrews chapter 8, Verse 6: But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. Verse 7: For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. Verse 8: For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. Verse 9: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers, in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant and I regarded them not, saith the Lord. Verse 10: For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: Verse 11: And they shall not teach every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. Verse 12: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. Verse 13: In that he saith, A new Covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.
BIBLE READING: OLD TESTAMENT:
Proverbs chapter 3, Verse 1: My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. The Old Covenant Exodus chapter 20, Verse 1: And God spake all these words, saying, Verse 2: I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Verse 3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Verse 4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Verse 5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me. Verse 6: And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. Verse 7: Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Verse 8: Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Verse 9: Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work. verse 10: But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. In it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates. Verse 11: For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day. Wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it. Verse 12: Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. Verse 13: Thou shalt not kill. Verse 14: Thou shalt not commit adultery. Verse 15: Thou shalt not steal. Verse 16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. Verse 17: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor’s. Verse 18: And all the people saw the thunderings, and all the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking, and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. Verse 19: And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear, but let not God speak with us, lest we die. Verse 20: And Moses said unto the people, Fear not, for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not. Verse 21: And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was. Verse 22: And the Lord said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. Verse 23: Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold. Verse 24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice theron thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen, in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. Verse 25: And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone, for if thou lift thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. Verse 26: Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered theron.
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