Everlasting Kingdom

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The book MYSTERIES OF THE EVERLASTING KINGDOM is the result of my topical Bible studies. It is actually a topical Bible commentary. It is dedicated to unraveling the marvelous secrets of God. That's why so many Scriptures are quoted. All of the precious truths of the Bible have been systematically replaced with pious sounding sectarian fables! As it says in 2 Timothy: "But evil men and impostors [pretending to be ministers!] will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." The Bereans had the right approach. With unfurled scrolls they challenged the assumptions of others, if not for others at least for themselves.

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In addition to my book there are many FEATURED ARTICLES from other people either on this site or linked. These represent what I consider to be the best explanations for their respective topics that I am aware of. The mysteries explored are beyond basic "salvational issues". To obtain a level of salvation, all that is necessary is what Yeshua (family and friends didnt know of any Jesus) told a young Jew--without even "bothering" to mention that He was the Savior of mankind. In fact the Savior of all mankind seemingly belittled His role in the salvation process, to this seeker of eternal life, by saying, "Why do you call Me good?":

Matthew 19:16-17 Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" 17 So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments".

Yet to become a Nazarene ("Christian") "Saint" tho, one must add to the Commandments "the testimony of Yeshua":

Revelation 12:17 And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Yeshua Christ.

Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Yeshua.

The desire to understand "the testimony of Yeshua"--essentially everything that Yeshua taught--should manifest itself in an earnest desire to know everything that we can about "the Lord and His Christ". Unfortunately, most of the Saints have carelessly delegated the search for truth to others. These others were themselves taught by "other others". This may in part explain why Peter said that " ... the righteous one is scarcely saved"! People excuse their ignorance saying that they are not scholars so that they can remain blissfully ignorant. Yet most of the truths of Scripture are so simple that a child can understand them.

Matthew 18:3-4 ...Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven".

So dont try to be as the scholars, be as humble as a child and be without biases in your approach to Bible study. Assume absolutely nothing as you begin to study a topic. In a word, "objectivity" is the virtue leading to "all truth". Preconceived ideas will prevent God's spirit from helping you!

The Gnostics of old insisted that secret knowledge was the sign that you were enlightened in the knowledge of God. Modern "Gnostics" rest comfortably "knowing" that they are part of the "right corporate church" or that they can pronounce God's secret name correctly--as if it were a Gnostic password. Many people "know" that all of humanity is doomed to "hell" because they do not belong to their particular sect. Others "know" that you are "lost" because you have not chanted the words "save me Lord--take me just as I am" (so that you can remain deceived). And if your search for knowledge is for the purpose of showing off, then you may be judged with the Gnostics!

Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me,"Lord, Lord," will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will tell Me in that day [Judgment Day], "Lord, Lord, didnt we prophesy in Your name, in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name do many mighty works"? 23 Then I will tell them, "I never knew you. Depart from Me, you who work iniquity." WEB

On Judgment Day Yeshua will NOT say, "You did not pronounce My name correctly. Depart from Me". Or "You did not know the correct secret passwords--"Save me Jesus". Rather, Yeshua really did not EVER "know" them! Their "relationship" had been totally imaginary in the mind of the "believer" based upon a totally skewed false "knowledge" of the God of the Bible!

Truly converted people must not have more regard for "father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and our own lives also or we cannot be Yeshua's disciples. This being the case, shouldnt we be trying to "know" God better than we do our relatives?

Understanding the mysteries of the everlasting kingdom will not save you. Yet making no personal endeavors to get to know God will never reveal to a deceived mind that ones' relationship with God is totally imaginary! And of those who do have a real "knowledge" of God it appears to me that God has had to set the bar very low on knowledge so that at least some could enter His Kingdom. But He has made no such concession for love. He maintains a very high standard concerning our love for our fellow man. Love gets the most weight in the balance on Judgment Day. Yet if you truly love God you should want to know all about Him--more than only the minimal salvational requirements!

The following verses about knowledge will probably not surprise you taken one at a time, but read topically--your being totally focused on God's perspective of knowledge, could inspire you to search more diligently:

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 11:9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge, the righteous will be delivered.

Timing is everything: