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===="In The Beginning Was The Word"====
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<p>John 1:1-3.</p>
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You have left your old sinful life and the things you did before. You have begun to live the new life, in which you are being made new and are becoming like the One who made you ''(Colossians 3:9-10).  
<p>"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him" (John 1:1-3).</p>
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<p>These verses, when properly understood, confirm and expand upon the conclusions reached in the last section. However, this passage is the one most widely misunderstood to teach that Jesus existed in heaven before his birth. A correct understanding of these verses hinges on appreciating what "the Word" means in this context. It cannot refer directly to a person, because a person cannot be "with God" and yet be God at the same time. The Greek word 'logos' which is translated "word" here, does not in itself mean 'Jesus'. It is usually translated as "word", but also as:</p>
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<p><strong>Account<br /> Cause<br /> Communication<br /> Doctrine<br /> Intent<br /> Preaching<br /> Reason<br /> Saying<br /> Tidings</strong></p>
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<p>The "word" is only spoken of as "he" because 'logos' is masculine in Greek. But this does not mean that it refers to the man, Jesus. The German (Luther) version speaks of "das Wort" (neuter); the French (Segond) version speaks of "la parole" as feminine, showing that "the word" does not necessarily indicate a male person.</p>
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<p><strong>"In The Beginning"</strong></p>
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<p>'Logos' can strictly refer to the inner thought which is expressed outwardly in words and other communication. In the beginning God had this 'logos'. This singular purpose was centred in Christ. We have shown how God's Spirit puts His inner thoughts into operation, hence the connection between His Spirit and His word. As God's Spirit worked out His plan with men and inspired His written Word from the beginning, it thereby communicated the idea of Christ in its working and words. Christ was the 'logos' of God, and therefore God's Spirit expressed God's plan of Christ in all its operations. This explains why so many Old Testament incidents are typical of Christ.</p>
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<p>However, it cannot be over-emphasised that Christ in person was not "the word"; it was God's plan of salvation through Christ which was "the word". 'Logos' ("the Word") is very often used concerning the Gospel about Christ - e.g. "the word of Christ" (Col. 3:16; cp. Matt. 13:19; John 5:24; Acts 19:10; 1 Thess. 1:8 etc.). Notice that the 'logos' is about Christ, rather than him personally. When Christ was born, this "word" was turned into a flesh and blood form - "the word was made flesh" (John 1:14). Jesus personally was 'the word made flesh' rather than "the word"; he personally became "the word" through his birth of Mary, rather than at any time previously.</p>
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<p>The plan, or message, about Christ was with God in the beginning, but was openly revealed in the person of Christ, and the preaching of the Gospel about him in the first century. Thus God spoke His word to us through Christ (Heb. 1:1,2). Time and again it is emphasised that Christ spoke God's words and did miracles at God's word of command in order to reveal God to us (John 2:22; 3:34; 7:16; 10:32,38; 14:10,24).</p>
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<p>Paul obeyed Christ's command to preach the Gospel about him "to all nations": "The preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, but now is made manifest...made known to all nations" (Rom. 16:25,26 cp. 1 Cor. 2:7). Eternal life was only made possible for man through the work of Christ (John 3:16; 6:53); yet in the beginning God had this plan to offer man eternal life, knowing as He did the sacrifice which Jesus would make. The full revelation of that offer only came after the birth and death of Jesus: "Eternal life, which God...promised before the world began; but hath in due times manifested his word (of life) through preaching" (Titus 1:2,3). We have seen how God's prophets are spoken of as always existing (Luke 1:70) in the sense that "the word" which they spoke existed with God from the beginning.</p>
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<p>The parables of Jesus revealed many of these things; he thereby fulfilled the prophecy concerning himself, "I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world" (Matt. 13:35). It was in this sense that "the word was with God...in the beginning", to be "made flesh" at Christ's birth.</p>
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<p><strong>"The Word Was God"</strong></p>
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<p>We are now in a position to consider in what sense "the Word was God". Our plans and thoughts are fundamentally us. 'I am going to London' is a 'word' or communication which expresses my purpose, because it is my purpose. God's plan in Christ can be understood likewise. "As (a man) thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Prov. 23:7), and as God thinks, so is He. Thus God's word or thinking is God: "the word was God". Because of this, there is a very close association between God and His word: parallelisms like Ps.29:8 are common: "The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness". Statements like "Ye have not hearkened unto Me, saith the Lord" (Jer. 25:7) are common in the prophets.</p>
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<p>Effectively God means 'You have not listened to My word spoken by the prophets'. David took the word of God as his lamp and light (Ps. 119:105), yet he also reflected: "Thou art my lamp, O Lord: and the Lord will lighten my darkness" (2 Sam. 22:29), showing the parallel between God and His word. It is understandable, therefore, that God's word is personified as He Himself, i.e. it is spoken of as though it is a person although it is not (see Digression 5 'The Principle of Personification'). God is truth itself (John 3:33; 8:26; 1 John 5:10), and therefore God's word is truth also (John 17:17). In a similar way Jesus identifies himself with his words so closely that he personifies his word: "He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day" (John 12:48). Jesus speaks of his word as if it is an actual person, i.e. himself. His words were personified, because they were so closely associated with Jesus.</p>
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<p>God's word is likewise personified as a person, i.e. God Himself, in John 1:1-3. Thus we are told concerning the Word, "All things were made by Him"</p>
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<p>(John 1:3). However "God created" all things by His word of command (Gen. 1:1). Because of this, God's Word is spoken of as if it is God Himself.</p>
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<p>The devotional point to note from this is that through God's word being in our heart, God can come so close to us. It is evident from Gen. 1 that God was the Creator, through His word, rather than Christ personally. It was the word which is described as making all things, rather than Christ personally (John 1:1-3). "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them (i.e. the stars) by the breath of his mouth...he spake, and it was done" (Ps. 33:6,9). Even now it is by His word that the natural creation operates: "He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. He giveth snow like wool...He sendeth out his word...and the waters flow" (Ps. 147:15-18).</p>
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<p>God's word being His creative power, He used it in the begettal of Jesus in Mary's womb. The Word, God's plan put into operation by His Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35), brought about Christ's conception. Mary recognised this in her response to the news about her forthcoming conception of Christ: "Be it unto me according to thy word" (Luke 1:38). We have seen that God's Word/Spirit reflects His purpose, which had been stated throughout the Old Testament. The degree to which this is true is shown in Acts 13:27, where Jesus is spoken of as parallel to the words of the Old Testament prophets: "(The Jews) knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets". When Christ was born, all of God's Word/Spirit was expressed in the person of Jesus Christ. Under inspiration, the apostle John exulted in how God's plan of eternal life had been expressed in Christ, whom the disciples had been able to physically handle and see.</p>
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<p>He now recognised that they had been handling the Word of God, His whole plan of salvation in Christ (1 John 1:1-3). Whilst we cannot physically see Christ, we, too, can rejoice that through a true understanding of him, we can so intimately know God's purpose with us and thereby be assured of eternal life (1 Peter 1:8,9). We must ask ourselves the question: 'Do I really know Christ?' Just accepting that a good man called Jesus once existed is not enough. Through continued, prayerful Bible study, it is possible to quickly understand him as your personal Saviour and relate yourself to him through baptism. Footnote: "In the beginning was the Word" probably comments on the Jewish concept that the Torah (the five books of Moses) existed before creation. Jn. 1:1-3 is saying that the important thing to appreciate is that those words of God prophesied about Jesus; God's plan about him existed before creation (cp. Lk. 1:70).</p>
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[[File:Pin.png]]'''The PAGAN TRINITY EXPOSED - Indisputable FACTS the Trinity IS False!'''<br>
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<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bThWd1HgnTY</youtube><br>
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In this video we expose the pagan Trinity. We answer the questions - Is the Trinity doctrine in the Bible? Why do Christians believe in a Trinity? We also give amazing facts and proof that the Trinity is a false doctrine. In exposing the Trinity lie one must be willing to take a clear and unbiased look at the Bible and Christian history. It's amazing how the facts regarding the pagan Trinity are so numerous and overwhelming. The history of the Church can be eye-opening. Why does the Roman Catholic church believe in a Trinity? Why do Protestants believe in a Trinity? Where did the false Trinity doctrine come from?
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''So you must stop telling lies. Tell each other the truth, because we all belong to each other in the same body'' (Ephesians 4:25).  
[[File:Pin.png]]'''Top 10 Richest Pastors From SATAN. Who??? | Dr. Gene Kim'''<br>
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<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdCHzWHnJqU</youtube><br>
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Dr. Gene Kim (UC Berkeley & PBI)<br>
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Resources: http://bbcenglish.org/index.php?optio...
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====<FONT color="#aa0000" size="4">'''This video is  graphic it is about Abortion's'''</font> ====
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''Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no. If you say more than yes or no, it is from the Evil One'' (Matthew 5:37).
  
[[File:Pin.png]]'''HEK 293 Google it and see what it is....'''<br>
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''Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you ''(James 5:16).  
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[[File:Pin.png]]'''IN ONE HOUR EVERYTHING WILL CHANGE - END TIME WARNING 2018'''<br>
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<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SW4-dk8Q9w</youtube><br>
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This event will change everything in one hour!
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"But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Matthew 24:36
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[File:Pin.png]]'''The Great Global Warming Swindle - Full Documentary HD'''<br>
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<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYhCQv5tNsQ</youtube><br>
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The Great Global Warming Swindle caused controversy in the UK when it premiered March 8, 2007 on British Channel 4.
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'''When Demons Are Real!'''<br><br>
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https://www.ucg.org/beyond-today/beyond-today-television-program/when-demons-are-real
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<font size="4" color="#000027">'''Do you have a ministry or a business'''</font><br>
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Do you have a called of God ministry where your whole purpose is to '''"feed the sheep"''', and God '''supplies your needs''', <FONT color="#aa0000" size="4">or do you have books, tapes, videos, etc. that you '''SELL''' for a "donation", or just outright '''SELL''', and your buyers supply your needs?</font>
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There is nothing wrong with being in business and selling things. However, if you are a church or any kind of "ministry", you may want to check your motive for how you are conducting the work of the Lord.
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If things weren't already strange enough in today's society, now some people want to abolish honesty. One noted physician, for example, appeared on a network news-and-talk show and proclaimed, "Lying is an important part of social life, and children who are unable to do it are children who may have developmental problems." Is the saying "Honesty is the best policy becoming obsolete?
  
'''Remember the money changers in the temple where JESUS turned over the tables and threw them out. They were selling things in the "CHURCH"'''. <br>
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Two surveys taken recently may indicate that many people think it is. A USA Today poll found that only 56 percent of Americans teach honesty to their children. It looks like it's time for those of us who live by God's standard to recommit ourselves to honesty.
<FONT color="#aa0000" size="4">'''(God made it quite clear to us that we were not to charge for anything, that HE is  our source.)'''</font>
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[[File:Pin.png]]'''Pro-275 - Prophecy Update, 19 February 2019 (Exerting Pressure)'''<br>
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February has turned out to be an amazingly full month, despite how short it is. We trust that this update will bless you and increase your understanding of the world in which we live today.
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'''I. WHO WE DECEIVE: '''
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• The Alcoholic says "One beer won't hurt me."
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• The Addict to pornography says, "If my spouse was only a better lover."
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An Associated Press poll found that almost half of the people regularly call in sick when they're not. Ninety-one percent of them say they lie regularly, at work and at home. In another poll, sixty-five percent of America's high school students say they would cheat on an important exam. Fifty-three percent said they would lie to protect a friend who vandalizes school property.
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Of course, we can't actually deceive God, but we try to. It's amazing that we would try to lie to Someone who detects our every thought (Psalm 139:2) and even knows our motives and intentions better than we do (Jeremiah 17:9-10).
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In USA Today, Jerald Jellison says, "Each of us fibs at least 50 times a day. We lie about our age, our income, or our accomplishments. And we use lies to escape embarrassment. A common reason for "little white lies," we are told, is to protect someone else's feelings. yet in so doing, we are really protecting ourselves. According to Jellison, here are the most common fibs: "I wasn't feeling well." "I didn't want to hurt your feelings." "The check is in the mail." "I was just kidding." "I was only trying to help."
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A woman once said to a famous evangelist, "I'm deeply troubled over a problem that I know is hurting my testimony. It's the habit of exaggeration. I start to tell something, and then go on and enlarge the story until it's all distorted. People know that what I say is not true, and lose confidence in me. I wonder if you can help me?" The evangelist looked at her and said, "Let's talk to the Lord about it." She prayed, "O God, Thou knowest that I have this tendency to exaggerate -" At this point the evangelist interrupted, "Call it lying, Madam, and you may get over it!" The woman began to weep and finally made a fully confession of her evil habit.
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• Corrie Ten Boom deceived the Nazis about hiding Jews.
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A traffic cop flagged down a young driver, got his name, then snarled, "Oh, so you're a preacher, hey? Now don't go telling me you didn't see that stop sign."
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The honest pastor said, "Oh, to be sure I say the sign, officer. The point is - I didn't see you." Now that's truthfulness!
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Dr. Alan Redpath, former pastor of Moody Memorial Church, tells of the time his father, after a brief period of tension in the home, looked across the table at his wife and said, "I'm so sorry I spoke to you the way I did. I'm ashamed of myself." Dr. Redpath said that although at the time he was not a Christian, he went to his room after the meal, knelt, and prayed, "O God, I thank you for a father like that. Make me more like him."
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When Demons Are Real!

https://www.ucg.org/beyond-today/beyond-today-television-program/when-demons-are-real


Page.png August's featured article


Do not lie to each other.

You have left your old sinful life and the things you did before. You have begun to live the new life, in which you are being made new and are becoming like the One who made you (Colossians 3:9-10).

So you must stop telling lies. Tell each other the truth, because we all belong to each other in the same body (Ephesians 4:25).

Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no. If you say more than yes or no, it is from the Evil One (Matthew 5:37).

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you (James 5:16).

If things weren't already strange enough in today's society, now some people want to abolish honesty. One noted physician, for example, appeared on a network news-and-talk show and proclaimed, "Lying is an important part of social life, and children who are unable to do it are children who may have developmental problems." Is the saying "Honesty is the best policy becoming obsolete?

Two surveys taken recently may indicate that many people think it is. A USA Today poll found that only 56 percent of Americans teach honesty to their children. It looks like it's time for those of us who live by God's standard to recommit ourselves to honesty.

I. WHO WE DECEIVE:

A. Self

• The Alcoholic says "One beer won't hurt me."

• The Addict to pornography says, "If my spouse was only a better lover."

• The Adulterer says, "I NEED her/his love."

B. Others

An Associated Press poll found that almost half of the people regularly call in sick when they're not. Ninety-one percent of them say they lie regularly, at work and at home. In another poll, sixty-five percent of America's high school students say they would cheat on an important exam. Fifty-three percent said they would lie to protect a friend who vandalizes school property.

C. God

Of course, we can't actually deceive God, but we try to. It's amazing that we would try to lie to Someone who detects our every thought (Psalm 139:2) and even knows our motives and intentions better than we do (Jeremiah 17:9-10).

II. WHY WE DECEIVE:

A. To Avoid Pain

In USA Today, Jerald Jellison says, "Each of us fibs at least 50 times a day. We lie about our age, our income, or our accomplishments. And we use lies to escape embarrassment. A common reason for "little white lies," we are told, is to protect someone else's feelings. yet in so doing, we are really protecting ourselves. According to Jellison, here are the most common fibs: "I wasn't feeling well." "I didn't want to hurt your feelings." "The check is in the mail." "I was just kidding." "I was only trying to help."

B. Out of Habit

A woman once said to a famous evangelist, "I'm deeply troubled over a problem that I know is hurting my testimony. It's the habit of exaggeration. I start to tell something, and then go on and enlarge the story until it's all distorted. People know that what I say is not true, and lose confidence in me. I wonder if you can help me?" The evangelist looked at her and said, "Let's talk to the Lord about it." She prayed, "O God, Thou knowest that I have this tendency to exaggerate -" At this point the evangelist interrupted, "Call it lying, Madam, and you may get over it!" The woman began to weep and finally made a fully confession of her evil habit.

C. For a Higher Good.

• Corrie Ten Boom deceived the Nazis about hiding Jews.

• Rahab the Harlot deceived her people about the Israelite spies (Joshua 2:1-6; James 2:25).

• An undercover drug agent uses a false ID to gain information.

• The Hebrew midwives deceived Pharaoh to save the life of Hebrew babies (Exodus 1:15-21).

III. HONESTY IS COMMANDED WITH OTHERS IN THE BODY OF CHRIST:

Do not lie to each other (Colossians 3:9). A traffic cop flagged down a young driver, got his name, then snarled, "Oh, so you're a preacher, hey? Now don't go telling me you didn't see that stop sign." The honest pastor said, "Oh, to be sure I say the sign, officer. The point is - I didn't see you." Now that's truthfulness!

Dr. Alan Redpath, former pastor of Moody Memorial Church, tells of the time his father, after a brief period of tension in the home, looked across the table at his wife and said, "I'm so sorry I spoke to you the way I did. I'm ashamed of myself." Dr. Redpath said that although at the time he was not a Christian, he went to his room after the meal, knelt, and prayed, "O God, I thank you for a father like that. Make me more like him."

IV. WHY SHOULD WE BE HONEST AND TRUTHFUL? A. God is truthful in all He says (Number 23:19) and you are becoming like the One who made you (2 Corinthians 3:18).

B. We are family and part of the same body. -- Working together cannot be done in distrust (Ephesians 4:15,25).

C. Satan is the Father of lies (John 8:44).

D. Honesty is necessary for our healing (James 5:15).es, for encouragement for the fulfillment of this Promise from