Published March 2013
I realize that this book may not be for everyone at this time. However, it is necessary to challenge the sensibilities of man-made traditions, which have made the word of present truth of no effect to this generation.
I ask that you listen to your own inner Christ intelligence which is able to lead you into all truth, rather than listening to the feeble attempts of men's voices on the paths that seem right, who are only plunging us into the depths of unanswered questions, ever learning, but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
In this day, there are several versions of the Bible. I suggest choosing the version which best suits your understanding of language. II Timothy 2:15 says: Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. The study presented in this book is based on the “Thompson Chain-Reference Bible”, “Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible”, the guidance of the inner teacher – the Holy Spirit, and spiritual common sense. The result has challenged much of the second-handed information that has been passed down through Christian patriarchy. This scripture also mentions, “rightly dividing the word of truth”. To do this, we need to discern which scriptures are inspired by God and which scriptures contain man’s perceptions and hidden political and cultural agenda’s.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. (II Timothy 3:16 KJV)
The Greek lexicon shows us that translators omitted a comma after the word scripture and added the word is in the King James Version. Therefore, the scripture should read, in its proper context, “All scripture, given by inspiration of God and profitable for doctrine….” It is important to note that italicized words indicate that the translators or KJV have added them.
Western religious thought has put a great emphasis on the masculinity of God. For the sake of language and the flow of reading, the pages that follow mostly address God in the masculine form. However, I honor and acknowledge the Goddess/Mother aspect of deity, (as shown in the name – El Shaddai, (the large and many-breasted one) that I equally celebrate in spirit.
If you are in the process of re-examining old childhood beliefs and have realized there has to be a “more excellent way”, this book is for you. With this in mind, I invite you to open your minds and your hearts to this great process of incarnation, when an adventurous playful creator chose to experience and play the game humanity with all of its diversity.
Peace & Blessings,
David Hulse, D.D. Author
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