Literature

Internet Summary July 2005

The Jewish, the Christian and the Mohammedan religion are referred to as "monotheistic", that is to say, they believe in the existence of one God. But they did come to completely different result s about God. Their teachings and their expectations are opposing one another totally. How can one explain the various developments, if the place of origin was the same? Did God not make Himself plain enough? Have the Jews as the chosen carrier of His testimony not recognized the manifestation of Himself? Did the Christians misinterpret the same? And did the Moslems completely ignore it, being confused by the former law? God has given an all-sufficient testimony of Himself, but we must distinguish between His own witness contained in His Word, given in complete harmony through all His prophets, and between the scribes and what they made of it. The one who truly believes, values only what God said in His own Word. What men say about Him and His Word is irrelevant, but it was the actual cause of bringing the various denominations and religions into existence. The Lord wishes to introduce Himself the way He is, not the way we make Him.

The Water Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are biblical ordinances that are being practised in most of the Christian churches, although the administration of them is being done in different ways. But the original way of the first church was lost in the course of the church history. For years the church historians and reformers were debating and fighting over it, using the same Word. But they were not able to reach an agreement, and the differences remained. They are not in conformity with the practices of the early church to which we have to return.

Acts 20:26-27: “Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.” and also with this quote from Rev.:4, “Grace be unto you, and peace, from Him which is, and which was, and which is to come …”

"Paul. a servant of God. and an. apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness...” (Tit. 1: 1)

His different comings and the events connected to them A Biblical Exposition

“Behold, I have told you before.” (Mt. 24:25)

“… every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is LORD, to the glory of God the Father.” (Phil. 2:11; Heb. 1:6-14; Rev. 11:15; a. o.).

Isa. 21:11, "Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?"

Isa. 40:8: “But the Word of the LORD endureth for ever. And this is the Word which by the gospel is preached unto you.”

“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord.” And: “If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you ...” (Jn 15:20).

With this publication, I would simply like to address all people of good will. The use of impressive words has been avoided as much as possible. True convincing power does not lie in human expressions but in the power of God's creative Word. At the beginning of creation God spoke, and His Word had creative power. Humanity needs that word now, creating something in us and separating the light from the darkness. Although things seem to be running smoothly in the religious realm, if one takes a good look, it becomes obvious that spiritual darkness is covering the nations. When God, by His all powerful Word can speak into our lives, "Let there be light!" there will be light. He always does things in the same way.

1 Tim. 1: 12, "And I thank Christ Jesus, our LORD, who hath enabled me, in that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry ..."

“For ye have need of patience that after ye have done the will of God, Ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry,” (Heb. 10: 36-37).