The Holy Bible
Forty-three years after the death of Wyclif, or in A. D. 1428, by order of the Council of Constance his bones were dug up and burned. Oct. 6, 1536, by order of Charles V of Germany, Tyndale was strangled and burned at the stake at Vilvorde, near Brussels. "If Luther will not retract," wrote Henry VIII of England, "let himself and his writings be committed to the flames."
Such, under the spiritual tyranny that ruled in those times, was the fate of many who stood for [the true] God and His [Holy] Word.
The Word Not Bound.
But the Word of God could not be forever bound. In attempting to prevent its circulation men soon discovered that they were undertaking a work beyond their strength.
The Bible had taken deep root in the hearts of the people. What kings and prelates had sought to suppress and destroy, kings and prelates now began to foster and supply.
In his "Stories From English History," pages 196, 197, Henry P- Warren says: "Henry, by Cromwell's advice, ordered a translation of the Bible to be made in English, and a copy to be placed in every church. There had been English translations before, but they had not been in the hands of the people generally, and had only been read secretly and in fear. ... Cromwell then appointed Cranmer and the bishops to revise the Bible, and publish it without note or comment; and in the year 1539 a copy of the English Bible was chained to the reading-desk of every parish church. From that time the Bible has never ceased to be printed and sold freely."
Says Charles C. Coffin, in his "Story of Liberty," page 44: "The people listen to the reading with wonder and delight. They begin to think; and when men begin to think, they take a step toward freedom. They see that the Bible gives them rights which hitherto have been denied them, - the right to read, to acquire knowledge. Schools are started. Men and women who till now have not known a letter of the alphabet, learn to read; children teach their parents. It is the beginning of a new life, a new order of things in the community - the beginning of liberty."
The Value of Bible Study.
THE Bible is God's great text-book for man. It is His lamp to our feet and light to our feet and light to our path in this world of sin. The value of Bible study cannot therefore be overestimated.
Considered from a literary standpoint alone, the Bible stands preeminent. Its terse, chaste style; its beautiful and impressive imagery; its interesting stories and well-told narratives; its deep wisdom and its sound logic; its dignified language and its elevated themes, all make it worthy of universal reading and careful study.
As an educating power, the Bible has no equal. Nothing so broadens the vision, strengthens the mind, elevates the thoughts, and ennobles the affections as does the study of the sublime and stupendous truths of revelation. A knowledge of its principles is an essential preparation to every calling. To the extent that it is studied and its teachings are received, it gives strength of character, noble ambition, keenness of perception, and sound judgment. Of all the books ever written, none contains lessons so instructive, precepts so pure, or promises so great as the Bible.
There is nothing that so convinces the mind of the inspiration of the Bible as does the reading of the Bible itself, and especially those portions known as the prophecies. After the resurrection of the Messiah, when everything else seemed to have failed to convince the disciples that He had risen from the dead, He appealed to the inspired Word, and "expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself" (Luke 24:25-27), and they believed. On another occasion He said, "If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead." (Luke 16:31).
As a guide, the Bible is without a rival. It gives a calm peace in believing, and a firm hope of the future. It solves the great problem of life and destiny, and inspires to a life of purity, patience, and well-doing. It fills the heart with love for God [YAHWEH] and a desire to do good to others, and thus prepares for usefulness here and for a home in heaven. It teaches the value of the soul, by revealing the price that has been paid to redeem it. It makes known the only antidote for sin, and presents the only perfect code of morals ever given. It tells of the future and the preparation necessary to meet it. It makes us bold for the right, and sustains the soul in adversity and affliction. It lights up the dark valley of death, and points to a life unending. It leads to God [YAHWEH], and to the Messiah, whom to know is life eternal. In short, it is the one book to live by and die by.
As the king of Israel was instructed to write him a copy of the law, and to read therein "all the days of his life," that he might "fear YAHWEH," keep His word, and thus prolong his days and the days of his children (Deut. 17:18-20), so ought men now to study the Bible, and from it learn that fear which is the beginning of wisdom, and that knowledge which is unto salvation. As an aid and incentive to this, "Bible Readings for the Home Circle" has been prepared and published.
from: "Bible Readings for the Home Circle", pp. 374-378, 1914
Editor: ... has insert the name of our only one holy God, the Father, YAHWEH and the name of his Son, our Master Yahshua the Messiah, in the text; [...]
» You are praised, O YAHWEH Sabaoth,
for your unchangeable love, kindness and mercy, for all who love you and keep your commandments, which are absolutely binding and unchangeable for all people!
They will remain from eternity to eternity!
Because your will be done, just as it is in heaven! «
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Martin Luther stated.
"If you do not contend with your whole heart, against the impious government of the Pope, you cannot be saved. Whoever takes delight in the religion and worship of popery will be eternally lost in the world to come.
"If you reject it, (popery) you must expect to incur every kind of danger, even to lose your lives, but it is far better to be exposed to such perils in this world than to keep silence!
So long as I live, I will denounce to my brethren the sore and the plague of Babylon for fear that many who are with us should fall back like the rest into the bottomless pit."
from: J.H. Merle d'Aubigné: "History of the Reformation of the 16th Century", vol. 15, p. 208
Martin Luther: "Putting aside all human writings, we should spend all the more and all the more persistent labor on Holy Scriptures alone... Or tell me, if you can, who is the final judge when statements of the fathers contradict themselves? In this event the judgment of Scripture must decide the issue, which cannot be done if we do not give Scripture the first place... so that it is in itself the most certain, most easily understood, most plain, is its own interpreter, approving, judging, and illuminating all the statements of all men...
Therefore nothing except the divine words are to be the first principles for Christians; all human words are conclusions drawn from them and must be brought back to them and approved by them."
from: Ewald M. Plass: "What Luther says", St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1959, pp. 87, 88.
"...each man would be required to give an account of the deed he had done on Earth; and therefore each man hat the right to read the Bible for himself. So was born the individualism that transformed the communal ancient and medieval worlds."
from: John. W. Robbins: "Ecclesiastical Megalomania: The Economic and Political Thought of the Roman Catholic Church", (The Trinity Foundation: 1999) p. 18
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Quotes from the Bethel Edition “The Sacred Scriptures” by An Assemblies of YAHWEH, Jacob O. Meyer:
baal – a Semitic word which translates “lord.” The baalom (pl.) were various local idols made of wood, stone, etc. and worshiped by the Canaanites. Israel assimilated many elements of baal worship, causing Yahweh to be highly displeased. Several of the baals are with us today, including Baal-Gad (the Lord God, Yahshua/Joshua 11:17, 12:6, 13:5), Baal-Shalisha (the lord of the trinity, 2 Kings 4:42), and others.
cross – the supposed instrument on which Yahshua the Messiah was put to death. Revered by Christianity and often worn as an amulet, it is nevertheless a symbol of ancient sun worship, or even phallic worship. The Messiah was not put to death on a cross (crux) but on an upright torture stake.
Easter – spring celebration supposedly commemorating the resurrection of the Messiah. Replete with pagan symbology and totally unscriptural and unacceptable.
El or Elohim – A Hebrew word which translates “mighty one” or “mighty ones.” As it depicts a plural unity or collective noun, this term is far superior to the word “God” (meaning a molten image) and is used by the True Worshiper in its place.
halleluYah – Hebrew sentence command which translates “praise ye Yahweh,” found in many passages throughout the Bible, especially the Psalms.
hell – Greek – hades, Hebrew – sheol, bor. A term that traces to the English word “hole.” This is simply equated with the word “grave,” as used in the Bible. Often confused with Gehenna (the lake of fire) due to pagan influence and writers' imaginations.
Jesus' – A Greek-Latin name assumed to be that of the Hebrew Messiah and Savior. Its use is studiously avoided by all followers of “Yahshua,” whose Name means “Yahweh is salvation.”
lord – A common term for “master, ruler.” Its use is equated with that of the Hebrew word “baal” - a pagan, unacceptable word to True Worship and abhorred by Yahweh.
LORD – in the KJV, supposed translation of the Tetragrammaton, the four-letter Hebrew proper noun which is the revealed personal Name of the Heavenly Father, Yahweh, arrived at by transliteration of the Name from the Hebrew. Properly substitute Yahweh when reading.
Sabbath' – Scripturally sanctified seventh day of the week designated by Yahweh as the day of rest when no work may be done. Weekly, it is observed from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday; also refers to one of the seven annual days declared holy by Yahweh.
Yah – The abbreviated form of the Sacred Name, Yahweh.
Yahshua' – The revealed personal Name of the Son of Yahweh, the Savior of mankind.
YAHWEH' – The revealed personal Name of the Heavenly Father and Creator of all.
The Names of the Books of the Old and New Testament
The Evangel According to Matthew
Chapter 1
Genealogical tree of Yahshua.
(Luke 3,23-38)
Matt. 1,1 The book of the generation of Yahshua the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
1. Chron 17,11; Genesis 22,18
Matt. 1,2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren;
Genesis 21,3.12; 25,26; 29,35; 49,10
Matt. 1,3 And Judah begat Peres and Zerah of Thamar; and Perez begat Hezron; and Hezron begat Aram;
Genesis 38,29.30; Ruth 4,18-22
Matt. 1,4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Nahshon; and Nahshon begat Salmon;
Matt. 1,5 And Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Jos 2,1; Ruth 4,13-17
Matt. 1,6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
2. Sam 12,24
Matt. 1,7 And Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat Asa;
1. Chron 3,10-16
Matt. 1,8 And Asa begat Jehoshaphat; and Jehoshaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Uzziah;
Matt. 1,9 And Uzziah begat Jotham; and Jotham begat Ahaz; and Ahaz begat Hezekiah;
Matt. 1,10 And Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;
Matt. 1,11 And Josiah begat Jechoniah and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:
2 Kings 25
Matt. 1,12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechoniah begat Shealthiel; and Shealthiel begat Zerubbabel;
1. Chron 3,17; Esra 3,2
Matt. 1,13 And Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
Matt. 1,14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
Matt. 1,15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
Matt. 1,16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Miriam, of whom was born Yahshua, who is called the Messiah.
Luke 1,27
* note: Bethel Editon: "Name 'Jesus'": A Greek-Latin name assumed to be that of the Hebrew Messiah and Savior. Its use is studiously avoided by all followers of YAHSHUA, whose Name means "YAHWEH is salvation."
Matt. 1,17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon to the Messiah are fourteen generations.
Matt. 1,18 Now the birth of Yahshua the Messiah was on this wise: When as his mother Miriam was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the holy Spirit.
Luke 1,35
Matt. 1,19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matt. 1,20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of YAHWEH appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to you Miriam your wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the holy Spirit.
Matt. 1,21 And she shall bring forth a son; and you shall call his name YAHSHUA (greek = Jesus); for he shall save his people from their sins.
Ps 130,8; Luke 2,21; Acts 4,12
* note: The title "Lord" means in hebrew: "Baal", it is the sun-god. The Bethel Edition Bible explain it: 'A Semitic word which translates "lord." The baalin (pl.) were various local idols made of wood, stone, etc. and worshiped by the Canaanites. Israel assimilated many elements of baal worship, causing YAHWEH to be highly displeased. Several of the baals are with us today, including Baal-Gad (the Lord God, Yahschua 11:17, 12:7, 13:5), Baal-Shalisha (the lord of the trinity, 2 Kings 4:42), and others.
Matt. 1,22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by YAHWEH by the prophet, saying,
Matt. 1,23 Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanu El, which being interpreted is, Elohim with us.
Matt. 1,24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of YAHWEH had bidden him, and took to him his wife:
Matt. 1,25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Yahshua (Jesus = greek; but they spoke: hebrew - aramaic = Yahshua, that means: YAHWEH save!).
Luke 2,7
Chapter 2
Matt. 2,1 Now when Yahshua was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Luke 2,1-7
Matt. 2,2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to give homage to him.
Num. 24,17
Matt. 2,3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Matt. 2,4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where the Messiah should be born.
Matt. 2,5 And they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
John 7,42
Matt. 2,6 And you Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come a Governor, who shall be shepherd of my people Israel.
Matt. 2,7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Matt. 2,8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and admire {do homage} him also (not exact and precise: worship).
Matt. 2,9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
Matt. 2,10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Matt. 2,11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Miriam his mother, and fell down, and admired him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
Ps 72,10.15; Is.60,6
Matt. 2,12 And being warned of YAHWEH in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
Matt. 2,13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of YAHWEH appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be you there until I tell you: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Matt. 2,14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
Matt. 2,15 and was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by YAHWEH by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my Son.
Matt. 2,16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Matt. 2,17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying,
Matt. 2,18 “In Ramah was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.”
Genesis 35,19
Matt. 2,19 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of YAHWEH appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Matt. 2,20 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child‘s life.
Exodus 4,19
Matt. 2,21 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
Matt. 2,22 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there: and being warned by YAHWEH in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
Matt. 2,23 and he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fullfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
Luke 2,39; John 1,46
Chapter 3
John the Baptist.
(Mark. 1,2-8; Luke 3,1-18)
Matt. 3,1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Luke 1,13
Matt. 3,2 And saying, Repent*: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
chap. 4,17; Rom. 12,2
* note: Return! or: convert! or: go in yourself! or: change your mind!
Matt. 3,3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, The voice of one crying, in the wilderness,
Prepare you the way of YAHWEH, make his paths straight!
John 1,23
Matt. 3,4 And the same John had his raiment of camel‘s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was CAROB OF THE CAROB TREE and wild honey.
2 Kings 1,8
Matt. 3,5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan,
Matt. 3,6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
Matt. 3,7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
chap. 23,33
Matt. 3,8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance!
Matt. 3,9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say to you, that Elohim is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
John 8,33.39; Rom. 2,28.29; 4,12
Matt. 3,10 And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: therefore every tree which brings not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Luke 13,6-9
Matt. 3,11 I indeed baptize you with water to repentance: but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the holy Spirit and with fire:
John 1,26.27.33; Acts 1,5; 2,3.4
Matt. 3,12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
chap. 13,30
Yahshua's baptism.
(Mark. 1,9-11; Luke 3,21.22; John 1,32-34)
Matt. 3,13 Then came Yahshua from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
Matt. 3,14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized by you, and come you to me?
John 13,6
Matt. 3,15 And Yahshua answering said to him, Suffer it to be so now/ Permit me now: for thus it becomes us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
Matt. 3,16 And Yahshua, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and lo, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the SPIRIT of YAHWEH descending like a dove, and lighting upon him;
Is.11,2
Matt. 3,17 and lo, a voice from heaven, saying,
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
chap. 17,5; Is.42,1
Chapter 4
Temptation of Yahshua.
(Mark 1,12.13; Luke 4,1-13)
Matt. 4,1 Then was Yahshua led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
Hebr 4,15
Matt. 4,2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.
Exodus 34,28; 1 Kings 19,8
Matt. 4,3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If you be the Son of YAHWEH, command that these stones be made bread.
Genesis 3,1-7
Matt. 4,4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of YAHWEH.
Matt. 4,5 Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple,
Matt. 4,6 And said to him, If you are the Son of YAHWEH, cast yourself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning you: and in their hands they shall uphold, you, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.
Matt. 4,7 Yahshua said to him, It is written again, You shall not make trial of YAHWEH your Elohim.
Matt. 4,8 Again, the devil took him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
Matt. 4,9 And said to him, All these things will I give you, if you will fall down and worship me.
