Difficult Passages of the Bible

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1 Letters from Listeners referencing Difficult Passages of the Bible #22 posted December 31, 2016 What was Jesus' Name? What is the Quintessential Power of the Universe? January 2017 The Name of Jesus lesson stunned me. As of this morning my life will never again be the same. Moscow, Russia The Name of Jesus is very stirring. It has generated excellent interest. Iceland We have more groups.

2 The Bible origin series overwhelmed me. I am a philologist and work with ancient Greek manuscripts. I had always dismissed the Bible as a credible work of literature. These lessons convinced me not only of the credibility of the Bible as a valid work of antiquity but as supernatural. I am anxious to continue exploring more of these studies. Copenhagen, Denmark The Christmas Jesus lesson -- flabbergasting me Beijing, China {Difficult Passage of the Bible #22} The power of the Gospel to defeat Satan is one of the great blessings of past few decades. The lessons have encouraged so many people of influence to proclaim the Gospel {Difficult Passages of the Bible # 17 19} The influence here is indisputable Demonic powers are being broken! Berlin, Germany

3 Marvelous lessons! I have never been interested in religious teachings. The lessons on the Gates of Hades have intrigued me. How ironic I was invited to a Bible study to which I declined. Until I was told they would be listening to these Gates of Hades messages. Paris, France The following letters refers to the new study posted January 26, 2017 Difficult Passages of the Bible # 19 The Gospel produces war & peace The newest lesson arrived in a most timely manner as our ladies group prepared to assemble. Also very timely as we added several new members. All were astonished at the war and peace. I am confident 3 more have trusted in Jesus. Iceland

4 The War and Peace message is so powerful. it is destined to have the same impact here as did the Gates of Hades lessons. {Difficult Passages of the Bible # 17 19} Very powerful and influential in the political arena here. Indeed. The power of the gospel. And the gospel is clearly and forcefully presented. Berlin, Germany Thank you for the blessed messages on the Gates of Hades. This series has created such impact for good -- although many hate them! The dark side. Frankfurt, Germany I was searching for information on the Tolstoi novel War and Peace. I was led to this! {Difficult Passages of the Bible #19} I listened expecting to find information about Russian literature. Instead I found my savior. Zagreb, Croatia

5 February 2017 The lessons provide the only convincing explanation for the chaos here. Demons and the power of the Gospel. {Difficult Passages of the Bible #s 17 19; Ezekiel #9} This is the first ministry to effectively bring light into this Darkness. Paris, France It requires courage to begin a Bible study with addressing the difficulties and a unique introduction to the Bible for me. {Difficult Passages of the Bible} Also what an introduction to this person Jesus. Ulan Bator, Mongolia These messages clearly explain the chaos in our government and political system. {Difficult Passages of the Bible # 17 19} (Ezekiel, the Pantomime Prophet #9} I am amazed. I thought the Bible was a book about how to be a good person. Now I am beginning to listen to the life of Jesus. {Life of Jesus Learning to Listen} I am anxious to know about Him. Helsinki, Finland

6 The gospel produces War and Peace changed my life. {Difficult Passages of the Bible #19} This was the only cogent explanation I have ever heard for war and for peace in this world. My life was changed when I learned what the gospel is. I have a savior Jesus. My sins are erased. I love the music. {The London Philharmonic Orchestra recording of Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky s "1812 Overture, Finale"} We in Russia appreciate all. Moscow, Russia Gospel war and peace. {Difficult Passages of the Bible #19} Absolutely brilliant insight into the world. Thank you for the news of Jesus Moscow, Russia Letters received during February 2017 letters referencing Difficult Passages of the Bible series continue on the next page...

7 The following letters refers to the new study posted February 16, 2017 Difficult Passages of the Bible # 20 The Perspicuity of Scripture & Misunderstandings, Category #9 We do not listen to understand, rather we listen to respond Corruption of the Gospel through false teaching The expose of John MacArthur was extremely enlightening and very appreciated. I have felt that there was something wrong with his teaching but I was not able to discern specifically what the issues were. I greatly appreciate that you were not attacking him. You were clarifying the gospel. London, England I am stunned. Almost everything you exposed as being patently false are things I have always believed. For the first time as a Believer I get it. Copenhagen, Denmark

8 The message on the corruption of the Gospel was shocking. I had heard all of the additions to the Gospel that were described and I had incorporated them into my understanding of the Gospel and also into my relationship with Jesus. This message is totally liberating. I am certain this will stir up a lot of anger!! Hollywood, California Finally someone has the courage to step up and expose the heresies of John MacArthur. I applaud you. Los Angeles, California You have a lot of influence. You should not be using it to condemn people Pasadena, California John M was not condemned. He condemned himself. Thank you. Anaheim, California

9 It is obvious that the teacher was aware of the delicate balance between condemning a person as opposed to exposing heresies of the teaching. The presentation was calm and systematic as the statements of J. MacArthur were compared point by point with Scripture. The effect was devastating to MacArthur's clearly false teaching. Above all, the presentation was actually upbeat as the emphasis was on Jesus and not ourselves. Of course that is the emphasis in every one of these lessons. Without fail. Chicago, Illinois Amazing -- the crawfishing from the podium yesterday. Van Nuys, California For the first time I heard "Grace" to You!!!! Los Angeles, California Excellent presentation of the issue of corruption of the Gospel. It seemed that the principal "corrupter" was repositioning! N. Hollywood, California

10 I have been going to church since I was a child. All of my life I have heard that I have to follow Jesus, obey Him, surrender to Him. I was stunned as I listened to the message on Corruption of the Gospel. I was shocked because all of these corruptions are what I was taught. As this wonderful lesson unfolded I heard for the first time the true gospel and I realized that all of my efforts were impossible. I realized I was destined for hell. How incredible the good news really is. I have trusted in Jesus as my savior. I have eternal life but I do not have worries. Kansas City, Missouri The power of the Gospel messages along with the Ezekiel message of deceiving spirits are majestically enlightening. They have provided much needed ammunition for fueling governmental change. The power of this lesson lies in the clear Gospel presentation. Berlin, Germany The power of the Gospel shook my world, Munich, Germany then re-ordered the pieces thru trusting in Jesus.

11 The message on the Biblical parameters for immigration is a most welcome message. I am already seeing the impact on some Christian media. I also listened to "The Gates of Hades cannot withstand The Gospel". Very powerful. I then read "Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ: What the Gospel is -- and is Not" Thank you Connie Tatum for the excellent clarification. Long Island, New York I have studied the lessons intently. They brought me to Jesus my saviour. The thrones do not want the Bible message of immigration. The powers do not want the gospel message. Hence the warfare Gjakovë, Kosovo April 2017 Letters continue on the next page...

12 I was just wondering about a comment Johnny made during the bematos of Christ message (bema1). It was stated the word "rapture" doesn't appear in scripture but the word "raptured" does. It was said that the word "caught up" in 1 Thess 4:17 was the Greek word raptazo. I'm probably not spelling that right, but I was just wondering where I could study the Greek more in depth. I see Harpazo, and Harpagēsometha. So I was just wondering where Johnny got it from. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated. Las Vegas, NV Comment made by Johnny: The specific word in the text is "ἁρπαγησόμεθα" (It can be transliterated as "arpagnsometha"). This word is the second future passive indicative of the infinitive άρπαζω, (transliterated as "hraptzado") The English word rapture is derived from the Latin verb (infinitive) "rapio", which was used in the Latin Vulgate to translate "harpazō" in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. This site gives a lot of information about the United Bible Societies Greek New Testament:

13 October 2017 New study posted September 30, 2017 #4. Difficult Passages in the Bible Category #2 Mistranslations (frequently compounded by Bad Manuscripts) Bematos -- The Blessing Place of Christ The new study of the "Bematos" has changed my entire outlook on life. I felt that I could never really draw close to Jesus because I sensed (as I had been taught) that a day of judgment would come upon me. I feel free and full of love. Now I finally am keen on telling my lost friends about Jesus! Yarmouth, England The Bema lesson is outstanding. I feel that my relationship with Jesus will never be the same! I am sending it to the Christian broadcasters I know. Now I am expecting to see hostile reactions. How sad. San Clemente, California

14 This thought of no judgment ever is shocking, yet I continue to study the issue with you. Very enjoyable presentation. Jafn Dabb, Saudi Arabia Thank you so much for these enlightening studies. I listened to many history lessons then finally the Bematos message which struck my heart. I trusted in Jesus as my savior. Singapore, Indonesia So who is the next Christian pastor who is scheduled North Hollywood, California to be next on your hatchet job list? \ He doesn't do hatchet jobs. He quotes from the Bible then he quotes from them. Their own words condemn them. It is good to expose false teachers Encino, California

15 This teaching is what is needed now. False teachers have to be exposed. I am sick of dead teaching. Burbank, California Wood, Hay, Straw or New study posted October 4, 2017 #5. Difficult Passages in the Bible Category #2 Mistranslations Gold, Silver, & Precious Stones The 2 bematos lessons are powerful beyond my ability to describe "Wood, Hay, Straw or Gold, Silver, Precious Stones" The entire scenario of our lives being judged, our works being burned to see if we get rewards or lose rewards (whatever that means) The event has been proven Biblically, without question, to be a total fabrication. If we don't get this right, nothing will be right in our lives as believers. Syracuse, New York

16 This is beautiful truthing. Ming Ming China Jesus never will be yelling at Ming Ming! The concept of never being judged by G od is enthralling. We do not have this concept in our Scriptures. An excellent presentation was made based on the Christian Bible. These lessons are presented in a very interesting manner and therefore I will continue to pursue them. Thank you very much. Bethlehem, Israel Thank you friends for the fascinating and enlightening studies from the Christian writings. The lessons concerning the lack of judgment for believers contradicts everything I have ever been taught. However this teaching is, without a doubt, expressed in your writings. I sense real truth here and I am working through these lessons to seek reconciliation. Jericho, Israel

17 I heard about this "Judgment Seat" (NOT!!!) lesson on local Christian radio. They were attacking it. So I went to the site and listened to the front page messages. I was amazed at the irrefutable evidence presented that there is no judgement. Now many major broadcasters are presenting the traditional view. I am also amazed that not one of them addresses the facts presented. For example, the blatant addition of "to be". I love these messages. Every Christian should listen. Your life will be changed. Miami, Florida I had never heard of the bematos or judgment seat per se, but I shared the opinion of most that every person will face a day of judgment. These lessons present a very different picture. My understanding is that Jesus can serve as a substitute for those who are associated with Him. I am working through the issue. Thank you for the messages which are actually enjoyable. Beit Zait, Israel

18 Oh my dear I listened to the "Bematos": The Blessing Place of Christ and was amazed. As I listen I learn of Jesus who abolished my sin and incredible Seoul, Korea becomes my friend and never judging me. I have enjoyed these studies for a few months and greatly enjoy them. The description of the Bematos is exciting and I hope to be able to participate. I am learning much from these lessons, specifically about Yeshua. Ramla, Israel There are so many Bible studies available online. As I listen to these lessons and as I read the comments I am struck by the fact that what is unique about these messages is that people are actually saved! London, England

19 The "Bematos" studies are two of the finest lessons produced by this ministry keeping in mind that each of these lessons are wonderful. If we misunderstand the bematos we misunderstand everything about our lives as Christians. If we have a true understanding - as presented clearly and without doubt everything else will be right. I am amazed at the reaction of my unbelieving friends who are enthralled. Anaheim, California The Bematos lessons cleared up so much misinformation and garbage I have carried for years. The lessons are so beautifully and graciously presented. They have the ring of truth and authority. So why am I not surprised that, as soon as these podcasts were published there was a massive push back of people defending their position that God will punish us. These messages of impending judgment upon believers totally contradicts the Bible. Their sermons are totally DEAD. Huntington Beach, California

20 I was initially drawn to this site because of the majestic Bible origin series which represents unequivocally the most important New Testament scholarship of this century. The knowledge of Greek is impressive and exact. Now additional lessons have been presented with teaching of the bematos. The presentation is clear and simple and, yet again, the Greek knowledge is exact and the presentation is absolutely correct. Anyone who knows Greek will attest that this interpretation of the bematos is perfectly in line with what the texts say. Rafina, Greece