On how The Testimony of Jesus determines our eternal state of being. Prepared by Elder Dwight Burford June 13, 2013

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1 On how The Testimony of Jesus determines our eternal state of being Prepared by Elder Dwight Burford June 13, 2013

2 The Mark The Resurrection of the Dead Just Unjust Redemption & Restoration The Glories Stations of the Cross The Testimony of Jesus How Great the Importance 2012, 2013 D Burford 2

3 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 2012, 2013 D Burford 3

4 8 I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith; 2012, 2013 D Burford 4

5 KJV That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. IV That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the just. 2012, 2013 D Burford 5

6 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect; but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 2012, 2013 D Burford 6

7 KJV That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. IV That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the just. 2012, 2013 D Burford 7

8 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. 18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruits of them that slept. 2012, 2013 D Burford 8

9 KJV But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. IV But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets; And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. 2012, 2013 D Burford 9

10 KJV It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory, 1 I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell; God knoweth;) such a one caught up to the third heaven. IV It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 1) True, there is nothing to be gained by it, but [as I am obliged] to boast (Amp. Bible) 2012, 2013 D Burford 10

11 KJV IV There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. Also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial, and bodies telestial; but the glory of the celestial, one; and the terrestrial, another; and the telestial, another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differeth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption; It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 2012, 2013 D Burford 11

12 The Mark The Resurrection of the Dead Just Unjust Redemption & Restoration The Glories Stations of the Cross The Testimony of Jesus How Great the Importance 2012, 2013 D Burford 12

13 KJV Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? IV Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 2012, 2013 D Burford 13

14 KJV But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. IV But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee; for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. 2012, 2013 D Burford 14

15 KJV Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. IV Marvel not at this; for the hour is coming, in the which all who are in their graves shall hear his voice. And shall come forth; they who have done good, in the resurrection of the just; and they who have done evil, in the resurrection of the unjust. 2012, 2013 D Burford 15

16 KJV And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand. IV And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them; and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshiped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands: and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand. 2012, 2013 D Burford 16

17 KJV But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. IV But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy are they who have part in the first resurrection; on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. 2012, 2013 D Burford 17

18 KJV But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. IV But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets; And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. 2012, 2013 D Burford 18

19 72 Behold, he <Jesus Christ> offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered. 73 Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the holy Messiah, 74 Who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, 75 That he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise. 76 Wherefore, he is the first fruits unto God, inasmuch as he shall make intercession for all the children of men; 77 And they that believe in him, shall be saved. 78 And because of the intercession for all, all men come unto God; 79 Wherefore, they stand in the presence of him, to be judged of him, according to the truth and holiness which is in him. 2012, 2013 D Burford 19

20 10 For it behooveth the great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto man in the flesh, and die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him. 11 For as death has passed upon all men, to fulfill the merciful plan of the great Creator, there must needs be a power of resurrection, 12 And the resurrection must needs come unto man by reason of the fall; 13 And the fall came by reason of transgression; 14 And because man became fallen, they were cut off from the presence of the Lord; 15 Wherefore, it must needs be an infinite atonement; 16 Save it should be an infinite atonement, this corruption could not put on incorruption. 2012, 2013 D Burford 20

21 The Mark The Resurrection of the Dead Just Unjust Redemption & Restoration The Glories Stations of the Cross The Testimony of Jesus How Great the Importance 2012, 2013 D Burford 21

22 Now, verily I say unto you, that through the redemption which is made for you, is brought to pass the resurrection from the dead. And the spirit and the body is the soul of man. And the resurrection from the dead is the redemption of the soul; and the redemption of the soul is through him who quickeneth all things, in whose bosom it is decreed, that the poor and the meek of the earth shall inherit it. 2012, 2013 D Burford 22

23 KJV IV Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth. For the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up and lift up your heads, for the day of your redemption draweth nigh. And then shall they see the Son of Man coming in a cloud, with power and great glory 2012, 2013 D Burford 23

24 KJV IV For we know that the whole creation groaneth and traveileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and traveileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. 2012, 2013 D Burford 24

25 69 Yea, it behooveth him, and becometh expedient that he dieth, to bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, that thereby men may be brought into the presence of the Lord; 70 Yea, behold this death bringeth to pass the resurrection, and redeemeth all mankind from the first death; that spiritual death for all mankind, by the fall of Adam, being cut off from the presence of the Lord, or considered as dead, both as to things temporal and to things spiritual. 71 But behold, the resurrection of Christ redeemeth mankind, yea, even all mankind, and bringeth them back into the presence of the Lord; 72 Yea, and it bringeth to pass the conditions of repentance, that whosoever repenteth, the same is not hewn down and cast into the fire; 73 But whosoever repenteth not, is hewn down and cast into the fire, and there cometh upon them again a spiritual death, yea, a second death, for they are cut off again as to things pertaining to righteousness; 74 Therefore repent ye, repent ye, lest by knowing these things and not doing them, ye shall suffer yourselves to come under condemnation, and ye are brought down unto this second death. 2012, 2013 D Burford 25

26 53 Now whether the souls and the bodies of those of whom have been spoken, shall all be reunited at once, the wicked as well as the righteous, I do not say; 54 Let it suffice, that I say that they all come forth; or in other words, their resurrection cometh to pass before the resurrection of those who die after the resurrection of Christ. 55 Now my son, I do not say that their resurrection cometh at the resurrection of Christ; but behold, I give it as my opinion, that the souls and the bodies are reunited, of the righteous at the resurrection of Christ, and his ascension into heaven. 56 But whether it be at his resurrection, or after, I do not say; but this much I say, that there is a space between death and the resurrection of the body, and a state of the soul in happiness or in misery, until the time which is appointed of God that the dead shall come forth and be reunited, both soul and body, and be brought to stand before God, and be judged according to their works; 2012, 2013 D Burford 26

27 57 Yea, this bringeth about the restoration of those things of which have been spoken by the mouths of the prophets. 58 The soul shall be restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yea, and every limb and joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost, but all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame. 59 And now my son, this is the restoration of which has been spoken by the mouths of the prophets. And then shall the righteous shine forth in the kingdom of God. 2012, 2013 D Burford 27

28 64 I say unto thee, my son, that the plan of restoration is requisite with the justice of God; for it is requisite that all things should be restored to their proper order. 65 Behold it is requisite and just, according to the power and resurrection of Christ, that the soul of man should be restored to its body, and that every part of the body should be restored to itself. 66 And it is requisite with the justice of God, that men should be judged according to their works; and if their works were good in this life, and the desires of their hearts were good, that they should also, at the last day, be restored unto that which is good; 67 And if their works are evil, they shall be restored unto him for evil: therefore, all things shall be restored to their proper order; everything to its natural frame; mortality raised to immortality; corruption to incorruption; raised to endless happiness, to inherit the kingdom of God, or to endless misery, to inherit the kingdom of the devil; 2012, 2013 D Burford 28

29 229 And now as I said unto you before, as ye have had so many witnesses, therefore I beseech of you, that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance until the end; 230 For after this day of life, which is given us to prepare for eternity, behold, if we do not improve our time while in this life, then cometh the night of darkness, wherein there can be no labor performed. 231 Ye can not say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God. 232 Nay, ye can not say this; for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world. 2012, 2013 D Burford 29

30 KJV And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. IV And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, so are we in this world. 2012, 2013 D Burford 30

31 The Mark The Resurrection of the Dead Just Unjust Redemption & Restoration The Glories Stations of the Cross The Testimony of Jesus How Great the Importance 2012, 2013 D Burford 31

32 KJV Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:* IV Women received their dead raised to life again; and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain the first resurrection; *(More precisely, the first resurrection.) 2012, 2013 D Burford 32

33 KJV IV There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. Also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial, and bodies telestial; but the glory of the celestial, one; and the terrestrial, another; and the telestial, another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differeth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption; It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 2012, 2013 D Burford 33

34 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that they who are alive at the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them who remain unto the coming of the Lord, who are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first; Then they who are alive, shall be caught up together into the clouds with them who remain, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we be ever with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 2012, 2013 D Burford 34

35 a. And there shall be silence in heaven for the space of half an hour, and immediately after shall the curtain of heaven be unfolded, as a scroll is unfolded after it is rolled up, and the face of the Lord shall be unveiled; b. and the saints that are upon the earth, who are alive, shall be quickened, and be caught up to meet him. c. And they who have slept in their graves, shall come forth; for their graves shall be opened, and they also shall be caught up to meet him in the midst of the pillar of heaven: they are Christ's, the first fruits: d. they who shall descend with him first, and they who are on the earth, and in their graves, who are first caught up to meet him; and all this by the voice of the sounding of the trump of the angel of God. 2012, 2013 D Burford 35

36 a. And after this, another angel shall sound, which is the second trump; and then cometh the redemption of those who are Christ's at his coming; b. who have received their part in that prison which is prepared for them, that they might receive the gospel, and be judged according to men in the flesh. *(D&C 76:6) 2012, 2013 D Burford 36

37 a. And again, we saw the terrestrial world, and, behold, and lo; b. these are they who are of the terrestrial, whose glory differs from that of the church of the Firstborn, who have received the fullness of the Father, even as that of the moon differs from the sun of the firmament. c. Behold, these are they who died without law; and also they who are the spirits of men kept in prison, whom the Son visited, and preached the gospel unto them, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, who received not the testimony of Jesus in the flesh, but afterwards received it; d. these are they who are honorable men of the earth, who were blinded by the craftiness of men: e. these are they who receive of his glory, but not of his fullness; 2012, 2013 D Burford 37

38 a. And again, another trump shall sound, which is the third trump: and then cometh the spirits of men who are to be judged, and are found under condemnation: b. and these are the rest of the dead, and they live not again until the thousand years are ended, neither again, until the end of the earth. 2012, 2013 D Burford 38

39 p. these are they who suffer the wrath of God on the earth; q. these are they who suffer the vengeance of eternal fire; r. these are they who are cast down to hell and suffer the wrath of Almighty God until the fullness of times, when Christ shall have subdued all enemies under his feet, and shall have perfected his work, when he shall deliver up the kingdom and present it unto the Father spotless, saying: s. I have overcome and have trodden the wine press alone, even the wine press of the fierceness of the wrath of Almighty God; then shall he be crowned with the crown of his glory, to sit on the throne of his power to reign for ever and ever. t. But, behold, and lo, we saw the glory and the inhabitants of the telestial world, that they were as innumerable as the stars in the firmament of heaven, or as the sand upon the seashore, and heard the voice of the Lord saying: u. These all shall bow the knee, and every tongue shall confess to him who sits upon the throne for ever and ever; v. for they shall be judged according to their works; and every man shall receive according to his own works, and his own dominion, in the mansions which are prepared, and they shall be servants of the Most High, but where God and Christ dwell they cannot come, worlds without end. 2012, 2013 D Burford 39

40 KJV But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. IV But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy are they who have part in the first resurrection; on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. 2012, 2013 D Burford 40

41 And another trump shall sound, which is the fourth trump, saying, These are found among those who are to remain until that great and last day, even the end, who shall remain filthy still. 2012, 2013 D Burford 41

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43 A vessel and the four ways it may interact with light. 2012, 2013 D Burford 43

44 1. He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: 2. and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: 3. and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: 4. and he that is holy, let him be holy still. 2012, 2013 D Burford 44

45 CG No G Resurrection of just (right hand) Holy Righteous Filthy Unjust Resurrection of unjust (left hand) Tr G Te G 2012, 2013 D Burford 45

46 And then cometh the judgment of the Holy One upon them; and then cometh the time that he that is filthy, shall be filthy still, and he that is righteous, shall be righteous still; he that is happy, shall be happy still; and he that is unhappy, shall be unhappy still. 2012, 2013 D Burford 46

47 CG No G Resurrection of just (right hand) Holy/ Happy Righteous/ Righteous Filthy/ Filthy Unjust/ Unhappy Resurrection of unjust (left hand) Tr G Te G 2012, 2013 D Burford 47

48 there is a space between death and the resurrection of the body, and a state of the soul in happiness or in misery, until the time which is appointed of God that the dead shall come forth and be reunited, both soul and body, and be brought to stand before God, and be judged according to their works; 2012, 2013 D Burford 48

49 Message: holiness = happiness 82 If not so, my first born in the wilderness, righteousness could not be brought to pass; neither wickedness; neither holiness nor misery; neither good nor bad. 84 Wherefore, if it should be one body, it must needs remain as dead, having no life, neither death nor corruption, nor incorruption, happiness nor misery, neither sense nor insensibility. 2012, 2013 D Burford 49

50 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 2012, 2013 D Burford 50

51 74 Behold, I say unto you, Wickedness never was happiness. 75 And now, my son, all men that are in a state of nature, or I would say, in a carnal state, are in the gall of bitterness, and in the bonds of iniquity; they are without God in the world, and they have gone contrary to the nature of God; therefore they are in a state contrary to the nature of happiness. 2012, 2013 D Burford 51

52 Resurrection of Just 1000 years Celestial & Terrestrial Resurrection of Unjust Telestial & no glory 2012, 2013 D Burford 52

53 The Mark The Resurrection of the Dead Just Unjust Redemption & Restoration The Glories Stations of the Cross The Testimony of Jesus How Great the Importance 2012, 2013 D Burford 53

54 76:5b They are they who received the testimony of Jesus, 76:4a Thus saith the Lord, concerning all those who know my power, and have been made partakers thereof, and suffered themselves, through the power of the Devil, to be overcome, and to deny the truth, and defy my power; 76:4b they are they who are the sons of perdition, of whom I say it had been better for them never to have been born 76:6c who received not the testimony of Jesus in the flesh, but afterwards received it these are they who are not valiant in the testimony of Jesus 76:7b these are they who received not the gospel of Christ, neither the testimony of Jesus 2012, 2013 D Burford 54

55 All things are delivered to me of my Father; and no man knoweth that the Son is the Father, and the Father is the Son, but him to whom the Son will reveal it. 2012, 2013 D Burford 55

56 CG No G Resurrection of just (right hand) Holy/ Happy Righteous/ Righteous Filthy/ Filthy Unjust/ Unhappy Resurrection of unjust (left hand) Tr G Te G 2012, 2013 D Burford 56

57 The Mark The Resurrection of the Dead Just Unjust Redemption & Restoration The Glories Stations of the Cross The Testimony of Jesus How Great the Importance 2012, 2013 D Burford 57

58 72 Behold, he <Jesus Christ> offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered. 73 Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the holy Messiah, 74 Who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, 75 That he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise. 76 Wherefore, he is the first fruits unto God, inasmuch as he shall make intercession for all the children of men; 77 And they that believe in him, shall be saved. 78 And because of the intercession for all, all men come unto God; 79 Wherefore, they stand in the presence of him, to be judged of him, according to the truth and holiness which is in him. 2012, 2013 D Burford 58

59 32 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. 33 For if ye love them only who love you, what reward have you? For sinners also do even the same. 34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what reward have you? For sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great; and ye shall be the children of the Highest; for he is kind unto the unthankful, and to the evil. 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. 37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged; condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned; forgive, and ye shall be forgiven. 38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal, it shall be measured to you again. 2012, 2013 D Burford 59

60 12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath showed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. 2012, 2013 D Burford 60

61 122 And now, my sons, I would that ye should look to the great Mediator, and hearken unto his great commandments; 123 And be faithful unto his words, and choose eternal life, according to the will of his Holy Spirit, 124 And not choose eternal death, according to the will of the flesh and the evil which is therein, 125 Which giveth the spirit of the devil power to captivate, to bring you down to hell, that he may reign over you in his own kingdom. 2012, 2013 D Burford 61

62 KJV And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. IV For they have overcome him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; for they loved not their own lives, but kept the testimony even unto death. Therefore, rejoice O heavens, and ye that dwell in them. 2012, 2013 D Burford 62

63 If you want to come forth in the resurrection of the just: Be just Do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8) Pray in keeping with Matthew 6:13 IV (6:12 KJV) for this is both just and merciful KJV - And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors IV - And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Be justified by faith in Jesus Christ Conform to His death so you may come forth in the newness of His life (R0mans 6 with Philippians 3) Press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14) Receive and be valiant in the testimony of Jesus Keep your eye single to His glory (celestial glory) 2012, 2013 D Burford 63