Little Lessons In Entrusting
A Learning Module from Reael Favor, Inc.
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Original Sin Let us continue dealing with this issue of what some call “original sin.” First: Adam & Eve never committed a sin, since sin is a violation of the law, and the law was not in place in Adam’s time. 1 John 3:4 (TMB) 4Everyone missing the mark (doing sin) also does the violation of law; and sin exists missing the mark (violation) of the law. Adam surely missed the mark in his covenant with Almighty, to choose the correct tree and the correct consequence. Adam broke his covenant with Almighty; as a result, he lost his eternal place with Almighty, so we, through the generations, never inherited his original place with Almighty. We can only retrieve the inheritance through Christ, an eternal place with Almighty. Second: The foundation of original sin is that Almighty is therefore going to punish you. This is the furthest thing from Almighty’s nature – for him to punish a creation of his, with free will, for acting like a creation of his by making choices of his own free will. Third: The concept of “original sin” is all based on the traditions of men in these convocations. • Council of Nicaea 325 A.D. • Augustine’s writings (354-430 A.D.) • Council of Constantinople 381 A.D., convened by the Roman Emperor, Theodosius I • Council of Ephesus (431 A.D.), convened by Roman Emperor, Theodosius II, o Confirmed the Nicene Creed o Condemned Nestorius who said Mary was Christ-bearer, but NOT God-bearer o Argue against Pelagianism (there is no original sin) • Affirmed as ecumenical in 451 A.D. at Council of Chalcedon, convened by Roman Emperor Marcian. • Affirmed again at Council of Trent (1545-1563 A.D). To me, these all sound like the traditions of men. This is even more likely since the idea arose after the “church” colluded with the Roman Emperor, Constantine, to make the “church” the state church, in exchange for positions of power, gifts of land and buildings, and tithes from the government for keeping everyone in line. People were required to take loyalty oaths to the state church. In effect, everyone was a “Christian.” We must discuss four terms to describe what the Bible says are incidents of missing the mark: • Law: Definition of which actions of humans are right or wrong. • Sin: Any violation of the 600+ terms of the law of Moses. • Sins: individual incidents of violating the law of Moses. • Flesh: a human being’s natural capabilities of mind, emotions, will and body. John 3:3 (TMB) 3Jesus [Self-Existent Savior] concluded for himself & responded and said to him: Amen [surely], I say to you, if anyone is not born from above, he is not able to know by seeing the realm of Almighty. This verse is absolutely true. It has nothing to do with whether there is original sin or not. Being born from above means being born into the spirit realm and receiving the Set-apart Spirit. As we saw before, this is the only way to understand spiritual matters. Both the Arminian and Calvinistic views teach original sin and see individuals as unable to overcome sin, apart from the power of the Holy Spirit. Some Arminians and Calvinists teach imputation of sin – that sin is imputed to all of Adam’s descendants. Others believe that Christ’s death has negated the effects of imputation. This argument using these scriptures is backwards. Apart from being born from above, we cannot reap spiritual benefits – the verses have nothing to do with imputed sin. So, what do we call it when an Entruster behaves in a way that is contrary to Almighty’s will? Jesus, Paul, Peter and John all define what the struggle is, which Entrusters face. It is NOT a struggle between the law and grace, or a struggle with sin. It is the struggle between the spirit and the flesh: Being born of the flesh Being born of the spirit Walking according to the flesh Walking according to the spirit Setting the mind on the things Setting the mind on of the things of the flesh things of the spirit Being in the flesh Being in the spirit Born after the flesh Born after the spirit Walking in the flesh Walking in the spirit Sowing to the flesh Sowing to the spirit It is important to understand the definitions of “spirit” and “flesh” in order to grasp the significance of all the scriptures which describe spirit and flesh and the contrasts. Spirit means the new life of the new creation which we received when we were born of Almighty -- born from above. Our spirit is one in nature with the Spirit of Christ, the Spirit of Almighty, the Set-apart Spirit. Flesh means the components of what gives us the ability to think, feel, choose and do – components that we share with all other human beings, whether born anew or not. Flesh includes the three parts of what is commonly called the human soul: Mind, Emotions and Will. Flesh also includes the human Body. 1. With the mind, we think or experience rational and logical thoughts. 2. With the emotions, we experience feelings, emotional reactions. 3. With the will, we make choices and decisions. 4. With the body we act and behave. Conclusion: 1. Almighty is not marking down and remembering any offence. 2. He will not, (no, not ever) bear in mind any incident of missing the mark. 3. He is not accounting to anyone in this world order any of their unintentional errors or willful transgressions. Why in the world would we want to invent a theology that does the exact opposite of what Almighty does? Light versus Darkness • A new enjoinment I write you(p), which is true in him and in you(p), because the darkness is being taken away; and the true clearly evident light, even now, is showing. • The one saying that in the clearly evident light he exists, and detesting his brother, exists until just now in darkness. • The one loving his brother stays in the clearly evident light; and a cause of offense does not exist in him. • The one hating his brother exists in the darkness, and walks in the darkness, and does not know by seeing where he withdraws, because the darkness has made blind his eyes. Revelation, Disclosure We start this section with reference to definitions that are important for understanding. They are variations of the Greek word kalypto, meaning cover or covered. 1. One form is the Greek word, anakalypto, which means unveiled or uncovered. It is used only in this passage. TMB uses the term uncovered. 2. Another form is the Greek work apokalypsis, means to take off the cover or disclose something to view something that was previously covered, so as not to be spoken of. It means, literally, cover off. Understand, Put Together The light shines in our core [values & beliefs] when we understand, or put together, the revelations and disclosures from the word.
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In my translation of the Bible, The Meaning Bible (TMB), I do not use either the word “sin” nor “sins,” except to define what sin is. I use the term, “Miss the mark.” Let me explain why. The term hamartia or hamartano derives from the Greek ἁμαρτία, from ἁμαρτάνειν hamartánein, an archery term which means “to miss the mar k” and to not share in the prize, or “to err”. It is most often associated with Greek tragedy, although it is also used in Christian theology, often translated as sin or sins. This translation as sin or sins is a gross disservice to those trying to adhere to the covenants of Almighty. For those who teach “original sin;” you’ve missed the mark! Why is this important? It depends on what the mark is that you are trying to hit. Then, the consequences if you miss. 1. A passive sports target. If you miss, you may get a few less points than you desire, or you may poke a hole in the Styrofoam backing of the target. At worst, you may miss the target altogether and lose an arrow in the background brush. 2. An animal for food for you and your family. If you miss, you may miss food for your family for the winter season. If you have limited financial resources, or you live a great distance from alternative food supplies, you may have entered a life-or-death situation. 3. Your place in the realm of Almighty, for eternity. Here, it depends upon which covenant you are under. Each covenant has a mark, but the marks are different. Hit the mark and the consequences are different. Miss the mark and the consequences are different. It is good to know which covenant you are under and to know its consequences. This book also includes the subjects of: 1. Light Versus Darkness 2. Revelation and Disclosure 3. Understanding, Putting Together 4. Why Did Jesus Say: Tell No One 5. Life, Death and Resurrection Cover Graphics/Art Credit: The author created this image.
About the Author
I was born at the height of World War 2, to a sharecropper who was totally in bondage to his landowner masters. I spent most of my pre-adult life in extreme poverty, partially due to the size of the brood, twelve siblings, and partially due to the greedy and manipulative overlords. Often, I was forced to go shoeless, in hand-me-downs, doing the chores of feeding pigs and chickens, and milking cows by hand, on the clay-nob farms of my childhood. I suffered malnutrition to the point that my belly was bloated and distended, looking more like a starving urchin in a war-torn land. Where was Almighty in this? I had no clue, other than that he seemed to have saved my life from utter destruction a number of times. I was the runt of the litter in physical dimensions. Therefore, I was continually picked on, pummeled, and harassed by siblings and schoolmates. I learned protective defense mechanisms early on, like isolation and avoidance. I took to manipulating teachers who felt sorry for me, facetiously submitting to them for errands during recess, as the teacher’s pet, in order to avoid time on the playground. I soon calculated that this submissive demeanor had long-term benefits, like drawing favors and attention during class, and receiving elevated grades in the process. This provoked a cycle of increased jealousy and hatred from classmates, but increased attention and protection from under-appreciated tutors, who relished my willingness to heel to my masters. Where was Almighty in this? I suspected that he was just another authority figure to manipulate. I wept to somehow get to know him. This obeisance to authority figures worked admirably throughout home life and primary and secondary schools. It failed miserably in the larger world of higher education and corporate wrestling for promotion. There were far too many unscrupulous competitors, with better looks, better talents, and familial resources to charm the ever-so-hungry academics and bosses. A new strategy was needed. That strategy was perfectionism. It first showed up in rote memory of all the professor’s enunciated whims; then, in attention to every nuanced detail of the desires of the superior. Unfortunately, this backfired when the superiors took all the credit for comprehensive research and profitable innovation. A crisis of resentment against authority and self-loathing followed. I had taught them to take full advantage of me. I felt abandoned by Almighty, another disappointed and disappointing superior. The mismatch between striving for gains, and watching them being snatched away, prompted a new, entrepreneurial spirit. I was able, as an independent contractor, to truly develop better mousetraps. There was a marketplace for these in the form of creative solutions and efficient processes which satisfied the needs of management — who saw the needs (in many cases it was obvious) but did not have either the will or ability to take on the challenges themselves. As a consultant and contractor, I was able to travel to sites where management needed results, quickly; and were not so concerned with academic prowess. Word-of-mouth was the only marketing tool. Finding and filling this expanding pool of deficiencies became an exhaustive job of travel and work that soon consumed an average of 16 hours a day, 7 days a week. It could not continue. After nearly 25 years, the rat race came to a shattering end. I had exhausted my energy and my pride. I realized that my works did not make a lasting impression on my clients, nor a worthwhile impression on the Supreme Authority of all. I spent several years with fill-in assignments and part-time agreements. However, in the spare time that these temporary distractions afforded, I was able to begin the search for wisdom. I began to find it concealed, where it was supposed to be, hidden in the word of Almighty. Applying the lessons of analysis and measurement I had learned over the years; I started to piece together the secrets of life. It seems Almighty had always had a plan and He, the real Supreme Authority, was more than willing, by his grace, to share this plan freely with anyone who would attentively hearken. Digging out, piling up, and organizing these pearls of great value has resulted in The Meaning Bible (TMB) and these Learning Modules that you see. It is with great joy that I offer them to you. I hope you learn from them; and give him all the glory. Your humble servant, Freedman Thune