A Parallel Of Words

There are various changes and revisions of God’s Word as it relates to the English language over the centuries, which lets us know that there is a certain amount of damage done to the text by scribes and defenders of false doctrine. “And we know that all things will work for the good to those who love God and who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). Moreover, plain and simple God is going to have His Omniscient (i.e. all knowing), Omnipotent (i.e. all powerful) and Omnipresent (i.e. all places at one time) anyway so as we study He will imbibe and/or capture us with His Spirit and give us a transformed mind (cf. Romans 12:2). Now this does not mean in any way that the Word(s) of Yahweh are untrue or suspect, for we know that the original scriptures are indeed truth – “Sanctify them by Your truth, Your Word is truth” (John 17:17). It is just as indicated in the preceding paragraph, that it is our duty to study and therefore, understand the Word of God so that we can know it for ourselves which keeps us from sin and also so that we can tell someone else because “we are overcome by the the blood of the Lamb and the Word of our testimony” (Revelation 12:11). Therefore, it is by His Spirit that we seek to present these glossary or lexicon of words, which will truly assist the true worshipper in to purifying themselves by the washing of the Word and giving all praise, glory and honor to Him – in which He is so due. We all know on page 45 of the Big Book it says that “Lack of power, that was our dilemma. We had to find a power by which we could live, and it had to be a Power greater than ourselves. Obviously, but where and how were we to find this power? Well, that’s exactly what this book is about. Its main object is to enable you to find a Power greater than yourself which will solve your problem. That means we have written a book which we believe to be spiritual as well as moral. And it means, of course, that we are going to talk about God.” And as we all know the Bible talks about God. Therefore, this book entitled “A Parallel of Words” indicates to the reader (e.g. believers and sober members) that the words found in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and the Bible coincide with each other. Hence, those who read the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous or the Bible should refer to the other because the spiritual truth’s contained come from the Father. It is my hope that all who delve into these pages will keep an open-mind to become willing to learn more truth. Knowing that all truth is parallel because it comes from God. No matter what you call Him He is still “I am.” For example, if you need a healer, He is that (i.e. Jehovah Rapha), if you need someone to supply your every need, He is that (Jehovah Nissi – our provider) If you need peace, He is that (Jehovah Shalom) and the list goes on and on. There is nothing absolutely nothing that you need that He cannot fulfill. Therefore, in utilizing these words from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and the Big Big Book (i.e. the Holy Bible) gives us understanding that these two books correlate. In my opinion, if you are an alcoholic or suffering with any disease of insanity (doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results) one cannot be used without the other. For when I refer to the Big Book the Spirit attaches to my consciousness reminding me of what is said in His Holy Word, and furthermore, when I read the Word of God my sub-consciousness will reflect through the Holy Spirit (who brings all things to remembrance) something that has happened, is happening or will happen in my recovery lifestyle. This allows me to believe that I cannot separate the two. If I could admonish (i.e. give a subtle command) to those who read these pages I would would not divide or detach one from the other either. It is my purpose in writing this book that those who seek to find a deeper substance in their recovery through the power of Jesus Christ may find it in His Words. That all who know of the words in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous may know that these same words are paralled in the Bible for both books contain truth that cannot and will not be disputed. For all truth is from our central source who is God Almighty and obviously He is not contrary to Himself; therefore, what He admonishes in one book to be written that proves forth fact and certainty then the other(s) also have that same relevance. May God bless you richly in your study and your journey of recovery/deliverance.