Greetings Brethren,

As the Fake and False Prophets boldly stand in the pulpits of Satan, we BOLDLY stand on the

Holy ground of God. Thus we denounce all that do not speak for God although they have

assigned themselves the role of Preacher, Pastor, Elder, and Deacon etc. However if man assigns

himself for God what do we expect? We pray that the day will come that the Fake and ungodly

imposters will declare who sent them? That day will come. We hasten to the throne of God but

with much supplication and mourning for the weak, lost and those who willfully with

premeditation defile the Word.

Peace and Love,

Carl Patton writing for the FreedomJournal May 31, 2002 in the year of our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ.

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THE ORIGIN & REALITY OF THE PASSOVER

PART 19: THOU SHALT NOT CORRUPT THE SPIRITUAL LAWS OF THE LORD

In the name of Jehovah God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth.

We are glad today to know that we serve the King. We are also servants of the King and we bow

only to God. With humility and love we do beseech man. However, we reserve the true acts of

humility to God. Man does not deserve the posture of meekness shown to God. God is who we

serve and we will never bow to man or money. The greatest pleasure to man is in things. These

things are usually found in material possessions. Meanwhile, we can please God with love

because God wants your heart. However, man wants your money.

Thus as corruption in the church continues it is most clearly seen in the quest for money.

The church (God's church) has a mission to save souls. However, man has come to sell the

Gospel and turn the church into a business. Hence those that do not read and study the Bible

with their eyes on God will fail. When you fail in the Lord, you go down. For the record, the true

Saints want to go up.

We will now look at the question of corruption of the Lord's Supper in the last 5 verses in 1

Corinthians chapter 11.

1 Corinthians 11: 30. "For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep."

In the church there are factors of spiritual and physical sickness. This was also the case among

the people of Corinth. "Many sleep," is in reference to death. During the early days of the church

(time of the Apostles) God performed many acts of miracles. Sometimes people (the disobedient)

were actually put to death as in the case of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5).

Those days have passed with the passing of the Apostles and the completion of the New

Testament. But, the corruption of God’s law as noted in the Bible still exists.

These acts are condemned forever and may result in death if the one committing the act does not

repent.

11:31. "For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged."

Paul had previously instructed the Corinthians to examine themselves and make many

corrections in their behavior. Also, the New Testament is clear on the conduct of the disciples.

All Christians should know right from wrong. But those that reject self examination and the way

of God should be disciplined. Meanwhile, the fact of repentance is central to Christian acts of

self examination. (Also see 1 John 1:9 and Revelation 3:19).

11: 32. "But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be

condemned with the world."

When you know the Lord, there is joy in pain. Thus, to be chastened by God is to witness growth

in Truth. However, this fact renders great confusion among the non-believers and those weak in

the faith. We have previously seen where the judgment and punishment of God was

administered directly by the Lord. However, in the church today discipline comes from the

church body. But this discipline can only be rendered by those who follow God. (See 1

Corinthians 5: 3-4 and 2 Corinthians 2:10, 7:11-12).

Also see the following scriptures for powerful messages on the joy in pain and the goodness of

the Lord's chastisement. (2 Samuel 7:14, Job 5:17, Psalms 94:12, Amos 3:2, Hebrews 12:5-7).

11:33. "Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another."

The phrase "tarry one for another" does not mean that we should not start services until all arrive.

This is not the thought intended by the writer Paul. This thought also contradicts Romans 12:11,

where it is forbidden for believers to be slothful or lazy in coming to services.

Taken in this context this verse means that the people were slothful after they assembled.

However tarry does apply to those who are instructed to wait on the others regarding eating the

meal. The next verse will bring more clarity to the previous statement.

11:34. "And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto

condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come."

The observance of the Feasts of Charity is not ruled out in this verse. But what is noted is that

this is a time of fellowship and a time to prepare for the solemn rites of the Lord's Supper. Thus,

the people must come with the right frame mind. Thus, if they were too hungry to wait on their

fellow believers they should eat at home prior to coming to the Feast of Charity which preceded

the Lord's Supper.

Cont. Part 20: Passover: Synoptic Gospel and John

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