New Testament

When Jesus was on earth, he set the example. The Book of Matthew reveals the work he has done as our teacher and as the wisest man ever to walk the earth.

His places of teaching were people's homes, on mountainsides, at the seashore, and on boats. Jesus was a great teacher, because he was taught by his Father Jehovah, when he was in heaven with him, before coming on earth.

He taught his disciples to be as humble as a small child. Read Matthew 18: 1-5. To not over worry about what tomorrow brings. Read Matthew 6: 25-33.

People were amazed at Jesus' way of teaching. God wants us to continue to listen to his teaching. Read 7: 28; Matthew 17: 1-5.

We can listen to God's Son by reading the Bible accounts of his life.

As the great teacher who served other people and knew that he was not always going to be on earth, he told his disciples that he came, not to be served, but to serve others. Read Matthew 20: 28.

So if we want to continue Jesus' work, we must follow his great teaching example , which is to make disciples of people of all nations. Read Matthew 28: 19: 20

According to the Bible baptism is an outward symbol that the one being baptized has made a complete, unreserved, and unconditional dedication through Jesus Christ to do the will of God.

Read Matthew 28: 19,20; Acts 2: 41.

The ransom, read John 3: 16, was paid for all those who put faith and trust that led to obedient actions.

According to the Book of John 5: 28,29 the dead are in God's memory in the memorial tombs. There are those who are remembered for the resurrection of life, ( the ones who "did good things" before they died, and will have to remain faithful after, on earth under Jesus' kingdom (government).

Those who will be ressurected for their "judgement" as confirmed in John 5: 28,29 is used in the sense of a process of evaluation. "These unrighteous ones" mentioned will be judged based on their conduct under the kingdom rule of Christ, and will be judged individually according to their deeds.

Read Revelation 20: 12; John 3: 36.

So to answer your question: People will be judged based on what they do after they are resurrected, not before. Some people did not have the opportunity to become familiar with God's requirements and cannot be held responsible.

Jesus' message was received with mixed reviews. There was 1 point where he started an explanation by saying if someone were to eat his flesh and drink his blood that they would have everlasting life. (John 6:54) Before waiting to see what else he had to say, many left in disgust. (John 6:60 & 66) He also brought out that his teachings would divide households at times. (Matthew 10:34-39)

True Christians however, realize that exercising faith in Christ's sacrifice, as well as gaining true knowledge about Jehovah God, is what leads to everlasting life. (John 3:16; 17:3)

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

Being christened is the receiving of sprinkling of water on the head of a baby child, done by a church and the giving of the child's name. Such practice is no where to be found in The Bible.

Being baptize means that one has made a complete, unreserve, and unconditional dedication through Jesus Christ to do the will of Jehovah God.

Becoming a christian is a personal choice that one makes, due to the knowledge of Christ. A christian is a follower of Christ. That decision can only be made by an adult, who is fully conscious of what it involves and means to be a christian.

The Book of Acts 2: 41 reads. "Those who embraced his word heartily were baptized." So faith and baptism are always connected with one another and the practice of infant baptism was unknown in Jesus' days, but became recognised as an apostolic tradition in the course of the third century.

The word 'baptize' comes from the Greek ba.pti-zein, meaning "to dip, to plunge." It has nothing to do with the sprinkling of water on someone's head.

The scriptures indicate that if a person wants to be saved, there are a number of things that 1 has to do. For example, a person must be faithful to Jehovah God, even up to death. (Matthew 24:13) They must also repent of their sins and try to live according to Jehovah's standards (2 Peter 3:9), as well as taking in accurate knowledge about Jehovah and the Christ. (John 17:3) Believing in Christ is good, but following his example is something his followers are supposed to do. (1 Peter 2:21)

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

Prophecies concerning Jesus is found in the Bible.

Micah 5: 2, shows that Jesus will be the ruler in Israel, whose origin is from ancient times, from days long ago.

The prophecy in Psalm 34: 20 show details that were prophesied about the Messiah's death. It shows that Jesus would guard all his bones.

Zecharriah 12: 10 shows that Jesus will be pierced and that people would grieve bitterly.

Thus, John 19: 33-37 confirms that Jesus' bones were not broken which are the confirmation of the prophcies concerning Jesus.

Prophetic Usage.

At the institution of the Passover, Jehovah commanded that the lamp (or goat ) be roster whole and " you must not break a bone in it.

" Read Exodus 12: 46 "

This was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, " the lamb of God, " who is the antitypical Passover sacrifice. Read John 1: 29; 1 Corinthians 5: 7.

So to answer your question, which is why were Jesus' legs not broken? It is the confirmation that God's prophecies always come true.

Matthew 20:28 mentions, "Just as the Son of man came, not to be ministered to, but to minister and to give his life as a ransom in exchange for many.” This ransom is Jehovah God's means to save mankind from sin and death. (Ephesians 1:7) Because of the ransom, our sins can be forgiven. Colossians 1:13,14, "He rescued us from the authority of the darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, by means of whom we have our release by ransom, the forgiveness of our sins." The ransom also provides the hope of everlasting life on a paradise earth, Romans 6:23, "For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord."

Also Revelation 21:3,4 mentions, "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them.  And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” This priceless gift can benefit even those who have died by means of the resurrection. As we learn about Jehovah and Jesus by studying the Bible, our faith and knowledge will grow. John 3:36, “The one who exercises faith in the Son has everlasting life.” In appreciation for his ransom, the Lord's Evening Meal is observed every spring on Nisan 14 calendar.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures; bh book chapter 5)

Mary ( Jesus' Mother )

Definition: The divinely chosen and highly favoured woman who gave birth to Jesus.

When Mary was is first introduced to us in Scripture, she is engaged to Joseph, also from the tribe of Judah and descendant of David.

What can we learn from the Bible record about Mary?

1. A lesson of willingness to listen to what God says through his messengers even though what we hear may at first disturb us and seem impossible.

Read Luke 1: 26-37

2. Courage to act in harmony with what one learns to be God's will, trusting fully in him. Read Luke 1: 38

3. Appreciation of moral purity. Read Luke 1: 34

4: Diligence in teaching one's children the Word of God.( this was reflected in what Jesus was doing at the age of 12. Read Luke 2: 42, 46-49

Mary was a virgin when she gave birth to Jesus, confirmed in Matthew 1: 22-25

Marvelously, Jehovah God transferred the kife-force and the personality pattern of his first-born heavenly Son to the womb of Mary, so what was born, was a perfect human.

Read Luke 1: 35; John 17: 5;

Did Mary remain a virgin ? Matthew 1: 25 shows that Joseph did not have anyl relations with her until she gave birth.

Matthew 13: 53-56 shows that she had other children after Jesus' birth, which means that Jesus had brothers and sisters. So according to that Scripture, we can only conclude that Jesus was not Mary's only child, and that she had other sons and daughters.

The angel who informed Mary of the coming miraculous birth did not say that her son would be God. He said: " You are to conceive and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High... The child will be holy and will be called Son of God." Read Luke 1: 31-35.

So the focus is more on the Son of God than on Mary. Whose role was to redeem the human race from sin and death and to undo the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den

Our salvation comes from the ransom that God made possible due to God and Jesus' love for mankind Read John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8.

1 Corithians 15: 22 reads. "For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive.

Jesus confirmed that he is the way in the Book of John 14: 6 in these words.

" I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me "

So to answer your question, concerning Mary. We can admit that she is an example of obedience, even if she did not always understand God's plan. But our salvation will be through her Son Jesus Christ, that God has chosen to redeem the human race.

We read at Colossians 1:15, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him." The Bible refers to Jesus as God’s “only-begotten Son” because Jesus alone was directly created by Jehovah. (John 3:16) Jesus worked closely with his Father, Jehovah, helping Him to create all other things. (Proverbs 8:30.) Jesus continues to enjoy a close relationship with Jehovah. He loyally serves as God’s spokesman, “the Word,” delivering His messages and instructions.​—John 1:14. For these reasons he was created.

Through Jesus, Jehovah God will restore peace on earth. Jesus, the Ruler of God’s Kingdom, is called the “Prince of Peace,” and he will ensure that “to peace there will be no end.”—Isaiah 9:6, 7.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

The meaning of the word salvation is 'being delivered.'

The big question is: being deliverd from what?

At the beginning of mankind's history, God's purpose was that we live forever on earth, in peace and in a clean environment, confirmed in Genesis 2: 15-17.

His purpose was postponed for the moment, due to the first couple Adam and Eve's choice of life. Genesis chapter 3 and Romans 5: 12 is mankind's history.

Thus, from that day, the solution offered by God in Genesis 3: 15 , became the resolution of salvation for the human race, on earth.

That prophecy explains that there were going to be two offsprings. Satan's offspring and God's offspring. And it was Satan's offspring that was going to be crushed by God.

That first prophecy in Genesis 3: 15 pointed to events that would fulfill God's purpose, but would only occur until thousands of years later, which will lead to the birth of the Christ.

1 Corinthians 15: 22 confirms this fact in these words. "For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive.

John 3: 16 confirms this fact in these words. " For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that EVERYONE EXERCISING FAITH in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.

So to answer your question, which is: What is the definition of salvation history?

It means that, that ancient prophecy in Genesis 3: 15 is of great importance. Despite what Satan did in the garden of E'den, Jehovah God held out hope for mankind.

Psalm 37: 29 shows what our future holds in these words. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.

Titus 1: 2 reads. " And is based on a hope of the everlasting life that God, who cannot lie, promised long ago".

2 Peter 3: 13 reads. "But there are new heavens ( a new government ) and a new earth ( a new society of humans ) that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell.

Righteousness could only exist now and in the future, if we let God direct our lives, confirmed in Jeremiah 10: 23. And He has given us enough time to come to that conclusion.

We read the account at Acts 1:1-11. "After he had suffered, he showed himself alive to them by many convincing proofs. He was seen by them throughout 40 days, and he was speaking about the Kingdom of God." So after Jesus gave his life in ransom for mankind, he ascended back to heaven.

Jesus continually spoke of the kingdom of God; To make possible the way of that kingdom upon earth, Jesus Christ and his heavenly hosts must first make an end to this present wicked system of things, invisible and visible, which the Bible tells he will do soon.​—Matt. 6:9, 10; Rev. 16:14, 16; 19:11-21.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

When God created the first couple who were invited to take good care of the garden of E'den according to God's instructions, they also received the freedom to do or not to do so. Read Genesis 2: 15-17.

Genesis 2: 17 shows that Adam knew that if he did not eat from the tree of knowledge of good and bad, he would not die. That command would have made no sense if he was meant to grow old and die anyway.

God gave us the gift of life with the instructions to become successfully, happy inhabitants of His Creation.

Worshipping God or not, is something we are all free to choose to do.

Adam had that choice.

By not eating from the tree , the first couple would have shown their obedience to the One who gave them life. It would have shown that they recognized God's right to direct their ways.

Another commandment was given to Adam and Eve which included a clear ststement of the penalty if violated, which was death. Genesis 2: 17

Unfortunately their choice was going to have a great impact on mankind, as confirmed in Romans 5: 12 in these words. "That is why, just as through one man sin entered into the world and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because they had all sinned.

The meaning of the word 'sin' is: miss the goal'

God's goal was that we live forever on earth in prefect health in a clean environment. That goal was postponed for the moment.

God has left mankind enough time to come to the conclusion to what is written in the Book of Jeremiah 10: 23 in these words.

"It does not belong to man/woman who is walking even to direct his/her step".

Matthew 4: 4 shows what Jesus thinks, in these words.

" Man must live, not live on bread (food )alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah's mouth. And all what comes from Jehovah's mouth is written in the Bible.

Matthew chapter 5, which is Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount. Jesus said in verse 3

" happy are those conscious of their spiritual need. Which literally means an innate hunger to understand the meaning and purpose of life.

So to answer your question.

Jesus made it quite clear that humans were created with the need to be directed by more intelligent than themselves.

Revelation 4: 11 reminds us that God is worthy to receive the glory and the honour, and the power, because he created all things, and because of His will they came into existence and were created.

God's purpose is written in Psalm 37: 29, where it shows that the righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it, which has always been God's goal.

The answer is given in the book of John 3: 16 in these words. "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only.begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life".

2'000 years ago God sent his only precious Son to earth, to redeem the human race from sin and death and to undo the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den.

Jesus' willingness to surrender his life in our behalf was the greatest expression of his love for us.

God loves us so much that he gave his Son as a ransom, making it possible for us to be delivered from sin and death, confirmed in Ephesians 1: 7.

The ransom is a precious gift from Jehovah God, but he does not force us to accept it. It is up to us to accept Jehovah's gift.

The Book of Matthew was written by:

Matthew in Palestine and was completed in C. 41

The Book of Mark was written by:

Mark in Rome and was completed in C. 60-65.

The Book of Luke was written by:

Luke in C. Caesarea and was completed in C. 56-58

The Book of John was written by:

Apostle John in Ephesus or near and was completed in C. 98

The scriptures show that there were some Jews who followed the Mosaic Law that did become Christians. (Acts 2:14, 36-42) Those that died faithful to Jehovah God before Jesus even came to Earth are counted among "the righteous" that will be resurrected in the future. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28-29)

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

Adam was suppose to fill the earth and live forever on it. But God's purpose was postponed, because Adam was no longer in the position to fill the earth with perfect humans, due to the fact that he lost that privilege ,due to the fact that he turned his back on God's requirements and sinned. ( The word sin means 'miss the goal'

Read Genesis 3: 16-19; Romans 5: 12.

1 Corinthians 15: 22,23 reads: " For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in Christ all will be made alive. The requirments have not changed, which are for us to live up to God's standards.

So to answer your question, which is "why is Jesus called the 'new Adam?

It is because Jesus as a perfect man that was sent to earth, did not fail to remain faithful under Satan's power, which is not the case concerning Adam.

So Jesus became the new Adam as the only perfect person that has resisted Satan. " Adam, a perfect man, who has lost the privilege to fill the earth, for a perfect man, "Jesus " to repair that lost."

Jehovah God demonstrated supreme confidence in his Son in charging him with the mission of going to earth and serving as the promised Messiah.

Genesis 3: 15 is the first prophecy in the Bible concerning God's promise, and pointed to events that would fulfill his purpose but would not occur until thousands of years later with the birth of the Christ.

Our world went from bad to worse when Adam sinned. The worst was when death was spread on mankind. Read Romans 5: 12.

John 17: 3 shows us through who and how, everlasting life on earth is going to be possible.

Psalm 37: 29 has this to say. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it".

Jesus was sent to earth by God, 2'000 years ago, to redeem the human race from the curse of sin and death and to undo the damage done by Satan in the garden of E'den.

Read Genesis 3: 1-5 ; Romans 5: 12 which show how death on mankind was spread like a disease, by the first couple, who refused to live up to God's requirements. Read John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8.

The new life will be under God's kingdom, where God's will, will be done as in heaven also on earth, promised in the Book of Matthew 6: 9, 10 and Jesus told us to pray for it to come.

The whole Book of James is the reminder for us to be careful not to exercise any kind of favouritism, the importance of taming our tongue, not to take our stand for any other than Jehovah God, warning against any kind of pride, to respect our promises, in letting our "yes" mean yes. Which are ways of not being double minded.

The term used in the Bible to describe such as actions is to "grieving the spirit" (Ephesians 4:30), which is when someone works to stand in the way of or purposely work against the operation of Jehovah God's purpose/plan.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

Joining a gang like the Black Disciples involves meeting certain criteria set by the gang leaders, typically involving completing tasks or showing loyalty. It is important to note that joining gangs can lead to dangerous and illegal activities that can have serious consequences such as arrest or violence. It is advisable to seek positive and lawful ways to find a sense of belonging.

Jesus' followers wrote letters to the people in the cities they visited to provide guidance, encouragement, and teachings about the Christian faith. These letters aimed to strengthen the community of believers, address specific issues or challenges they faced, and clarify theological points. Additionally, the letters served to maintain connections with the early Christian communities, helping to spread the message of Jesus and ensure continuity in their teachings.

Coach John Wooden wrote "Inches and Miles: The Journey to Success" to share his philosophy on success and life based on his experiences in coaching and mentoring. The book emphasizes the importance of character, teamwork, and the incremental steps necessary to achieve greatness. By blending personal anecdotes and timeless principles, Wooden aimed to inspire readers to pursue their goals with dedication and integrity. Ultimately, it serves as a guide for anyone seeking to improve themselves and their pursuits.

Spiritual blessing is all what comes from above. The Book of Proverbs 10: 22 in the Bible reads. "It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich, and He adds no pain or ( sorrow; hardship ) with it.

In what way do we become rich in God's eyes? Being rich in God's eyes means that we are rich with wisdom and discernment. Proverbs 10: 23 confirms that wisdom gives us discernment.

The man/woman of discernment realizes that loose conduct is not a sport. He/she is aware that displeasing God can destroy a person's relationship with him.

Spiritual wisdom helps us to avoid improper conduct. Proverbs 10: 23 reads. "The carrying on of loose conduct is "like a sport, but wisdom is for the man/woman of discernment.

Romans 14: 12 warns us that each of us will render an accout for himself to God.

2 Timothy 3: 16,17 reminds us that the Bible is a letter from above ( from God ) and beneficial for our teaching and setting things straight, so that we can be fully competent completely equipped for every good work.

2 Peter 3: 13 reads. "But there are new heavens ( government from above ) and a new earth ( a new society of humans ) that we are awaiting according to his promise ( God's promise ) and in these righteousness is to dwell".

Psalm 37: 29 reads. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it", which is the fulfillment of God's promise and spiritual blessings.

So to answer your question, which is " What are spiritual blessings? "

Spiritual blessing is all what comes from above. Matthew 6: 9,10 shows that one day God's kingdom, which is the government that will undo all the harm that millenniums of human rule have done.

And it will provide: Perfect health, peace and security and a clean environment for all those who take their stand for God's standards. And His will, will be done as in heaven also on earth. Read Isaiah 33: 24; Revelation 21: 4; Isaiah 54: 13; Micah 4: 4.

The solution and the blessings for mankind will come from above and not from any human government. Read Daniel 2: 44.

Proverbs 3. 5 encourages us to trust in Jehovah with all our heart, And not to rely on our own understanding.

Psalm 146: 3 encourages us to not put our trust in humans because they cannot bring salvation.

Scriptures to consider. John 17: 3, John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8

The moral, justice and discipline you have studied and learned are living with you in the form of spirits. These spirits contact you telepathically when you are about to do a mistake and try to stop you. They are your conscience. They communicate through thoughts which you think that they are your own thoughts. Thoughts are not humans’ own. Thoughts and imaginations are coming from your spirits which live with you.

God never bothers whether people believe in him or not. God's direct intervention in individuals' affairs is very rare. God doesn't watch each and every human being at the same time and cannot live with each and everyone to guide them. These works are done by the spirits. God had created different kinds of spirits for various purposes. He had made the spirits to watch, guide and determine the destiny of the human beings from their daily activities, talks and thoughts too. Your past determines your present and your present determines your future. God has given freewill to all creatures including human beings. According to this, all human beings have all right to live a life as they wish. But if it happens to be bad and hurts someone, they have to face the consequences. These consequences are created by spirits. It's a natural system. After death no one lives in any form. Heaven and hell are only for spirits, not for human beings. God is a mystery even to the spirits. Spirits are not eternal beings but their lifetime is long. Spirits are separate elements. A human being during his/her lifetime is living with many spirits which have joined one by one since birth. They are knowledge, skills, feelings, emotions, instincts, interests and everything. Further there will be always some spirits with you on behalf of your parents, friends, relatives and Gods you believe. Only these spirits make you remember them in a certain situations. All of these spirits are your consciousnesses and memories. Even thoughts are not your own. For example, when you want to take a decision on a subject, one after another the spirits think and you just listen, choose or reject the ideas which they transmit to your mind through your brain in the form of thoughts. A mind is a group/formation of many spirits which have joined one by one since birth. A mind is just like a computer's mind. After the computer is completely destroyed you will not get its mind. The same is the case with the human beings. A brain is a device used by the spirits to control the body and mind. (A senior spirit or a chief can control other spirits) A human being doesn't have a spiritual body. Soul is an energy needed for the functionality of a body. It is not a spirit or anything else. A body's functionality is based on the auto mechanism. After death all spirits which accompanied a person quit and go to different places searching new bodies. No one lives after death in any form. All human beings are just robots made of flesh and bones and toys of the spirits for their games.

The common enemies of prayer are distraction, doubt, pride, selfishness, impatience, and unconfessed sin, as they can weaken focus and faith.