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Ecclesiology:
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THAT WHICH IS PERFECT by Dr. Fred Wittman
About This Paper: When the author was principal of The Australian Bible Seminary
and editor of the quarterly publication titled Hermeneuō quite a
number of years ago, a letter was received from a pastor who objected
and took exception to the doctrinal statement of one of our churches.
He expressed his objection concerning the interpretation of “that which
is perfect” (1 Corinthians 13:8). He stated,
“Verse 13:8 ff in 1 Corinthians says nothing about The
New Testament, but is referring to Christ as the perfect
one and the gifts will pass away when He comes.”
Just what does the phrase “that which is perfect” refer to? And can
one be sure of its meaning or is it up in the air for grabs? This paper
carefully deals with these questions in the light of Scripture and the
meaning of “perfect,” the grammar, syntax, context, the term used
elsewhere in Scripture, the term in the light of Progressive Revelation
and the culture of the people to whom it was written, with special
attention paid to the Greek word translated ‘perfect.’
‘Happy Heralds’ has received numerous e-mails that have indicated
a lack of understanding of the miraculous gifts. In addition to the
explanation that was given fourteen years ago some additional vital
information has been included in this paper. Thus this was
updated for multi-use in the realm of Ecclesiology,
Hermeneutics, and Interpretation of Scripture.
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THE BIRTH OF THE TRUE CHURCH by Dr. Fred Wittman
About This Study: There is much concern today about the time of origin of The True Church belonging to The Lord Jesus Christ. When did His True Church begin? Some churches claim that the church began in the wilderness of Sinai and cite Acts 7:38 as a proof text. Other churches claim that the church began with the baptism of John the Baptizer. But Scripture indicates that The True Church belonging to The Lord Jesus Christ began at Pentecost on Sunday, 6 Sivan (May 24) A.D. 33.
The author demonstrates that in Scripture Luke explained that Jesus proved Himself to be alive for forty days (Acts 1:1-11) after His resurrection-ascension (Jn.20:14-18). Then it is noted that Luke described what took place during the eleven days following His second ascension to abiding in Heaven at the right Hand of His Father. Thirdly, what took place following Pentecost. Finally, three observations concerning the birth of The True Church are noted.
This study of ecclesiology is included for the perusal of interested persons, Bible students, and study by those who desire to be co-builders with The Lord Jesus Christ in building His True Church worldwide by concentrating and cooperating with Him in planting local churches as offspring of His Church that began at Pentecost on Sunday, 6 Sivan (May 24) A.D. 33.
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THE MYSTERY OF GOD'S PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR BUILDING THE LORD JESUS CHRIST'S CHURCH by Dr. Fred Wittman
About This Study: When he realized that it was The God's will for him and his wife to go to Australia to plant local churches as manifestations of The True Church belonging to The Lord Jesus Christ, the author undertook an intensive study of The Scriptures to fully understand all that is written concerning the scope of The God's Plan and Purpose for Building The Lord Jesus Christ's Worldwide Church and the various multifunctions of the members of the local church. He observed eight aspects of The God's Plan and Purpose for His Son to build His Church and twenty multifunctions of the members of a local church belonging to The Lord Jesus Christ's Worldwide True Church.
As a result of this study the author had gathered the elements of The God's plan into a full complement to be used in planting local churches in Australia. This complement included these nine aspects: The Mystery . . ., The Materialization . . ., The Manifestation . . ., The Motives . . ., The Manner . . . , The Message . . ., The Mandate . . ., The Mobilization . . ., and The Means for building His Worldwide True Church. Additionally the study of ecclesiology is extended to include twenty multifunctions of the members of local churches belonging to The Lord Jesus Christ's True Church.
This study of ecclesiology also overlaps into the realm of missions and is included for the perusal and study by those who desire to be co-builders with The Lord Jesus Christ in building His True Church worldwide by concentrating and cooperating with Him in planting local churches as offspring of His Church
II. THE MATERIALIZATION OF THE GOD'S PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR BUILDING THE TRUE CHURCH
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The Kingdom of Heaven and The Kingdom of God
About This Paper: This paper answers the questions, What are the differences between the Kingdom of The God and the Kingdom of Heaven? and, How did Jesus relate these differences to His disciples? and, How important is it to distinguish between these two kingdoms today? At first it is necessary to note a vital principle of proper Hermeneutics and one critical axiom. Then the references Jesus made to the Kingdom of The God are observed, followed by His descriptions of the Kingdom of Heaven in the parables and similitudes by which He likened that kingdom. Contrasts and comparisons are observed between the two kingdoms. Finally, Scripture references in Paul's Epistles and Revelation by John which emphasize the ones who are excluded from inheriting God's Kingdom and why.
A full color chart illustrating, tracing, and comparing these kingdoms from the time of Christ to Eternity is available by clicking here or on the first page of the description of
The Kingdom of Heaven and The Kingdom of God Chart.
The Kingdom of Heaven and The Kingdom of God Comparison Chart
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Eschatology:
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BIBLE STUDY IN HEAVEN
About This Paper: This paper answers in part the question, What will the regenerated disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ be doing in Heaven all that time? First the various ways in which the word 'Heaven' is used to designate and indicate location of God and His creation. Then eight reasons are given as to it can be said that regenerated disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ will resume study of and learning from The Word of God from where each left off on Earth. A Precise Translation of the verse of Scripture that those who object to this quote (1 Corinthians 13:12). Finally the seven Greek words that pertain to knowledge are listed with their precise meaning, only two of which are found in this text, followed by the conclusion.
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| HAVE YOU GOT THE GIFT?
About This Book: Shortly after establishing a base of operations in Australia, a young pastor asked Dr. Wittman to write a pamphlet on The Scriptural teaching concerning the emphasis being placed on the supernatural manifestation of The Holy Spirit. A period of time in hospital and recuperation from orthopedic surgery provided time to compile this pamphlet of which thousands of copies have been distributed. Since the supply has been depleted, a reprint has been requested. An edited update manuscript has been created for reprint, a copy of which is included for download is offered here.
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Soteriology:
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THE ORDINANCE OF HONOR
About This Paper: This paper deals with the Oral Precept ("Ordinance" AV) of Honor which Paul delivered over to The Corinthians (1 Cor. 11:2-15) along with the Ordinance of the Lord's Supper in the same chapter (11:23-26). This Ordinance of Honor and the reasons therefor with the when, the why, and the how are clearly explained based upon the Order of Headship. The exposition of the passage of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 includes the origin of humans, the observation of humility, the object of hair, and the obstinate ones hushed while the obedient ones are honoring The God, their Ultimate Head. It is pointed out that the basic problem which is so often overlooked in studying the whole context of the book is contention which prevailed in the church at Corinth (1:10-13; 3:1-7; 4:6,7,18-21; 6:1-7; 11:16; 14:33). The main reason to observe the Ordinance is to bring Glory to The God
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NOTES ON THE NAMES OF THE GOD:
EL ROI---THE GOD WHO CONTINUALLY SEES
About These Notes:
In The Word of The God there are over 500 names, titles, and designations for The God. These pertain to The Godhead, many to The Father alone, and but all include The Lord Jesus Christ as well. Our attention is focused upon one of these Hebrew names found in Genesis. This name of The God is the translation of the second person singular pronoun and two Hebrew nouns in close proximity without a verb for emphatic expression. These three words literally mean, ''The Strong One Who ever Sees.'' This is another name not only for The Living God of The Old Testament but also another name for The Lord Jesus Christ, Who is the incarnation of The Living God of The Old Testament. El Roi continually sees the afflicted. He cares, comforts, and delivers them in His time. El Roi also continually sees and searches the hearts of all the sinful, insincere, disobedient, and rebellious ones and evaluates and judges, rendering to each one according to his works and the fruit of his doings from birth to death. He sees all our secret sins and our open sins. He sees every disobedience and every going astray. But even more serious , He sees all the empty false profession that prevails today!
What was the significance of El Roi to the Old Testament saints? What is the significance to us today? What future significance does El Roi have for every human being?
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NOTES ON THE NAMES OF THE GOD:
Jehovah Jíreh - The LORD Who Provides
About These Notes: In The Word of The God there are over 500 names, titles, and designations for The
God. These pertain to The Godhead, many to The Father alone, and but most include The
Lord Jesus Christ as well. Our attention is focused upon one of these Hebrew names
found in Genesis. This name of The God is the translation of Jehovah, the redemptive
and covenant name of The God in combination with Jíreh which means ‘to see to it.’
This meaning carries with it the connotation with a view to the future, thus indicating ‘to
see to it before’ or to provide. The statement of this combined name indicates, ‘‘The Self-existent One Who Reveals Himself Will Surely Provide.’’ This is another name not
only for The Living God of The Old Testament but also for The Lord Jesus Christ, Who
is the incarnation of The Living God of The Old Testament. There are two aspects to the
significance of this name: The God’s part and each human child of The God’s part. The
God is always ready to provide for His faithful children who meet the stipulations of His
will found in His Word. If the child of faith will obediently follow The God’s directions,
Jehovah Jíreh will continually provide the exact needs of His children before they occur.
The God’s provision requires precise performance on the part of His child in three
areas: ready perception to The God’s Word, respond promptly to The God’s will, and can
count upon Jehovah Jíreh, The LORD Who Provides, to be faithful, surely to be with you
and surely to provide regard the preference of The God’s will before anyone or anything
else. Those who do so respond can count upon Jehovah Jíreh, The LORD Who Provides,
to be faithful, surely to be with you and surely to provide!
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NOTES ON THE NAMES OF THE GOD: THE SAME
About These Notes: In The Word of The God there are over 500 names, titles, and designations for The God, which pertain to The Lord Jesus Christ as well as to The Father. Our attention is focused on one of these found in a very familiar verse of Scripture which describes The Lord Jesus Christ by a special Old Testament name for The God, Jehovah, which occurs in The Old Testament at least twenty times, eleven times in Isaiah alone. This name of The God is the translation of an idiomatic construction with two Hebrew pronouns in close proximity without a verb for emphatic expression. It is found translated from the Greek in The New Testament when the apostle Paul quoted Psalm 102:27 in his treatise to the Hebrews as "The Same." Paul used it again in that very familiar verse Hebrews 13:8. This study of that name of The God and His Christ provides blessed truth, great comfort, and lasting encouragement to the totally, persistently committed trusting, regenerated child of The God.
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