Questions from the Beast

I was forwarded a question, sourced in the Organization. It is asserted that any who are contemplating their exit from the Organization, consider this question. The question assumes that God cannot be obeyed without the Organization,
nor will there be any provision for compliance to God, nor spiritual food, out in the "wilderness".

QUESTION:

If you leave the Organization...

How are you going to accomplish the world wide preaching work that must be done before the end comes?

Reply:

The so called "world-wide" preaching was being accomplished since the time of Christ 
(Luke 4:43; Col.1:6,23; Mark 16:15; Rom.10:18).

It was the work of those qualified by their anointing with Holy Spirit 

(Acts 1:8; Eph.3:7; Col.1:5,25;  1John 2:20,27;  1Cor.4:1; Matt.28:16,18,19,20; Gal.1:11,12,15,16,17,20).

Those to whom the final good news is to be preached, is the Israel of God (Matt.10:23; Isa.48:20; Rev.2:1,8,12,18; 3:1,7,14) 
which will be scattered among the nations, to the "four winds" (Eze.39:23,28,29; Micah 5:8; Amos 9:9; Mark 13:27). 

The good news gathers them back together, and out of the Gentile dominion which held them captive 
(Micah 5:3; 4:10; Rev.12:2; 13:7,10; Luke 21:24).

If --

    Christ's chosen slaves prove faithful with the limited understanding that had been given them 

    by Christ and their anointing 

    (1Cor.13:9,10,12; Matt.25:23;  1John 2:20,27; Eph.4:11,12,13; Luke 16:10; Matt.25:23;  2Pet.1:19), 

-- they will be given full knowledge by means of Christ 

(when the daystar rises in their hearts, banishing the night) 

(Matt.25:29; Rev.3:20; Luke 12:37; Rev.2:7,28;  2Cor.4:6; Matt.17:2;  1Thess.5:4,5,6; Rev.21:23,25), 

Such faithful inherit the promises given to Abraham...

that of an appointment over the earth, healing all the nations, and restoring creation to freedom from corruption. 

(Rom.8:19,21; Rev.22:2; 5:10; Heb.6:12; Gal.3:7,9,29)

Those of the chosen priesthood are the only "witnesses" God has chosen to declare his praises 
(Isa.43:10,21;  1Pet.2:9).

These have received a circumcision of the heart by God's spirit, sanctifying them to be acceptable bearers of Truth 

(Rom.2:28,29; Mal.2:7;  2Chron.23:6;  1Pet.2:5; Hosea 14:2; Heb.13:15).

None others may substitute this job of sacred service 
(2Chron.23:6; Num.3:10; 18:7). 

But in the time of the end, 

that priesthood is made captive, restrained, silenced, and stripped of all power to serve God (Dan.12:7-13; 7:25; 8:13; Rev.11:2; 13:7;  2Thess.2:1-4; Matt.24:15-16; Rev.18:4). They are replaced by "Gentile" shepherds, who are considered by God as a disgusting thing in His Holy Place...His spiritual Temple (2Thess.2:4; Rev.11:2;  1Cor.3:16,17), which Temple, the priesthood is (Eph.2:20-22;  1Pet.2:5). 

This scenario occurs, to test, discipline, and refine the final remnant. 
It is what Jesus referred to, as the Great Tribulation (Luke 22:31; Rev.12:17; 13:7,10,11; Matt.24:24,25). 
("Great Tribulation - What and Why?")

The only way to prove faithful in this end-time spiritual climate, 

is to awaken, lose one's former life, family, and favor with the religious system overseen by the wicked slave 
(and his "confirmed drunkard" associates) (Matt.24:48-49; 10:22; Isa.66:5; John 16:2; Rev.11:7; 2:10; 13:10,7; Luke 21:24).

The final remnant must repent and be cleansed of their idolatry to the Beast (Mal.3:1,2,3; Zech.13:9; Rev.9:18,20; Zech.13:8; Rev.2:20; 13:14-15,8,7)...awoken... (Matt.25:6; Luke 21:36; Rev.8:6; Jer.6:17;  1Cor.14:8) and set out with a singular determination to fully perform their assignment in the body of Christ 
(Matt.25:25,26; Rev.3:2,3; Matt.25:5,6,7,13; Heb.6:12).

The "good news" in the time of the end, is that God will provide the repentant remnant redemption, by means of Christ's blood, and their own required sacrifice for the sake of truth, in imitation of their model, Christ. 

(Matt.25:6; Heb.13:13; Phil.3:10;  2Cor.4:10; Rom.6:5;  1Pet.2:21; Rev.14:4; 6:9,11; 12:10,11)

The circumstances of the Great Tribulation requires defiance/warfare against the religious slavery that held them captive, and caused them to fall asleep (1Cor.7:23; Gal.1:10; Col.3:24;  2Cor.10:3,4,5; Rev.11:5; Jer.23:29; Rev.17:14). 

The wicked steward is presently lording it over the anointed household of God (Mark 10:42,43,44,45),

and wielding the power of Gentiles in order to beat his fellows,

just as the Harlot / "false prophet", wields her power, through the Gentile Beast 
(Rev.17:6,3; 11:7; 13:11,15,14; 19:20).

As a reward for their victory over Satan's final deceptions 
(Rev.12:15; 16:13,14,15,16; 17:14), 

the faithful are despised as apostate 
(Rev.11:8,9,10; Isa.66:5,6; John 16:2; Luke 21:16,17).

They prophesy in sackcloth of repentance 
(Rev.11:3; Joel 1:8,9,13; 2:12,13,14; Jer.4:8; 9:10; Eze.7:18; 21:12; Luke 21:26) 
for their previous subjection to the Beast 

(Rev.13:8,7,10; Isa.5:13; Hosea 4:6; Rev.2:23; Eze.7:12; Rev.13:17,7; Dan.7:21,23,25) 

and become agents of life to those few who accept them 
(Zech.8:23; 1Cor.14:25; Rev.3:9; Matt.10:40,41,42; John 7:38; Rev.22:17; Matt.7:14; Luke 17:26,27;  1Pet.3:20).

Accomplishing the final witness to God's remnant 
(Matt.10:23; Matt.24:14; Isa.48:20; Rev.18:4), 

to the satisfaction of God's purpose, will be completely credited to God's own spirit and power 
(Isa.42:8; Phil.4:20; Rev.4:11) 
(2Chron.16:9; John 6:65; 14:6; Heb.2:12,13; John 18:9; 17:12)...

not to the power or wisdom of proud men (1Cor.1:27; Matt.7:22;  1Cor.4:7; Luke 17:10; Rev.19:10).
(Zech.4:6,14; Jer.17:5; Psalm 118:8;  1Cor.1:27,28;  2Cor.12:9), 
nor by the physical resources of this world (1John 2:15,16;  2Cor.5:12).

God has promised "a little help" (Dan.11:34; Ps.46:5; 88:13; 5:3; Isa.41:13,14).

The internet certainly is one resource that helps the slaves of God striving to prove faithful, even in the face of the adversary and his minions. It spreads light across the globe, just like lightening, from East to West (Matt.24:27; Eze.1:14,4-5; Rev.4:8; Luke 17:24; Ps.19:4; Isa.58:1; Rev.8:6). 
By means of God's powerful Spirit, the faithful who provide the proper food at the proper time, 
do not require a multi-billion dollar publishing corporation 
     (Matt.24:1,2; Matt.6:19; Rev.3:17,18,19; 
      Luke 12:18,19,20; 16:2,14; Prov.13:22; 10:2), 
an alliance with the Wicked One 
     (Matt.4:9; Rev.9:1; Isa.28:15; Rom.1:25), 
nor the power of an empire of human slaves 

     (Rom.6:16; Jer.17:5; Ps.118:8; Isa.2:22; 30:1; 31:3; Eze.14:10 
(**Isa.31:3--Egyptians/Gentile Beast supports the Harlot/Sodom in her desire to kill the faithful anointed -Rev.17:3,6; 11:7) **(Rev.11:3,8); 
      Rev.13:12,15; 17:7,15,18; 18:13) 
     (Ps.146:3,4; 56:4) 

(Isa.12:2; 51:1; Ps.18:2; 28:6,7; Zech.4:6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14; Rev.11:3,4).

(http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2014/04/lightening-from-east-to-west.html)

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"A man's enemies will be persons of his own household"

Here is a comment I posted at the forum.
I thought the information would be good to post here also.
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Jesus well knew the final scenario. He spoke of us losing family members.
Yet the GB teaches that these are those that remain inside the Organization, which are losing disfellowshipped family members, by means of their loyalty to the Organization.
They are told to remain strong...loyal to the Organization...while family members are disfellowshipped.
Which is it? Who did Jesus have in mind when he spoke about his own disciples losing familiy members due to their loyalty?
The scriptures tell us clearly.

34 “Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. 35 For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’; 36 and ‘a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.’ 37 He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. 38 And he who does not take his torture stake and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. 39 He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it. (Matt.10:34-39)

Our first clue, is that the division within families, caused by the sword of truth, will also cause the faithful to lose their previous lives.

Now look at verses 21,22:
"21 “Now brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. 22 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved." (Matt.10:21,22)
(John 16:2)
Now we learn that the division in families will cause the faithful to be handed over by loved ones, to be killed.
The faithful will seem so despicable, that they will be hated by everyone in their lives, including family.
And it is clear that we are speaking of the end time, because we must "endure" this persecution, "to the end".

Who loses their former life, is handed over by loved ones to "death", and is "hated by everyone", including family members?
Is it those who are disfellowshipped for having exclusive devotion to God, or 

those who cling to and are loyal to the Organization?
Do so called "apostates" hand over their loved ones to be "killed" and thrown out of their congregation?
(John 16:2; Mark 8:35)

I know by personal experience, as well as the many letters I receive,
that those who are disfellowshipped for refusing to worship (serve and obey) the GB and Org. 
are the ones who are turned in to the "elders" by family members and "friends", to be "attacked" and "killed", under the veneer of "shepherding" (Eze.34:2,10; Jer.12:10;  1Cor.3:9,16; Jer.23:1).
The "elders" themselves view the disfellowshipping judgment to follow, as a spiritual "death".

(https://pearl-obeymen.blogspot.com)

On the other hand,
who do the so-called apostates turn "Jehovah's Witnesses" over to, in order for them to be disgraced and killed? 
As a rule, those who are disfellowshipped do not treat their loved ones with any less love,
but absolutely, those who are loyal to the Org., do shun disfellowshipped ones and treat them with disdain and disrepute. This is due to the teaching that those who leave the organization, are leaving God. This is a lie. The God of salvation, is not the organizational Idol 

(Ps.146:3,5;  1Cor.7:23; Gal.1:10; Col.3:24)

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/05/mark-of-beast.html)

Those loyal to the Org. do not lose their lives through this pattern (John 16:2; Mark 13:13; Matt.10:36,39; 25:44,45,46), but certainly,
those disfellowshipped ones, who have spent decades serving the Organization and have raised their children accordingly,
and have chosen a marriage mate as directed,
have lost the life they knew. The losses include friends, marriage mates, children, and parents....exactly as described by Christ!

For even more clarity on who it is who suffers loss for the sake of Christ,
let's examine the scriptures that describe HOW the faithful lose their lives, family, and reputation.

Those who take an open stand for the scriptures, are judged and expelled by the local "elders".
These believe that they have the authority and power to judge and spiritually "kill",
depriving the person of the life they knew, including contact with loved ones.
They believe that in doing so, they are serving God.
Jesus also knew these details, regarding those who would lose their lives and family.
He said:
"“These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; (Greek: "de-church you/dis-fellowship you) yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. 3 And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Me. 4 But these things I have told you, that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them." (John 16:1-4)

Where do "elders" get the idea that they have this authority to judge the anointed and destroy their lives? (1Cor.3:17)
Are they themselves mislead?

"Elders" practice a belief in the following scriptures...

"22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”  (John 20:22,23)

"17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.
18 “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." (Matt.18:17,18)
                      (NOTE: Who is the "church"? See Eph.5:23,25; Rev.21:9,10;  1Cor. 12:27,18,27,28; 6:2)
"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."(Matt.16:19)

Yet a closer look at those cited verses reveal that this authority is not for non-anointed Gentile elders at all, but is given to those of the faithful anointed, the Lamb's wife. (1Cor.6:2,3)
("Elders Spirit-appointed?")

"Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life?" (1Cor.6:2,3)

But certainly,
if it were not proper for "elders" to judge and "kill" anointed for their dissonance with the governing leaders (Mark 10:42,43; Col. 2:18), due to elders exercising of a false authority;
would not such a supposed error, also be mentioned by Christ in his end time prophecies?

"He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he takes his seat (of judgment) in God's temple, proclaiming himself to be God." (2Thess.2:4)

(https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2015/01/who-are-gods.html)

"God's Temple" is the anointed priesthood (1Pet.2:5,9; Eph.2:20,21,22;  1Cor.3:16).
According to  2Thess.2:3,4, there is an apparent "man of lawlessness", who is exalted above that Temple,
which puts God's Temple under "him".
Confirmation comes for this scenario, when we read Rev.11:2....
"2 But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty-two months." (Rev.11:2)
(Mark 13:14; Matt.24:15-16; Eze.36:8)(https://pearl-disgustingthing.blogspot.com)

Christ is to be the head of his anointed body of priests (Eph.5:23; 1:22; Col.1:18). 

Those priests are to be slaves of God alone (Rev.7:3; 14:1).
Any who subject these chosen ones under them, usurp the headship of Christ over those to be his wife (2Cor.11:2,3,4,20; Rev.13:10,7).
They make themselves "equal to God" (2Thess.2:4), because they dare replace Him as Master over his Sons and Daughters. 
Could it be true, that the elders do not have genuine authority to judge and destroy the anointed slaves of God? (1Cor.3:16,17; Isa.49:25)
"Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand." (Rom.14:4)

"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 33 Who dares to bring a charge against God’s Chosen Ones? It is God himself who justifies them. 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us." (Rom.8:1,33,34) 
(See Hosea 4:4)

Why then, do "elders" believe that they have authority to judge and condemn, dishonor, expel, and take the life and family from any Chosen Ones who dare,
to stand up against the false doctrines of the wicked steward? (Rev.2:20,21) (2Cor.10:5) 

(Rev.2:20 -"deceives my servants")
Where does their authority and power to do this really come from?
Does prophecy describe this circumstance?

The book of Revelation describes a false prophet. A close look at what this one creates, is intensely interesting...

"11 Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. 14 And he deceives my own people ("Who are God's People?")
(link for "my own people" footnote) who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in behalf of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. 15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed." (Rev.13:11,14,15) 

"Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in behalf of the Beast, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image." (Rev.19:20)

(Rev.9:8; Isa.3:12,13,14; 28:14,15; 9:16,15; (Rev.9:19); Eze.13:15,16; 7:25; Jer.8:11; Hosea 4:1; Joel 2:1; 3:2,12,13,14; Micah 3:5; 6:2; Isa.3:13; Dan.7:9,10,22; Rev.20:12,15; Rev.13:8) Zeph.3:19,20; Jer.29:14; Mark 13:27; Rom.9:26; Zech.8:8

Note that this false prophet, who is misleading God's own people (the Anointed --1Pet. 2:10,9; Matt.24:24-25)
gives "breath" (spirit -- John 20:22-23) to an image of the Beast, enabling this false image of possessing spirit, to judge and kill all those who do not recognize it's new "spirit-directed" authority.

The false prophet performs this sign, "in behalf of the Beast", so it can now use this new authority and power, to kill any who do not worship it (Rev.13:15)
Yes, the image that this Beast possesses Holy Spirit is false, because that spirit/breath, was from the mouth of the false prophet...not from God. (Rev.11:11; John 20:22; Gen.2:7)
Where does the spirit that comes from the mouth of the false prophet come from?

"13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are spirits of demons" (Rev.16)

By means of the breath of the false prophet, the Wild Beast gains authority to deceive, dominate, and "kill", even the Holy Ones. (Rev.13:7,8,10; 11:7)....
Just as the "man of lawlessness" does (2Thess.2:4;  1Cor.3:16).....
and just as the Gentiles do (Rev.11:2).
We are told the "number" of the Beast, is the very same number as a "man" (Rev.13:18NIV;  2Thess.2:3-4).
http://pearl-666.blogspot.com 

https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/09/trample-how-does-it-happen.html

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So we see that there is a Gentile force that stands in the anointed Temple of God, deceives it into subjection to deception (Rev.13:10; Col.2:8; Matt.24:24-25), and has the power to "kill" any who do not obey it.
We see that the Gentile Beast has received that image of spirit authority, on the bases of a false prophet.
We see that the Gentile Beast kills God's prophets (Rev.11:7) for their refusal to submit and worship the Beast (Rev.20:4); and replaces the priests they "kill", as God's spirit-directed exclusive channel, for spiritual provisions 
(Rev.13:17; 6:6; 18:11; Isa.55:2,1; Rev.3:18; 2:7; 21:6; John 7:38; Rev.22:17,1,2)

Is it ever acceptable for spiritual Gentiles (Rom.2:28,29) to perform the duties of God's chosen priesthood, by subverting and replacing them in the midst of His Temple? 

(Eze.44:6,7,8,9;  2Chron.23:6; Mark 13:14)

Is it proper for an anointed steward to install and sanction such an arrangement of a Gentile priesthood to trample down the genuine anointed of God ...claiming that it is born and backed by God's Spirit?

6 “Now say to the rebellious, to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “O house of Israel, let Us have no more of all your abominations. 7 When you brought in foreigners, uncircumcised in heart and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in My sanctuary to defile it—My temple—and when you offered My food, the fat and the blood, then they broke My covenant because of all your abominations. 8 And you have not kept charge of My holy things, but you have set others to keep charge of My sanctuary for you.” 9 Thus says the Lord God: “No foreigner, uncircumcised in heart or uncircumcised in flesh, shall enter My sanctuary, including any foreigner who is among the children of Israel." (Eze.44:6-9)
Mark 13:14 (https://pearl-disgustingthing.blogspot.com)

Who is it, that has received the "circumcision of the heart" so that they may serve in God's Temple acceptably? Col.2:11,12,13; Rev.5:9,10

"...but he is a Jew (children of Abraham) who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, by the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God." (Rom.2:29)
"And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise." (Gal.3:29)
"...you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." (1Pet.2:5)
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So....Do Gentiles belong serving as Temple priests....dominating the Holy Ones, trampling them, and casting them out? (2Chron.13:9)
Could this be viewed as "a disgusting thing, standing in the holy place"? (Matt.24:15-16; Mark 13:14)
( https://pearl-disgustingthing.blogspot.com )
Was it foretold that this would take place?
Yes...
               "And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations.
                 And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled." (Luke 21:24)
.....under the dominion of the Gentile Beast, who is granted authority over them, by the false prophet.
               "He who goes into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword.
               Here is the patience and the faith of the saints." (Rev.13:10)

 Col.2: "8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ." (Col.2:8)

Despite this powerful captivity to deception, there are some Holy Ones who do stand up against the false image of the Beast (Dan.11:32), an Image purported as having Holy Spirit / as if having divine authority (2Thess. 2:4).
Then, In harmony with the power the false prophet granted the Beast,
they are then killed by it (Rev.11:7; Rev.6:9-11; 12:10,11; 15:2; 14:5).

That "killing" includes, the loss of family (Mark 10:29), one's former life (Mark 8:35; Luke 17:31,32,33), and one's good repute (Heb.13:13; Mark 13:13;  1Cor.4:10,13; Eze.22:9; Isa.66:5; John 16:2,4).
Despite this, we gladly prove our exclusive devotion to God, and thereby, save our lives.
(2Tim.2:10,11,12,13; Rom.3:3; Num.23:19; Ex.34:14; Isa.42:8; Matt.4:10; Rev.15:3,4)

(Rev.13:16; Isa.44:20; Matt.5:30; Rom.1:25; Eph.4:25)
(Matt.10:37,38; Luke 17:33,32; Phil.3:13; Luke 9:62)

"And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which spiritually is called Sodom (Jer.23:14) and Egypt (Isa.36:6; Rev.9:11), where also our Lord was crucified (Matt.16:21; 23:37,35; Rev.18:24). 9 Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves. 10 And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth." (Rev.11:8-10)

So...according to prophecy, IS it those who remain loyal to men in power that lose family for the sake of truth;
Or, is it those who are cast out, despised, and rejected by Gentiles in power? 

Is it the expelled faithful and courageous anointed who are the ones who truly suffer all loss, for righteousness' sake?

We must consider that the intense and dire, Great Tribulation / Great Test that comes upon God's people to test their loyalty to him may not be physical at all, but spiritual.  

Perhaps this is why Jesus said most of his slaves would not even take note, or know what day he came upon them for inspection. 
(Luke 17:26,27; Matt.24:43;  1Thess.5:2,4;  2Pet.3:10; Rev.16:15; 3:3; Luke 19:41,42,43,44) 
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A comment which was left:
in response to: http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-good-news-part-one.html

"Pearl,

You said"Both words used to translate this term (world, earth) are the same word in the Greek words originally written. Yet translations give two different translations of this same word (world, earth). In actuality, the original word simply means, "occupied home/filled homeland".

Please show one interlinear that shows the same word for both "earth" and "nations".

http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Mat&c=24&t=NASB#s=t_conc_953014 

This link shows the 2 words for "earth" and "nations" are NOT the same word. Other interlinears confirm this.

The strongs concordance also shows that there are 2 separate words with different meanings for the words "earth" and "nations"."

My Reply:

 You are thinking I am speaking of the two words at Matt.24:14 for "world" and "nations" as being the same. I am not. I was speaking of the two words for "world" and "earth", at Rev.3:10. 
However, this is the same Greek word at Matt.24:14, translated "world" (or, "inhabited earth").
I will clarify all that in this post, as well as how the other Greek word "ethnos" (translated "nations"), is related to both verses.

I'll insert the broken link (to the Greek interlinear for Rev.3:10) again, down below, so you can check Rev.3:10, which as you will see, is translated:

"Because thou hast kept the

word of my patience, I also

will keep thee from the hour of

temptation, which shall come

upon all the world, to try them

that dwell upon the earth"

As you can see, there seem to be two different words there...

one for "world" and a different one for "earth".

Yet if you go to the Greek,

you will see that in both places, it is the Greek words "oikoumenEs" and "katoikountas"

If you notice the same root word is within both words,

you will see that both words contain the word that means "Home".

The first word means occupation of the home ("oikoumenEs"),

the second means those who occupy the home ("katoikountas").

Neither word is defined as the planet we live on but rather, it simply means the domicile that we uniquely abide within.

These two words appear different, but they have the same root. They do not have contrasting meanings, which would seem to be the case when comparing the translations "world" and "earth". 

The way to understand this, is to think about how our own language (assuming English) works.

We also have words that are basically the same, but have different spelling to suit the grammar.

For example,

We can say, "He is throwing me the ball."

We can also say, "He threw me the ball."

The only letters those two words have in common, is "thr".

If you did not speak English, you may think (by looking at the words) that these are two different words with different meanings. They certainly look different, don't they?

While their meaning is slightly different, we are talking about the same thing,

and the word is only spelled different, in order to fit the grammar of the sentence.

If we go back to the scripture,

neither "oikoumenEs" nor "katoikountas" mean "world" or the planet "earth",

as they have been translated.

If you go to the Greek, you will see that where they are translated in the interlinear,

they both refer to "HOME"....

just as "threw", and "throwing",

both refer to the ball moving through the air because of someone's arm propelling it.

In case the link below does not work again
(it always works for a time, and is then disabled),

here is the interlinear of 

the first word:

oikoumenEs

G3625

n_ Gen Sg f

beING-HOMED

Translated at Rev.3:10, as:

inhabited-earth  

(It is assumed here, by the translators, that the "home" being spoken of is the planet.) 

More accurately, it simply means a habitation, a dwelling.

and the second:

katoikountas

G2730

vp Pres Act Acc Pl m

ones-DOWN-HOMING

Translated at Rev.3:10, as:

ones-dwelling 

[Clearly does not mean the planet "EARTH" as it has been translated. Again it is assumed by the translators, that the dwelling being referred to here is the whole planet earth. Only the anointed understand where "home" is *from God's viewpoint (John 14:23; Ps.132:13,14,15,16). God inspired the scriptures, not the translators. God's perspective should give these words their interpretation.]

As you can see above ...the larger words are the actual direct and literal translation from Greek.

The two meanings were:

beING-HOMED

and

ones-DOWN-HOMING

Yet when we finally get it after the publishers take their liberties,

we wind up with:

"Because thou hast kept the

word of my patience, I also

will keep thee from the hour of

temptation, which shall come

upon all the world, to try them

that dwell upon the earth." (Rev.3:10)

This is not accurate, because neither word carries the original root word of both...

which is "HOME"....and those who occupy that particular home.

Neither one of the original words have the Greek meaning for either.... "world"  or  "earth".

The original Hebrew word for earth, is "he-rets" (not "oikou"), and simply means "ground"/"land"/"soil". Think about how Jesus used the symbolism of soil in parable (Luke 8:15). In Luke, chapter 8, the various forms of ground/soil, stands for differing hearts. A heart either accepts, keeps, and cultivates the planting of the seeds of truth within it (Luke 8:11; James 1:21;  1Cor. 3:8,9), or not. Those who cultivate the truth within them, become "sons of the kingdom" (Matt.13:8,23,37,38), because those who cultivate the word in their heart (wheat seed), grow up into mature wheat, and are known by their works and fruits, resulting from a cultivation of that seed. 
That fine soil, now becomes distinct from the other soils/hearts/land/earth, as belonging to God (Luke 8:5-8; Job 4:19; Ec.3:20; 12:7;  1Cor. 3:9; Luke 20:9,13,15-16) and as containing God's spirit. Those within whom God's spirit dwells..., 

(Rom.8:9,11; John 14:17; Eph.2:22;  2Tim.1:14)

...are the home of His spirit (again, John 14:23).

God's home within the heart is the only sort of heart/soil that has accepted and cultivated the truths of God. What then, of it's designation? Is it still merely the dust of the earth as the rest? (Gen.3:19; Rom.5:12,19; John 5:24; Luke 8:15) Does it's identity come to acquire a designation that reflects it's acceptance of Truth and Spirit within it?

When the truth of God's Word finds a home in a righteous, faithful heart...

 (Luke 8:15; Matt.13:38; Mark 4:20; James 1:21) 

-- (Wheat Seed - The Word, or the Sons?); 

...that person becomes an "occupied home/dwelling" for God's spirit and truth (John 4:23;  2Cor. 1:21-22; 5:5; Eph.1:14;  1Thess. 4:8), resulting in eternal life for that person (1Pet. 1:23; James 1:18; John 1:13; 6:63;  1John 3:9; Rom.8:9-11;  2Cor. 5:1-3).

God's spirit makes it's home within that heart of truth (John 14:23,2;  2Tim. 1:14;  1Cor. 3:16) (Isa.66:1-2 LINK). That is the "occupied home" (Greek: "oikou") which the scriptures containing "oikou"/"occupied home", are referring to (John 14:10,20; Col.2:9; John 17:7,21-23,26; Eze.36:27; Rom.8:9; Heb.10:16;  2Cor. 1:22; 3:17; 4:6; John 8:32). 

These facts are lost to the mis-translation of "oikou", when mistakenly rendered as the general "world", or "earth". This fact must be kept in mind, when interpreting the symbolic book of Revelation and it's reference to "earth" ("oikou").

There is presently a prevalent misconception, that the scroll of Revelation applies to the entire world/system/age, at large (Greek "cosmos"), the total occupants of the planet "earth"/Hebrew: "he-rets")... rather than to God's own people ("oikou"). Any beliefs that stem from this foundational error are also error. These faulty definitions and translations misconstrue Revelation's message, and prevent accurate understanding of every occurrence of this "home" throughout the entire scroll.

This dire ignorance is largely due to this mis-translation and mis-interpretation of the original Greek word, "oikou" (literally, "occupied home") into "earth" or "world", when those are not the Greek word that is actually and originally written within the scripture.

Inserting "Nations" (ethnos) as those who "occupy the home" (kat oikou ntas),

is also misleading. It assumes that the first translation is correct...

that we are talking about all that occupy the "world".

- But we are not talking about all that occupy the world!

The Greek actually said, all that the HOMEland consists of.
These can be from all nations (Rev.5:9,10).

The translators have assumed, 

that the "home" the Bible is referring to,

must be the world/earth. 

But this is not true (Micah 3:8-9,10-11,12; 1:2).

God does not consider Satan's "world" as His "home" (1John 5:19),

nor does his spirit occupy the dirt/ground/land, of the literal planet "earth".
He occupies the "soil" of hearts (Gal.4:6; Rom.5:5; 8:9;  1Cor. 3:16; Luke 8:11,15) where His Word of truth can take root (Col.2:7; Eph.3:17), grow (1Cor.3:6-7,8), and bear fruit (Gal.5:22; Luke 6:43,45; Matt.7:20).

God considers His Temple of Chosen Priests, his dwelling place/land/home.

(See 1Cor. 3:16 and John 14:23) (see Greek of Rom.8:9)
just as He referred to His people in the past, as being those who occupy the His land/His dwelling/His new "earth" (Eze.36:26)

(2Pet. 3:13; Eph.4:23; James 1:21). 

The translators consistently do the same thing with the Hebrew (Jer.25:30)! Although translated as "earth", the subject of these verses are clearly limited to God's people, which is proven historically. 

The events described in the context only took place among God's people of covenant, not in the world at large at that time. 

Despite that fact, such verses are mistranslated and consequentially, misinterpreted and misapplied as referring to the world or entire earth, which is a misrepresentation of what the original languages actually state.

Here again is the link where all this came from:
http://www.scripture4all.org/OnlineInterlinear/NTpdf/rev3.pdf
The verse to examine there, is Rev.3:10.

If you go to the link you gave me (for Matt.24:14) and check,

the same word "oikoumenē

is used for "world". (Some say "inhabited earth")

Interestingly, your reference translates it as "world",

yet in Rev.3:10, that same word is translated as "earth", 

and "katoikountas" was the word at Rev.3:10 that was translated as "world".

Can you see how those two words are interchangeable, even among translators? Yet unfortunately, both words that they choose to translate into, prevent an accurate understanding of scripture.

This is because  (like our example of throwing and threw), they basically have the same meaning,

because they are from the same root word OIKOU....which again, does not mean world or earth,

but means HOME. The Greek words for "world" and "earth" simply are not there, but are assumed by translators, who do not recognize the existence of God's actual spiritual "home". How can they translate that which they cannot perceive?

It is good to read the Greek of Matt.16:18. 

It reads;
"And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build (Greek: oikodomhsw) my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it."
I have highlighted the word "build", due to it's actual Greek meaning...
oikodomhsw
oikodomEsO
G3618
vi Fut Act 1 Sg
I-SHALL-BE-HOME-BUILDING

I-shall-be-building
This word speaks of building one's own home.
(John 14:23; 2:21;  1Cor. 12:27; 3:9,10,16; 6:19; Eph.2:10,21,22; Isa.60:21; 64:8; Rom.8:9). That "home" that Jesus builds as his place to occupy, is God's Temple / priesthood (1Pet. 2:5,9,10; Heb.11:10).

(John 2:19;  2Sam.7:12,13,16; Luke 1:32; Rev.22:16;  1Chron.17:14,1,16)(Eph.2:20; Rev.21:14; Luke 6:13; Zech.4:9)

Jesus is the one responsible for enlisting and assembling the living stones which comprise God's temple dwelling and home (1Pet.2:5,9-10;  2Cor.6:16; Rev.21:3).

Regarding the word "Ethnos", which is found at Matt.24:14, and is liberally translated "Nations",

if you follow the link (at your own reference link) for this word's definition, 

http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G1484&t=NASB

it simply means,

"*a multitude (whether of men or of beasts) associated or living together", which in my mind, can also refer to those who together,  "comprise the home" of God 

(Ps.133:1; Acts 4:32; Eph.4:3,16; John 17:21,22,23).

  Bible writers themselves have used this word "Ethnos" in a variety of ways,

and obviously, translators have also.

However we choose to apply and interpret this word,

should be in harmony with God's perspective, the rest of prophecy, 

and the truth of the rest of scriptures, ...not according to limited assumption.

Please let me know if I am making this clear, and if you see a wider view now.
At least I hope it helps you see, that the translators have taken liberties based upon assumption,
according to the only options they are capable of seeing.
They don't realize that God's home has nothing to do with the world or planet earth,
and that those who occupy the home being referred to, do not necessarily have to be... all the "nations" of the world. 

(Rev.5:9,10; John 17:16)

Regarding Matt.24:14; If we go back to the grass roots Greek of the translation of "world" and "nations", we see that both these translated words, are assumptions.
The Greek only and simply says, that the preaching will be done in the "home",
and that all those who are *a group occupying together the same home (definition of "ethnos"...translated "nations"), will be the target of that message. 

Jesus made clear by his direct statement, who his brothers would be preaching to when he arrived (Matt.10:23). That literally reads "the circuit of Israel". 

That "circuit" was a first century mail route, and is exactly depicted by the seven congregations listed in Revelation. This ancient mail route went to those cities in that order. It was the "circuit of Israel". 
We know that this is symbolic and refers to the "Israel of God" (Rom.9:6; Gal.6:16; 3:29). 

God's last warning, is to this same group 

(1Pet. 2:9-10; Rev.18:4;  1Cor. 6:15; Rev.17:2; 2:22)
People of all nations, are included (Rev.5:9,10).

In speaking of Zion, God said,
“All the descendants of those who oppressed you
will come bending low before you,
and all those who despised you
will bow down at your feet.
They’ll call you ‘The City of the Lord,’
‘Zion of the Holy One of Israel.’”
“He has given you the glory of Lebanon,
and it will come to you,
the cypress, and the plane tree, and the pine,
to adorn the place of MY SANCTUARY;
and I will make THE PLACE OF MY FEET, glorious." (Isa.60:14,13; Dan.8:11) (Matt.5:35)
Yes, God's resting place for His feet, is the "earth"/home (Acts 7:49),... His "sanctuary" of His Temple. 
We know that Temple cannot be made by human hands 
(Mark 14:58; Matt.16:18; Eph.2:20-22; Zech.4:9;  1Chron. 22:10; Ps.2:6-8; Heb.1:5;  1Pet. 2:5). (Eph.2:10; Isa.29:23; 43:7,10,21;  1Pet. 2:9)
This link includes more scriptures that clarify what the "earth" is, to which God's Word refers.
(http://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012/12/question-can-you-explained-about-harlot.html)

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