What Is Man?

By Kenneth Anglin

Where does man fit among the elements of universe? What is his true purpose? For what is he suited? For what is he most adept?
In concept, man is viewed from a political standpoint. His perspective, however, is spiritual, resulting in conflicts between good and evil. "What Is Man?" truly defines man's origin, his purpose, and his destiny.
It is acknowledged work of God's grace in man that qualifies him.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Apr 3, 2018
• ISBN: 9781504969178

Kenneth Anglin

The Rev. Kenneth V. Anglin, a native of Jamaica, attended Fordham University, New York and graduated in 1993 with BA in psychology. He received an MS in education at the University of New Haven and, subsequently, the ThD from Biblical Life College and Seminary. He founded the YAD EL School of Ministry in the fall of 2002.

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Contents

Introduction: Discovering Your Roots

Chapter 1:   God Created Man In His Own Image

Chapter 2:   The First And The Last Adam

Chapter 3:   The Man Christ Jesus

Chapter 4:   The Christian Church

Chapter 5:   The Key To Spiritual Living

Chapter 6:   The Fullness Of The Times

Chapter 7:   The World To Come

Chapter 8:   What Then?

Chapter 9:   God Is All In All

Conclusion

Ephesians 1:3-23 (KJV)

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: ⁴According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: ⁵Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, ⁶To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. ⁷In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; ⁸Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; ⁹Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

¹⁰That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: ¹¹In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: ¹²That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. ¹³In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, ¹⁴Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

¹⁵Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, ¹⁶Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; ¹⁷That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: ¹⁸The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, ¹⁹And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, ²⁰Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, ²¹Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: ²²And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, ²³Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Introduction:

DISCOVERING YOUR ROOTS

Of all the major things that man has contemplated throughout time, one of the most profound has been his attempt to discover himself and know for sure who or what he is. He has gone about this, using varied approaches; and has obtained for his trouble, myriad thoughts and ideas, most of which at best, are impractical and confusing. Yet, from a practical and philosophical standpoint, the famous statement KNOW THYSELF, seems to persist, and holds out to him a major challenge, forever nudging him to seek to discover his roots.

Through many tedious mental encounters, humanity has undertaken a number of studies along the line of self discovery and identity. What am I? What purpose do I serve, and to whom? Myself, my fellows, or is there any other entity or being to whom I am obligated? What is the list and measure of my days, and then what follows?"

Psychologically, man has discovered that there is no normalcy about him: there is no known ideal person or personality for him to pattern or emulate, and each individual he has come up against seems to possess various defects, emerging from both mental and emotional aberrations, as well as from genetic mutations - to say nothing of spiritual deterioration. And he is endowed with all manner of abnormalities, which leave him, to a great extent, impaired and deformed in every known way. Even the most conceited among us is aware of this.

In light of all this, his thirst not being assuaged has become more intense. Man seeks in a positive way to commend himself for whom or for what he thinks he is, but unfortunately, he cannot detect in himself any conscientious endorsement to his illusions, especially those concerning self. Every prospect renders him a derelict, far removed from some existing but unclear, and little understood principle or standard, which situation is too difficult for him even to comprehend, to say nothing of accepting as factual. As a result of this, is man confused? You bet he is!

What matters most to him in view of his confusion – his being around in an inexplicable universe – is his need to understand the list of his life: what his presence on earth is all about; what definitely is his role, and then when all this is over, what follows? Through adventure and fame, man has sought to make his name stand out, and to cut his niche in the annals of time, during his brief and somewhat mysterious sojourn on earth. He attempts ridiculous feats like climbing the world’s highest mountains, flying solo around the world in hot air balloon, sky diving, bungee jumping, engaging in dangerous and perilous sports competitions, etc., so as to get his name in the Guinness book of records, the so-called chronicle of outstanding historical feats and achievements

His objective has always been to achieve the highest fame possible in his lifetime, trying to break some predecessor’s records, or even his own. Many lose their lives in their venture for fame. Others there are, who venture to accumulate wealth beyond measure, so that they may, without constrain, indulge in the world’s highest forms of entertainment and enjoyment. But has this paid off, or satisfied man’s ego? You have the answer!

One man, regarded as the wisest to have lived on earth, also had every possible opportunity to be famous in what ever undertaking he chose; and having wealth to boot, penned his experience – disappointments and all - as well as his perceptions, leaving them as ‘Words of Wisdom’, from which he thought future generations could benefit:

³ I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.

⁴ I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:

⁵ I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits:

⁶ I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:

⁷ I got me servants and maidens, and had servants born in my house; also I had great possessions of great and small cattle above all that were in Jerusalem before me:

⁸ I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts.

⁹ So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.

¹⁰ And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour.

¹¹ Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.

Eccles. 2:3-11 (KJV)

As long as King Solomon indulged in mundane and earthly things - under the sun - things that will satisfy sensual desires, he experienced frustration of the mind coupled with the prospect of a fateful destiny.

¹²And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.

¹³Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.

¹⁴The wise man’s eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.

¹⁵Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity.

¹⁶For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool.

¹⁷Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

¹⁸Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me.

¹⁹And who knoweth whether he shall be a wise man or a fool? yet shall he have rule over all my labour wherein I have laboured, and wherein I have shewed myself wise under the sun. This is also vanity.

²⁰Therefore I went about to cause my heart to despair of all the labour which I took under the sun.

²¹For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.

²²For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun?

²³For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.

Eccles. 2:12-23 (KJV)

This wise man then began to recognize the strictures of time in all that happens under the sun, and that man appears to be an unfortunate victim in the drama of life, herded into subjection by a mighty God who is just, who also requires accountability of him when his days are over, and time shall have given way to a day of reckoning, accountability, and judgment.

¹⁴I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.

¹⁵That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.

¹⁶And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.

¹⁷I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

Eccles. 3:14-17 (KJV)

He concluded his reverie, reinforcing the realization that none shall escape the judgment of God, so all and sundry should take heed to his ways bearing in mind an impending judgment.

⁹Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.

¹⁰Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.

Eccles. 11:9-10 (KJV)

¹²:¹Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

Eccles. 12:1 (KJV)

¹³Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

¹⁴For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Eccles. 12:13-14 (KJV)

Others there are, being investigative try to evaluate man in terms of natural worth. They conclude that the bulk in man is mostly water, quite seventy percent; and the few other chemicals of which he is composed physically, do not add up to much value either. They are identical to those found in the ground, and there they exist in greater abundance; thus man’s value in natural terms is greatly diminished. So often times, being unfulfilled in trying to find his identity in earthly pursuits, man experiences problems with regards to self-concept, self-worth, and self-esteem. He undertakes a pursuit of self-actualization, but is still left disappointed and unfulfilled. This experience confuses him the more: the issue as to who or what he really is.

Where does man most comfortably fit among all the elements in the universe? And what is his true purpose? For what is he best suited? For what is he most adept? From among the flora and fauna throughout earth, there seems to be some purpose for everything that exists. For man, though, his purpose appears to be unclear. One thing for sure, man was put on earth not just to have a good time, because, as has been his experience, there are more factors in life that annoy, than are there those that give solace, comfort or pleasure. Among earth’s creatures, from a physical standpoint, man seems to be among the most vulnerable, frail and weak. Let him take a blow in the hip or knee area, and see how well without assistance he is able to cope with it.

An advantage, however, one of the most spectacular and impressive features vested in man, a strength unparalleled on earth, is the intellectual prowess with which he is endowed. With eye and hand coordination in collaboration with a brilliant and imaginative mind and intellect, coupled with expectation as from regions unknown (faith), man performs in a way that justifies his being made after the likeness of his maker. Also, there is no other creature known throughout creation that goes about life carrying a guilt ridden consciousness and awareness of his wrongs, except man. The devil himself, in contradistinction, neither experiences nor exhibits guilt; therefore he with great confidence and aplomb goes about the universe trying to distort man’s mind and thinking.

In so doing, man seems to be more concerned about protecting and preserving the rights and dignity of lower creatures than him, than in protecting, preserving, and celebrating his own. Thus man establishes and organizes by law, associations of animal rights, wherein animals are protected; but at the same time they legalize abortion of the unborn human, and euthanasia of the sick and elderly, giving more rights to dumb animals than to humans.

The chicken and other birds are destined to become food for man as well as for other fellow creatures, and are reared with that in mind. Some creatures are even designed to be scavengers, helping to maintain the environmental ecosystem in the greater welfare of man. The donkey and other creatures of like kind are designated to be beasts of burden for man. Other animals are made pets, servants, and companions to man. The seeing-eye dog has become man’s trusted and reliable servant, companion and best friend. Herbs and plants are for food, and they also serve such other purposes as medicine, ground cover to prevent soil erosion, for shade, and as raw material for man’s dwelling. The waters of earth, as well as the rains are all at man’s service. The clouds provide us with shade, as nothing else can. The sun provides light and energy, and is destined to remain at our service, facilitating times and seasons until time itself shall end:

¹⁴And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:

¹⁵And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

Genesis 1:14-15 (KJV)

²²While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.

Genesis 8:22 (KJV)

But as for man, who, we are told in the scriptures, was originally created in God’s image to be his great masterpiece and to have dominion, although he has not yet attained or re-gained his status since the fall, realized his true worth, nor attained his destiny as the Scriptures set forth, his prospect is undoubtedly scheduled and it distinctly stands out:

⁴What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?

Psalm 8:4 (KJV)

A creature of destiny, specifically made by God to be so, man awaits the fullness of the times and the fulfillment of God’s eternal purpose, when he will eternally be one with, and in Christ before God. Although the concept of man’s prospect is taught in scriptures in every known culture universally, majority of humanity can’t even grasp nor conceptualize the seriousness, the gravity nor the consequences implied. They prefer, apparently, to remain skeptical and in doubt, and many are satisfied and more pleased to indulge in a mere wishful thinking on the matter, based mostly on carnal and fleshy aspirations.

¹⁰That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Ephes. 1:10 (KJV)

³Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

⁴And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

⁵For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

2 Peter 3:3-5 (KJV)

⁹The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)

EXCEEDINGLY SUPERLATIVE

Existence! What is it? You made it!

Creation — causing existence where nothing was;

The universe of worlds – you made from nothing!

Making matter out of nothing –who are you?

Who made you? Self-existent I’m told. What’s that?

And how is it possible for you to make you?

It’s not merely possible; your omnipresence is evidence!

Your un-denying presence is everywhere!

The worlds were framed by the word of God!

You uttered, and it was done! Your word stood fast

Before the children of men who dare not dispute

What eyes see and hands handle!

Is man real? I - think - I – am; I hope I am!

But can I deny that I am as alive as I am?

What is life? You gave me to live; whence is it?

The source – the limit: Give me the sense to appreciate it.

I’m confused! I’m puzzled! Whence came I,

The worlds abound about me,

Time continually routes me.

I throw a ball – it falls.

You throw a world – it holds!

On what does it hang? Nothing goes wrong!

Of life and death – Oh the mystery

Of their reality – Oh it’s mystic,

Yet you know it! You predetermined it!

It happens as you ordained it.

Give me the heart to honor you.

Oh the pangs, the pains, the joys, the calms.

Each surges its billows o’er me.

It cries, It sighs, It pines, It dies,

My innards – a victim needs to repose.

I’m canopied by thy heavens

I’m lighted by thy sun,

I’m reassured by the thought

That I thy work have done.

You haunt me into hiding,

You find me and expose.

I dread you till the moment

That we’re no longer foes

I run to my neighbor

To tell my dilemma,

My neighbor responding,

Your dilemma is mine.

Is humanity held hostage by your mighty power?

No! Your attitude’s not that; you’re kindly disposed.

We’re herded into a judgment hall of conscience!

God! Is living a punishment from which we can’t hide?

I’m into an existence from which I can’t exit;

Even death knows not the art of it

Help me to face you with ingenuous heart!

Incomprehensible, Inexplicable, Unfathomable,

Inexorable, Ineffable, Irresistible,

Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Omniscient,

Immortal, Invisible, Invincible,

Immutable, Eternal, Inherent,

Inevitable Supreme Being,

Thou art tremendously great –

Exceedingly superlative!

Anglin, K. V.

Embarking on a plane that is higher than anything that is physical, psychological, natural, or egocentric, one which seems to be spiritually oriented, King David of old, a man said to be after God’s own heart, joined in inquiring of the Most High,

³LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!

Psalm 144:3 (KJV)

Since we accept God to be the creator of mankind as well as of the universe on a whole, most definitely, then, should we regard him as having the answer to our dilemma, that is, the purpose for which we exist. The problem is, however, that the creator does not give to us a broad open manuscript, even in his revealed word, regarding the purpose for which man exists; Neither does he immediately reveal certain aspects of himself to humanity, nor of his creation, for that matter; but in his own way he reveals his will and his purpose to those who seek to know him, and to conform to particular revealed spiritual standards of his.

⁷But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

⁸Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

1 Cor. 2:7-8 (KJV)

¹⁴But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 Cor. 2:14 (KJV)

It is in this light that I endeavor to deal with the subject WHAT IS MAN? I do not intend to burden myself nor my readers for that matter, with what others have conceptualized concerning man, seeing that apart from God who made man, and any to whom he gives his divine revelation, no one has an inkling as to what qualifies one to be able to contemplate and arrive at satisfactory conclusion what the measure of man is. I do not here intend to confirm or to deny what others have had to say concerning the subject.

On the other hand, each time that I seek other scholars’ view for clarification on particular portions of scripture, on consulting the most popular Bible commentaries for an answer, I generally find that the matter on which I seek information is the very one that is not dealt with. Why? Heaven only knows. And since I have the need for an answer, my best bet generally is to rely on a principle that Jesus recommended. He promised that followers of his word would be endowed with a fountain of eternal truths. As an ardent follower of his, I find access to this eternal source.

¹⁵If ye love me, keep my commandments.

¹⁶And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

¹⁷Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

John 14:15-17 (KJV)

¹³Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

John 16:13 (KJV)

I have been a Minister of Religion in excess of forty five years, and also an educationist in public schools concurrently for much of that time. Also having gained knowledge educationally through scholarship, and being a student in the Word of God for many years, I believe I am able to authoritatively address the subject in question. Having obtained help from the Spirit of wisdom, revelation, and truth, the Holy Spirit that is, I venture to attempt this important documentary.

Although I might hold Fundamental views, and even Cartesian, my orientation is basically eclectic; and what I enjoy doing most, and feel most comfortable in, is teaching the Word of God especially to developing minds, and minds that are searching for answers that so often prove elusive.

Although it is commonly acknowledged that there is God who is the creator, ruler, and sustainer of the universe, his position in it is not honestly appreciated among humanity; and it is even denied by those who are humanistic in inclination, the spiritually derelict – deviants from Godliness, and emissaries of the devil.

At long last, however, it seems like the subject concerning God and how he relates to earth is now being realistically tackled at the university level as is documented in a recent article by Rose Kent in ‘Fordham’, a publication by the said New York University. In the summer edition of 2002, she addresses the point made by Professor Jay Mancini, Ph.D., a teacher of physics for nearly two decades. It contemplates:

Is there room for both God and science in a thinking person’s mind? Or are these concepts mutually exclusive, as incompatible as an atheist at a gospel revival meeting? These and many more questions about truth and meaning are being explored in an undergraduate course titled ‘God and the New Physics’.

The article continues,

"The two year old course refuses to set rigid boundaries between these formerly segregated fields of study, by trying to draw connections among science, philosophy and religion. Many people cast the conflict between science and religion as one of ‘right’ and ‘wrong,’ that by nature they must collide. This course takes another approach by asking students to keep an open perspective, to draw their own conclusions, and often, to develop even more questions. What you have to bring to class is a willingness to question and not accept anything – science, religion, or theology – at face value, without thinking about it.

The course covers a mind-boggling array of topics. Starting with Descartes’ famous statement, I think, therefore I am, Mancini and his students explore what it means to think, which leads to topics of artificial intelligence and self awareness. Later, the course explores the notion of the soul, the origin and evolution of life itself, and the Anthropic Principle, which suggests that the universe was finely tuned to support life, as opposed to the theory that the universe was a cosmic accident. Students take away more knowledge on different faiths, and also learn that no one institution or individual, religious or scientific, has a monopoly on the truth.

Although Mancini has taught physics for nearly two decades, he believes the complex topic of what set the universe into being 15 billion years ago has never been mastered. By virtue of their commitment to education, the university demonstrates the belief that knowledge comes from God, and that we should not be threatened by dissenting points of view; rather examining and questioning what we believe is healthy, and the course challenges students to do just that."

(Fordham: Vol.35; Summer 2002, p 14.)

Although the theory of evolution does not hold more than an amassed conglomeration of confusions, leaving everyone who subscribes to it with a link missing between man and the next highest order of primates, man still stubbornly and thoughtlessly hold on to it. In his endeavor to take away from God the honor that is due him as GOD, men still persist with the theory that cannot hold water. They are not able to explain the dynamics of the so-called ‘Big Bang’, nor of the origin of the matter that allegedly exploded according to the theory. Any and every conscious, sober minded and well thinking individual, will conclude that there is reasonable doubt concerning the veracity of the evolution theory, but on the other hand, by the preponderance of the numerous evidences, Faith has won the case for God and his creation.

This idea of diminishing God’s absolute glory in this matter, seems to have come about initially through the father of all lies in the beginning, and has been perpetuated by his confederates and consorts throughout time and history. First, he tried to discredit God in his endeavor to rival his authority and power. The prophet Isaiah was given an insight into the scenario cf. Isa. 14:12-15. As Lucifer, the trail for rebellion was blazed and set as a standard for all future rebels to emulate.

²¹Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

²²Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

²³And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

Romans 1:21-23 (KJV)

If the origin of matter and all things that exist can be accredited to God, why then vainly try to remove from him the majesty of his being absolute and supreme? He also is known to be the originator of all existence, who subsequently perpetuated them in a naturally ongoing order, based on the principles of cause and effect, throughout the universe. If he made man, then why not give him the authority, control, and rule that he deserves to exercise freely over man? If he alone has founded existence from the beginning of beginnings, why then treat him as though there is someone else his senior, his rival, or his equal, one who deserves to share power and authority with him? The only being that can ever make a claim of being primordial, is God, who also is the eternal one. cf. Jn. 1:1-3.

⁶For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?

Psalm 89:6 (KJV)

Any being, deserving to be honored as Primal Cause of all that exists, pre-qualifies to be God, and as such, deserves absolute universal acclaim. He should not be short changed by anyone, nor for anyone, who could not under any circumstance whatsoever, adorn himself with such eternal majesty, glory, and dominion, as God has himself done. Since man as well as all other beings in existence was created by him, they should joyfully and reverently submit to him as the only one who could undisputedly claim, and at the same time declare universal absoluteness:

¹¹The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.

Psalm 89:11 (KJV)

⁹Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be assembled: who among them can declare this, and shew us former things? let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth. ¹⁰Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

Isaiah 43:9-10 (KJV)

⁷God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

Psalm 89:7 (KJV)

As is expected and is previously hinted, for the most part, the basic documented reference that I plan to use in this discourse is the HOLY BIBLE, and my consultant is the HOLY SPIRIT, who is the author of the Holy Book, the Word of God. My educational background, however, will lend itself as my vehicle of communication.

Regardless the varied number of manuscripts contained in the Bible, it is rightly called The Word of God. The Bible is never referred to as The Words of God, which would imply and insinuate elements of variableness and multiplicity, and which could harbor possible contradictions as are contained in elements of plurality. The singularity of the expression ‘Word’ gives an all in one overtone to the Bible, as though it is the summation of God’s revelation to man in a single element of expression or speech, regardless the language or culture in which it is heard or given. It indicates comprehensiveness, absoluteness, authority and immutability in its intent, so, like it was on the day of Pentecost, the same word spoken by God to all humanity, is heard and understood by each individual regardless his own native and particular cultural perception, language, and understanding.

⁵And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. ⁶Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. ⁷And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? ⁸And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

⁹Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, ¹⁰Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, ¹¹Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. ¹²And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

Acts 2:5-12 (KJV)

⁸⁹For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

Psalm 119:89 (KJV)

The Word of God is both authoritative and experiential. This means that its content is eternally binding, imperative, and totally obligatory on man’s part; however, that which it teaches can be put to the test by all individuals, and proven, and its findings can be brought within the experience of man universally and in general. The concept is as though God intends that man in general should get in touch with his Word in order to understand what life and living, as well as existence is all about, regardless his particular culture.

Two undeniable factors substantiate the Word of God: (a) The nature of things in existence, and (b) the resulting cause and effect, based on the nature of things. This universal disposition of results based on cause and effect, is an integrated system, so methodical as to enable us to discover patterns in nature, to identify them