They Say It's Spiritual, but What Does the Bible Say?: The Truth about All Things Can Be Found in the Bible As It Should Be

By Linda Conley

I have learned so much in writing this and gained so much knowledge that I did not know and knew with the reinforcement by my reading and searching scriptures from what I've heard preached to me and in Bible study that I feel assured that I am firmly in the one true Church of CHRIST. I must live accordingly for the hope that is mine to gain or lose. Yes, the scripture is right where JESUS CHRIST said he would bring a sword referring that some will believe and some will not. The most important thing I seek is that you read and truly study the Bible and follow that. It is, however, to have the right tool, and the Bible is the right and only source for the truth even more to have the right Bible. I have written that King James Version with thee, thou, yea, and not the New King James Version or others that are written as said for easy reading should be the tool. The new versions have been written with scripture verses left out of them that are in the King James Version. The new versions change the meaning of the scriptures that they say using other words that mean the same thing, but really, they do not and will lead astray. You, if possible, should compare such.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 5, 2020
• ISBN: 9781645594864

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They Say It’s Spiritual, but What Does the Bible Say?

The Truth about All Things Can Be Found in the Bible as It Should Be

Linda Conley

ISBN 978-1-64559-485-7 (Paperback)

ISBN 978-1-64559-486-4 (Digital)

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Is There Something in a Name?

The One True Church

The Truth about Easter

Halloween

The Truth about Christmas

Titles and Women Preaching

Speaking in Tongues

Praise Dancing

Tithe

Baptism

Divorce

About the Author

Introduction

Before reading this, let it be said that there will be a conviction on you, the reader, as to what you will do after reading this. You will read with an open mind to understand and obey the scriptures given, or you will be reinforced, or you will turn away from truth with various reasons given as to why, with the most common reason being I have been blessed so much already and have a lot of things going for me. Then there are some that can say the opposite. The invitation is spiritual, not fleshly, to be saved forever in spirit and truth, for flesh and blood cannot enter heaven (John 3:5–8). There was a baptism by man and then a better baptism spiritually in the name of JESUS CHRIST with the HOLY SPIRIT that will guide in spirit and truth as sent by GOD our Father, creator of all things (Genesis 1:1, 2:25). Put oil in your lamp by hearing the truth and reading such as it is written in the Bible by men inspired by GOD and not of their own feelings or thoughts. Test all things, even this (John 5:39, Acts 17:11–12). Be diligent in reading (Matthew 13:1–23), asking yourself, Which seed will you be?

Doctrine of GOD or Doctrine of Men?

Broad Is the Way, Narrow Is the Gate: Which Road Will You Take

You may look think this book as too small for the various topics discussed. Let me answer this for you. I have used no high-profile words or clever explanation to explain things. There is a lot to read, but you will have to read the Bible. That is where most of the reading is as it should be. This is for everyone as you read (1 Peter 4:17–19).

There is only one Bible version that I read from, and that’s the King James Version and the King James Version study Bible. Not the New King James Version Bible because as others have changed the wording to fit men with titles that should only be for GOD only, not for themselves, and using common words to describe our Father GOD. The claim of rewriting to for easy reading only changes the scripture meaning that lead to truth. I will give examples in the book, but will give this now. Read (Psalm 111:9). The word reverend is replaced in the new version with awesome, which is so commonly used in everyday life. GOD is the highest. What man can be called reverend above JESUS CHRIST, his only begotten Son to be equal to GOD? The Bible gives names men can be called in Church if they qualify for such as I have written in this book.

Other rewritten versions of the Bible omitted scriptures that are in the KJV and change or add words that take away or add to the true meaning and point of such written in the KJV. New versions say it’s for easier reading, but they, some maybe, don’t add or take away what GOD our Father, JESUS his Son have said. I think there is a fear factor there, and what is said in (Revelation 22:17–19). They also have only been written recently in years and are popular but not sound. You should compare them.

Please read all scriptures, cross-references, the Old and the New Testaments just like I did, having to reread some many times. Saul had things wrong before being converted with the truth, so I ask, Are you better than Paul as his name was changed also? Test yourself as you will stand still or make changes.

This is no substitute for not reading the Bible but an avenue to do so.

I have learned so much in writing this and gained so much knowledge I did not know with the reinforcement by my reading and searching scriptures from what I’ve heard preached to me and in Bible study that I feel assured that I am firmly in the one true Church of CHRIST. I must live accordingly for the hope that is mine to gain or lose. Yes, the scripture is right where JESUS CHRIST said he would bring a sword referring to some who will believe and some who will not. The most important thing I seek is that you read and truly study the Bible and follow that.

It is, however important, to have the right tool, and the Bible is the right and only source for the truth, even more to have the right version. The King James Version (KJV) have not replaced or omitted scriptures or verses as the New King James Versions have and other independent versions have suggested as to put for easy reading. The new versions have been written with scripture verses left out of them that are in the King James Version. The new versions change the meaning of the scriptures because they say using other words that mean the same thing, but really, they do not and will lead you astray. You, if possible should compare such.

What you are about to read by no means take the place of reading the Bible. The contents discussed are just one percent of what is in the Bible. You need to read about the others. There are more scriptures that can be found on the subjects with some of the key ones given for you, the reader, to read and study as the intention is for you to read the Bible, finding out the truth of such for yourself as all the scriptures are key in rightly dividing the Word.

You must convict yourself as you may or may not have had questions and thoughts that you cannot ignore or have ignored for a long or short while. Truth is the truth. Are you seeking truth, or are you in a comfort zone (self-implied) with the feel-good amusement service most give?

Yes, I am a female writing such for the males and females that have the mind-set of what can a woman say? I better write the truth as I will have to give account for such just as we all for with GOD, there is no respect of persons (Romans 2:11), then read (Galatians 3:28–29). For the males, read (Mark 16:14).

No one in any position is above learning the truth, not even me. I write going to scripture for the answers given to us from GOD our Father, JESUS CHRIST his Son, and the HOLY SPIRIT (Comforter) as guide.

You must do as JESUS CHRIST said to do: Take up my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:29–30).

This is not only for those outside the body, the church, but inside the Church of CHRIST as well (2 Peter 2:20–22).

Others, whether inside the Church or outside the Church of CHRIST, whether it be the whole, in part or in positions, must be taught the right way by a preacher, elder in the Church of CHRIST that follow themselves in Spirit and Truth as all do not. Read (Romans 10:8–18). You must have a preacher, teacher to show the right way as it not just to change the name, take things off the walls, and so on. There is much to learn to continue in the faith, from drinking milk to eating meat. Read (Hebrews 5:12–14).

Just because you have been for many years with a title or not, now that you seek what is in the spirit and truth, you are a babe, and be very happy to be a babe in truth than without.

The title given for the book speaks for itself as what people say is spiritual as to what is written in the Bible and more of what is really considered to be spiritual. Many people think that GOD’s approval is with what people say because of mainly who’s saying it based on their name, stature or status in life without a thought of reading the Bible for themselves or asking questions as it should be. If they said it, then it must be true is the attitude of many.

JESUS went to the temple and lashed out at those who he said have made the temple a den of thieves (Matthew 21:12–13). The people needed supplies such as doves for Passover, and it was good that they could buy these things as a lot of them were travelling and such. Moneychangers were taking advantage of the people and vendors by giving them less for their goods, selling sick and wounded doves, and other things not fit for Passion