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    Say What? Our Thoughts On the Bible, Christianity and the World
    Say What? Our Thoughts On the Bible, Christianity and the World
    Say What? Our Thoughts On the Bible, Christianity and the World
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    Say What? Our Thoughts On the Bible, Christianity and the World

    By Ken Kapreilian and Larry Bertram

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    This is the revised collegiate edition for 2019 and has been approved for use in the Emeritus program at College of Marin. Ken is teaching on a topic that is of vital importance in the world today; Exploring the Relationship between Theology and Society.

    Ken and Larry are writers that seek God first and allow HIM to navigate their thoughts into an eye opening collection that is sure to enhance the new and the mature Christian. Many people talk about their views on Jesus but, this book seeks deeper Spiritual understanding of what matters most. Do you question your faith? Are there answers that seem to elude you? Does getting closer to God matter to you? This is one publication that will open your eyes to a clearer understanding of what God wants from each of us. The topics these two explore are real concerns with most of us today. This book is a compelling summary about destiny, false teaching, discernment and much, much more.
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    PublisherLulu.com
    Release dateMay 14, 2015
    ISBN9781329180208
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      Say What? Our Thoughts On the Bible, Christianity and the World - Ken Kapreilian

      Say What? Our Thoughts On the Bible, Christianity and the World

      Say What? Our Thoughts On the Bible, Christianity and the World

      © Larry B Bertram       8/8/2019

      © Ken Kapreilian            8/8/2019

      Any use or reproduction without written consent is prohibited by law, except for short media excerpts. All rights reserved.

      ISBN: 978-1-329-18020-8

      PREFACE

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      There are many authors that write about the Good News of Jesus. This is a collection of Biblical based answers about the Bible, Christian beliefs and world topics. These two authors have combined their unique styles to enlighten, encourage and educate. Larry B and Ken are writers that seek God first and allow HIM to navigate their thoughts into an eye opening collection that is sure to enhance the new and the mature Christian.

      Many people talk about their views on Jesus but, this book seeks deeper Spiritual understanding of what matters most. Do you question your faith? Are there answers that seem to elude you? Does getting closer to God matter to you? This is one publication that will open your eyes to a clearer understanding of what God wants from each of us.

      The topics these two authors explore are real concerns with most of us today.

      This book is a compelling summary about destiny, false teaching, discernment and much, much more. Where do we turn if we don't turn to God?

      The easy to read format will encourage the newest reborn Christian to the staunchest theologian. We all need to be reminded on a daily basis what matters most. The battle lies between our two ears. Who's winning your battle?

      As you read, don't neglect to highlight points that tug at your heart strings. These are intended to be reminders of who comes first during your walk with Jesus Christ. Is HE number one on your list or do you struggle with letting go? Before you begin, read the following out loud.

      Heavenly Father, clear my mind and my heart to hear from YOU as I read this book. Let the scriptures encourage and educate me as to why I am important to YOU. Help me see YOU in a deeper way and show me how to become a better witness for Jesus. Let my words become seeds for those who walk in darkness, in Jesus' name, Amen! 

      Introduction

      Milk or Meat

      No matter where your walk with God is right now, you can enjoy a buffet of verses any time you want. Milk, water, manna, meat, it doesn't matter. It's all about what you can digest at this moment, only knowing that it will never upset your system. God has set His table and all are welcome to sit and partake in His Glory.

      In the course of my life, I have found meat to be quite satisfying when it comes to the Word of God. When I was born again, I could follow scripture very well. I understood most of it and took it as literal most always.

      The more I read and prayed, the more God revealed to me. I would speak with men who had degrees in Theology and while I could not refer history or locations of Biblical scripture, I could explain what I read in a simple but, concise method. I believe as we take the Word in it's simplest form we will begin to realize that nothing is intended to go over our head. It is, in fact, intended to allow us to embrace it's beauty and ease of understanding.

      God created us in His image. No one is better, no one is less than. We are all perfect in God's eyes and, therefore, a product of His perfection.

      Knowing this enables me to grab His Word with a desire to know Him better. His ways are not my ways or His thoughts my thoughts. I can, however, learn how to channel His thoughts through His Word. I do this by reading and listening.

      Reading aloud to hear the WORD of GOD echoes in my mind. This gives me a feeling, a presence that takes my breath away and leaves me full.

      That is, thankfully, God’s meat, not His milk. It took me years to get to that point but, progress is a daily walk that explores new revelations. When I was young in the Word, I questioned many verses as to their true meaning. The more I studied, the more I realized that God didn't inspire the Bible to confuse and trick me. He inspired it to be simple, yet perfect. Down to Earth yet, Heavenly blessed.

      It does not matter if you're still drinking milk or have matured to God's plate of meat. The important thing is that you are eating at God's table.

      "And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.² I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able."

      (1 Corinthians 3:1-2)

      Reality 101

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      Larry:

      We watch as more people die because of terrorism. These senseless deaths because of a hatred that has become a cancer in today's society. It feeds on fear and anarchy. It's design is to keep us from going anywhere for fear of bombings or gun fire. The reality is that Satan has a stronghold on these lives and blinded them from ever being able to see the real truth. God is a God of love, not fear and certainly not death.

      Reality 101 is a mindset towards Christ Jesus. It's an understanding that love is the focal point of what a Christian believes. The reality is to love someone to eternity, don't destroy them for not wanting to kill others. What a vicious cycle of hate that seems to be.

      Reality 101 is opening our eyes to the moral pollution around us and wanting to help clean up that ozone, so to speak. It's an urgency to help, not hinder. In reality 101, we gain a new appreciation for the battle we endure. Not against man but against the powers of darkness that cloud the eyes of so many.

      Paul wrote to the church in Colossae about following the only reality that matters, Christ. We read in Colossians 2:17, NLT, For these rules are only shadows of the reality yet to come. And Christ himself is that reality. Makes it very simple to grasp, if we are willing to grasp it. It is a truth that has withstood time and testimony. It is the promise of eternity through a reality known as Jesus. Jesus is our key to paradise. He is our passport to eternity. Jesus is REAL, which makes this reality one that has merit. Reality 101, confess Jesus as Lord and be SAVED! Deny Jesus and suffer the consequences, which happen to be a lake of fire.

      Reality 101 is not a sugar coated salvation. It's one that requires service and commitment. We are expected, grasp this, EXPECTED to tell others. With that comes rejection, sometimes persecution and even alienation. The tion's that result in shuns. A play on words but not a play on expectations. We can expect to be mocked, laughed at and ridiculed either behind our backs or to our face. It's going to happen if you do what God wants us to do. That's reality 101 at its worst. At its best, it's peace, joy, love, deliverance, rebirth, strength, integrity, eternity and NO JUDGEMENT!

      Reality 101 is our mind set towards the Heavenly Host. It's being focused on truth and not things of this world. It's knowing a promise that can never die because it lives within you. It's a guarantee to never be alone or without. It's a world to come that deletes sickness, death, poverty, hunger, thirst, loneliness, sadness, sorrow, pain, hatred and doubt. Reality 101 is our mandate that we can live a blessed life here as well. Isn't it time you signed up for REALITY 101?

      Ken:

      Introduction

      This section is an illumination into the war of Good vs. Evil and as such, it will present a clear picture of that event. The War in heaven was the climactic event; it is the nexus between Good and Evil. Therefore, we will come to understand that Evil, although the opposite of Good, had to originate as a part of God’s plan. Thus, Good and Evil are now a part of the human experience.

      So then, let us begin at the beginning. God created the heavenly beings or angels. Satan was one of those angels. Now, a strange and violent force influenced Satan and the other angels. A force they did not fully understand. This is a force so powerful that it can transform even heavenly beings. What is this force? This force is sin. Sin is an act of rebellion against God. Therefore, we also understand that sin existed outside of humanity. Sin and temptation gave Satan the will to wage war against God. His will was to overthrow God and make

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