Here, God (Jehovah of the Jews; the 1st Person), affirms His Unique Status as the only God in existence; and, that He is not to be confused with the many false gods in the world, all originating in the great pretender; SATAN, who is at present “the god of this world” (2Cor. 4:4)!

This is emphasised in Isa. 45:5; “I am the Lord, and there is none else, there is no 'God beside Me' ”, and many other places in Scripture. 

The reason for starting this paper with the above absolute statements is that many people and Groups are saying the opposite, and, that has been the plan of Satan from the beginning of his demise, when as the "anointed Cherub” in “Ages” past, Ezk. 28:14, he challenged God; and fell from Grace, by his free-will!

Over many "Ages"; (Administrations) since, he has been allowed by Almighty God to try his best (worst) to bring "Creation" under his control; and in these "last times" of this “Age”; he has accelerated his efforts!  See: Satan's Motivation:     

Ezk. 28:1:19 describes the origin of these problems, where the Entity called the “King of Tyrus” is the type, of the antitype; Satan!  This is made clear in verse 15, showing that the antitype “was created”, by God; with free-will!

In verse 14, again reference is made to, the privileged appointment where Satan was “anointed by God as the covering cherub”, for the oversight, preservation and order, of a situational existence, which clearly included angels; and he was made responsible to God alone.  This appointment may have included a previous Creation (2Peter 3:6), and the Garden of Eden, Ezk. 28:13 (Dr. Bullinger page 1146 CB).  See The Genesis 1:1 Enigma. 

It should be noted here that in Ezk. 28:14, the word translated “art” should be “wast” ie; “were”, so it should read, “you were the anointed Cherub”, denoting the fall of Satan from the Grace of God; and the reasons are given in verses 2, 5, 6, 15, 17 & 18.

In the following two verses, are statements by Almighty God which are from Eternity to Eternity!

John 1:1.

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God".

Ephesians 1:10.

“That in the Dispensation of the fullness 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”.

These show that Almighty God in Christ Jesus has a Plan for the undoing of the works of Satan, after his fall from God’s Grace, as described above. 

The First Stage, Adam and Eve

The scene is set in the Garden of Eden as described in the well known passages of Genesis, describing the Creation of Adam and Eve.  The narrative then describes their fall from Grace, after the tempting of Eve, by Satan’s perversion of the Word of God (Gen. 3:3-5), given to Adam by God, (Gen. 2:16-17); which was believed and acted on by both of them, (see: Eve and Adam).  So; at the very beginning of this present human Creation, mankind fell into sin by the perversion of the Word of God by Satan, and their overt acceptance of that perversion, by their free-will!

God brought to an end that “Age”, (period of time), by the Flood described in Genesis 7, (which was to allow a restart of the population of Earth, due to the Nephilim effect, see:  Nephilim;  &  Nephilim, who were they, and why? ).

This allowed only Noah and his family, who were unsullied, to remain alive of all the peoples since Eden, so as to eventually fulfil His promise in Genesis 3:15 with unsullied seed of Eve. (See:  Ark of Noah).

That promise is a crucially important part of God’s plan to undo the rebellion of Satan (Satan’s rebellion is the “original sin”, as the definition of sin is rebelling, or going against God’s Will, and he sinned (rebelled) against God by entirely his own free-will volition; he did not have a “tempter” greater than himself to force him along in his sin; only his God given free-will; and his pride in himself (Isaiah 14:13-14)! 

Most people think that “original sin” is because of Eve and Adam’s sin; because that is the way they are taught by most teachers.  However, the sin of Satan was before Eve and Adam; and his rebellion is the first, according to the Bible; but he was successful in drawing Eve and Adam into the same state of lost relationship before God as himself; and sin, evil and death in the world are the result!  As Satan lost his special relationship with God by his self-willed rebellion; also Adam and Eve lost theirs also; when they listened and acted on the false words of Satan; and all humans since are in the same fallen state, and subject to Satan’s tempting and lies!  See: Eve and Adam  &  Father of Lies, John 8:44 .

The prophecy/promise embodied in Gen. 3:15 is only partially understood by Christendom worldwide, because they do not take the Bible (God’s Word to the world) seriously enough; therefore their teaching is incomplete and confused!

God said to Satan in v.15: “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her Seed; It shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise His heel”.

The word “bruise” above, is Strong’s Hebrew Number 7779; which has the meaning “to strike, to bruise, to crush”; but a note that it “is a wound that is not fatal”!

Clearly, the wound that Satan inflicted on our Lord at Calvary, was fatal to the human body of Jesus, but was only a “bruise to His heel” in the long range spiritual conflict, regarding eternal life, between Satan and Almighty God.  Jesus however, rose to life again 3 days later ("the sign of Jonah Luke 11:29; Matt. 12:38), and as the “Second Adam, but without sin” (1Cor. 15:22; 45-47; Rom. 5:12-21) guaranteeing eternal life to those that love Him, and accept His Sacrificial Death!

The act of crucifixion, where Satan anticipated victory over God by the physical death of Jesus, by his manipulation of the ruling elite of the Jews (his seed?); only served to allow "the Seed of the woman” to deal a delayed, but determinate death blow to Satan’s head; (the seat of all decisions by free-will). This, which will culminate in his yet future demise etc., at the hand of God the Father; and the reward for his rebellion, and the suffering he has caused through many “Ages” to God and humans and spiritual beings; in the "Lake of Fire” (Rev. 20:10)!

Jesus had come to Earth in human form “at the end of the Ages to deal with sin, by the sacrifice of Himself” (Heb. 9:26).                  

The word “Ages” is mistranslated “world” in the KJV, and leads many people to think that the world will end.  This is not so; but it will be changed at Jesus Christ’s Second Advent!

Jesus’ First Advent was in obedience to His Father’s Will; (Luke 9:35); and His sacrifice was in the Plan of God to draw “all to Me” (John 12:32); also in verse 31, “Satan is cast out”! 

The Second Stage, Jacob/Israel - The Nation Israel

In Genesis 12 is described the calling of Abram out from his homeland of Ur of the Chaldees, leaving his family and relatives, to a land “that I will show thee”, said God Almighty!

Later, when both he and his wife Sarai were old, and well past child bearing age, they had a son (as had been promised by God), named Isaac, and at the same time his name was changed by God to Abraham, which means father of a multitude, or many Nations, Gen. 17:4, and Sarai’s name was changed to Sarah (princess).

The child Isaac had been promised many years earlier, as had also the boundaries of the future Promised Land (Gen. 15:18), which has not yet been fulfilled.  The “sign” for all of Abraham’s descendants of the promises made by God to him, especially of the boundaries of their future land is circumcision on the 8^th day after birth of all male children (Gen. 17:10); see: Circumcision;  and is meant as a constant reminder of God’s Promises to Israel (Jacob)!

Although Abraham had other wives and children, especially Ishmael, God established His Covenant (Promises), with Isaac, as he was the son of Promise and miracle!

Isaac had two sons, Esau and Jacob, and Jacob proved to be the continuance of God’s purpose, as he acknowledged God, and his name was changed to Israel, (Gen. 32:24-30).

Jacob had 12 sons, who fathered the 12 tribes of Israel, and who served as slaves in Egypt for 400 years.

They were liberated by God, using as their representatives to Pharaoh; Moses and his brother Aaron, (Exodus 1-14).

After their liberation from Egypt, God gave them The Law, and the instructions for conduct when they reached the “Promised Land”, which (they promised to keep, Deut. 1-34).  In the same instructions were a reiteration of God’s promise of blessings for compliance, and warnings of consequences if they reneged!  They did renege, and the consequence was the Babylonian exile for 70 years.

After their return to Jerusalem under Ezra and Nehemiah, they again reneged, and lived by their own interpretation of the Law and the Prophets, which got worse up to the advent of Jesus of Nazareth (Christ Jesus).

John the Baptist, Jesus (The Christ), and the Apostle Paul, tried to draw Israel back to Truth; but to no avail, and by approx. AD 62 (Acts 28:25-28); the Jewish Nation was disowned temporarily by God, because of their rejection of His Son, their Messiah!

They had been commissioned by God to be His representatives on Earth, and had instead joined the Enemy Satan, in corrupting God’s Word, as had happened in Eden; which is summarized in the book of Malachi, and in many places in the OT!  

The definition of “the seed of Satan”, is any person who knowingly corrupts God’s Word or Truth for the deliberate purpose of aiding Satan in his efforts against God’s righteous Redemptive actions.  The warnings against such action and behaviour are severe: (Ezk. 13; Jer. 23:21; Lk. 6:26; Matt. 24:24; 7:15-20; 23:1-29; 16:11-12; 2Tim. 4:3-4; Acts 20:28-30; 1Jhn. 4:1-6 & 2Ptr. 2).  Even after the Babylonian Captivity, and the restitution by Ezra and Nehemiah, there were a number of Levitical rebellions which initiated new Temples of Jewish worship at Samaria, Elephantine in Egypt, and in Trans-Jordan; totally ignoring God’s statement that “His Name” was to reside in Jerusalem (Neh. 1:8-9; 2Sam. 7:13; 1Kgs. 11:32-36; 2Kgs. 23:27; 2Chron. 6:6; 7:16; 12:13 & 33:4).  As well as the above, intermarriage by the Levites with the local tribes opened the way for corruption of the seed of Israel with the remnant of the Nephilim (in the opinion of some commentators).  Whether that is the case or not, the aberrant Levites altered the OT manuscripts to especially eliminate the plurality of the Godhead!   See: Changes Made To The Old Testament . 

By the Time of Christ’s First Advent, the dominant force in Israel were the Pharisees, and their teachings did/do not conform to the Words given to Moses, but conformed to the Pharisaic alterations.  See: Jewish Scriptures: 

When John the Baptist and Jesus were confronted on many occasions with the Scribes and the Pharisees, the main contentions were the teachings of that Group, compared with the True Word (Matt. 3:7-10; 23:1-38; 12:34; Luke 3:7; Jhn. 8:44).  See: The Father of Lies, John 8:44.

There are other definitions; which are considered valid; but the one given is applicable at present to the writers. 

The major element in Israel’s failure, was the use of their free-will to go against God’s Word, as had Satan, as had Adam and Eve in Eden!

Israel’s final failure to hear Paul’s message of their Messiah at Acts 28:28; augured their Diaspora, which started in AD. 70; (70 years after the birth of Jesus; His First Advent); and continued till May 14^th 1948; when the fore-runner to the UN granted them Nation status.  In 2018, they will have been in existence for 70 years in their tiny land; which has yet to meet the final fulfilment of the prophecy of Gen. 15:18 & 17:8.  This cannot happen until the Second Advent of Messiah Christ Jesus; which will be in "power and great glory" (Matt. 24:30). 

The Third Stage, The Church Age

At Acts 28:28, the Apostle Paul made a startling statement.

"Be it therefore known unto you, that the Salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it”!

This statement is a turning point in the history of the Jewish people, as Paul refers in verses 25-27 to the prophecy of Isaiah 6:9-10, which meant that they were about to be “put to one side” (Lo-Ammi= “not My people), for a period of time for the denial of Jesus as their Messiah!

Hosea 4 describes their sad state, and V.6 specifically details their rejection of Truth and knowledge of God, which is why they refused Christ Jesus, the Pharisaic leaders having miss-taught and misled the people by corrupting God’s Word and Law!

Hosea 1:9 describes this event figuratively, and Vs. 10 &11 shows the readopting (Ammi) at a later date.

Currently approx. 2000 years have elapsed between V.9 and Vs. 10 &11, and is described in Chp. 3:4.

In Chp. 2 Vs. 19-23, and Chp. 3:5, is described the betrothal and readopting of the reunited 12 Tribes of Israel, in the yet future!

The failure of the Jews to be God’s representatives of Truth to the world, Hosea 4:1, meant that God in the Acts 28:28 pronouncement had appointed the Gentiles to be the next Stewards of His Plan propagated the Gospel of Salvation in Christ Jesus to save humans, worldwide.

The good news of the sacrificial death of Jesus the Christ on the Calvary Cross, rejected by the Jews, was then to be carried to the world by the Gentile Nations.

That is still the case, and although the simple Truth of that event has been corrupted by particularly the Roman Church, and latterly by many Sects and Groupings, the Truth is still straight forward, and embodied in: Acts 4:12! “Neither is there Salvation in any other: for there is none other name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved”!

This verse refers to Acts 4:10-11, which refers to Christ Jesus!

This is the crux of the matter; unfortunately, this truth is being increasingly neglected, and God’s defined method of Salvation is not being preached or taught as God intended.  Instead, a new teaching has emerged which states “there are many ways to God”!  Some Pastors, Vicars etc. are happy to accept wrong Bible teaching, and people who believe many erroneous concepts, even witchcraft, but do not accept the truth of Acts 4:12!

It has been stated by one Methodist Pastor of the writer’s acquaintance, that the only ones not accepted by him are “fundamental Bible believing Christians, because they are too bigoted”!

So, the same thing is happening again; the Words of Scripture are being perverted for the convenience of men and Satan, (in this case the Ecumenical Movement under the auspices of the Roman Church), which is the same as Stages 1 & 2 above; the perversion and omission of the Words of God!

As in the examples of 1 & 2, God Almighty will make a change to ensure that His Plan of Redemption is completed, but as also shown above, it will not happen until the right stage has been reached, as shown with the Jews in Acts 28:28. 

The reason for the failures

In the stages 1, 2 & 3 above, conflict against God and His Truth, in conjunction with Satan’s perverting God’s Words, produces only failure and death!

The solution is provided by God in the person of Jesus the Christ, His Only Begotten Son (1 John 4:9); (see: "Israel; My Firstborn son"& God's Only Begotten Son ).

Most people in the world are in mortal conflict with God, because they cannot accept His way of Salvation!  They feel that they must earn the result, or do something to obtain the “reward”, and then “they” feel o.k., and can accept such a reward “by their own efforts”.

Some feel that they can “link to God, without the need to go through a mediator”; who is only Christ Jesus, (particularly New Age adherents, who in fact are linking to the god of this world; Satan)!  (See: Satan's Seed and "New Age" Religion:).

However, God says that “all our righteousness are as filthy rags”, Isa. 64:6.

People do not accept, or know, that they are fallen (Eden), and in need of a supernatural solution!

That “supernatural solution”, is Christ Jesus!

He is provided in Love by God the Father, and is Himself the solution!

“God will provide Himself a Lamb” Gen. 22:8.

“Your Lamb shall be without blemish” Ex. 12:5.

“Behold the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world” Jhn. 1:29 & 36.

Those people that can accept Christ Jesus in simple trust and faith, are “sealed in Heavenly places” Eph. 4:30.

1) 2Cor. 1:22, sealed and given the earnest (2Cor. 5: 5) of the Spirit in our hearts!

2) Eph. 1-13, sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise!

3) Eph. 4:30-32, God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you!

After that has happened, God gives the Christ Spirit to each of His people (Christians), and “the earnest (2Cor. 5:5) & (2Cor. 1:22)”, which is “a foretaste and pledge of God’s future benefit”, which is locked into place in Heaven!

In the meantime; Christians live with their old natures, but instead of warring against God in partnership with Satan, they war against themselves, in partnership with Christ’s Spirit!

The great Apostle Paul relates this conflict in Romans 7:15-17, and bemoans the fact.

However, the “faith” of the Christian is in Christ Jesus, and He is the totally sufficient solution, and has satisfied our totally Holy God’s requirements for Christians to be seen as totally redeemed in His sight!

God the Father in Heaven, places great value in the faith of a person in Him!

This is seen in the Scriptures; there is in all the OT the hint of God’s acceptance of simple faith, back to righteous Abel, and Enoch! 

FAITH!

Hebrews 11 gives a list of the people of faith who are well known, including Rahab the harlot.

Abram trusted God, and by faith left his household in Ur, on the word of God alone!

About 1500 years later, Habakkuk, stated, “The just shall live by faith”. 

So: there is warfare between the flesh and the Spirit, as Paul described in Rom. 7, but, the solution is in the victory of Christ Jesus: against Satan’s pride, and rebellion against our Loving God!

1Cor. 15:57: “but thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ”!  This is the victory over death in context, but, is code defacto for victory also over Satan! 

How so?

Almighty God in Christ achieved the victory at the Calvary Cross, in the taking of the sins of the world on Himself.

He arose, and now sits at the right hand of the Father in Heaven, awaiting His next function, (Seal release, (Rev. 6, 7 & 8); when His enemies are made His footstool).

All who will may turn to Him at present, and obtain everlasting life, as part of His Body, (by faith alone, Rom. 1:17, Gal. 3:11 & Heb. 10:38).

Our failures (as Paul described) He will forgive, as He is faithful and just: 1Jn. 1:9-10, also the final refining, 2Cor. 5:10.

In the Capernaum Synagogue, our Lord stated that His Body and Blood was to be eaten and drunk for life to be obtained!  This causing quite a stir!  He explained to those that would listen, that His Words were/are His Body and Blood!  He states clearly, that the flesh “profited nothing”, but that He/ the Word made flesh, is the true bread!

(His Word/s to be “eaten and drunk"). 

So we see that the Ages old conflict between Almighty God and Satan is coming to a Climax; many think very soon!

However; in the process, many good hearted people (including Christians) are being drawn into the plans of Satan, and are aiding his efforts on Earth at this present time!  

How, you may say? 

Leaving aside the many obvious ways that Christians can be laid low by the enticements of Satan, the most dangerous way at present for both individuals and Groups, is probably the Ecumenical Movement!

This may on first viewing be seen as a rather fallacious statement; but on careful examination shows to be accurate.

Not many people know that the movement is led by the Roman Church, albeit rather surreptitiously.  This fact can be verified by reference to various Web Sites, under Google.  They have kept the facts well covered until the 1950s, but are now more open regarding their objectives.  As any knowledgeable Christian knows, the Roman Church Teachings are not compatible with the Truth of Scripture; and their Teachings are embodied in the following:  See: Why the Teaching of the Roman Catholic Church is not of God Almighty:   

As is well known and documented in Church and World History, the excesses and cruelty of Rome when their grip on the European population decreased after Martin Luther; led to the appalling torture of many true Christ-Ones in the Inquisition!  These brave men and women would not denounce their trust in the Saviour, Christ Jesus, and Acts 4:12!! 

This verse in Holy Scripture, is the one which defines the whole of the New Testament message to the world, and clearly states the mind of Almighty God in His Plan for the Salvation of mankind; and the defeat and demise of Satan; and is why Satan wants all Church groups to not adhere to its straight forward and stark message, which at this date (2019) is showing to be urgently needed when taking account of the terrible happenings worldwide (Hos. 3:5)!

"There is no other Name under Heaven for a person to be saved than that of Christ Jesus"!

Acts 4:10-12; IS THE CORE OF THE PLAN LEADING TO SATAN'S DEMISE; AND IS THE OPPOSITE OF HIS REBELLION AGAINST GOD!

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