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Holy Men of God Spake As They Were Moved by the Holy Ghost
By Sammy Tabuena (2016)
2 Peter 1:21 (KJV) For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
The Holy Spirit of God moved the holy men of God to write the Holy Word of God.
In some of the modern versions, the word "moved" was removed and changed to "carried along":
2 Peter 1:21 (NIV 2011) For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:21 (ESV 2001) For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
To "carry along" could mean "to persuade or affect", "to transport something while moving along", or "to keep handy at all times". But this is kind of synonymous to being "drifted" aimlessly, like a log being transported along by a flood to wherever or to nowhere.
In 2 Peter 1:21, the King James Bible does not even say that God's holy men were "moved along" by the Holy Ghost. It says that they were "moved by the Holy Ghost", implying a purposeful, intentional, influencing and directing to write the Holy Scripture.
Deuteronomy 4:2 (KJV) Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
The "diminishing" of the Biblical statement "moved by the Holy Ghost" into merely "carried along by the Holy Spirit" not only lessens the meaning of inspiration but blurs the "divers manners" (Heb. 1:1) that God revealed His Word and how it was "given by inspiration of God" (2 Tim. 3:16). When God "moved" His holy men to write the Scriptures, he not only purposefully influenced and directed them to write them, but he actually carried and transported them to another place and time.
Comparing Scripture with Scripture (1 Cor. 2:13), let us see how "holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost".
Example #1. Prophet Ezekiel
Ezekiel 1:1 (KJV) Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.
Ezekiel 1:3 (KJV) The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him.
Ezekiel 1:28 (KJV) As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.
"The hand of the LORD was there upon him", and Ezekiel saw the "visions of God" and heard "a voice of one that spake". That is how the Lord "moved" Ezekiel.
Ezekiel 2:1 (KJV) And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee.
2 And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me.
Now, that is being "moved by the Holy Ghost". The Holy Spirit entered into Ezekiel and made him stand on his feet (moved from the ground and up on his feet) and spoke to him. Notice that the Holy Ghost spoke to the prophet while He is inside of him!
Ezekiel 3:12 (KJV) Then the spirit took me up, and I heard behind me a voice of a great rushing, saying, Blessed be the glory of the LORD from his place.
13 I heard also the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels over against them, and a noise of a great rushing.
14 So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me.
15 Then I came to them of the captivity at Telabib, that dwelt by the river of Chebar, and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days.
Again, this is how Ezekiel was "moved by the Holy Ghost" ("spirit", Ezek. 3:12, 14). The "hand of the LORD was strong" enough to take him up, lift him up, and took him away to Telabib, by the river of Chebar, so the prophet "sat where they sat". The "hand of the LORD" (Ezekiel 1:3; 3:14) then is not just figurative at all; it is literal as well.
Ezekiel 8:3 (KJV) And he put forth the form of an hand, and took me by a lock of mine head; and the spirit lifted me up between the earth and the heaven, and brought me in the visions of God to Jerusalem, to the door of the inner gate that looketh toward the north; where was the seat of the image of jealousy, which provoketh to jealousy.
The Holy Ghost must have "moved" Ezekiel by "influencing" him to speak and write prophecy, but, yes, the Holy Ghost did also "move" the holy man, using "the form of an hand" and took him up by the hair of his head. How did the Spirit move the prophet? "The spirit lifted me up between the earth and the heaven", Ezekiel says.
Ezekiel 8:6 (KJV) He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do? even the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations.
7 And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall.
Well it's clear that the Lord "moved" (2 Pet. 1:21) and "brought" (Ezek. 8:7) him to the door of the court, so that he wrote about what he had seen there.
Ezekiel 11:1 (KJV) Moreover the spirit lifted me up, and brought me unto the east gate of the LORD'S house, which looketh eastward: and behold at the door of the gate five and twenty men; among whom I saw Jaazaniah the son of Azur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, princes of the people.
The holy man of God was moved, or "lifted" up and "brought", by the Spirit to the east gate of the LORD's house.
Example #2. Prophet John
Revelation 1:10 (KJV) I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
In the context of prophecy, being "in the Spirit" is to be "carried away" from one place to another place and from one time to another time.
John was "moved by the Holy Ghost" just Ezekiel was. That means he was carried away "in the spirit" (Rev. 17:3; 21:10), just as Ezekiel was "carried out" in the spirit (Eze. 37:1).
I. John was "moved" in the Spirit from one place to another place.
1. He was moved up from Patmos to Paradise.
Revelation 1:9 (KJV) I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
Revelation 4:1 (KJV) After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.
2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
2. He was moved down from heaven to earth.
Revelation 17:3 (KJV) So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.
3. He was moved away from the wilderness to a great and high mountain.
Revelation 21:10 (KJV) And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,
II. John was moved "in the Spirit" from one time to another time.
Revelation 1:10 (KJV) I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
The Bible does not call Sunday "the Lord's day". God "numbers" days, and even months and years (Job 14:5; 15:20; 38:21). If Revelation 1:10 is a reference to the first day of the week, then God would have said it like he did in:
Matthew 28:1 (KJV) In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
Mark 16:2 (KJV) And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
Mark 16:9 (KJV) Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
Luke 24:1 (KJV) Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
John 20:1 (KJV) The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
John 20:19 (KJV) Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Acts 20:7 (KJV) And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
1 Corinthians 16:2 (KJV) Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
So according to John, he was "on the Lord's day", not on the "first day of the week", when he wrote the Book of Revelation.
What is the Lord's day?
Isaiah 2:12 (KJV) For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:
Isaiah 13:6 (KJV) Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty. (cf. "the great day of God Almighty", Rev. 16:14)
Isaiah 13:9 (KJV) Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it.
Isaiah 34:8 (KJV) For it is the day of the LORD'S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.
Jeremiah 46:10 (KJV) For this is the day of the Lord GOD of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries: and the sword shall devour, and it shall be satiate and made drunk with their blood: for the Lord GOD of hosts hath a sacrifice in the north country by the river Euphrates.
Lamentations 2:22 (KJV) Thou hast called as in a solemn day my terrors round about, so that in the day of the LORD'S anger none escaped nor remained: those that I have swaddled and brought up hath mine enemy consumed.
Ezekiel 13:5 (KJV) Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day of the LORD.
Ezekiel 30:3 (KJV) For the day is near, even the day of the LORD is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen.
Joel 1:15 (KJV) Alas for the day! for the day of the LORD is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come.
Joel 2:1 (KJV) Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand;
Joel 2:11 (KJV) And the LORD shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?
Joel 2:31 (KJV) The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come.
Joel 3:14 (KJV) Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.
Amos 5:18 (KJV) Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light.
Amos 5:20 (KJV) Shall not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?
Obadiah 15 (KJV) For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.
Zephaniah 1:7 (KJV) Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD is at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests.
Zephaniah 1:8 (KJV) And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD'S sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel.
Zephaniah 1:14 (KJV) The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.
Zephaniah 1:18 (KJV) Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD'S wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land.
Zephaniah 2:2 (KJV) Before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD come upon you, before the day of the LORD'S anger come upon you.
Zephaniah 2:3 (KJV) Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger.
Zechariah 14:1 (KJV) Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.
Malachi 4:5 (KJV) Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:
Acts 2:20 (KJV) The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:
1 Thessalonians 5:2 (KJV) For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
2 Peter 3:10 (KJV) But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. ("Day of God", 2 Pet. 3:12)
What did John write about? The Book of Revelation describes the seven churches of Asia (ministered to by angels), Heaven, Tribulation period, the Antichrist, the Mystery Babylon, the Second Coming, Armageddon, the Millennial Kingdom, God and Magog, the passing away of the first heaven and the first earth, the Great White Throne, Lake of Fire, New Heaven and New Earth and Eternity. John was there!
He was there in heaven while the Tribulation saints were being martyred on earth.
Revelation 4:2 (KJV) And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
Revelation 6:1 (KJV) 9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
He was there when Israel was persecuted and Mystery Babylon city was judged at the end.
Revelation 17:3 (KJV) So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.
He was there in the New Heaven and the New Earth, and he saw the New Jerusalem.
Revelation 21:10 (KJV) And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,
And John said, he was "on the Lord's day" when he wrote all these.
That is how God "moved" his prophets to write this book of prophecy. He moved them to that place and time to see and hear, and he moved them to write what they saw and heard.
Revelation 21:5 (KJV) And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Revelation 22:18 (KJV) For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
2 Peter 1:20 (KJV) Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
All right, they could have been "carried along" or "carried away" with what they had seen and heard, but yes, they were also actually "moved" to there.
Now, who can't be "moved" to write about that?
The Complete and Fruitful Christian
I. BELIEVER OF CHRIST – Possessing Christians
II. FOLLOWER OF CHRIST – Professing Christians
III. PARTAKERS OF THE AFFLICTIONS OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST – Powerful Christians
IV. MULTIPLIERS OF THE WORD AND THE LIFE OF CHRIST – Producing Christians
From the New Testament Baptist Pulpit (Nov. 1, 2012)
Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
1. Be not entangled again with THE CURSE OF THE LAW.
Galatians 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
12 And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.
13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
Those who force the "works of the law" in this present Age of Grace is under the "curse of the law". Be not entangled again with the curse of the law by trying to be justified by the works of the law.
2. Be not entangled again with THE ELEMENTS OF THE WORLD.
Galatians 4:8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.
9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.
We used to observe pagan feasts and worldly holidays, but now that we (1) have "known God" and (2) are "known of God", we are not to be entangled again with these "weak and beggarly" elements of the world.
3. Be not entangled again with THE WORKS OF THE FLESH.
Galatians 5:18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Ungodliness and worldly lusts are being promoted and supported in the internet, television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and the rest of the mass media and technology. The only way not to be entangled again with the works of the flesh is to crucify the flesh with the affections and lusts. Let us start living and walking in the Spirit.
THE WORD OF GOD: God speaks to us through the Bible
A. Revelation – the Lord reveals Himself through His Word.
Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
1 Samuel 3:7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.
1 Samuel 3:21 And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.
1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
B. Inspiration – the Lord had his Word spoken and written by his holy men (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21)
1. All Scripture is given by "inspiration of God"
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2. All Scripture is given by the "breath of God".
Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Job 33:4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
Ezekiel 37:4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.
5 Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:
Ezekiel 37:9 Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army.
Ezekiel 37:14 And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD have spoken it, and performed it, saith the LORD.
3. All Scripture is given by the "Spirit of God" (John 3:8; 2 Pet. 1:21)
John 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
2 Peter 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
4. All Scripture is given by the "mouth of God" (Mat. 4:4; 2 Pet. 1:21)
Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
2 Peter 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
C. Preservation – the Lord keeps and transmits His word pure from generation to generation, from place to place, from language to language (Psa. 12:6,7; Prov. 30:5,6)
Psalms 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
1. Old Testament was written in Hebrew (called the "Masoretic Text")
2. The New Testament was written in Greek ("Received Text")
a. The Bible was reproduced in copies.
b. The Bible was translated in different "versions" (Syrian, Latin, Coptic, etc.)
c. The Bible was quoted in the writings of the early church leaders or preachers.
d. The Bible was put in lectionaries for Scripture reading in churches.
3. The Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament were put together in one book in English. The Authorized (King James) Version 1611 is the seventh purification (Psa. 12:6,7) of the English Bibles based on the pure Received Text before it:
a. Tyndale Bible (1525)
b. Coverdale Bible (1535)
c. Matthew's Bible (1537)
d. Great Bible (1539)
e. Geneva Bible (1560)
f. Bishop's Bible (1568)
*Only the King James Bible truly follows the pure text. The modern versions follow a few corrupt manuscripts (2 Cor. 2:17)
D. Illumination – the Lord enlightens the mind of the believer by His Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 2:14 But 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. Salvation – a person can understand the Scriptures if he is saved
Ephesians 1:13 In 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,
2. Spirituality – a spiritual believer understands the Scripture more than a carnal Christian
1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
3. Service – a faithful servant of the Lord understands the Scripture more than the disobedient backslider.
Ephesians 4:20 But ye have not so learned Christ;
21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
(Proverbs 3:5,6)
By Sammy Tabuena
Proverbs 3:5,6 (KJV 1611)
5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
God's Word says that when a person who trusts in the Lord and acknowledges Him in all his ways, God will DIRECT HIS PATHS.
The Lord did NOT promise to make the paths "smooth" or "straight", but that he will direct our paths.
Observe how other bible versions have changed God's pure Word.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (New American Standard Bible)
5Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.
6In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message)
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (Amplified Bible)
5Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.
6In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (New International Version)
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (New International Version – UK)
5Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (Today's New International Version)
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (New International Reader's Version)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways remember him. Then he will make your paths smooth and straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (GOD'S WORD Translation)
5Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.
6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (New Century Version)
5 Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don't depend on your own understanding.
6 Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (Contemporary English Version)
5With all your heart you must trust the LORD and not your own judgment.
6Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.
The Lord does not have to "clear the road" for Moses, Joshua, Daniel, or Paul. He just have to direct the paths of each one of them.
Don't trust your own mind
Proverbs 3:5
5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Don't trust your own heart
Proverbs 28:26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Proverbs 14:14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
Psalms 37:4
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Trust in the LORD.
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Trust in the WORD of the LORD.
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
The antecedent of "he" is "every word of God". The Word of God is alive and often referred to with a personal pronoun.
Who is "quick" and "powerful"? Who is "sharper" and is "piercing"? Who is a "discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart"? In whose sight is any creature not manifest? With whom are all things are "naked and opened" in his eyes?
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Who or what is the "one" that will judge that rejects Christ and His words?
John 12:48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
The Word of God, in written form, is called "Scripture".
Who spoke to Abraham? Who has foresight?
Galatians 3:8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
Genesis 12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
3 … and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Who spoke to Pharaoh? Who raised him up?
Romans 9:17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
Exodus 9:13 And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
Exodus 9:16 And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
Don't make decisions that dishonor God.
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 19:20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Don't make decisions that disobey God's Word.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Be careful about listening to people who dishonor and disobey God.
To honor God and obey God is SAFE.
Make decisions according to God's PERFECT WORD.
Psalms 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 18:30
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Make decisions according to God's PERFECT WILL.
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Psalms 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
From the New Testament Baptist Pulpit
(Sep. 12, 2010)
What is faith?
I almost drowned one time in a waterfall. I was swimming hard but I kept drowning. A swimming teacher said that the only way to be able to float is to learn to "trust" water. I did just that, and water became like a bed where I can rest and relaxed. Faith is just like that – "trusting the waters".
I remember in a Christian youth camp, we swam in a waterfall. My friends were diving and I wanted to try but was afraid to do so. Somebody then told me, "The longer you stare at the water, the more you will be afraid. If you want to jump, do it right away." I did as I was told and took a "leap of faith".
"By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place…"
Taking a "leap of faith" is not blind diving. In a recess during a youth retreat, one young man dived and had his head bumped in one of the rocks beneath the water.
In learning "new" doctrine, I would advise that when the waters are not clear, don't jump. In making decisions, when the waters are not clear, don't dive!
A "leap of faith" requires a clear, definite call. Abraham was called to out "into a place". Abraham what the place was, but he had a specific call from God.
2 Corinthians 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
There are two clear-cut "calls" here:
Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
1. We need to be "reconciled" to God because we were "enemies"
Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
We were enemies because "all have sinned".
2. Reconciliation is only by the death of God's Son.
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
As "sinners", we were God's enemies; but "Christ died for us".
3. To be reconciled is to be "saved".
Romans 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
Although we were God's enemies as sinners, we are "jusitified by His blood", "reconciled by the death of His Son", and "saved from wrath though Him".
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
2 Corinthians 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
O, be reconciled to God, right now!
- Everyone reconciled to God is a representative for Christ.
"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ,…"
This is automatic. The only option of a saved, reconciled believer of God is either to be:
a. A Good Representative, or
b. A Bad Representative.
There is no other option. Every Christian is an ambassador for Christ – right now!
- To be a representative of Christ means:
- To be an ambassador for Christ
This tells us that "this world is not our home".
1) We are sent with a mission.
2 Corinthians 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2) We are sent with a message.
2 Corinthians 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
3) We are sent to a mission field.
2 Corinthians 5:19 …reconciling the world …
- To beseech people "as though God did beseech you by us".
My former pastor, Patricio Felasol, used to remind us : "God has no hands but our hands. He has no feet but our feet. He has no eyes, but our eyes." God does His work through us.
1) God is in Christ reconciling the world.
2) Christ is in us and God is beseeching people "by us".
We are to plead to the world that they be reconciled to God as though it's God doing it.
- To be "in Christ's stead".
2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
1) Christ died in our stead.
2) We are to live in His stead.
The call to be reconciled to God and to be representatives for Christ is definite. This is the "place" that God has called us to go to. Once these have been made clear, one can now start a "leap of faith".
"…which he should after receive for an inheritance…"
Genesis 12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Abraham did not know the place where God wants him to go; but the call was definite, and the compensation was well-defined.
- A certain place. "Unto a land that I will shew thee"
Dr. Dave Reese (founder of Open Bible College International) once said that in this Age of Grace, God's call is not "geographical". That is, it is not dependent or limited to a place. One ought to serve God starting from right where he is.
In the Old Testament, the blessings of God seem to be "geographical" – that is they have to stay in the Promised Land. Today, however, it's in a "land" that God will show us. We may not know it right away, but He will show us that sooner or later. Some people are afraid to follow God's call in their lives:
a. God may call them to be a missionary in another place.
b. They may be "out-of-place" with their peers.
When God calls, He has a certain place for you. Do what you are supposed to do right where you are and God will reveal the place for you where you will never be "out of place".
- A certain position. "I will make of thee a great nation"
I remember Dr. Paul Chappell of Lancaster Baptist Church once said that when he started to pastor, he sought not for a position but he sought to serve. From the "backside of the desert", his ministry grew dramatically over the years and he is in a "position" where we got to know him in this other side of the world.
People look down on God's servants, but God's call is a "certain position" earned by a sincere, humble service.
- A certain prize. "I will bless thee"
1 Timothy 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
- A certain prestige. "I will make they name great"
George Beverly Shea was offered a big renumeration to sing over secular radio but refused it. He said, "I'd rather have Jesus than silver and gold." How many modern "Christian" singers have departed from the "name of Christ" for selfish prestige.
- A certain purpose. "Thou shalt be a blessing"
Following God's call is not only rewarding to self, but to many others as well.
- A certain protection. "I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee."
Blessings without protection is like putting money in a bank without walls.
- A certain possession. "In thee shall all families of the earth be blessed."
In effect, being a blessing to others, Abraham did not just have the promised land but all the families of the earth as well. True "possessions" are not just those blessings that you receive but those blessings that you give.
The call of God is fixed, and the compensation is sure.
Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
1 Corinthians 9:17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
"…obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went."
There is no doubt about God's call and His compensation. The question is our compliance.
Before diving, one is to make sure he does not leap so close to the bank nor to shallow water. Sometimes it takes a big leap and further to the deeper area to have a good, safe dive. Then, one will be challenged to dive from a higher place to a deeper body of water.
So with our leap of faith: God may lead us in to a place where we have never been, and all that God expects us to do is to take a big leap further to the center of His will. As one must trust the waters in order to float, so we are to rest in God knowing His clear and definite call and His sure and certain reward.
Abraham didn't know where the place was but He was sure that there is such a place, and that place is prepared by God.
You may ask where would God lead us this year? What would God tell us to do? Well, as Pastor Chappell puts it, "It's the same old thing, just a little bit more."
God's call is definite.
God's compensation is certain.
Our compliance – that is the question. Will we obey?
Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Skeptics would always like to question the Bible. Casting doubt is the Devil's favorite hobby. While it is certainly foolish to answer fools according to their folly, sometimes it is wise to demonstrate their foolishness by answering them according to their folly.
Proverbs 26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
One of the first things the "children of the wicked one" (Matt. 13:38) may do to dilute the minds of God's children with infidelism is to question certain statements found in God's Word and to try to find contradictions which do not exist at all. For example:
Jude 1:14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
Their question would be: "Is Enoch really the seventh from Adam?" Then they would try to shake the faith of a "babe in Christ" (1 Cor. 3:1) or of a "novice" (1 Tim. 3:6) by showing several "supposedly" and "seemingly contradictory" passages:
Genesis 4:17 And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch.
Luke 3:37 Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,
These "Athenians" (Acts 17:21), thinking that they have something new against the believers of that 'Ole Black Book, would try a futile reasoning like:
If Enoch was the son of Cain (Gen. 4:17), he is only the third from Adam; how come the Bible says he is the "seventh" from Adam (Jude 1:14)?
If Enoch was the son of Cain (Gen. 4:17), how can he also be the son of Jared (Luke 3:37)?
The "Gnostics" (Gr. "knower") would add to the confusion by claiming to have found the Book of Enoch, which is an extra-Biblical, uninspired writing.
The apostate Fundamentalists, sidetracked by the opinion that a mere English "translation" of God's Word (such as the King James Bible) could not qualify to be "given by inspiration of God", seem to have us rather believe the so-called "Book of Enoch" than believing we have a "perfect" Word of God in our hands.
It does take a "leap of faith" to believe that we have the inspired and perfect Word of God in our hands. The Bible itself will prove to unbelieving minds that Enoch had a testimony that will answer their questions, and he was translated to a better state because he had one thing that they don't have – faith!
Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
A "testimony" [Lat. testimonium] (Microsoft Encarta 2006) is an "evidence that a witness gives to a court of law". It is a proof to support a fact or claim. The word is also used in the Old Testament (OT) to refer to the Law given by God through Moses. It is also used by believers torefer to the public declaration of faith in Christ and victorious Christian experiences.
Concerning the question whether Enoch was really the seventh from Adam or not, or did Enoch really exist or not, Enoch himself left a testimony.
The supposed contradiction between Genesis 4:17, Luke 3:37, and Jude 1:14 is solved by two things:
(1) Reading the Bible
The problem with most people who find problems in the Bible is that they have a reading problem. They don't read enough and they don't read it well. Reading and believing the Bible (and "rightly dividing the word of truth", 2 Timothy 2:15) will show that there is more than one "Enoch" in the Bible.
(2) Common sense
As someone has said, common sense is not so "common" these days. Common sense will show that some people have the same name, and one person may have various ("different") and varied ("altered") names .
In Genesis 4:17, there are two "Enoch's".
- Enoch, the son of Cain, is the third from Adam.
Genesis 4:17 And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: …
- The second Enoch in the verse is not a son, but a "city".
Genesis 4:17 … and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch.
The "Enoch" we are looking for is not the Enoch who was the son of Cain and the third from Adam. We are not looking for the Enoch City. We are looking for the Enoch who was the "seventh" from Adam:
- Enoch, son of Jared, is the seventh from Adam.
Luke 3:37 Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,
In Genesis 4:17, it was Enoch of Cain. The one we are looking for is found in the next chapter (Gen. 5) – Enoch of Seth.
Genesis 5:5 And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.
6 And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:
7 And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:
8 And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.
9 And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan:
10 And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:
11 And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.
12 And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel:
13 And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:
14 And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.
15 And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared:
16 And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:
17 And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
18 And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch:
Jude 1:14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
Enoch of Cain was the third from Adam. Enoch of Seth was the seventh from Adam. Enoch of Seth is the one we are looking for.
Another thing that Bible reading and common sense show us is that Enoch is also known as "Henoch".
1 Chronicles 1:1 Adam, Sheth, Enosh,
2 Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,
3 Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech,
How do we know for sure that Henoch and Enoch are name variations of the same man?
Jude 1:14 already tells us that Enoch is the seventh from Adam. In 1 Chronicles 1:1-3, we can see that Henoch is the seventh from Adam: Adam, Sheth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered, Henoch. Luke 3:37, 38 also helps confirm that Enosh is Enoch, the seventh from Adam.
Luke 3:37 Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,
38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
The Bible reader will also notice that Sheth and Seth are the same person, and so are Enosh and Enos, Kenan and Cainan, Mahalaleel and Maleleel, Jered and Jared, Methuselah and Mathusala.
Which Enoch? Enoch of Seth, the seventh from Adam, left a testimony about his own name and existence in history, even though he has not written a book.
Jude 1:14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
Enoch left a testimony without a book. His name is written in five of the books in the Bible, yet he himself has written no book.
Some people will say, "Well, Enoch is said to have prophesied. Let's find that book that he has written. Let's look for 'The Book of Enoch'."
Again, Bible reading and common sense will show that "to prophesy" does not necessarily mean "to write". In fact, Jude clearly indicates that Enoch "prophesied" of the Second Coming "saying". In other words, he didn't write it; he spoke it.
Why do we have it then in written form? Well, it was written later. Enoch's prophecy was "translated" (moved from one place to another) from his spoken words to these written words.
Enoch said, "Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints." Prophets and apostles since then have a knowledge of this prophecy.
Moses wrote:
Deuteronomy 33:2 And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them.
Zechariah wrote:
Zechariah 14:5 And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the LORD my God shall come, and all the saints with thee.
Paul wrote:
1 Thessalonians 3:13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
Jude confirmed Enoch's spoken prophecy by putting it into writing:
Jude 1:14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
Enoch had this testimony:
Genesis 5:19 And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:
Genesis 5:21 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah:
22 And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:
23 And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years:
24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.
Enoch walked with God? What does "walked with God" mean?
The Bible has its own "built-in" dictionary. It is its own commentary. The Holy Spirit, the Author of the Book, is its own interpreter. We are told how to understand it:
1 Corinthians 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
(1) We understand Scripture, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth.
(2) We understand Scripture by which the Holy Ghost teacheth.
(3) We understand Scripture by comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Words in Scripture are spiritual and living words:
John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
To compare spiritual things with spiritual is to compare Scripture with Scripture. This helps us understand the meaning of God's Word, such as the following:
(1) "Walked with God"
Genesis 5:24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.
Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
Letting the Bible interpret the Bible, to "walk with God" is to "please God".
(2) "He was not"
What does the Bible mean when it said that Enoch "was not"? The verse itself gives an answer:
Genesis 5:24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.
That Enoch "was not" means that "God took him". Comparing it again with the other verse of the same context, "he was not" means "he was not found, because God had translated him".
Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
One of the dictionary definitions of the word "translated" or "translation" is to be moved or carried from one place to another (Microsoft Encarta 2006). A look at several Bible commentaries would give you some etymological meaning that would "suggest" the same idea. The Bible itself, however, is clear concerning the meaning of the word:
1) To be "translated" is to "not see death"
2) To be "translated" is to be "not found"
3) To be "translated" is to be taken by God
Genesis 5:24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.
The words, "translate", "translated", or "translation", occur only five times in three passages of Scripture:
Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
Enoch had this testimony: "he walked with God" (Gen. 5:24). He so pleased God that God had to move him from this sinful, wicked world into the presence of God.
2 Samuel 3:10 To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.
King Saul, the people's king, disobeyed God's Word many times during his reign. God chose a man after his own heart – David. God had promised that the kingdom of Israel will be translated from the house of Saul and David's throne will be set up.
Colossians 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Every saved believer in this Age of Grace has been removed from the power of darkness and placed into the kingdom of God's dear Son. While physically we are still living on this earth, we are spiritually seated with Christ in heavenly places in Christ. We are waiting for the great "translation day", called the Rapture, when will physically be ever with the Lord in our "translated bodies".
In all three passages, the "translated" state is always better than the "original" condition. As we have mentioned at the beginning of this message, there is an attempt to sow doubt on God's Word in the minds of the believer. The notion is that a "mere translation" of God's Word should not be considered equal in authority to the original writings. This is, however, contradictory to Bible doctrine and practice.
The Bible doctrine of the inspiration and preservation of God's Word magnifies the power of God. God could not be limited to a piece of paper. God could have His words "translated" without error ; He can perfectly move His pure words with no problems at all from one place to another, from one piece of paper to another, from one language to another, from one generation to another, and from time to eternity. The translation of the Bible in the universal language of man has always been for the better.
The Bible practice is that a "translation" in the Bible is always better than the "original". David's kingdom was a translation of Saul's kingdom; the translated kingdom was better than the original kingdom. Church Age believers were translated from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of God's dear Son; again, the translation is better than the original. Enoch was translated to God's presence from this sinful world; Enoch's translated state was certainly better than his original condition. The Bible practice is that a translation is better than the original.
In Enoch's life, there are several things that we can notice being translated.
1) The most obvious, of course, is the fact that he was translated by God, he was not found, he did not see death, for God took him.
2) We have also seen how his spoken prophecy, concerning the coming of the Lord with ten thousands of his saints, has been "translated" into the writings by Moses, Zechariah, and Paul; and the very prophecy was quoted verbatim by Jude in his epistle. And, finally, the words of the man who was not found are surprisingly in our hands; it's translation from the spoken language of Enoch's day can be read in written form in a language the present world understands. Praise the Lord for that man who walked with God all his life and never saw death!
3) What remains to be done is for Enoch's testimony to be translated into our testimony – that is the best translation the world needs to see at this present day before Jesus comes.
Enoch wrote no book. There is no Book of Enoch, but he left a testimony.
He, however, left a testimony by His word and by His deed. He spoke a prophecy of the Second Coming of Christ and he walked with God all his life. He so pleased God that God took him alive into his presence. Enoch never died and never will die anymore. What a testimony he left – a testimony of the fact of the grand "translation" of the true believers of God!
Every person needs to translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God's dear Son right now.
Every believer must translate the testimony of walking with God by pleasing God in word and in deed.
Every believer, dead or alive, is waiting for that grand "translation" day when we all see and meet Jesus in the air to be with Him forever!
While waiting for that day, let us…
Leave a testimony of the translation,
and keep that testimony translated!
How do we do it?


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Ford F-150 XLT Standard Equipment
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo/Single-CD Player -inc: 6 speakers
- Radio w/Clock
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Fixed Antenna
- SYNC Voice Recognition Communications -inc: Enhanced voice recognition communication and entertainment system, 911 assist, 4.2" LCD display in center stack, Applink, 1 smart charging USB port and auxiliary audio input jack, Compass display in instrument cluster
- Chrome Front Bumper w/Body-Colored Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and 2 Tow Hooks
- Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
- Regular Box Style
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Clearcoat Paint
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
- Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
- Chrome Rear Step Bumper
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Tires: P265/70R17 OWL A/T -inc: OWL A/T spare tire
- Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
- Black Door Handles
- Chrome Grille
- Aluminum Panels
- Front Fog Lamps
- Fully Automatic Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Fixed Rear Window
- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Reverse Opening Rear Doors
- Black Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
- Wheels: 17" Silver Painted Aluminum
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
- 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold-Up Cushion Rear Seat
- Cloth 40/20/40 Split Front Seat -inc: 4-way adjustable driver/passenger headrests and armrest w/storage
- Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
- Pickup Cargo Box Lights
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
- Analog Display
- 3 12V DC Power Outlets
- Front Map Lights
- Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
- Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and 1st Row Underseat Storage
- Glove Box
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Front Cigar Lighter(s)
- Front Cupholder
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Perimeter Alarm
- Compass
- 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Urethane Gear Shift Knob
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Keypad
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Cabback Insulator and Chrome Interior Accents
- Power Rear Windows
- 4-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
- Manual Air Conditioning
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Transmission Fluid Temp and Trip Odometer
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed Automatic -inc: tow/haul mode
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Leaf Rear Suspension w/Leaf Springs
- GVWR: 6,300 lbs Payload Package
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- Engine: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (FFV)
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
- Part-Time Four-Wheel Drive
- 3.73 Axle Ratio
- 70-Amp/Hr 610CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 200 Amp Alternator
- Auto Locking Hubs
- 23 Gal. Fuel Tank
- 1660# Maximum Payload
- Electronic Transfer Case
- Side Impact Beams
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge, and any emission testing charge. The price for listed vehicles as equipped does not include charges such as: License, Title, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes, Dealer Prep, Smog Fees, Credit Investigation, Optional Credit Insurance, Physical Damage of Liability Insurance, or Delivery Fees. DEALER makes no representations, expressed or implied, to any actual or prospective purchaser or owner of this vehicle as to the existence, ownership, accuracy, description or condition of the listed vehicle's equipment, accessories, price, specials or any warranties. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the sale of this vehicle.


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UNISA 2006. Nicky Downing – CEO Guideline Risk Technologies Africa (Pty) Ltd. Presentation Objectives.
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Nicky Downing – CEO Guideline Risk Technologies Africa (Pty) Ltd
An Organisation, through Enterprise risk management, should seek to help drive decisions which balance risk and reward, thereby adding value to business. This would involve the following:
Divisions/BU's ensure individual Goals and Objectives and business strategy aligned to Group
Goals and objectives defined
Group strategic business Plan
You're in business
You monitor the specific identified indicators to verify that you are on target in achieving your determined objectives and goals.
You record incidents along the way and monitor historic events in your business area to help you stay on your planned route and minimize the possibility of failure in achieving your goal.
All risks identified at process level that could prevent achievement of defined objectives and Goals at both BU and Group levels.
The organisation at each level is prompted by the supporting software system, providing notification of Key Risk Indicators, to take the necessary mitigating action.
Correctly embedded and used, Integrated ERM ensures the achievement of your Objectives and Goals by improving the overall efficiency of the running of your business.
Without it……..
ERM Risk Modeling
Expected Losses
Risk Appetite
Capital Allocation/Funds/Captives/Tiered insurance
KRI's defined
Incident Event Management
(Are we doing what we intended to do, in managing our risk
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Wind southerly 25 to 35 knots backing to southeast 35 to 45 Wednesday morning then diminishing to south 20 to 30 late Wednesday afternoon.
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Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 4 to 6 metres subsiding to 4 Wednesday afternoon.
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H.R.13 - Taxpayer Debt Buy-Down Act104th Congress (1995-1996)
|Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] (Introduced 01/04/1995)
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|03/13/1995 See H.R.1215. (All Actions)
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Taxpayer Debt Buy-Down Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals with adjusted income tax liability to designate on their tax returns that a portion of such liability (not to exceed ten percent) be used to reduce the public debt.
Establishes a Public Debt Reduction Trust Fund for the deposit of designated amounts. Makes amounts in such Trust Fund available only to pay at maturity, or to redeem or buy before maturity, any obligation of the Federal Government included in the public debt (other than an obligation of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, or the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund). Prohibits the reissuance of any obligation which is paid, redeemed, or bought with amounts from the Trust Fund.
Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to provide for the sequestration of amounts designated to the Trust Fund. Specifies accounts exempt from such sequestration. Includes aggregated amounts designated to the Trust Fund and amounts sequestered to reduce the public debt in sequestration preview and final reports.


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Christmas card with a snowman and place for text. Drawing in the style of doodle.
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We all know that marquee player Melissa Hickey of the Melbourne Demons is a great athlete and one of the best defenders in the women's AFL. But did you know that she's also quite a basketball player? Have a look at some of her sweet jumpers!
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Programme cycle and humanitarian financing documents
Humanitarian Funding Update January 2017
As of 31 January, United Nations Coordinated Appeals and Refugee Response Plans within the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) require US$22.5 billion to meet the humanitarian needs of 93.5 million crisis-affected people in 33 countries. Needs and financial requirements have increased due the finalisation of five additional Humanitarian Response Plans (HRPs). Seventeen HRPs have been published so far. Together the appeals are funded at $77.2 million, leaving a shortfall of $22.4 billion.
Humanitarian Funding Update December 2016
As of 30 December 2016, the inter-agency coordinated appeals and refugee response plans within the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) require US$22.1 billion -- an increase of 10 per cent since it was first launched twelve months ago -- to meet the needs of 96.2 million humanitarian crisis-affected people in 40 countries. By the end of 2016, $12.6 billion were raised towards the coordinated appeals -- more than ever before. Despite immense donor generosity, it is only 57 percent of the requirements committed, leaving a short fall of $9.5 billion. In comparison to 2015, the year closed with 53 percent coverage receiving $10.7 billion). In 2016, the bulk of the global requirements were for just four humanitarian crises: Iraq, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen -- all man-made conflicts.
Global Humanitarian Overview 2017: A Consolidated Appeal to Support People Affected by Disaster and Conflict [EN/AR/FR/ZH]
The last quarter century has seen an overwhelming shift in frequency, scale and magni tude of humanitarian emergencies. For 2017, humanitarian partners will require $22.2 billion to meet the needs of 92.8 million people in 33 countries. The initial appeal for 2016 stood at $20.1 billion to meet the needs of 87.6 million people in 37 countries. This is in stark contrast to the $2.7 billion called for in the first six inter-agency humanitarian appeals launched in 1992. Failure to act upon the alarming crises outlined in this Global Humanitarian Overview 2017 could lead to a far wider humanitarian crisis with devastating repercussions to life, livelihoods and security.
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Humanitarian Funding Update November 2016
Haiti Flash Appeal 2016 [EN, FR]
After cutting a deadly swath across the Caribbean region, Hurricane Matthew, a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 235 km/h, violently struck south-western Haiti on 4 October causing widespread damage, flooding and displacement. The poverty level of the population in this area reaches 70 per cent. Hurricane Matthew has resulted in the largest humanitarian crisis in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake at a time when the country is already facing an increase in the number of cholera cases, and severe food insecurity and malnutrition. Presidential elections planned on 9 October have been postponed. The country's authorities are mounting the response operation and have appealed for international assistance. The impact of the hurricane has to be seen against the background of underlying and chronic risks and vulnerabilities throughout the country, which is highly prone to natural hazards. This appeal focuses on those immediate humanitarian needs arising from Hurricane Matthew.


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Please click on the "Read Case" button on the left navigation column to learn more about each case and review evidence collected.
Comments: The team was called to investigate a residence in Port Crane, NY. This location, upon investigation, yielded no significant historical incidents that would lead to possible paranormal activity. The homeowner's claims consisted of seeing "orbs" on the baby monitor, the homeowner's wife was awakened by footsteps, the computer was being typed on, owner's cats would not go into the baby's room and lastly the child woke up with scratches and bruising.
The team brought an array of scientific equipment to investigate the claims, such as a DVR system, digital voice recorders, EMF detectors, digital cameras and video cameras. Some of the claims that the homeowner had were easily debunked, such as the orbs on the baby monitor. We found that monitors which cast infrared lights or other lights can illuminate dust particles giving it an illusion of an orb. For the claim of footsteps we were unable to find data to support or refute this. During the investigation no footsteps were heard or captured that were not caused by our investigators. Even though we were unable to find unnatural explanations there are possible natural ones. A possible natural explanation could be due to the settling of the house on its foundation. For the claim of the computer being typed on, we were unable to find any data to support or dismiss the claim. An explanation could be that keys were stuck together or an array of different technical issues. Lastly, we found no significant evidence to support or dismiss the claim of the child getting scratches and bruising or the cats refusing to go into the room.
Overall, the investigation only yielded one unexplained piece of audio and natural evidence such as noise contamination could give a possible explanation to noises heard in the house, for sound easily travels through the house. Also, high Electro-Magnetic Frequencies in the second bedroom emanated from the baby monitor of above 25 gauss. High EMF exposure (especially for a long duration) can lead to headaches, feelings of paranoia, being watched, feelings of nausea and even hallucinations. Due to the noise contamination of the residence it is very hard to label the piece of audio as evidence. Ultimately, we were able to debunk most of the claims, as debunking is an important part of what we do, yet this was a great case to help show the homeowners how natural causes can be thought of as paranormal.


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Long John Silver's Makes Good on Offer [1]
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Not that LJS seems to mind. "This is the big announcement that Long John Silver's has been waiting for since January - that there is evidence of a past salty sea on Mars," said Mike Baker, Chief Marketing Officer for Long John Silver's, in a statement. "We can't wait to celebrate NASA's out-of-this-world success."
On Monday, May 10, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., customers can stop by any participating Long John Silver's restaurant and receive one free Giant Shrimp, which LJS says are the largest shrimp they've ever served.
Long John Silver's President Steve Davis sent a personal letter to NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, congratulating NASA on their discovery.


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Spring is here!
As we watch the snow melt and the puddles form, rain gardens once again become the buzzword of the landscaping community.
And after much contemplation, I have decided to release the 60-page rain garden manual I wrote with the help of the ILCA to the public for free.
This manual was sold for $20 to non-ILCA members and has been downloaded by over 200 professionals ranging from the Army Corps of Engineers to the EPA, and on both sides of the Atlantic.
It is now available to download for free below.
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If you download the manual I would love to hear your thoughts on it in the comment section below!
Now on to some blatant self-promotion for the upcoming 2015 season.
This past winter I was featured as one of the ILCA's "People of Impact in 2014" in its December issue of the Landscape Contractor. If you would like to check out the article, as well as the rest of the issue, you can see it here.
Thank you for reading and please pass along the manual to anyone you think may benefit from it.
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It's 90 degrees up in Grand Rapids, Michigan right now, which up there has to be absolutely scorching.
Hannah Pewee and her sister decided to go to their local mall, the Woodland Mall, and of course dressed appropriately because of the weather. Unfortunately, someone in the mall didn't feel that Hannah's outfit of a Finding Nemo tank top and shorts was inappropriate, and REPORTED HER TO MALL SECURITY!!
We can't believe this either.
The Woodland Mall was quick to contact Hannah though. She received an apology, and confirmation that the store would be updating their clothing policies and guidelines to make sure this doesn't happen again.
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JACKSONVILLE – The (2-0) Jacksonville Sharks take on the (2-0) Lehigh Valley Steelhawks at the Shark Tank on Saturday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m. for Halloween in April. The Steelhawks have potential to be tough competitors, having made the playoffs for the last five seasons in a row in three different arena football leagues.
The Sharks, however, will have the home crowd advantage this Saturday's for their second home game. Jacksonville's defense is looking tough as they racked up seven interceptions in the first two games for 167 yards. Three of those interceptions are credited to defensive back Marvin Ross, who is tied for the most interceptions in the league with Eddie Davis III of the Steelhawks. Laroche Jackson leads the team with 9.5 tackles, Jabari Gorman and Charlie Hunt right behind him with 8.5.
On offense, Tommy Grady is still yet to throw a interception this season. He has found receivers Darryl Thompson, Mo Williams, and Thyron Lewis in the endzone eight times so far. Fullback Derrick Ross continues to impress with his league-leading five touchdowns, scoring three in the first game of the season against Columbus and two last game against Georgia. Kicker Nick Belcher is dominating the league on special teams scoring 23 points for the Sharks.
Lehigh Valley barely came out with the win against the High Country Grizzlies last week, coming back for the win with 23 seconds left in the game. The Sharks will need to focus on a solid run game this week as the Steelhawks defense will be relying on interceptions off of Tommy Grady. The defense will have to look out for the strongest passing game they have faced this far, the Steelhawks racking up five passing touchdowns in their last game.
For those not in attendance, the game will be available on facebook YouTube Live. A link to the live feed will be available on nationalarenaleague.com and will be provided on Shark's social media prior to kickoff.
About the Jacksonville Sharks
The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the National Arena League (NAL). The ArenaBowl XXIV and four-time South Division Champions play all home games at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Sharks Nation Memberships for the 2017 season are now available. Shark Nation Memberships start as low as $99. To become a Shark Nation member or for more information please call (904) 621-0700. Follow the Sharks on facebook at facebook.com/jaxsharks and on Twitter and Instagram @jaxsharks, as well as the Attack Dance Team at facebook.com/sharkattackdance and Chum at facebook.com/chumsharks.


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Voluntary Dental Aid Work in India
In October 2007, friends of Anglo Coal Australia (who her husband John worked for) organised a charity ball at which a substantial amount of money was raised to help set up a dental clinic for the poor and needy in the region. Amongst items purchased were two dental chairs, compressor, suction, autoclave, ultrasonic machines, handpieces and the money raised also paid for the fitout of the dental clinic.
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Split Gems Long Sleeve Tee
Kick back and chill out in this trendy tee. Made with red jersey knit, featuring a color split gem printed at the front and down the sleeves. Complete this laid-back look with a pair a twill pants and a snapback.
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By: Chelsea Seecharan
The Record Producer
Pioneering Record Producers
Record Producer Contracts
How do People Become Producers
- A producer is in charge of the majority of the important aspects of the song such working with the band, session musicians and the studio engineer to ``produce`` the sound recordings
Job Description
Becoming a Record Producer starts with a love of music and a skill of some type of musical performance.
-Often the producer`s job is to provide an extra set of ears meaning the ability to apparently learn or appreciate music(e.g. with the ability to distinguish off key and off-pitch music) in order to produce a certain sound and/or to provide experience
-This may be involved with arranging tracks or even writing it
Most of this career`s roles may include selecting the artist and song, as well leading and managing everything having to do with tracks and/or albums
Understanding the set-up and operation equipment and the roles of the engineers and others who work to produce recording.
What also is needed to be known is how the recording industry works, including the legal aspects of contract and copyrights, as well as the business aspects of working with musicians
In addition, the most difficult and challenging part of being a
record producer is staying within the intended budget, being a
when managing, creating, and directing albums for artists. This is a crucial component of what makes a successful record producer.
-The producer should be familiar with the latest digital equipment and computer software used to record, mix, and master music
-Helping the audio engineers in the mixing. mastering, and recording process is also part of the job
Personal Characteristics
-A Record Producer must have the ability to make sure to work within the assigned and/or intended budget
-Must have outstanding management skills once it comes time for the creation process of a song
So, in other words create recording on time and within budget
It is greatly crucial that the person has a distinctive musical ear, and knows upcoming trends when it comes to music, so what the target audience ay be interested in - to be willing to buy the track and/or album
-Most producers will be paid a flat fee/advance for their week, some will also receive points - a percentage of the dealer price of a record and/or a share of the profits made form the recordings. It`s extremely common for producers to receive both
- A producer may work for a reduced up front fee in exchange for some points, or may secure a fee plus points, if they feel their production will be important to the record`s success. Initially some producers may work for free to build up work but top producers can be very well paid
Although, if they are involved in the songwriting process, they can expect what is called royalties on top of their production fees
-Needs to be capable to lead and collaborate with others
- Has a distinctive musical ear, and knows upcoming trends when it comes to music, so what the target audience may be interested in - to be willing to buy the track and/or album
- A producer may be on a recording company`s staff; furthermore, they could possibly earn an annual salary around $27, 00 to $ 75,00
Nevertheless, multiple music producers choose to work independently and privately, so if they work hard and end up successful, they could earn an annual salary of approximately $1,00,00!
- There is no need for any formal education to become a producer, nevertheless background knowledge regarding the creative process, experience, and notable business skills are key to being prosperous
- Though multiple record producers tend to take post secondary courses
- Music training can be obtained by accomplishing to get a degree even at just a two- or four year college
- For instance, George Martin, music producer for the Beatles studied at he Guildhall School of Music in London and played oboe professionally before going to work for a studio as a producer of classical music
- People who are hoping to become a record producer may e able to get a degree with a concentration in music production, music business, or sound engineering, but future producers will be more then that. Here are some subjects studied. Here are some subjects that are studied:
Musical History & Theory
Song Writing
Ear Training
Copyright Law
Artist & Product Management
Music Publishing & Distribution
Marketing & Advertising
Finance & Accounting
- Music producers often start as sound engineers. While sound engineers don`t need a college degree, courses in using recording equipment, along with the sound and music production can be helpful. To succeed as a music producer, knowledge of different styles of music well is important.
- As with all aspects of the music industry, contracts are greatly significant, because it lets everyone know where they stand and what is expected for them
- For example, an engineer may feel they`re `producing`the session - the band may not. A band may expect the producer to oversee recording, mixing, and mastering but the producer may be only expecting to work on the recordings. These issues along with the fees and points are more easily discussed before recording begins, and a contract can clear up any misunderstandings
- Traditionally workers become producers when beginning work as an engineer in studios or sometimes as session musicians, this helps producers gain experience in the studio environment
- As a producer, they probably would be working with a recording engineer most of the time, but is unexpected to know their way around a mixing desk
- Most record producers start out at home until they gain a reputation, however studio experience is very valuable
- Working at production skills in the bedroom is a good way to start, and try and gain work experience at a local recording studio. This is what new record producers tend to do once they first start off
GEORGE MARTIN (with the Beatles)
Known as the fifth Beatle. Working with The Beatles he invented many studio techniques still used today
- There are some very few producers that have been credited with effectively and positively changing the way music sounds today
Joe Meek
- As well as pioneering numerous production trick he was an ``electrical`` whiz who built some of the equipment he used
Phil Spector
- Used multiple musicians playing the same parts to create the ``Wall of Sound`` production style
- Developed many multi track recording each string on Angus Young`s (AC/DC) guitar on separate tracks for their seminal
Back in Black
Robert Lange
It is as powerful, alluring, and inspiring.
It draws an emotional effect whether joy, or despair. Music feeds ones soul and mind. It expresses what cannot be spoken. Without music, life would be a mistake~Friedrich Nietzsche~. Teaching us five lessons; hard work & perseverance, passion & curiosity, respect-for yourself and others, ubiquitousness & universality, and esteem & influence. When people who work in the music industry create a song, they develop it by relating & expressing to their personal life and feelings. For instance, Taylor Swift says that once she breaks up with her boyfriend she writes a song regarding the situation to express her feelings (also it becomes the next BIG HIT)! This allows people when listening to this music to relate emotionally. In addition, people may look at music as if it is only what you could make profit on, although music is what entertains people, it helps people also to realize the important things in life!!
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