A Parallel Of Words

Dr. Anthony Lightfoot

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My view of reasoning for writing this book is contained within the understanding that all truth is parallel. As we of Alcoholics/Cocaine/Narcotics Anonymous know the words in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous should be adhered to as a sign on the train track. For if not, when the train comes you best believe that you would have heeded the ominous warning. Therefore, here is an ominous warning: First of all, God is not religion; God is spirituality/relationship. And the messages that are written within the Bible/Big Book are from God. For as we all can know and understand each denotation and connotation that comes from man can be paralled with another reasoning.
This means that even though each field of study has unique and separate words, terms and phrases they can be if studied and looked at closely (i.e. examined) coupled with another field of study. Therefore, these specialized words, terms and phrases can be taken together as a context of the whole if applied rightly (“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God [by studying], a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth (II Timothy 2:15). As we understand this we know that studying or learning the Bible is very important for it is our “Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth.” With that said, when we deal with the King James Version or the New King James Version as utilized in these pages we need to recognize that these pages are not accurately inspired by God Himself, however, it is offered to Him to give Him glory so it is employed in the greatest manner.

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• Religión
• Espiritual
• Spiritual
• Spirituality
• Supernatural
• Lightfoot
• Religion

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• Publié par: AuthorHouse
• Date de parution: 27 septembre 2010
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781452037790
• Langue: English

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A PARALLEL OF WORDS
Dr. Anthony Lightfoot


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“I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]” Philippians 4:13.
 
Anthony Lightfoot D.Div. MFT.
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A PARALLEL OF WORDS
(A companion to “Not Just Recovered But Delivered”)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dedicated on Oct. 28, 2009 to my dear friend – T.M.D.
 
I am deeply indebted to her forever because she taught me how to stay on the path of: “Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness And All Of These Things Shall Be Added Unto You” (Matthew 6:33). Therefore, to this end I will not allow money, property or prestige to divert me from my primary purpose!!!
Foreward:
In the forward of my composition, I will cover a book that I have read entitled “Not Just Recovered But Delivered.” This book explicates the understanding, thus wisdom to its readers based upon the fact that they want to recover from a seemingly hopeless state of spirit, mind and body. The book asserts that anyone with any hurt, habit or hang-up can be delivered (i.e. set free) from the bondage that ensnares and entraps their lives if they wish to choose the path that the book entails. It gives step by step instruction(s) on what and how to be no longer entangled with the dreadful disease of addiction.
For example, an individual who has a problem with the demise of smoking nicotine. The doctor, nurse, pastor, or even close friends may have told him or her that it is necessary even indispensable that he or she needs to stop and in all honesty; this individual knows the truth but for some reason this person cannot differentiate the truth from the false. As a matter of fact he or she may retain an oxygen tank in order to breathe but the elusiveness of this individuals’ downfall is so encapsulated within him or her that even while this individual retains this oxygen tank he or she will continue to smoke cigarettes or at least ask for one to continue his or her demise.
Another pertinent example, which is analogous to the first would be; an individual with a drinking problem. Once again the doctors, nurses, pastors or even close friends have warned him or her that if he or she continues with this behavior that he or she will end up in the grave. The individual wants to stop with all of his/her heart, soul, mind and strength but the incomprerhensible demoralization has his/her current attitude in a seeming fog that he or she once again cannot differentiate the truth from the false. It is a battle in which the great Apostle Paul describes in Romans 7:15-23 “I can anticipate the response that is coming: “I know that all God’s commands are spiritual, but I’m not. Isn’t this also your experience?” Yes. I’m full of myself — after all, I’ve spent a long time in sin’s prison. What I don’t understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. So if I can’t be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it becomes obvious that God’s command is necessary. But I need something more! For if I know the law but still can’t keep it, and if the power of sin within me keeps sabotaging my best intentions, I obviously need help! I realize that I don’t have what it takes. I can will it, but I can’t do it. I decide to do good, but I don’t really do it; I decide not to do bad, but then I do it anyway. My decisions, such as they are, don’t result in actions. Something has gone wrong deep within me and gets the better of me every time. It happens so regularly that it’s predictable. The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. I truly delight in God’s commands, but it’s pretty obvious that not all of me joins in that delight. Parts of me covertly rebel, and just when I least expect it, they take charge” (MSG). We as individuals deal with it on a daily basis (whether smoking or drinking or not), hence self-will.
However, I most assuredly recommend this book to any and everyone who is tired of being tired. Who wants to reach and attain new goals and prosperous aspirations. Now let me forewarn any reader(s) who may read this comparative exegesis of the work or may even have the benefit of actually grasping a hold of a copy and delving into what the author considers to be a beneficial while momentous feat. For as we all know, change is difficult and the reason that is, is because most people even though they know that the change will be good and helpful in every way; change is different and/or unknown. And for the most part, anything that is different and/or unknown will implicate a factor of fear because it is (forgive me for being redundant) not the same.
Moreover, the book also first and foremost gives other than a detailed description of how to become delivered from any hurt, habit or hang-up; it also allows the reader to be assured that if he or she continues with the process that is outlined in this book that further fellowship with God and man can remain exponentially possible. And with that knowledge thus hopefully being applied into wisdom, this practicality can be asserted into forthright character development in which He can be glorified.
Finally, the reason that I put so much emphasis on this book and the implications thereof is because it was written by an astute and profound learner of higher education. Before I reveal his name, let me tell you what he plans to do with his education and books that he writes. He currently possesses a doctorate of Divinity (e.g. the knowledge of God) with an emphasis in Christian counseling. To which he is continuing his education at Salem University online to receive his second Masters degree in business. All of these degrees and outside development strategies that are being placed in his life (i.e. Foster Assessment Center & Testing Service – Elizabeth Hernandez – Director & Department of Rehabilitation – Bennie Jones - Counselor) will be utilized in getting him prepared for the business that he will inaugurate – namely “Divine Intervention Treatment Solutions.” You can retrieve this book “Not Just Recovered But Delivered,” online by entering the name of the book as previously written or by typing the name of the author into the search query of the website who is Dr. Anthony Lightfoot . Thank you for all of your time, effort and consideration.

 
M y view of reasoning for writing this book is contained within the understanding that all truth is parallel. As we of Alcoholics/Cocaine/Narcotics Anonymous know the words in the Big Book of A lcoholics Anonymous should be adhered to as a sign on the train track. For if not, when the train comes you best believe that you would have heeded the ominous warning. Therefore, here is an ominous warning: First of all, God is not religion; God is spirituality/relationship. And the messages that are written within the Bible/Big Book are from God. For as we all can know and understand each denotation and connotation that comes from man can be paralled with another reasoning.
This means that even though each field of study has unique and separate words, terms and phrases they can be if studied and looked at closely (i.e. examined) coupled with another field of study. Therefore, these specialized words, terms and phrases can be taken together as a context of the whole if applied rightly (“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God [by studying], a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth (II Timothy 2:15). As we understand this we know that studying or learning the Bible is very important for it is our “Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth.” With that said, when we deal with the King James Version or the New King James Version as utilized in these pages we need to recognize that these pages are not accurately inspired by God Himself, however, it is offered to Him to give Him glory so it is employed in the greatest manner. Hence, there are various changes and revisions of God’s Word as it relates to the English language over the centuries, which lets us know that there is a certain amount of damage done to the text by scribes and defenders of false doctrine.
“And we know that all things will work for the good to those who love God and who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). Moreover, plain and simple God is going to have His Omniscient (i.e. all knowing), Omnipotent (i.e. all powerful) and Omnipresent (i.e. all places at one time) anyway