Lessons in Truth Series: THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD (SPIRIT) WITHIN

Timothy F. Gardner

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A spiritually inspired treatise on finding our true-self: God (Spirit), and coming in a conscious awareness of the kingdom of God (Spirit) within us.
Desire for lasting peace, joy, and happiness is an inherent prompting
engaging the senses and the intellect toward
an inward search for the meaning of life.
The Everlasting Gospel of the Kingdom of God (Spirit) Within
is the spiritual guidebook for the Aquarian Age.
These writings provide the foundation for spiritual awareness, growth,
and development toward the realization of at-one-ness
with the source of all life.
Your spiritual journey awaits.
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Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Realization
• God
• Aquarian Age
• Astral plane
• Awareness
• Spirituality
• Consciousness
• Religion
• Biographie (escalade)
• Kingdom
• Hurley
• Enlightenment
• Spirit
• Avatar

Informations

• Publié par: Balboa Press
• Date de parution: 29 octobre 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781504362993
• Langue: English

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Lessons in Truth Se ries:
 
 
THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD (SPIRIT) WITHIN
A Spiritually Inspired and Compiled Textbook and Reference Guide of Theology, Theosophy, and Philosohy for the New Age
Expanded Edition
 
 
 
Timothy F. Gardner
 
 
 
 
 
Copyright © 2016 TIMOTHY F. GARDNER.
 
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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well- being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.
 
Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the Holy Bible, King James Version (Authorized Version). First published in 1611. Quoted from the KJV Classic Reference Bible, Copyright © 1983 by The Zondervan Corporation.
 
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ISBN: 978-1-5043-6298-6 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-5043-6300-6 (hc)
ISBN: 978-1-5043-6299-3 (e)
 
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016912419
 
Balboa Press rev. date: 07/21/2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication
Preface
Author’s Note
SECTION ONE Return to the Father’s House
Introduction
A Brief History of Reverend Father G.W. Hurley
The Substantial Reality: God (Spirit)
Qualities of One on the Path of Realization
Conscious Awareness and the Secret of Supply
Jesus’ Assurance
The Kingdom of God (Spirit) Within
The Way to the Kingdom
The Desire One Must Possess
Carnal Self vs. True Self
Interpretation of the First Division of Psalms
Section One Commentary
Entering the Silence: Concentration and Meditation
The Inquiry:“Who Am I?”
SECTION TWO My Kingdom Is Not Of This World
Preface
Purification of the Soul
The Ultimate Reality: God (Spirit), the Absolute
Author’s Note
The Constitution of Man
Meditation Exercises
Astrology
Astral Plane
Problem Solving and Spiritual Healing
Prayer
Forgiveness
Section Two Commentary
SECTION THREE Visions on the Path
Meditation on the Holy Personality
Exercise
Practice
Instructions
SECTION FOUR Mantras
Introduction to Mantras
The Acknowledgement of ‘Now’
Practicing the Presence
Mantra’s
Additional Mantras:
Japam (Practice)
Japa Mala
How This Book Came to Be
References
Acknowledgements
About the Author
DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to my Satguru Father G.W. Hurley, the prophet and founder of the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Church, and to the two G’s in my life, my wife Georgianna and my spiritual brother Geroy Davis, and the Rev., Dr. Josephine Franklin, PhD who were instrumental to the completion of this book. Lastly, to the eternal memory of my dearly beloved Mother, the Right Reverend Mildred E. Reese, the family matriarch of 6 generations, pastor, and proficient spiritual advisor. A proven praying woman with unshakable faith in God and His word. Thank you for a lifetime of unconditional love and personal sacrifice for our family. You were a true spiritualist who spent this life preaching the everlasting gospel of the kingdom of God, imparting spiritual principles to everyone you met.
 
“Arise! Shine! For thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee! For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee and His glory shall be seen upon thee!”
Isaiah 60:1-2 (King James Ver sion)
 
Father G.W. Hu rley
Avatar of the Aquarian Age
“ I AM STANDING IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST GOING ON TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD, WHICH IS EVERLASTING UNTO EVERLAS TING.”
Father G.W. H urley (Circa 1935)
PREFACE
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away . . . Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men . . . and God himself shall be with them . . . And God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorro w, neither crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away” (Revelations 21:1-4).
Doesn’t this sound like the ideal life? A life where there is no sorrow, pain, or suffering. A life where there is no death. A life where God (Spirit) shall be with us. A life where God (Spirit) shall wipe away all the tears from our eyes. Can you even dare to imagine such a life? The purpose of this message is to teach us of just such a life; to teach us of the kingdom of God (Spirit) within. Having said this, I can think of no better way to begin this spiritual treatise than with a few questions to the aspirant. Did you know that the kingdom of God (Spirit) is within you? Did you know that within you is this kingdom of everlasting peace, joy, happiness, bliss, and plenty? Furthermore, did you know that within you is the throne of God (Spirit), and the fountain of eternal life? Did you know that within each and every one is the dwelling place of God (Spirit), and that God (Spirit) is within you? Do you want to know more?
If so, in the words of Father George Willie Hurley, “Come and go with us, spiritually, through the conclaves of Egypt, India, China, and Japan, and learn the secret of secrets, and bring peace upon the earth. The spiritualist John said when the seventh angel shall sound there will be a great voice in heaven crying, the kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord and his hosts” (Hurley, 1977).
AUTHOR’S NOTE
The prayers and rituals presented in this book were revealed to the author during spontaneous spiritual episodes of uplifted consciousness, and are not to be taken as the author’s personal attempt or intent to set up a body of knowledge or school of wisdom separate or derived from the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Churches Association of which this author is affiliated with. The information contained herein is offered to its readers by virtue of divine inspiration, and is not presented in whole or in part of the foundation of the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Churches Association. Further, the writings contained in this book are in no manner an attempt to establish a personal following for the author, but to impart insight to those who seek the spiritual path. As stated throughout the text this manuscript was spiritually revealed to the author by the spirit of Father George Willie Hurley, whom the author explicitly accepts as his master instructor and recognize him as the spiritual leader of the Aquarian A ge. To him be the praise, glory and h onor.
Of note, in this book there is extensive citation of Joel Goldsmith and a select few eastern spiritual writers, writings that have been left intact as they wrote them. Joel Goldsmith and these other writers preferred that no one commented on or explained their works, their rational being that truth didn’t need to be explained or discussed. So I have honored their request in this book. These passages are presented to support and clarify the spiritual principles of Father G.W. Hurley’s philos ophy.
SECTION ONE Return to the Father’s House
INTRODUCTION
Dear Readers:
These are a series of writings on finding our True-Self: God (Spirit) within. Each chapter is a build-up supplying theosophical and philosophical instruction throughout. Allow me to state here very plainly that these are not Mediumship Lessons. However, this book was written and compiled under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Remember, there is one reality, and that is God (Spirit). All else is temporal and must pass on. The goal is to obtain the key whereby we may unlock the door to the kingdom of God (Spirit) within and come into the conscious awareness of the Father within. Jesus the Christ came to present the Gospel of the kingdom of God (Spirit) within man—which Gospel laid forth plainly the qualities and attributes that one must possess to attain enlightenment. This book contains this Gospel.
Change not one word, nor stray from the teachings of God (Spirit) within man for the Christ can be attained by all, and man can become aware of and realize the Christ: God (Spirit) within. For Jesus the Christ declared that unto those who believeth in God (Spirit), and followed his teachings, God (Spirit) would give the power to become sons of God (Spirit).
Also, do not burden yourselves with the fear of demons and devils, for the only devil that man must conquer is the carnal—self, which we errantly believe blocks us from realizing the Truth of our relationship with G