Let Scripture Speak for Itself

Paul Wilchek

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This is a layman's explanation of certain Scripture passages organized by various topics, to show how they flow through Scripture. Actual Scripture passages are included so the reader does not have to look them up.

LET Scripture SPEAK FOR ITSELF

is intended to provide a layman’s explanation of certain Scripture passages that are organized into various topics.



The actual Scripture passages are group by topics pointing out some of the hidden meanings, symbolisms, prophecies fulfilled, and the many proofs in Scripture. It includes actual Scripture responses of typical questions to assist in defending ones faith. Certain Scripture passages are organized by key words to assist the reader as to where these are in Scripture. Also, it includes an explanation of the Apostles, Disciples, Early Church Fathers, Brief History of the Church, and even a chronological list of all popes that all lead to the growth of the Church.

Sujets

• Religion
• Christianisme
• Philosophie et théologie
• Ángel (desambiguación)
• Apostle (Christian)
• Holy Spirit
• Christianity
• Angels
• History
• Miracle
• Alliance Covenante

Informations

• Publié par: WestBow Press
• Date de parution: 11 janvier 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781664285781
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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LET SCRIPTURE SPEAK FOR ITSELF
 
An easy-to-read guide organized by topics with scripture proof and Church history
 
 
 
 
PAUL WILCHEK
 
 
 
 
 

 
Copyright © 2023 Paul Wilchek.
 
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Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
 
ISBN: 978-1-6642-8577-4 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-6642-8579-8 (hc)
ISBN: 978-1-6642-8578-1 (e)
 
Library of Congress Control Number: 2022922509
 
 
WestBow Press rev. date: 01/11/2023

 
This photograph was taken at Holmes Beach, Florida. It represents the essence of this book by the many different people standing in amazement of the wonders of God and his angel watching over them as well as adoring the cross. Also, it represents the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
 
This is dedicated to:
• My departed wife of 37 years, Lois Baumgardner (1934–1997).
• My four boys: David, Michael, Gregory, and Steven, who are my ongoing life support and love for so many years.
• My grandchildren Ashley, Chelsea, Connor, and Regina whose love is so enduring.
• My departed brother Dorance (1929–2015) with his strong devotion to God.
• My departed sister Coletta (1931–2004) who had such a wonderful sense of humor, loved to read, and her love and devotion to Jesus as well as her wonderful prayers.
• My departed second wife of 11 years, Shirley Holmes (1934–2010) who showed me how to love again and to turn depression into the Love of Jesus Christ.
• My step–children: Jeffery, Terry, Debra, and Pam. My step–grandchildren: Sean, Brenna, Ashley, Alexandra, and Allex. My step–great–grandchildren: Wyatt, and Sadie, all of who became my second family to cherish and love.
• My dear church friend Kristin Trepanier–Henry that helped with a great deal of editing.
• My departed special priest friend, Father Carl Birarelli (1926-2021, 63 years as a priest). He and I frequently met to just talk in general or sometimes about this book. He had such a great sense of humor. I especially remember the precious times father said mass, only he and I, using his dining room table.
• Last but not least, my departed friend Ed Hagen (1947–2022) and his wife Anita who offered welcomed suggestions and book editing.
A few of the chapters of this book were first distributed as separate articles to respond to discussions that came up in various Bible study classes that started about the year 2000. One chapter is actually the brief summary of a complete bible study class.
The background for this started to be assembled in written form about 2011 for its final assembly in August of 2022.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Description of each Chapter
 
Chapter 1       Angels
Chapter 2       Covenants
Chapter 3       Eucharist and the Mass
Chapter 4       Holy Days and Feast Days
Chapter 5       Holy Spirit; Spirit, Soul, and Body
Chapter 6       Prophecies, Parallels, Symbolisms, Miracles
Chapter 7       Prophets
Chapter 8       Purgatory
Chapter 9       Scripture Response
Chapter 10     Selected Subjects
Chapter 11     The Apostles, Disciples, Church Fathers
Chapter 12     The Themes Through Scripture
Chapter 13     The Brief History of the Catholic Church
Chapter 14     The Popes
 
About the Author
Religious Experiences
Topics by Chapter
Topics Alphabetically
Appendix
INTRODUCTION
Let Scripture Speak for Itself provides an easy-to-read explanation of certain scripture passages that are organized into various topics or in a few cases shows you where more information on that topic can be found in scripture.
Actual scripture passages are grouped by topics pointing out some of the hidden meanings, symbolisms, prophecies fulfilled, and pointing out scripture proofs. Actual scripture responses of typical questions are provided to assist in defending the Catholic faith. Also, scripture passages are organized by certain key words to provide a reference for a better understanding of scripture. It includes an explanation of the apostles, disciples, early church fathers, brief history of the Catholic Church, and a chronological list of popes that all contributed to the many proofs and growth of the Catholic Church through apostolic succession.
Scripture quotations herein are mostly from the New American Bible (NAB), unless otherwise noted, and they are bold and italicized so one can easily recognize the actual scripture quotation. Quotations other than from scripture may be just italicized. In some cases, some words or phrases may be underlined, as emphasis added, to show its importance or may be further explained elsewhere. Many scripture passages have more than one meaning; therefore, you will find some duplication of certain passages under different topic headings.
In the course of the research for the various subjects herein, through reading articles and commentaries of the bible, there was some difficulty understanding what the author was trying to convey, which lead to additional research. So, the difficulty of understanding some writings prompted me to write about certain scripture topics in everyday common layperson’s language that I understood and hopefully you will also understand. In a few cases some theological words are used, which are immediately defined.
I am somewhat of an analytical type of personality and tend to write the facts and to write in bullet type of statements rather than flowery paragraphs with a lot of unnecessary words. This method may come across to some people as rather “curt”, it is not intended that way, it is just intended to be factual and to the point.
There are over 170 different topics covered herein which are intended to provide information to assist anyone with doubts by providing multiple proofs within Scripture. It is hoped that this will be used as a reference guide.
DESCRIPTION OF EACH CHAPTER
1. ANGELS: Scripture passages that describe who Angels are and what they do, also a description of the hierarchy of Angels.
2. COVENANTS: A description of God’s Covenants, what they represent to us, and what scripture tells us we must do to obtain salvation.
3. EUCHARIST AND THE MASS: The Eucharist is traced through scripture form the fall of mankind to John’s “Vision of Heavenly Worship” in Revelation, including listings of the many Old Testament verses fulfilled in the New Testament. Also, History of the Mass and Mass scripture references.
4. HOLY DAYS AND FEAST DAYS: Holy Days of Obligation, Marion feast days, Christmas, and Ash Wednesday are explained including brief history.
5. HOLY SPIRIT; SPIRIT, SOUL, AND BODY: This provides scripture passages that describe the Holy Spirit, the unique trinity connection, and how scripture uses symbols for the Holy Spirit, including several scripture passages that explain the Spirit, Soul, and Body.
6. PROPHECIES, PARALLELS, SYMBOLISM, MIRACLES: A listing of the prophecies fulfilled by Jesus, the parallels between Jewish and Christian feast days, some of the symbolisms and parallels in scripture, and some of the miracles in scripture as well as other miracles. Including the Miraculous Conception, Mary born full of grace, and Mary the Ark of the Covenant passages.
7. PROPHETS: A listing of all the Old and New Testament prophets.
8. PURGATORY: Passages from scripture that imply Purgatory listed by category.
9. SCRIPTURE RESPONSE: A list of typical questions and the responses from scripture.
10. SELECTED SUBJECTS: A listing of words with the scripture passage(s) that contain those word(s).
11. THE APOSTLES, DISCIPLES, CHURCH FATHERS: A description of the twelve Apostles, the early disciples, authors of the New Testament, women disciples, and Fathers and Doctors of the early Church.
12. THE THEMES THROUGH SCRIPTURE: Scripture passages are provided that trace the themes of Bread and Redemption through scripture.
13. THE BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: The description of significant events in chronological order that contributed to the over 2000 years of the Catholic Church’s history.
14. THE POPES: A chronological listing of all popes including references of civil leaders, dominate powers, and notes on events during the pope’s time frame.
About the Author: A brief background of the author.
Religious Experiences: Several religious experiences of the aut