GWR01
GOSPEL
WITHOUT
RELIGION,
INTRODUCTION

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GWR02
UNDERSTANDING
PARADIGMS


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GWR03
ATTRIBUTES OF RELIGION


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GWR04
RELIGION
FORCES
DIVISION

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GWR05
DENOMINATIONS
WORLDLY EMPIRES

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GWR06

IT IS
FINISHED!

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GWR07
THE CLERGY
VS
LAITY

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GWR08
RELIGION
BECOMES A
CISTERN

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GWR09
PHARISEES
BLIND
AUTHORITIES

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GWR10
EMULATED
RELIGIOUS
BEHAVIOR

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GWR11
RELIGION FIXATES
ON EXTERNALS

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GWR12
TRUE VINE,
UNTRUE
VINES

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GWR13
RELIGIOUS
TERMS &
JARGON

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Taking a brief look at paradigms.
3 paradigms of Wisdom: worldy, religious, Christian

      "Paradigm" is word that not everyone may know. We are nevertheless all powerfully affected by our paradigms. There are paradigms which guide our wisdom and understanding throughout art, culture, religion and technology of every age. We become trapped in these understandings which are taught us as laws or "fact" by teachers and leaders. Paradigms are a system that attempt to answer questions about essential facts. We are generally blind to question or to escape from the paradigms that are set in place for us. It takes imagination and even courage to dare to look at paradigms critically. It is outside of the paradigms that discovery occurs. These lead to break throughs in science, art, or religious thought.
  • Paradigms: define our understanding. They are pre-suppositions of how things are or how things have to be.
  • Paradigms: limit our ability to function outside of that paradigm - or receive understanding outside of the paradigm. They are in a sense glass walls or ceilings in the domain of that paradigm.
  • Religion is among the many domains where paradigms exist
  • Paradigm Breakers may be considered radical, even blasphemous or heretical
  • Paradigms of science or cosmology have often been in conflict with religious teaching and dogma. Religious authorities were frequently intolerant of new ways of thinking. Whether about the earth and solar system as envisioned by Copernicus or Newton or teachings that are outside of their own orthodoxy. Old ways of thinking do not receive a new paradigm without resistance and tension.
Examples of religious paradigms1. The Church is the "house of G-d"2. A Church is where you go to worship.3. All human beings are the children of G-d4. Religious (Spiritual) knowledge is the domain of the clergy or priesthood5. Heaven is the place you go when you die6. Believers must be properly under the headship (covering) of a church authority or pastor7. The saints and disciples are Biblical personalities from another by-gone age8. Signs, wonders and the miraculous have passed away in modern times9. The new covenant excludes the root and foundation of the covenants of JudaismSome outside-the-paradigm view points
  • 1. The church is comprised of each person who believes and has been born into the kingdom of G-d, each believer being a living stone that forms the great house of the body of Christ.
  • 2. You do not go to a church rather each believer is a component of the the Church (Christ's body.) You and others are called to come together in Jesus' name. Whenever two or three gather in His name, an assembly of believers, Christ the Messiah is manifested. The Ecclesia.  Ecclesia means those called out. The called out ones. He has called us OUT of darkness into the glorious light of the sons and daughters of G-d. (See link: Why Should Christians Gather?)
  • 3. The Jews sought to stone Jesus when he made such an inference. There were no such creatures as the children of G-d until Jesus pronounced this doctrine on our behalf and taught his disciples to pray, " Our Father... " Furthermore, no man comes to the Father except through Jesus Christ, the door. Others in the world are not children of G-d. Jn 1:12 - for those who believe on His name he gives the power (exousia = authority) to become the sons (children) of G-d
  • 4. The priest hood is taken away in the new covenant Gospel of the Kingdom. Back in the days of Moses. The people of Israel rejected G-d's plan - - to become a nation of kings and priests in Exodus 19 and demanded that Moses and Aaron be the intermediaries before G-d on their behalf. Since the founding of the church (also the day of Pentecost) The fire of G-d fell on each believer and they received the Power to be witnesses of the wonderful works of G-d. The priesthood insinuated itself back into the world and held common people in bondage until this time. The ecclesiastical traditions of formal religion dominate the whole world of Christendom today.
  • 5. Heaven. Jesus prayer was about connecting the realm of heaven with this world. Let thy Kingdom come. Let Thy will be done. On earth as in Heaven! We have missed that which is most obvious in our religious experience. (The Lord's prayer or the Disciple's prayer.) Heaven is a continuous reality but on a Spiritual plane. Heaven is accessible and was meant to be accessible. How are heavenly things accessible? Through a life in which the flesh is crucified. Access to heavenly things is a by-product of losing one's self awareness, and losing one's connection to self-identity and self-control. I go to prepare a place for you, that where I am you may be also. - - To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord - - I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day - - I heard - - and behold - - I see - -. Ultimately, death is the final stage of loss of self control. Carrying the cross is about losing ourselves so that Christ may live within us.
  • 6. The concept of pastoral authority (or covering) is a feature of the anti-Christ institutional church, in which there was a total separation of clergy and laity. Within that system the laity function primarily as its personal support system to the institutional church. (The owning of the flock of G-d so as to make merchandise of them. - - Nicolaitinism.) The Lord is my shepherd - - My sheep hear my voice - - There is one mediator between G-d and man, the man Christ Jesus.
  • 7. We are called to be Saints, for we are all called to be "in Christ Jesus", seated in heavenly places. We grow up in the knowledge of Him until we reach the fullness of Him. Ephesians 4:13. The only question is how do we grow and how are we discipled? The pastoral discipleship paradigm is only partially effective as it does not prepare all brothers and sisters for leadership and full participation in the things of G-d. Discipleship is best realized as a product of Koinonia which is mutual participation of the G-d life in fellowship. (There is no Ecclesia without Koinonia!) Recent publications portray the trend of coming out from institutional religious systems." Mega Shift" by James Rutz and other web published writings which teach the full gospel message free of institutional religious connection: Newbold and Warnock's "Meat in Due Season. Org and My own publications found under the title, " The Gospel Without Religion."
  • 8. Signs and wonders and miracles are either part of your religious doctrine or they are not. I believe that most of you are open to the miracles and supernatural that was part of the Pentecostal movement which began in the recent century. But still experiencing the supernatural seems to be the rare even among the Pentecostal/Charismatic. If your paradigm does not allow for the supernatural you will not see it because you are essentially saying No to the experience. Today more supernatural signs and wonders are in evidence than ever before. Examples:
  • The paradigm of the Old covenant (Judaism) is the root of Christianity. Christianity is actually Messianic Judaism in which we see the wholeness and completeness of G-d's promise of the One new man, Jew and Gentile joined under the Messiah. It is unfortunate that the terminology of the Messiah was traded in for the Greek term Kristos (the anointed one) as it added to the deception that Judaic foundations were replaced by Christianity. We Gentiles by the grace of G-d have been grafted into the vine of Israel. To disregard the Heritage of our root and foundations is unbiblical and subject to judgment.
The great questions of life that philosophers ask is:
"Who are we?  Where do we come from?  Where are we going? Where do we go to seek wisdom and answers to the mysteries of life? 
Do we inquire according to secular wisdom, or religious teachings? 
Or is there another?
How does G-dly Wisdom contrast to secular wisdom?
How does G-dly Wisdom contrast with "religious" wisdom? 3 PARADIGMS 
OF WISDOM AND TRUTH The Paradigm of Worldly Wisdom Contrasted to G-dly Wisdom For it is written, I will destroy the  wisdom of the wise,
and will bring to nothing the  understanding of the prudent. 
(1Cor:1:19:KJV)
For  after that in the wisdom of G-d the world by  wisdom knew not G-d,
it pleased G-d by the  foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
(-1Cor:1:21:KJV ) THE PARADIGM OF WORLDLY WISDOM Worldly wisdom extols and rewards self-exaltation and individuality G-dly wisdom (the Truth) says deny yourself take up your cross, die to yourself.  In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom no man is "good
"Worldly wisdom is based upon observation and the appearance of things  G-dly wisdom (the Truth) The unseen things are eternal and have a substance yet to be known by human reason. 

Worldly wisdom is based upon "scientific" principle and measurable  phenomena. G-dly wisdom (the Truth) teaches that if you believe in the unseen you have faith and will see the results manifested.  Worldly wisdom is characterized by the domination (rulership) of the strong and the mighty over the weak.

G-dly wisdom (the Truth) teaches that G-d chooses the weak and the insignificant to shame the wise and strong. 

Worldly wisdom devalues humans with few assets, (the poor) having childlike meekness and simplicity. G-dly wisdom (the Truth) reveals that the greatest in the kingdom of G-d are like children. Humble, trusting, and meek.   

Worldly wisdom values and rewards intellectual achievement and scholarship.

G-dly wisdom (the Truth) teaches that the wisdom of man is  foolishness to him.  Worldly wisdom recognizes classes as inferior or superior rank and class, this is respect of persons. G-dly wisdom (the Truth) teaches that those who are  poor shall eventually receive the blessings of the kingdom. The proud and  the mighty he scatters and turns away. 
Worldly wisdom's view of the "vast timeless universe" diminishes or negates the need of a savior.

G-dly wisdom (the Truth) teaches that G-d created the heaven and the earth by wisdom and all things that are in it. And he called  his creation "good."  Worldly wisdom features "self preservation" as a principle  G-dly wisdom (the Truth) speaks of self sacrifice as a divine virtue  Worldly wisdom believes life may well be over when one dies G-dly wisdom (the Truth) we are eternal beings who retain our own soul's  personal identity forever. Some will inherit eternal blessings and others will  inherit eternal separation from G-d. 
Worldly wisdom presumes that G-d regards any and all religion or faith as valid (democratically.)

Worldly wisdom presumes that G-d does not favor any one nation over  another. G-dly wisdom (the Truth) reveals that one nation is the chosen people of G-d. There is only one mediator between G-d and man.  Jesus the son of G-d, the king of the Jews.  G-dly wisdom (the Truth) reveals that one nation is the  chosen people of G-d. The Bible established upon infallible promises, states that there is only one mediator between G-d and man.  Jesus the son of G-d, the king of the Jews.  Worldly wisdom would suggest that (if there is a G-d) G-d is the same but is called by  many names.
G-dly wisdom (the Truth) though there are many G-ds there is  but one G-d who is above all and we can hold no G-d higher than He. 
Worldly wisdom presumes that G-d is essentially impersonal. 

G-dly wisdom (the Truth) says that we can become sons of G-d. Adapted  into the family. We are called to inherit the blessings and partake in His  divine nature.  Worldly wisdom (allowing religious belief) believes that all of the human race are automatically  "children of G-d"
G-dly wisdom (the Truth) Whoever believes on the Son  of G-d, Jesus Christ has eternal life. Whoever has not the son has no life but  the condemnation of G-d remains upon them.  Paradigm of Religious Wisdom  In the religious paradigm the religious life centers around a "church house" 
In the religious paradigm the church building is called the "Church"  
In the religious paradigm the traditional church features such elemests as: pulpits and pews, stained glass windows, organs and 'sacred music'  solemnity and formalism, ecclesiastical garb, robes,
orders of service, ritual, - -  designated ranks of clerical authority.
In the religious paradigm a formally trained priest or clergy "officiates" over the "services" 
In the religious paradigm a formal address or sermon delivered to the faithful is called "preaching" 
In the religious paradigm one or two hours a week meet one's religious requirements, involvement 
In the religious paradigm only the professionally trained clergy are qualified to "minister" 
In the religious paradigm there is "respect of persons" - - a heirarchy of spiritual rank or authority 
In the religious paradigm members may be totally disassociated in worship or prayer 
In the religious paradigm a person's spiritual life is largely governed, directed or sustained others 
In the religious paradigm the exploits of G-d and Saints are in the dim past 
In the religious paradigm people are taught how to please G-d with certain deeds or obligations 
In the religious paradigm there are may be particular duties required to attain "good standing" 
In the religious paradigm one often does not experience G-d but only hears about G-d 
In the religious paradigm one often doesn't know if he/she qualifies for a heavenly reward, (is saved)
In the religious paradigm Bible doctrine plus traditional teachings form core doctrines 
  Paradigm of G-dly Wisdom, (Modeled by Jesus)  In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom there are paradoxes to the natural  instincts or wisdom of man  the least shall be greatest; 

The first shall be last;  many called but few chosen; we must die (to ourselves) in order to live; 

We must hate the things of this world;  we must be like a child, G-d has hidden wisdom from the wise;  the unseen things are a greater reality than the seen. etc.  In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom man in his natural abilities (I can do nothing of myself) can do  nothing of value for the kingdom of G-d 

In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom, the spiritual man is totally  dependant upon the guidance of the Spirit 

In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom we are in a perpetual spiritual  battle for survival and dominance in life 

In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom there is eternal life, promised  rewards and consequences 

In the Jesus, Spirit-led model Jesus preached to those outside pertaining  to the Kingdom of G-d and taught his followers 

In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom only those who are born of the 
Spirit and led of the Spirit are the Children of G-d 

In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom people are discipled; disciples are nurtured and matured and then charged with ministry 

In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom ministry is through the leading of the Holy Spirit 

In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom true worshipers worship in  Spirit and in Truth 

In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom, wisdom and insight is hidden from the double minded and the unredeemed

In the Jesus, Spirit-led model of wisdom we could memorize the Bible and not fully know G-d and the truth- only the Spirit reveals it. 
  See Above Link to Chapter 13 “Religious Term Terminology”Next Chapter E Book 1:
The Gospel Without Religion

E Book 2:
A Disciples Handbook

E Book 3:
Mysteries in the Bible Index to all Charles Pinkney Christian Titles