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The Book of MosesThe book of Moses - Written by Louwrens Erasmus Follow my personal blog 848908Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Shama-Ministries/Website http://www.shama.org.zaThe Book of MosesCopyright 2017 Shama MinistriesPage 2 of 204
The Book of MosesCONTENTSPreamble . 7Introduction. 9A new theology I bring to you . 11MOSES 1 - ON BECOMING AND STAYING A CHRISTIAN . 34Moses 1 verse 1: What does the Bible teach on how a person becomes a Christian, and thusinherits and possesses Canaan, the Promised Land? . 35Introduction . 35Canaan defined . 36How did Israel get to Canaan, and why did the LORD out of all the nations choose them?. 36Where do we start? . 37So what is the first step? . 37What is our problem then? . 38Remedy for our problem. . 39What was the Passover? . 40First fruits. . 40The exodus out of Egypt begins. . 40How is Baptism administered? . 41Baptism in the Holy Spirit. . 41Healing. . 42Alone in the dessert . 43Warfare . 43Broken relationships . 43Provision . 43Does the LORD still speak to me?. 44Sinai - Circumcision of the hart . 44The Tabernacle. . 45What is the purpose of the tabernacle for us today? . 45Canaan, or back to the dessert . 45Canaan - Eventually!!!!! . 46What do we must be on the lookout for? . 46My question to you. 46Moses 1 verse 2: What is an overcomer, and what does the lifestyle of an overcomer look like?. 48Introduction . 48Overcome Canaan . 48How do I take possession of Canaan?. 48What are the characteristics of an overcomer?. 50The Book of MosesCopyright 2017 Shama MinistriesPage 3 of 204
The Book of MosesWhat characteristics do you must exhibit to be counted as an overcomer? . 53And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb. . 53And they overcame by the word of their testimony. . 54And they loved not their lives unto the death. 55What is the correct attitude then? . 55Why obedience? . 56What are the prizes that we will receive as overcomers? . 57Revelation 2:7 . 57Revelation 2:11. 58Revelation 2:17. 59Revelation 2:26. 59Revelation 3:5 . 59Revelation 3:12. 59Revelation 3:21. 60Revelation 21:7. 60Conclusion. . 60Moses 1 verse 3: How do I stay in Canaan? . 61The history of Israel. 61How do we interpret this history for today? . 62The call for today. . 64Moses 1 verse 4: What about my children? . 67Moses 1 verse 5: What is love? . 70MOSES 2 - ON FOUNDATIONAL DOCTRINES . 73Moses 2 verse 1 - What is repentance? . 74Moses 2 verse 3 - What is faith? . 76Moses 2 verse 4 - Baptism: Why, how and when? . 81Moses 2 verse 5 - What is the righteousness of God? . 85Moses 2 verse 6 - How do I receive the Power of God?. 90Moses 2 verse 7 - Why did Jesus die and be raised on the third day? . 97Moses 2 verse 8 - Healing - Is it still applicable today? . 100Moses 2 verse 9 - How do I use the Bible as a workshop manual? . 104Moses 2 verse 10 - Election, is it still applicable today, and if yes, how does it work? . 107Moses 2 verse 11 - What is the price I must pay when I become a Christian? . 109Moses 2 verse 12 - How do I make disciples of Jesus Christ? . 114The Book of MosesCopyright 2017 Shama MinistriesPage 4 of 204
The Book of MosesMoses 2 verse 13 - What is the LORD to you, an injection or a blood transfusion? . 116MOSES 3 - ON LIFE’S EVERYDAY QUESTIONS1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 . 118Moses 3 verse 1: What is the purpose of the LORD with me? . 119Moses 3 verse 2: What is the will of the LORD?. 121Moses 3 verse 3: What does the Bible teach about this subject? . 125Moses 3verse 4: How should I rear my children? . 128Moses 3 verse 5: Is it a sin to have sex? . 132Moses 3 verse 6: Who does the LORD call to the ministry? . 134Moses 3 verse 7: What about my finances? . 137Where do we start? . 137The legal prescriptions . 137What was the purpose of the Levites? . 138The view of Hebrews. 139New Testament obligations . 140How did the first Church do it? . 141And what about the income for the local congregation? . 141Conclusion . 142And now on to Malachi. . 142Moses 3 verse 8: Which is which, sin or demon? . 145Moses 3 verse 9: How do I overcome rejection, inferiority, rebellion and those types ofemotions? . 148Moses 3 verse 10: Is you sieve clean? . 149Moses 3 verse 11: What does the Bible teach about people with HIV/Aids? . 151Origin . 151How is it communicated or spread? . 151But should we, as Christians really get involved in this, let alone trying to find an answer? . 151MOSES 4 - ON CHURCH AND THESE TYPES OF QUESTIONS . 155Moses 4 verse 1: What is the Church of Jesus Christ? . 156Moses 4 verse 2: How do I judge the genuineness of a pastor and the genuineness of a localchurch? . 161Moses 4 verse 3: What do people mean when they say that you are preaching a gospel of Jesusplus?. 166Moses 4 verse 4: How do I react when confronted by false teachers and their representatives?. 168The Book of MosesCopyright 2017 Shama MinistriesPage 5 of 204
The Book of MosesMoses 5 – And the future? . 172Moses 5 verse 1: Is there a difference between Israel and the Church? . 173Moses 5 verse 2 – What are the consequences for us as the new Israel?. 183Moses 5 verse 3 – Which nation do you belong to?. 188Moses 5 verse 4 – The end times as seen by Ezekiel . 200What can we expect from 2021? . 202Copyright reservedAll quotations from the New King James Version or the Authorized King James Version, unlessotherwise notified. All emphasis by author.Watchmen Nee - The Normal Christian Church LifeChip Brogden - Back to the Cross – Unpublished workEnoch – from the CCEL websiteThe Book of MosesCopyright 2017 Shama MinistriesPage 6 of 204
The Book of MosesPREAMBLESeveral years ago, just after I came to know the LORD, He gave me an instruction to write downeverything that He was going to tell me. At first, I did not know what to do, as I was already writingdown every sermon as well as keeping a journal for my quiet time. Later that Sunday, as I waspreparing a fire for our usual Sunday lunch barbecue, or as we call it a braai, the LORD open a fountaininside of me that would grow over the next nine years to where it is today. The scripture I receivedfrom the LORD that day was Jeremiah 30 verse 2. "Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel, saying, Writethee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book."Over those nine years, a lot happened in my life, but the LORD has always been faithful and spoke tome concerning Israel and their exodus of Egypt, and how this should serve as an example to us incommitting our lives to the LORD. Eventually I decided in 2001 to take up fingers and start writingwhat you are reading. This was done firstly in Afrikaans, my first language, and translated or re writtenin English starting in 2003. Only after finishing the original book did I look again at Jeremiah 30 again.I must admit that I knew the contents of verse two, but only then found out that verse three dealt witha promise that the LORD would one day bring Israel back to the Promised Land, and that they wouldtake possession of the land. The moment I saw this verse, I suddenly realized that the LORD is alwaysfaithful, as all the time He was dealing with me; he used Israel as an example. This is then also the wayI will handle most questions, through using Israel as an example in answering the questions I had. Thiswill provide us with a definitive answer on how to take possession of and keep possession of thePromised Land.The name of the book stems from a custom we had at home where if you suddenly had to defend youranswer, you had to provide scriptural reference. If you could not do it, you would use the saying thatit is somewhere in the book of Moses, probably chapter 3 verse 3. I have adapted Moses slightly to fitin with what I believe the LORD is calling us to do today.What is the subject matter of the book about? I will look at certain questions on becoming and stayinga Christian, that I as a Christian have, and will try and answer them from the Bible. Not everyone isgoing to enjoy the answers from the Word, but I will look at the Word and what it has to say on thesubject. I will use as a guide Acts 17 verses 11 and 12. "These were more noble than those inThessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scripturesdaily, whether those things were so. Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women whichwere Greeks, and of men, not a few."We find in the New Testament that Paul also used Israel as an example. He writes as follows: “Moreover,brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and allpassed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat thesame spiritual meat; And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock thatfollowed them: and that Rock was Christ. But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they wereoverthrown in the wilderness. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust afterevil things, as they also lusted. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The peoplesat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of themcommitted, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of themalso tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, andwere destroyed of the destroyer. Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they arewritten for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinkethhe standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: butGod is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptationalso make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. “(1Co 10:1-13) Here then follows the book ofMoses.The book is based on the promise the LORD made to Abraham that he would become the father of amultitude of nations and that in him every person will be blessed. For this I will examine every step ofThe Book of MosesCopyright 2017 Shama MinistriesPage 7 of 204
The Book of Mosesthe covenant that the LORD made with Abraham, how and what Jesus did to fulfil these steps for us toreceive the righteousness of Jesus. This will allow us to walk in the footsteps of the Holy Spirit everyday and be obedient to God the Father, and Jesus Christ our savior.The Book of MosesCopyright 2017 Shama MinistriesPage 8 of 204
The Book of MosesINTRODUCTIONThe book is dedicated to Hettie, my wife, and our children, who all had to live through many of thesearticles with me. Your support is appreciated. A special word of gratitude goes to Hettie who had tospend hours and hours listening to each article, for her honest feedback and critique. All honor goes tomy LORD and Savior, for the opportunity given to me to write this book, and for what He depositedinside of me.Life can be very strange at times. Just as we think that we have all the answers to all the questions inlife, we find that we still have years of questions to be answered. Fortunately for us we will not worryabout these questions anymore when we are with Jesus in heaven, as He will then be our all in all. Onlythen will we understand everything.But, what do we do while still on earth? Many times, we experience situations in our lives that for usseem inexplicable, or situations that we do not want to go through. In my own life this has happenedmany times. Now, while writing this section, I find myself in such a situation again.The only sure thing is that the LORD is preparing us for what He wants us to do. This is most probablywhy He gave us the following verses in Matthew 5 from verse 3. "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirsis the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are themeek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness:for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure inheart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against youfalsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for sopersecuted they the prophets which were before you."We also find a similar section in James chapter 1. "2 ¶ My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall intodivers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience haveher perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."These parts may not mean anything to you today but know this that when we have questions that wecannot answer that the LORD will provide the answers. How do I know that? Experience. This bookwas written because of questions I had, with the answers I found in the Bible.I will also look at some subjects like what the expected behavior of is a Christian when found that youare in rebellion against society. How do you handle it? Why do I behave like this? These are some ofthe questions I will try to answer, as well as how am I supposed to act like when I reach the PromisedLand.I would like to ask for your forgiveness if you find that I am still struggling with rejection, or that Imight say something because of rebellion. I am still on the way. I still have things inside of me that hurtso much that I cannot write about it yet. Or maybe there are certain situations that I still must handlemyself. Fortunately, I know that the LORD will use everyone that commits himself to being used.What is my passion in life? That we will all do what the LORD wants us to do. That we will be obedient.I want for every person to have a close and real relationship with the LORD. Then it will not benecessary for us to live from Sunday to Sunday, just to struggle again on Monday with habits andcustoms that we know is not from the LORD. That we continuously act incorrectly, but that we can fallon our faces before a Living God, Jesus Christ and ask Him what He would like us to do. Remember weare His feet and His hands. We cannot expect Him to just wipe away all our problems. We must be likeHim and live like Him. If it is necessary to support someone, let us share our own belongings with himor her. Do not just pray with the person. Provide for the need. Remember we are His hands and feet,His representatives.The Book of MosesCopyright 2017 Shama MinistriesPage 9 of 204
The Book of MosesWe live in a time where we are all accustomed to instant food, instant solutions, instant banking, anda whole lot of other instant things. In our lives we also want instant answers from the LORD. We forgetthat scripture declares that a thousand years is like a day to the LORD. Remember, He is the sameyesterday, today and tomorrow. He has always been like it. Remember that Abraham and Sarah had towait twenty-five years for Isaac, and this after the LORD himself told them that they would have a son.Similarly, this book is not meant to be an instant answer to all your questions. All I want to achieve isto get you delving into the Word of God, to get your thoughts going, and to see what the Bible is. A wellknown personality in South Africa, Louis Malherbe, used to call the Bible his Workshop Manual. Howdoes one use a Workshop Manual? See this question answered in Moses 2 Verse 9.The Book of MosesCopyright 2017 Shama MinistriesPage 10 of 204
The Book of MosesA NEW THEOLOGY I BRING TO YOUA new theology I bring to you. An age-old theology based on a covenant with Abraham, of Jesus and ofrighteousness. This may sound like a dichotomy, but please bear with me as I will try and explain thisdilemma.I have spent the last twenty or so years trying to find a theology that I believe is the real message ofhope from the Bible. After an emergency operation and another follow up operation where cancer wasfound to be rampant, I had to ensure that I had to take a personal interest in where I will spend eternity.Today 22 years later, I believe I have found most of the answers I had in my own search for the truththat I could underwrite. Most of the answers I had to find myself, and others from various other typesof churches. This has taken me from the typical Calvinist churches, to Pentecostal, charismatic, andeven home churches. Some of these churches I attended as a member, some as a visitor, some as apastor and yet others by visiting their websites.I would like to add a very pertinent piece of information at this point in the book, and that is that Ispent more than 30 years in the computer industry covering a wide range of functions, fromprogramming to analysis, consulting as well as sales and marketing. This taught me from a young agethat you had to find answers for problems mostly on your own, and that you had truly little influencefrom other people.What did I find?I believe in a LORD whose word is consistent throughout the ages. I believe in an age-old covenant withAbraham, the fulfilment in Jesus Christ His son who showed the way to a covenant of righteousness. Iwould like to give an answer here to a question that I believe most people do not understand. What Ifound was that there is a huge difference between a testament and a covenant. A testament defineswhat will happen after the death of the person in question, while a covenant is effective immediatelyonce the people has reached agreement and both people complied with the requirements of thecovenant. A testament cannot be changed or annulled, while a covenant can be ended by any one of
it is somewhere in the book of Moses, probably chapter 3 verse 3. I have adapted Moses slightly to fit in with what I believe the LORD is calling us to do today. What is the subject matter of the book about? I will look at certain questions on becoming and staying
