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    Beam me up Commander
    Beam me up Commander
    Beam me up Commander
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    Beam me up Commander

    By James Rupe

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    Men’s natures have been in decline since the fall of Adam but the accelerated decline of spiritual character in recent generations is a sure sign the earth is in its final descent. Although the millennial generation is the most informed generation in history it is fast becoming the least spiritual. We are rapidly approaching a period in the final hour of earth’s rebellious existence when men will no longer consider God a deity but more, a tiresome myth. There lays ahead a demarcation time line between believers and non-believers that only God knows. At that time the true believer will suddenly be evacuated from planet earth via teleportation and immediately be introduced to the incredible habitation of God. I have given the reader a look into the spiritual world of the 5th dimension with all of its wonder and exotic creatures. I have uncovered mysteries of the material universe through the creative eye of the one true God. Challenged the evolution myth with simple rational logic. Identified science and technology as the deity of a lost
    generation. Using clear and precise scripture I have exposed the lies of the dark and hidden world that rules the affairs of men. In the end the rebellion is snuffed, the conflict abated, the Church is Triumphant. The faithful believers of all past, present and future generations will inherit the material universe as joint heirs with Jesus and will rule and reign in the ever-expanding government of God forever. www.concerningtruth.com

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJames Rupe
    Release dateMay 6, 2015
    ISBN9781311484215
    Beam me up Commander
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    James Rupe

    After Graduating Central Missouri State University, I have spent the majority of my adult life as an educator filling the roll of administrator, teacher and coach in both private and public sectors. Married with two sons I enjoy an active family life that includes frequent travel, biking with my grand daughter and a few rounds of golf. As an avid Bible student and teacher I have spent many years teaching the Bible in various venues including Bible studies, Sunday school and selective seminars that range from marriage to latter day Bible prophesy. www.concerningtruth.com

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      Beam me up Commander - James Rupe

      Introduction

      This book is about the truth! When I was a young boy like most preteens I would hound my parents with the nagging question, why. Why this or why that. As I grew older I began to replace the why word with the power to reason. This, of course, delighted my parents for it was a sure sign that I would in due course be able to think for myself. At precisely what age this phenomenal ability took place I cannot say. I suppose it happens to all of us at different times in different ways depending on our maturity level. One thing is for certain most of us are born with the extraordinary capacity to sort things out. For example, after hurling a significant number of rocks into the air it became evident to me that the trajectory I started with could easily result in a broken window. Therefore, I reasoned, it only made sense to throw the rock in a direction less likely to cause harm. Oddly enough I had a couple of chums that didn’t get it until the second window. With this simple aptitude in hand, I set out to solve the mysteries of life. It was pretty easy at first. I learned by trial and error that if I sassed my teacher I missed recess; my reasonable conclusion then was to hold my tongue so I could go outside and play. Yet, the older I got the more difficult the choices became. Life’s questions became complicated and endless. My life seemed to fill with conflicting influences. Yes, even college became a stumbling block to my spiritual and intellectual growth. My moral convictions became foggy. There seemed to be no absolutes. I went from simple reason to a mind muddled in confusion. If any of this sound familiar it should because we all face this struggle to one degree or the other. Turns out, there is a simple solution to this complex predicament. That would be a foundation of values established on absolute truth. So you may be thinking, what’s new, haven’t we heard this before, isn’t this just more meaningless double talk? Haven’t we all wanted to climb to the top of the Himalayas to search for the meaning of life or spend a couple of days in a steamy mud hut to cleanse ourselves of all impurities? Well maybe, but finding the truth doesn’t require such an exhausting effort. It merely demands that you make decisions based on absolute truth rather than blind acceptance. This, of course, requires that truth is one of the options available in all decisions. Once you find the source of truth then you have the foundation to build value. For example, some of the most compelling questions we ask ourselves are with regard to the origins of life. How did I get here? What is my purpose? Are we alone in the universe? Perplexing? Not anymore. We are presented with only two viable options to these difficult questions, one is true one is not. Creation or evolution, the two do not mix contrary to some popular belief. This subject will be discussed in detail in a later chapter but illustrates a good comparison between absolute truth and error and how easy it is to draw on truth to solve the problem. The two options do have one thing in common, faith; it takes a fair amount of faith to accept either since neither creation nor evolution can be proven scientifically. I grew up with a dab of religion but no real substance. We had Bibles in our home but nobody took the time to read them. As a result, any faith we exercised was based on conjecture or hearsay. My foundations were built on sinking sand at best. By the time I reached thirty I still had not solved the troublesome ambiguity of life. Sometime after my 33rd birthday, I was introduced to the Bible. After a close scrutiny of its content, I became convinced it is, in fact, the infallible Word of God. I had finally cracked the code of life. I could now answer all reasonable questions regarding the meaning of life, my relationship with God and the universe. I could now better understand the inequities faced by humanity. The more I studied the Bible the faster the confusion cleared. I went from a life of uncertainty to a clear view of things to come. There is only one rule that must be followed to achieve this extraordinary insight. You must accept the Word of God as it is plainly presented within the framework of any given book, chapter, and verse; a practice many Bible students have forsaken. Numerous Bible verses will be used to reinforce the doctrine presented in this book. For the sake of space, some verses may be fragmented. For this reason, I would strongly encourage you to read the verses in their entirety and within the total context of the subject. This means you will need to read the verses before and after the featured verse to understand the full meaning. Your Bible should be a close companion. This book will spark many questions that space will not allow answering. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive Bible study but to simply assist you in your journey to find the truth.

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      "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."(John 1:1)

      The first and most valuable lesson a wise person can learn is that God and His Word is one and the same. Meaning, He interacts with His creation by His Word much like we communicate with each other. The Bible is often referred to as the living Word for this reason. Therefore, any honest examination of the Bible must be approached with this truth firmly established. When you read the Word you are having a conversation with God. He will use the past to explain the future and you will be given exposure into His mind. Although the Bible had a least 30 inspired transcribers there is only one author.

      All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine.

      (2 Timothy 3:16).

      Non-believers, as well as some Christian camps, will argue the Bible cannot be taken literally, their reasoning will vary depending on what group or individual you listen too.

      But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you. (2 Peter 2:1)

      Some of these misguided souls are well intended but gravely deceived themselves. All, have one thing in common; they must change Gods Word to satisfy their personal philosophy.

      Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, following the tradition of men according to the rudiments of the world. (Colossians 2:8)

      The ambiguities of these self-serving philosophies provide a good opportunity for us to apply the rule of simple reason founded on the Word of God. The truth will overcome the vain objections.

      Let God be true, but every man a liar. (Romans 3:4)

      If God is the Creator and Governor of the universe as He claims to be and if the following statements are true. Wouldn’t it be reasonable to believe that He is able to keep His Word exactly as He meant it to be throughout the ages?

      In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. Of the increase of His government and peace, there shall be no end. (Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 9:7)

      Obviously, He that spoke the universe into existence would have no trouble sustaining His intention. Pretty easy huh! Well don’t get too smug, the doubters and non-believers are many and persistent and they want you to be in the dark as much as they are. Misery loves company! Remember the more truth you possess the more enlightened you become.

      I am the Light of the world. He that follows Me shall not walk in darkness. (John 8:12)

      You will hear much about contradictions in the Bible. You will be invited to look around and see all the injustice in the world. You will be asked why the God of love cannot control the world full of hate. These and many more questions seem reasonable to someone who has exhausted they're searched for truth in other areas while neglecting the Word or failing to accept the Word as it is plainly stated. Well, hold tight, you are about to enter the 5th dimension and discover some of the great mysteries of the created universe.

      2

      "For from the creation of the world, His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood through the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead." (Romans1:20)

      To understand the Bible in the most practical way one must be able to relate to God relative to the world we live in. In other words, see it, hear it, smell it, taste it and touch it. We interact with the material world through these five senses. Have you ever discussed someone you have never seen before with a friend? You may ask, what does she look like? Your friend responds with, she looks a little like Julia Roberts

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