Volume 001,
April 2007
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editorial Dear reader, Welcome to the first edition of our Newsletter. We had the idea to do it while working on the redesign of the web site of HisNewWord.org (ready soon). The original site was too big. It took too long to load. Most people are stressed. Why wait for more than 5 seconds? So we had to reduce the content. But there is so much interesting content in the New Revelation that our readers should have a chance to read and to know. And its easier and faster than ordering the respective books in a first move. Especially when there are still quite some sections of the work not yet translated into English. Yes, translation is ongoing and there are a few generous friends who finance this. But we are talking about 25 volumes, like an encyclopedia, and there are a lot of languages to take care of. Anyway, enjoy our quarterly newsletter. Your questions and suggestions are always welcome. And if you would like to volunteer to translate the new word of the Lord into your language, let us know at inform@hisnewword.org.
Re: Ecology Well, it sure is. There is no paper, no TV without it. They are even talking about restricting air travel or the use of SUV's in Europe. The Al Gore film and the recent Climate report raised some awareness. And although it was watered down heavily by governments, many interest groups are claiming it's all BS, despite the evidence. This reminds us of the censorship concerning the Spanish flu. It wreaked havoc with all fighting armies in 1918 and finally infected half the world population. Researchers say it was probably the worst 'plague' the world ever experienced, killing about 50 million people. And it was a bird flu! But we got off track. Fact is that 160 years ago, before the word environment was even coined, God warned mankind that irresponsible use of resources and fossil fuels will cause 'leakage' to ship earth. Of course - sadly - like most prophetic messages, this one was not taken seriously. And now it may be very, very, very late. That's why our focus today is environmental prophecy in the New Revelation, God's New Word. You should be aware that there is much more than we can bring here. But the message by itself is already important. Re: Judas framed?
Just days ago, news about a new book by British novelist
Jeffrey Archer were published. It is called The Gospel According to Judas.
And it is presented to look like a Gospel. The main tenet of this book is reported to be the claim that Judas Iscariot was not the betrayer, but the betrayed. He schemed to save Jesus from being killed. And he did not commit suicide but lived to an old age.
Its quite an interesting coincidence (is it really?) that this work is coming out just before Easter and while we are offering the Passion story. The Passion text below is an excerpt, but the full story is available as a download (email address passion@hisnewword.org).
In this sequence Jesus is of course mentioning Judas. In the garden of Gethsemane and later. And the point is very clear: Judas wanted to force the hand of God. He did not like the gentle and peaceful ways of the Messiah. Seeing the mission of Jesus purely materialistic instead of spiritual, He expected forceful action by Jesus and had a plan for himself.
Jesus clearly confirms: the Gospel is right and Jeffreys book just fiction.
God bless
Rudolf Julius
Editor
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1. the coming ecological disasters
The ecology
(The Lord):
"Contrary to his destination man has debased and abused himself and the
nature he is surrounded with and the consequence are all grievance which
haunt mankind now with evils and sufferings of all kind spiritually and
materially" [The Lord's Sermons p.90].
2. todays focus: the passion
Easter is approaching again. Christians of all denominations are remembering the last phase of Jesus mission on earth His death and resurrection.
Those of you who know the New Revelation are familiar with the fact that Jesus has told us about these events personally. The Passion part of the work called Great Gospel of John. The Passion is contained in volume #11, the last of this work. A work which tells us in amazing detail all about Jesus years of teaching in the Holy Land.
The film The Passion of the Christ stirred quite some emotions when it was shown. However, reading about the events as told by Jesus in person is a different experience. Because the Lord explains why He accepted the ordeal and what He achieved. He even gives us a hint about what He did from His physical death Friday afternoon until Sunday morning.
Now, in the Gospels the Passion is related in much detail. So, why has the Lord Jesus revealed this story again?
We let the Lord answer this one:
Because "...various errors shall be corrected and some details clarified, so that by means of the fairly accurate Gospels in this connection, a clear picture of the last hours of the Son of Man can be given." (Great Gospel of John 11:74,3)
You may subscribe to the full Passion story according to Jesus free of charge by sending a blank email to passion@hisnewword.org but wed like to give you the first paragraphs here as an introduction.
In case you had already subscribed to the Passion series, just skip this point.
FROM THE LAST SUPPER TO THE ASCENSIONA text directly given by the Lord Jesus for the benefit of a mature mankind.
Excerpt from The Great Gospel of John vol. XI. With kind permission of the editors.
[Great Gospel of John 11:71] IN JERUSALEM (Paschal Lamb - Washing of the Feet - The Last Supper)
"It was evening when I arrived with My disciples. Greeted joyfully by our host and his family and assured that no one would disturb us here, we were led into the aforementioned dining-hall, where we sat down for the prepared paschal lamb.
All that was spoken that evening was painstakingly recorded by the Evangelist John where it can be read. Here only a few details are filled in so as to explain the train of events.
After we had eaten the lamb in the traditional manner I rose, girded Myself and undertook the washing of the feet, which signified the deepest humiliation of the Son of Man, this being a job of the lowest servants and slaves (John 13:4-12). At the same time it means that no one can walk My paths unless I have first cleansed the tools, which enable him to walk these paths.
It means that his heart must be thoroughly cleansed of all the dust of the hitherto walked highways of the world, and I am the one to provide him with the means. Therefore, no one shall fear these ablutions, otherwise he will have no part in Me.
Thus I gave the disciples a profound precept by way of a symbol, this latter, however, not being the main point, but its innermost core meaning everything.
Just as I cleansed My disciples, men shall endeavor to cleanse one another and themselves so that they can truly follow Me with a pure heart, thus with washed feet.
It used to be the custom for a householder after the meal to hand a morsel of food, accompanied by a quotation from Scripture to each participant. This custom has not survived up to our present time; however, it was widely observed at that time and was regarded by many as a kind of prophecy for the future.
While I was preparing these morsels My soul was gripped by a great sadness of spirit, and I said the words: "One of you is going to betray Me!"
The disciples, terrified by this remark, which seemed so ominous to them, besieged Me with questions as to what I meant and who might betray Me. But I declined any answer and began to deal out the morsels, giving each one an admonition in keeping with his character. Peter, who was one of the first, was most deeply distressed by My remark and beckoned to John, who was sitting next to Me, to find out whom I meant.
The 'lying at the bosom' has been widely misinterpreted, the many versions having arisen through verbal misunder- standing. We did not lie at the table as the Romans did, as is often indicated - the Jews had never adopted this custom which they regarded as pagan, just as they avoided everything setting them on the same level as the pagan nations -, but we were seated. He who was to be particularly honored as a friend, was seated at the right side of the host and honored by him in that the latter prepared the dishes for him.
While this was going on the host had to turn to him often, thus leaning toward him. In the linguistic usage of that time it meant that which is now translated as 'lying at the bosom,' whereby unintentionally a different concept crept in.
John now asked Me in a low voice, and I told him, as the disciple closest to My heart: "It is he, to whom I give the morsel," whereupon I gave it to Judas, saying: "What you do, do it quickly!"
Of course, the other disciples could not infer from this what I meant. But Judas, who was also alarmed by My first remark because he felt found out, took these words wholly as a request in line with his plans, rose quickly and left, triumphant in his heart.
He was now filled with all the pride of a future co-ruler, which he hoped to become through Me, and an inordinate longing to gain honor and glory without regard for others, so much so that Satan with all his pride-devils took possession of his soul, which only glowed in the desire to rule and to destroy all enemies.
Yet could I not have avoided all this?
Certainly! But here the Son of Man had the choice to seize all splendor and honor of the world. Therefore, He had truly to find Himself in a position where He had to choose, and herein lay for Him the decision in the sense indicated earlier.
Therefore, I said after Judas had gone: "Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. When God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself and that soon!" This means: The Son of Man will in truth be the Son of God, and soon the Father will unite with Him for all eternity. [John 13:31,32]
I now once more summarized My whole teaching for My disciples, as can be read in the biblical Gospel of John, chapter 13 to 17, with all the speeches and replies of the disciples, with Peter's and Philip's objections and the replies to the same.
With all these discussions it had already become late, and I took the bread again from which I had prepared the first morsels and said to the Eleven:
"Let each take another morsel which I am here preparing! It is My body, the Word become flesh, which shall become alive within you. Take also this cup! Drink from it all of you! It is My blood, which will be shed for you for the forgiving of your sins. He who does not eat My flesh and does not drink My blood, will not ever gain eternal bliss.
But you know now how this has to be understood and will no longer take offence at such words (*). Eat, drink, and whenever you do it, do it in remembrance of Me. [Mat.26:26-88; Marc 14:22-24] Where two will be doing this and will be gathered in My name, there I will be amongst them." [Mat. 18:20]
The disciples did as I had taught them. Thereupon we left the house after I had thanked our innkeeper, who bid us a loving farewell.<<
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As mentioned above: If you are interested in the complete Passion Story send us a blank email to passion@hisnewword.org. Its of course free.
3. excerpt sermon of the Lord
Here is another work, part of the New Revelation. The book The Lords Sermons contains 52 sermons, one for every week of the year.
What they are about? Well, we tend to say everything. Everything of importance for mankind, of course. Each and every sermon starts from a subject touched in a verse of the gospels. Jesus then mostly starts with an explanation of the true meaning of the gospel text. Then He puts it into perspective and into its significance for us in our life of today.
Most of the lessons are deeply touching. He simply knows the deficiencies of humans and He wants to help us. In what sense? Towards choosing the right direction and be as perfect as possible for the life thereafter. And there are also predictions and warnings.
Whereas the Great Gospel of John was dictated to Jakob Lorber between 1860 and 1864, the Sermons were given to Gottfried Mayerhofer by way of inspiration between 1870 and 1877. He also received Secrets of Life, Secrets of Creation, Signs of the Time during these years. The last three works will hopefully be translated into English soon.
As an introduction you will find the preface to the book below. You will receive a free copy of the first sermon by sending a blank email to sermon1@hisnewword.org.
THE LORDS SERMONS Received by the Lord through Gottfried Mayerhofer in Trieste on November 22, 1871 © HisNewWord.org and Lorber-Verlag, 74308 Bietigheim, Germany
Preface
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