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Paul's Letter to the Colossians: Commentary by J. Mike Byrd
This is a layman's understanding of what God was communicating through Paul to the church at Colossae, and by extension to the church at large including that of our time. The approach taken is to attempt to let the Word of God speak for itself, letting scripture interpret scripture. That means being intentional about relying upon the Spirit of God to enlighten the understanding, as opposed to dependence upon men. It means challenging presuppositions and previous indoctrination, including more mainstream (whatever that may mean) interpretations. Rather than looking to Commentaries by other men to find out what a passage means, this author looks to other passages of scripture to provide the necessary commentary to explain a passage. This explains the virtual absence of references to other works of men, and the extensive use of scripture quotations. Of course, the reader needs to take the same approach, with dependence upon the Holy Spirit in critically evaluating this author's interpretations and understandings - let God speak
Paul's Letter to the Galatians: Commentary by J. Mike Byrd
This is an in depth verse by verse study of the Paul's letter to the Galatians. It begins with a thorough examination of what is actually written there, including studying the key words in the original Greek. Emphasis is placed on keeping every word and every verse in context, both the immediate context and the broader context of all the rest of scripture. That involves a study of cross-references for every subject addressed, in the interest of letting scripture interpret scripture. It involves a painstaking effort to examine this author's own presuppositions and biases, coming largely from previous indoctrination. It also begins with the assumption (presuppositions) that what is written in the original Greek text is verbally inspired by God, and is supernaturally revealed infallible truth. That means that what we find there must be allowed to speak for itself, taken literally in the most natural sense - the assumption being that God was fully capable of choosing the exact words that best convey what He was trying to communicate, and He did so perfectly. The works of men, including renown and highly respected Theologians and Bible scholars, are examined critically - especially when they resort to very unnatural, often forced interpretations, even changing the literal wording of scripture, or manipulating the meaning of words to conform to their doctrinal presuppositions.However, accurate understanding and appropriate application of these truth articulated therein, does involve the disciplined application of objective rules of interpretation (Hermeneutics), exegesis, and logic. Insights into not only the meaning of some truths articulated in this letter, but also the essential significance of those truth, is facilitated by an understanding of psychology - that based on objective observation of human traits and behavior (not secular theories which abound). Theologians tend to develop interpretations of scripture to fit their templates and models, which reflect their virtual ignorance of the psychological power of some of the supernatural truths revealed in this amazing treatise. Truths which have to be taken by faith that goes beyond our understanding, are often reduced to fit the limited understanding of such men. This is one of the problems with relying on such men, their commentaries and teachings, to determine what God is saying. A very central element in the approach taken in this study is to rely only on the Holy Spirit to guide and enlighten, depending solely on scripture as the source, letting God's Word speak for itself, and letting scripture interpret scripture. The reader needs to take the same approach, with dependence upon the Holy Spirit in critically evaluating this author's interpretations and understandings - let God speak
Paul's Letter to the Philippians: A Commentary by J. Mike Byrd
This is a layman's understanding of what God was communicating through Paul to the church at Philippi, and by extension to the church at large including that of our time. The approach taken is to attempt to let the Word of God speak for itself, letting scripture interpret scripture. That means being intentional about relying upon the Spirit of God to enlighten the understanding, as opposed to dependence upon men. It means challenging presuppositions and previous indoctrination, including more mainstream (whatever that may mean) interpretations. Rather than looking to Commentaries buy other men to find out what a passage means, this author looks to other passages of scripture to provide the necessary commentary to explain a passage. This explains the virtual absence of references to other works of men, and the extensive use of scripture quotations. Of course, the reader needs to take the same approach, with dependence upon the Holy Spirit in critically evaluating this author's interpretations and understandings - let God speak As is typical of Paul's epistles, Philippians is full of instruction in both doctrine and practice of the Christian faith. The emphasis in this work is on how what he wrote then applies to us today in our 21st century church, and in our every day lives.
THE REVELATION REVISITED II (Chapters 4-13): The Seven Seals and The Seven Trumpets, The Scarlet Beast and The Woman, The Beasts and the False Prophet
A seven headed ten horned red Dragon, with a seductive Harlot called Babylon riding on its back; stars falling from the sky with the earth being destroyed; a world ruler setting up a global economy and demanding that the whole world worship him as god; Jesus returning to the earth to destroy this world leader (the "Antichrist"), and all his followers, as well as the world as we know it; really? Really? Does it make any sense? Is it scientifically believable? And if we think it is believable, which of the hundreds of interpretations and scenarios are we supposed to believe? Revelation Revisited is the product of over 10 years and thousands of hours of analysis and evaluation, and research on the subject. This admittedly involved some disillusionment with a host of interpretations and theories and scenarios. It represents an attempt to implement and adhere to certain rules of interpretation and exegesis and logic. It required an intentional attempt to put aside personal biases and doctrinal presuppositions in order to let the text speak for itself. It also is what emerges from applying two other principles which are unique to biblical exegesis and interpretation. The first is to let scripture interpret scripture. The amazing and little recognized reality is that even the very cryptic passages and somewhat bizarre symbology are actually interpreted and often explained elsewhere in scripture. For example, the various beasts featured in Revelation are actually interpreted and explained in the Old Testament prophetic book of Daniel (and vice versa). Attempts to understand and explain Revelation, or Daniel, without a familiarity with, understanding of, and reference to the rest of both Old and New Testament prophetic scripture, are doomed to fail to produce accurate interpretations - as has historically been the case. The findings and interpretations and scenarios articulated in this commentary have areas of commonality and agreement with many other mainstream works (inasmuch as they are all futurists and to varying degrees literalists). But there are also significant and consequential differences with each of them. The implicit message of many of these more famous authors and their works, is that the revelations and frightening descriptions found in the book are actually not very relevant to the Church today, because she won't even be here when they all will be occurring. Thus the most important messages of the book are mostly missed and almost negated with respect to their intended impact, that we need to live differently in light of these things, especially as we see them happening in our world today. A more accurate and realistic interpretation of the book tells us that we need to see what is happening today in light of what was predicted in scripture, and live our lives accordingly. Moreover, we need to be passing on to the next generation the truths about what to expect in our future and theirs. While we are promised deliverance from the wrath of God to be poured out on Satan and his followers, we are not promised deliverance from what God describes as a time of testing and tribulation for His church. Those who choose to believe the more palatable and comfortable teaching that Christ will come to take out His church before the Antichrist appears, may very well fail to recognize the Antichrist when he does appear, and scriptures warns many will be deceived by him. People today need to hear this truth proclaimed. This is book 2 of 4 volumes.
The Revelation Revisited 1: Introduction to the Apocalypse Chapters 1-3
A seven headed ten horned red Dragon, with a seductive Harlot called Babylon riding on its back; stars falling from the sky with the earth being destroyed; a world ruler setting up a global economy and demanding that the whole world worship him as god; Jesus returning to the earth to destroy this world leader (the "Antichrist"), and all his followers, as well as the world as we know it; really? Really? Does it make any sense? Is it scientifically believable? And if we think it is believable, which of the hundreds of interpretations and scenarios are we supposed to believe?Revelation Revisited is the product of over 10 years and thousands of hours of analysis and evaluation, and research on the subject. This admittedly involved some disillusionment with a host of interpretations and theories and scenarios. It represents an attempt to implement and adhere to certain rules of interpretation and exegesis and logic. It required an intentional attempt to put aside personal biases and doctrinal presuppositions in order to let the text speak for itself. It also is what emerges from applying two other principles which are unique to biblical exegesis and interpretation. The first is to let scripture interpret scripture. The amazing and little recognized reality is that even the very cryptic passages and somewhat bizarre symbology are actually interpreted and often explained elsewhere in scripture. For example, the various beasts featured in Revelation are actually interpreted and explained in the Old Testament prophetic book of Daniel (and vice versa). Attempts to understand and explain Revelation, or Daniel, without a familiarity with, understanding of, and reference to the rest of both Old and New Testament prophetic scripture, are doomed to fail to produce accurate interpretations - as has historically been the case.The findings and interpretations and scenarios articulated in this commentary have areas of commonality and agreement with many other mainstream works (inasmuch as they are all futurists and to varying degrees literalists). But there are also significant and consequential differences with each of them. The implicit message of many of these more famous authors and their works, is that the revelations and frightening descriptions found in the book are actually not very relevant to the Church today, because she won't even be here when they all will be occurring. Thus the most important messages of the book are mostly missed and almost negated with respect to their intended impact, that we need to live differently in light of these things, especially as we see them happening in our world today. A more accurate and realistic interpretation of the book tells us that we need to see what is happening today in light of what was predicted in scripture, and live our lives accordingly. Moreover, we need to be passing on to the next generation the truths about what to expect in our future and theirs. While we are promised deliverance from the wrath of God to be poured out on Satan and his followers, we are not promised deliverance from what God describes as a time of testing and tribulation for His church. Those who choose to believe the more palatable and comfortable teaching that Christ will come to take out His church before the Antichrist appears, may very well fail to recognize the Antichrist when he does appear, and scriptures warns many will be deceived by him. People today need to hear this truth proclaimed. This is book 1 of 4 volumes of verse by verse commentary on the book of Revelation chapters 1-3.
The Revelation Revisited Book IV - Chapters 20-22: The Millennial Kingdom up to the Eternal State
This is a verse by verse commentary on the last three chapters of the book of Revelation. These last three chapters are dealing with the Millennial reign of Christ on earth, the Post-millennial period including the Gog/Magog rebellion and the Great White Throne judgment, and the Eternal State, Heaven and Hell.Revelation Revisited is the product of over 10 years and thousands of hours of analysis and evaluation, and research on the subject. This admittedly involved some disillusionment with a host of interpretations and theories and scenarios. It represents an attempt to implement and adhere to certain rules of interpretation and exegesis and logic. It required an intentional attempt to put aside personal biases and doctrinal presuppositions in order to let the text speak for itself. It also is what emerges from applying two other principles which are unique to biblical exegesis and interpretation. The first is to let scripture interpret scripture. The amazing and little recognized reality is that even the very cryptic passages and somewhat bizarre symbology are actually interpreted and often explained elsewhere in scripture. For example, the various beasts featured in Revelation are actually interpreted and explained in the Old Testament prophetic book of Daniel (and vice versa). Attempts to understand and explain Revelation, or Daniel, without a familiarity with, understanding of, and reference to the rest of both Old and New Testament prophetic scripture, are doomed to fail to produce accurate interpretations - as has historically been the case. The findings and interpretations and scenarios articulated in this commentary have areas of commonality and agreement with many other mainstream works (inasmuch as they are all futurists and to varying degrees literalists). But there are also significant and consequential differences with each of them. The implicit message of many of these more famous authors and their works, is that the revelations and frightening descriptions found in the book are actually not very relevant to the Church today, because she won't even be here when they all will be occurring. Thus the most important messages of the book are mostly missed and almost negated with respect to their intended impact, that we need to live differently in light of these things, especially as we see them happening in our world today. A more accurate and realistic interpretation of the book tells us that we need to see what is happening today in light of what was predicted in scripture, and live our lives accordingly. Moreover, we need to be passing on to the next generation the truths about what to expect in our future and theirs. While we are promised deliverance from the wrath of God to be poured out on Satan and his followers, we are not promised deliverance from what God describes as a time of testing and tribulation for His church. Those who choose to believe the more palatable and comfortable teaching that Christ will come to take out His church before the Antichrist appears, may very well fail to recognize the Antichrist when he does appear, and scriptures warns many will be deceived by him. People today need to hear this truth proclaimed.
The Revelation Revisited Book III: The Woman, Babylon, The Scarlet Beast, and The Day of the Lord Return of Christ (Chapters 14-19)
A seven headed ten horned red Dragon, with a seductive Harlot called Babylon riding on its back; stars falling from the sky with the earth being destroyed; a world ruler setting up a global economy and demanding that the whole world worship him as god; Jesus returning to the earth to destroy this world leader (the "Antichrist"), and all his followers, as well as the world as we know it; really? Really? Does it make any sense? Is it scientifically believable? And if we think it is believable, which of the hundreds of interpretations and scenarios are we supposed to believe? Revelation Revisited is the product of over 10 years and thousands of hours of analysis and evaluation, and research on the subject. This admittedly involved some disillusionment with a host of interpretations and theories and scenarios. It represents an attempt to implement and adhere to certain rules of interpretation and exegesis and logic. It required an intentional attempt to put aside personal biases and doctrinal presuppositions in order to let the text speak for itself. It also is what emerges from applying two other principles which are unique to biblical exegesis and interpretation. The first is to let scripture interpret scripture. The amazing and little recognized reality is that even the very cryptic passages and somewhat bizarre symbology are actually interpreted and often explained elsewhere in scripture. For example, the various beasts featured in Revelation are actually interpreted and explained in the Old Testament prophetic book of Daniel (and vice versa). Attempts to understand and explain Revelation, or Daniel, without a familiarity with, understanding of, and reference to the rest of both Old and New Testament prophetic scripture, are doomed to fail to produce accurate interpretations - as has historically been the case. The findings and interpretations and scenarios articulated in this commentary have areas of commonality and agreement with many other mainstream works (inasmuch as they are all futurists and to varying degrees literalists). But there are also significant and consequential differences with each of them. The implicit message of many of these more famous authors and their works, is that the revelations and frightening descriptions found in the book are actually not very relevant to the Church today, because she won't even be here when they all will be occurring. Thus the most important messages of the book are mostly missed and almost negated with respect to their intended impact, that we need to live differently in light of these things, especially as we see them happening in our world today. A more accurate and realistic interpretation of the book tells us that we need to see what is happening today in light of what was predicted in scripture, and live our lives accordingly. Moreover, we need to be passing on to the next generation the truths about what to expect in our future and theirs. While we are promised deliverance from the wrath of God to be poured out on Satan and his followers, we are not promised deliverance from what God describes as a time of testing and tribulation for His church. Those who choose to believe the more palatable and comfortable teaching that Christ will come to take out His church before the Antichrist appears, may very well fail to recognize the Antichrist when he does appear, and scriptures warns many will be deceived by him. People today need to hear this truth proclaimed. This is book 3 of 4 volumes.
The New Jerusalem and the Eternal State - Heaven and Hell Revisited: The Last Two Chapters of Revelation
There are many beliefs about this subject of Heaven and Hell, including Theological debates and divergent interpretations of the last two chapters of the book of Revelation. However, as with the rest of this mysterious highly symbolic book, most of these beliefs and interpretations are very problematic at best. The first challenge is to understand the pattern of the revelation in the book since it is not all in a sequential order. Then one must discern between what is symbolic, and what is literal - which is where the misinterpretations abound. Then of course the next challenge is to accurately interpret the symbolism. The approach taken in this book is first to assume that God's word is accurately portraying reality and is thus free of contradictions and inconsistencies when accurately translated and interpreted. It is also assumed that God's Word is actually quite clear and accurate in communicating the message He intended and that God is quite up to the task, without the help of men. Thus the very conscientious and deliberate effort is made to let God's Word speak for itself. But we can only get to what He is trying to communicate by letting scripture interpret scripture, taking it as literal as possible (as warranted by the text itself), in its most natural sense. In the case of symbology, which is used extensively in this book of Revelation, again we find the symbolism interpreted elsewhere in scripture. In some cases it helps to apply what we know from the real world, in terms of science, geopolitics and history. And we must recognize and incorporate supernatural explanations where they are invoked or necessarily implied or inferred in scripture, but not where literal natural explanations are available and for good reason preferred. The result is that we find the Bible teaches about Heaven and Hell, the New Jerusalem and the Eternal State, are not all that consistent with what is commonly and popularly believed.
The Sovereignty of God and Divine Election: According to Paul's Letter to the Romans (Romans 9:1-11:36)
The subject of this book is one of if not the most controversial subjects in Christendom, with respect to Theology and Christian doctrine. The various views on the meaning of the Sovereignty of God, Divine Election, Predestination, Free Will, Salvation, Eternal Security, and related issues, have divided the church for much of the two millennia of her existence. The real underlying issues behind the divisions over these doctrinal issues, is the difference in approaches to interpretation of scripture in general, and the presuppositions of those doing the interpreting. These are identified and dealt with in the book. The biblical text that is most central to the teachings on these subjects is the 9th to 11th chapters of Paul's epistle to the Romans. The following is an excerpt from a complete verse-by-verse commentary on Romans. This author's primary commitment and objective is to let the Word of God speak - as in speak for itself. The approach taken in this study of Romans is to consciously put aside personal biases, and presuppositions, including those related to previous indoctrination (teachings since early childhood through Bible College). This approach is based on claiming the promises of John 14:26 and 1 John 2:27, to depend upon the Holy Spirit to be the teacher and give discernment.
A Commentary on the book of 1 Peter

A Commentary on the book of 1 Peter

J. Mike Byrd

Independently Published
2019
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This is an in depth verse by verse study of the first Epistle of Peter. It begins with a thorough examination of what is actually written there, including studying the key words in the original Greek. Emphasis is placed on keeping every word and every verse in context, both the immediate context and the broader context of all the rest of scripture. That involves a fairly exhaustive study of cross-references for every subject addressed, in the interest of letting scripture interpret scripture. It involves a painstaking effort to examine this author's own presuppositions and biases, coming largely from previous indoctrination. It also begins with the assumption (presuppositions) that what is written in the original Greek text is verbally inspired by God, and is supernaturally revealed infallible truth. That means that what we find there must be allowed to speak for itself, taken literally in the most natural sense - the assumption being that God was fully capable of choosing the exact words that best convey what He was trying to communicate, and He did so perfectly. While the use of figurative and symbolic language and analogies and metaphors are not uncommon, their interpretations are either obvious, or explained either in the text itself, or elsewhere in scripture. This means that the works of men, including renown and highly respected Theologians and Bible scholars, are examined critically - especially when they resort to very unnatural, often forced interpretations, even changing the literal wording of scripture, or manipulating the meaning of words to conform to their doctrinal presuppositions.However, accurate understanding and appropriate application of these truth articulated therein, does involve the disciplined application of objective rules of interpretation (Hermeneutics), exegesis, and logic.. Insights into not only the meaning of some truths articulated in this letter, but also the essential significance of those truth, is facilitated by an understanding of psychology - that based on objective observation of human traits and behavior (not secular theories which abound). Theologians tend to develop interpretations of scripture to fit their templates and models, which reflect their virtual ignorance of the psychological power of some of the supernatural truths revealed in this amazing treatise. Truths which have to be taken by faith that goes beyond our understanding, are often reduced to fit the limited understanding of such men. This is one of the problems with relying on such men, their commentaries and teachings, to determine what God is saying. A very central element in the approach taken in this study is to rely only on the Holy Spirit to guide and enlighten, depending solely on scripture as the source, letting God's Word speak for itself, and letting scripture interpret scripture. The reader needs to take the same approach, with dependence upon the Holy Spirit in critically evaluating this author's interpretations and understandings - let God speak
Islamic Terrorism, Isis, Iran, Iraq - Are They Found in Bible Prophecy?: Are Predictions by Daniel, and John in Revelation, Accurate and Relevant?
One might be asking, what is going on in this mad, mad world? Where is it all going? What is the solution to the ever-increasing worldwide threats of terrorism in the name of one of the world's largest religions? Does the Bible have any answers - is it relevant today? For almost 2000 years people have thought they were seeing current global developments fulfilling Bible prophecy - from Nero to Khrushchev and beyond. Is it just religious fanaticism, or reality-based predictions? What is different now? If we let scripture speak for itself, which few have ever done, are there predictions that describe the threatening global developments of our time? Are there realistic answers? This book addresses these questions. The answers will surprise some, but may be essential to reality-based approaches to dealing personally, or collectively with an ever-degenerating global situation and developments.
The Seals, Trumpets and Bowls of Revelation Revisited

The Seals, Trumpets and Bowls of Revelation Revisited

J. Mike Byrd

Independently Published
2018
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This work is a close look at the symbolic Seals, Trumpets and Bowls of Revelation. Several popular mainstream views are evaluated with respect to their fidelity to scripture, and the logic and believability of their end-time scenarios. Starting with defining perhaps the most important key to understanding the book of Revelation - the non-linear pattern of revelation with cycles of Introductory passages, Parenthetical passages, and Reiterative passages - the attempt is made to connect the puzzle pieces to see the very complex picture John was seeing, and was trying to paint for us. Resisting the temptation to take the easy way out by spiritualizing the mysterious details of John's descriptions, a literal approach is taken allowing for obvious symbolism when the text uses symbolic language. Surprisingly to some this most literal approach does yield a very logical and plausible scenario and picture (albeit a very dynamic and dramatic moving picture), especially when we relate what John describes, to what are now known to be scientific realities. If the book has no other value it should at least lend considerable credibility to the belief that the Bible, and the book of Revelation in particular, had to be supernaturally revealed by God to the human authors. There is no other logically viable explanation for the scientific accuracy of the details of John's descriptions, in particular with respect to the Cosmic catastrophes - the "falling stars," considering modern science is only now learning what John wrote about over 2000 years ago - before telescopes and spacecraft. This book is less a philosophical work of Theology, but more of a technical analysis of the subject matter, applying rules of logic and reason and bringing to bear knowledge of scientific fact, while also carefully examining all that the scripture tells us on the issue, without cherry-picking or eisegesis. However, the implications are clearly Theological, especially with respect to the field known as Eschatology, or End-times prophecy. This book is one of a series entitled End-time Prophecy Revisited.
Gog/Magog Revisited

Gog/Magog Revisited

J Mike Byrd

Independently Published
2018
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Some of the most popular end-time prophecy theories and scenarios have Ezekiel's Gog/Magog prophecy either beginning to be fulfilled in our own time, or in the near future, or at least some time during the Tribulation Period. This book addresses this subject, evaluating several of the mainstream views with respect to a close examination of what scripture has to say about it. An alternative understanding is proposed, based on the assumption that if we let scripture speak for itself, taking the literal approach to interpretation, letting scripture interpret scripture, the answers are actually quite clear and uncomplicated. Furthermore the scenario that emerges from such an approach is logically consistent and believable, unlike those that are currently more widely accepted - which are fraught with contradictions both scripturally and logically. This work is an attempt to address the following questions:1. If we apply the commonly accepted rules of exegesis and hermeneutics (i.e. interpretation of scripture) with intellectual integrity (applying the same rules to our own interpretation as we do to the interpretations of our opponents), does scripture really teach that Gog and his army will appear on the scene in the near future, or during the Tribulation Period, along with the Antichrist?2. Are there really sound biblical reasons to believe that there will be two huge battles led by two different characters referred to in scripture as "Gog" associated with "Magog," both with the same objective (destroy Israel) and the same outcome (obliteration by divine intervention)? 3. Did John overlook such a key and major global conflagration as Ezekiel's Gog invasion such that he doesn't even mention it in his most complete and detailed book of Revelation, which is specifically about that very period? Is then the Gog he does tell us about another Gog which is to come over a thousand years later? Is it really sound and intellectually honest exegesis of scripture which indicates that the Gog of Ezekiel is not the same as the Gog of Revelation, or is it the result of theoretical presuppositions and circular reasoning?