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Christian Biblical Church of God
Post Office Box 1442
Hollister, California 95024-1442
(831)-637-1875
Fred R. Coulter
Minister
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Brethren
Comments on New Bible - PDF
August 18, 2008
Dear Brethren,
By now, everyone should
have their copy (or copies)of the new Bible. We have had
literally hundreds of letters, cards and e-mails from
brethren commenting on the Bible. In fact, we are including
12 pages of such comments with this letter. Everyone is so
enthused, impressed and happy with the new Bible that we are
receiving hundreds of reorders. We are sending out 10-20
Bibles every day. For those who use the CBCG Web site
and are not on our mailing list, we have provided a
description of the Bible from the back of the presentation
box, along with a coupon which can be used to order the
Bible for a $50 donation (per copy). We are already getting
good number of Web-based orders.
At the present time, we
have distributed over 4000 of the 7000 lambskin Bibles we
had printed. The paperback version has the same page core as
the leather version. However, we have only sent out a few of
these so far. Nearly all of the paperback versions of The New Testament In Its Original Order have been sent
free to individuals in prison. We will be able to do
likewise with the paperback version of the new Bible as soon
as we have exhausted our supply of New Testaments. We still
have a few copies of The New Testament In Its
Original Order--96 hard-cover and 320 soft-cover. If you
would like additional copies, please feel free to request
them, as long as the supply lasts. Please note that we will not be reprinting the New Testament, as it has been
incorporated almost entirely into the new Bible (with the
exception of a few of the commentaries).
New Series--What
is the Government of God in the Church? By the time you receive this letter, you should have
received sermons six and seven of this
important series. I will be doing number eight soon--and it should be the final one.
Remember, Jesus Christ
has been given "all authority in heaven and earth" (Matt.
28:18), and He is the "head over all things to the Church,
which is His body" (Eph. 1:22-23) Thus, the true government of God in the Church comes from God the Father, through Jesus Christ, to each individual by the power
of the Holy Spirit. Consequently, when we assemble together,
we have peace and are edified by the teachings of the
Scriptures through the love of God: "[You] are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of the
household of God. You are being built up on the
foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ
Himself being the chief Cornerstone, in Whom all the
building, being conjointly fitted together, is increasing
into a holy temple in the Lord; in Whom you also
are being built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit…. [You must be] holding the truth in love, [that
you] may in all things grow up into Him Who is the Head, even Christ, from Whom all the body, fitly framed and
compacted together by that which every joint
supplies, according to its inner working in the measure of each individual part, is making the increase of
the body unto the edifying of itself in love"
(Eph. 2:19-22; 4:15-16).
This is the kind of loving government God the Father and Jesus Christ want
in the Church--not one that is harsh and overbearing,
suppressing the brethren. Repressive church government
exalts the importance of individuals and their ministries;
brethren are restricted, held in the grip of fear and
intimidation. A member recently admitted that when he was
under just such a government, he felt like he was in prison.
He kept asking himself, "Where is the love of God and the
freedom in Christ Jesus?" What he saw and experienced in
that church was not what the Bible actually teaches. Some
churches go so far as to forbid "their members" from
having a relationship with even their own children, parents,
grand parents and grand children--"because they do not belong
to our church of God"! This has even caused some to
commit suicide! WHAT A SHAME! Such churches are in the grip
of satanic governments, and are devoid of the love of God!
The truth is, the Bible
teaches that the government of God in the Church flows
from the love of God--as emphasized by these five
fundamental commands from Scripture:
1) " `You shall love the Lord your God with all
your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind,
and with all your strength.' This is the first
commandment.
2) "And the second is like this: `You
shall love your neighbor as yourself' " (Mark 12:30-31).
3) "A new commandment I give to you: that you love one
another in the same way that I have loved you, that is
how you are to love one another. By this shall everyone
know that you are My disciples--if you love one another"
(John 13:34-35).
4) As Jesus commanded Peter, the basis for
every ministry and service to God and the brethren is this:
"Jesus said to Simon Peter, `Simon, son of Jonas, do
you love Me more than these?' And he said to Him,
`Yes, Lord. You know that I love You.' He said to him, `Feed
My lambs.' He said to him again a second time, `Simon, son of Jonas, do you love Me?' And he said to
Him, `Yes, Lord. You know that I love You.' He said to him,
`Shepherd My sheep.' He said to him the third time, `Simon, son of Jonas, do you love Me?' Peter was grieved
because He said to him the third time, `Do you love Me?' And
he said to Him, `Lord, You know all things. You know that I
love You.' Jesus said to him, `Feed My sheep' " (John
21:15-17).
Jesus instructed all the apostles in the same way: "As the
Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; live in My love.
If you keep My commandments, you shall live in My love; just
as I have kept My Father's commandments and live in His
love. These things I have spoken to you, in order that My
joy may dwell in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment: that you love one another, as I
have loved you" (John 15:15-17).
5) The apostle Paul wrote of it in this manner: "Put
on then, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, deep
inner affections, kindness, humility, meekness and longsuffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one
another if anyone has a complaint against another; even as
Christ forgave you, so also you should forgive. And above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God
rule in your hearts" (Col. 3:12-15). Christ is to rule in your heart. This is the true rule of God in your
life. If Christ cannot rule in your heart, no man can
rule you sufficiently to instill godly character for eternal
life--because no man can impart eternal life.
Love is the cornerstone of the government of God in the
Church--God the Father's and Jesus Christ's love to us, our
love to God; our love of the brethren and the brethren's
love for each other and the ministry; and the minister's
love of the brethren. All of this is because we have God's
Holy Spirit to lead and guide us. We are His children--His
sons and daughters. We belong to God--not to any man.
Notice how the love of God and the Spirit of God are to lead
and guide us--brethren and ministers--in our conduct in the
Church: "Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved
children; and walk in love, even as Christ also loved us,
and gave Himself for us as an offering and a
sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor. But fornication
and all uncleanness or covetousness, do not permit it even
to be named among you, as is fitting for saints; nor
filthiness, nor foolish talking or jesting, which are not
becoming; but instead, thanksgiving. For this you know, that
no fornicator, or unclean person, or covetous person,
who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of
Christ and of God. Do not let anyone deceive you with
vain words; for because of these things the wrath of God
is coming upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore, do not
be joint partakers with them. For you were once darkness;
but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as
children of light (because the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth), proving
what is well pleasing to the Lord" (Eph. 5:1-10).
Recently, I received a very heartfelt letter from a man in
Utah. I am including parts of his letter because it shows
how the love of God really works between all of us as God
the Father and Jesus Christ desire.
"My dear friend Fred,
I just thought I would drop you a line or two, just to talk
with you. I wanted to let you know that I am enjoying the
new Bible immensely. It was such a long wait, but now that I
have received my own copy, it is that much more sweet. What
a wonderful tool. One that I will put to good use.
I thank our Father and Jesus Christ that there are such men
and women as you and your wife that care so much about us,
the brethren. That includes all those who were involved in
the `Bible Project.'
There is something that I must say because it keeps going
through my mind and it doesn't go away. When you came to
Salt Lake City and visited our fellowship group at the
Jacobson's home, I was amazed when you greeted me as I
entered. You said, `Bruce, my friend, come here and let's
talk!' In all my history with the churches of God you are
the only one who ever faced me as man to man, instead of
minister to layman. For that I humbly thank you, Fred.
I also wanted to say `thank you' for constantly reiterating
over and over through the years that it is our own personal
relationship with God the Father and Jesus Christ that gets
us through the trials and problems we face in this life.
You did not try and run our lives, but you said that when we
govern ourselves according to God's way of life, God would
lead and direct us. Over these many years, what you have
said is true. It is only as I have become older that I can
now say how true this is. It doesn't mean that I still don't
fall down and come short, but it means that when I do, I
know that our Father will forgive. What a fantastic comfort!
As I go through my battle in overcoming cancer, I just want
to let you know that my prayers and love are toward you and
your wife and all those who help you so diligently, and will
be constant and ongoing.
Thank you so much again, Fred, for your love for us, the
brethren--and for teaching us of our Father in heaven and
Jesus Christ His Son.
With much love and affection, your brother in Christ,
Bruce"
To receive such a letter is very humbling, indeed. But it is
not me or him, of ourselves--it is Christ in
us. The love of God the Father and Jesus Christ
is the bond of perfection and the basis fellowship through
the Spirit of God. This letter shows that church government
really does work--but only when that government is based on
the love of God.
The War in Georgia: Everyone is wondering what
the war in Georgia--the small independent country south of
Russia--will mean. Certainly, it is a big push by Russia to
dominate as much of the world's oil supply as possible, as
well as to intimidate all the newly independent countries
that formerly belonged to the Soviet Union. There is no
question that Russia's move was planned for this exact
time--when Bush and Putin were together at the Olympics in
China and the USA would be nearly helpless to intervene.
Additionally, it is clear that Russia wants to dominate all
of Europe, politically and militarily. Since over 40% of all
the natural gas and oil used by the European Union comes
from Russia, the nation already has tremendous leverage
against the EU--a near stranglehold. If Russia takes over
Georgia's oil fields, they will control the flow of even
more oil being piped southward into Europe.
However, Russia's move against Georgia may very well have
unforeseen effects. It may stir the Europeans to realize
that they had better take control of their oil
situation--and may encourage them to begin exerting
significant political influence in foreign affairs.
As well, the invasion may be a "tipping point" for Europe,
causing them to realize the need for their own independent military power--one that does not rely on the
United States.
Coupled with this, the EU must also forcefully address its
internal Islamic problems and terrorist threats. If they
fail to do so, Europe could cease to exist as we now know
it.
Recent events could also be a "tipping point" for the
Vatican, causing it to push for a more "Catholic"
Europe--with a return to its Catholic roots. Such a
revitalized Catholic Europe would include a push for
political and military power as well--just as biblical
prophecies reveal. Indeed, there is much prophecy to be
fulfilled as end-time political and religious elements begin
to fall into place.
Brethren, always remember that we have been called to save
the world--to help bring the Kingdom of God and the love of
God to all people after Jesus Christ returns. God has chosen
us to develop eternal, godly character through the power of
the Holy Spirit, so that we might qualify to rule with Jesus
Christ. Paul wrote of this very thing: "For as many as are
led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons
of God. Now you have not received a spirit of bondage again
unto fear, but you have received the Spirit of
sonship, whereby we call out, `Abba, Father.' The Spirit
itself bears witness conjointly with our own spirit, testifying that we are the children of God. Now
if we are children, we are also heirs--truly,
heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ--if indeed we suffer
together with Him, so that we may also be glorified together
with Him. For I reckon that the sufferings of the present
time are not worthy to be compared with the
glory that shall be revealed in us.
"For the earnest expectation
of the creation itself is awaiting the manifestation of the
sons of God; because the creation was subjected to vanity,
not willingly, but by reason of Him who subjected it in hope, in order that the creation itself might be
delivered from the bondage of corruption into the freedom of
the glory of the children of God. For we know that all
the creation is groaning together and travailing together
until now. And not only that, but even we ourselves,
who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, also groan within
ourselves, awaiting the sonship--the redemption of our
bodies" (Rom. 8:14-23).
Brethren, thank you for all your love and prayers. We know
that God the Father and Jesus Christ are with all of us
daily--working God's spiritual work in us through His love,
mercy and grace. Once again, thank you for your continued
support through your tithes and offerings. May God continue
to bless you with love, grace and blessings in everything.
With love in Christ Jesus,
Fred R. Coulter
FRC
Palm Springs, CA-additional information: Our
contract is for two different sized rooms- the studio
suite and the one-bedroom suite. The price
for the Studio Suite is $109/night + tax and for the
One-bedroom Suite is $119/night + tax. They do have a
few two-bedroom suites, which they will discount as long as
they are available.
In addition to the daily complimentary hot breakfast which
is served M-F 6:30-9:30 and Sat & Sun 7:00-10:00 they also
provide a Welcome Home Reception featuring a complimentary
light meal and beverages served from 5:30-7:30 Monday
through Thursday evenings.
The Homewood Suites La Quinta Hotel is a little over one
year old and very nice.
Tucson, Arizona, Feast Announcement: If no
rooms are available at the Windmill Suites, the site
for the 2008 Feast of Tabernacles in Arizona, a rate of $79
per night has been negotiated with Comfort Suites at
Tucson Mall, only three miles away from the Windmill. Please
call Comfort Suites at 520-888-6676 and use the code
"Feast of Tabernacles" to secure a reservation at that rate. Comfort Suites is located at 515 West Automall Drive.
If you are still interested in lodging at the Windmill,
please contact Todd or Rosa Dragger at 520-883-6211 on or
about September 19, at which time additional Windmill
Suites rooms are due to become available for us.
Feast of Trumpets Coloring Book: Don and
Bonnie Burrows have just completed a new coloring book for
the Feast of Trumpets. These are extremely well done and
make the Bible lesson for the Feast of Trumpets easy to
understand. To receive copies of the Trumpets Coloring
Book, please call the office, e-mail or write us.
Brethren Comments on the New
Bible
Dear Fred,
We just received the shipment of new Bibles. To say that we
are STUNNED would be very much an understatement. It is
very difficult to even hold and look upon this book without
shedding a few tears. I've never experienced anything
quite like it in my almost 62 years on this earth. There are
no words to adequately express our appreciation to you for
publishing this first-ever complete Bible in the original
inspired order.
I wonder how many realize that not since the days of
William Tyndale has anything so dramatic occurred in the
publication of the Word of God? In this late age of man,
nothing could be more timely. It is indeed a pearl of great
price!
Dwight--Grand Junction, CO
Dear Fred,
WOW! thank you for the new Bible. It was beyond what I
expected. It smells great, too! I have already started
reading Genesis and plan to read through the Bible comparing
some scriptures with my KJV study Bible that I have been
using for the OT. The reading in this new Bible is much
easier in modern English. I look forward to many hours, Many
thnaks for the undoubtedly many man-hours of work given to
this project.
I am glad to at least have had a part in this project with
our tithes and offerings.
Richard, OH
Dear Fred,
I was so very pleased to get the new Bible. My grandmother
... has not been in good health for a while now and she has
said several times, "If only I can make it until that new
Bible comes out." Thank you and all those who
participated in so much work so we can have all the truth at
our fingertips.
My dad ... looked at it and was amazed how it was put
together. He would like very much to have one of these
Bibles and he wants to pay for it also. I asked him to come
to the [CBCG] Website and contact you.... May the love of
God be with you and your family and strengthen us all for
what is most important--loving and serving God. Again, thank
you so much for all that you have done.
Julie--DeWitt, AR
Fred, thank you so very much for the new Bible, it is
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! I am looking forward to viewing it more as I
study. Also, my brother-in-law sent you an e-mail requesting
one as well. He has recently come back into the faith and
has been praying for the right Bible that will help him
remember God's truth. Thank you so much; I will be at the
feast site this year in Virginia Beach.
Joyce--Schuylkill Haven, PA
My sister-in-law just received your new Bible and told me
how wonderful it was, and I would love to have one for
myself. I was born and raised in the Church, and after
losing touch through the [break-up] of the Church, I now
know that it is time to return to my roots, where I know I
belong. So if you could please send me one of the new Bibles
and one of the New Testament Translations, it would be
greatly appreciated and well respected. Thank you!
Tony--Elizabeth City, NC
Fred, we received our new Bibles yesterday. We're really
thrilled with them--but, I do have a question. Some leather
you're supposed to treat with a special oil. I was wondering
if there is anything special that will be needed [to treat]
the cover of the Bibles. I want to keep them looking great.
This is the best Bible I've ever had. Thank you!
Betty--Harrisburg, IL
"I feel like I have the keys to eternal life in my hands"
I received my new Bible yesterday (July 14). What a
beautiful Bible! Thank you so much; I really feel like I
have the keys to ETERNAL LIFE in my hands vs. the other
Bibles I have. All the extras, the Author's Preface, the
explanation of "Why this Bible," and last but not least, the
Commentaries--this information coupled with the Scriptures
makes this the most unique Bible ever printed, as far as I'm
concerned. Again, many, many thanks and God bless you.
Yours in Christ, Harold
Fred, we received our Bibles today--WOW, what a beautiful
Bible! We will spend many hours going over the other
information/commentaries that you included. We would like to
get 10 more leather Bibles; should we order from you or use
Amazon? Once again, bless you for your many hours of work to
produce this faithful version.
Billy--Milton, FL
Dear Fred,
Thank you so much for our new Bible. It is beautiful. Seems almost too pretty to use. But use it we will.
With your steady hammering away at the truth about Pentecost
and the resurrection and my own study, I have a short ...
[2-page paper] that I think offers mathematical proof that
the 7th Trumpet cannot occur on the Feast of Trumpets. Some
would still say we have not proven it is on Pentecost. I
believe the preponderance of biblical evidence you have
given over many sermons does indeed prove it from the Bible.
But I think I have ... isolated the key issue that can and
does actually and utterly prove that the 7th Trumpet--which
the Bible clearly says brings with it the 1st resurrection
and the 7 last plagues (vials)--cannot possibly occur on or
near the Feast of Trumpets. Please find my little 2-page
document attached, and please let me know what you think of
it. Sincerely,
Jim--Lenoir, NC
Dear Mr. Coulter,
Thank you so much for sending me your new Bible. I will
begin reading it today. I am a presbyter in the Anglican
Church and I spoke with you once by telephone, shortly after
hurricane Katrina, and inquired concerning the CBCG....
Again, thank you so much for the Bible. I noticed that some
of the introductory sections utilize information from Dr.
Ernest L. Martin. I used to be in contact with his wife and
still get messages from his son Samuel who lives in Israel.
God bless you.
Richard--Biloxi, MS
"Very easy to read!"
Hi, I just received the new Holy Bible In Its
Original Order. It is a beautiful Bible! So very easy to
read! Thank you!!
Diane--Portland, OR
Dear Fred,
I received my new Bible yesterday and want to say "Thank
you." It is such a blessing for the brethren to have all the
Word of God in one book to read! And with a nice, soft,
lambskin cover! Well done!
Sincerely, Tom
Hi, Fred, I just received the new Bible. It's great. It's
the most beautiful Bible I've ever seen. There's also
plenty of room for notes. It's a great tool for helping
God's people become kings and priests in the future
government of God. Thanks for all of the hard work going
into this Bible. This Bible truly honors God. Sincerely,
George--Lewisville, TX
Dear Mr. Coulter,
Thank you so much for sending us the very beautiful Bibles.
I was awed at their beauty. They are so much easier to
read than the King James Version. We are in such
a remote area that we keep the Sabbath by studies through
the DVDs you so graciously send. Thank you so much for
helping us as we continue to uphold and study "the way."
Humbly thanking you. God keep you. Sincerely,
Harvey--Provincial, SD
"I LOVE the new Bible!"
Dear Fred Coulter,
I just had to write to tell you how much I LOVE the new
Bible! I have been reading the books you had previously sent
me every extra moment I could find in the day. The new Bible
is so beautiful. It is going to be especially helpful to my
husband because he has not been in the Church as many years
as I have and he can't quite get that time line in his head.
This is going to be such a big help to him.
I think I told you that I go way back to the WCG in the 60s.
There was a time after I moved away from the Chicago area to
Kentucky that was so difficult for me. Then, there was
finally a place I could attend on the Sabbath that wasn't so
far away. But, as much as I loved to go to church, I could
not continue. Things just got so screwy. It was a very hard
thing for me to walk away because I had prayed so hard for a
local church--and now I would have to walk away and be on my
own again.
By this time, my kids were pretty well grown and I went back
to school and got my BS and MS and taught school until I
retired several years ago. I just turned 65 and I honestly
don't know how my husband and I would survive without my
little pension plus his little social security. But we never
were ones to go in debt and we always worked hard, so what
we have is ours and we can manage the monthly utilities,
etc. I'm just so thankful that we built our house one pickup
truck full of stuff at a time. When the house was done, it
was ours. My parents lived in the Depression and they just
drummed it into my head never to go in debt. Save for it or
do without. My husband was one of ten children with an
alcoholic daddy, so you can just imagine how he grew up. We
met when he was in the Navy. I'm from Massachusetts and he
is from here in Kentucky.
I guess I'm telling you all this is because we are finding
ourselves on our own again, but the information you sent me
has been priceless to me. I do the reading and then I
explain to my husband, James, and we study like that. I feel
like I am back in my first love when I first heard the
Truth--only it's a little different in that. What I am
reading seems to be filling in many gaps that I just
couldn't figure out before. I have listened to your CD on
Pentecost being the first resurrection and it makes so much
sense to me. It has [clarified] some places in Revelation
that I just couldn't wrap my mind around because of what I
was taught before. I don't have words to express my
appreciation. I will be sending you an offering from time to
time because it just feels right again. Your generosity is
outstanding and I can only thank you from the bottom of my
heart.
I have my portable MP3 player stuck to my head all day. I
have listened over and over and will continue to listen and
hope you send me some more [studies]. I am completely
thirsting and hungering for the Truth, even stronger than I
did over forty years ago. So, again, thank you for the
beautiful Bible that will be well read and studied and used.
If it would be possible for my husband James to have one so
we could read together, I would be forever grateful. He
doesn't read well, but he can follow along with me and
that's how we study.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Love, Betty--Kentucky
Dear Fred,
I wanted to tell you how great I feel about being back where
God's truth is being taught. I was so upset when the Church
started [teaching falsehoods] and didn't know where to go
... or what to do. Tried going to church for a while, and
then just to the Feast. I knew about your Web site for about
3 years and just didn't know who to trust. Now I am here ...
being taught the truth again; but I'm wanting others and my
children to know about it, too. Anyway, thank you again. I
have received the new Bible and can't read all the
commentaries, etc. fast enough. Could I please have a copy
of The Day Jesus the Christ Died? Sincerely,
Gara--Boise, ID
Fred,
Your handiwork always gives me new fuel for thought. I was
thinking about the seven divisions [of the Bible] and the
obvious logic of the symmetry. Seven, by whole numbers, can
only be split 3-4 or 4-3. So, the NT, being the better
covenant of a new and living way, gets the 4 count, with 3
divisions assigned to the Old.
The [fourth] transition [in the musical A scale] ... falls
at the note D, or Wednesday [as applied to the week]. So,
the transition falling at the 4th division or Wednesday,
being totally dependent on the ministry and the Wednesday
death of Jesus, splits the pattern precisely where it
should, with the beginning of the gospel accounts (4th of
the 7 divisions).
This is the octave transition of the sevens of music, but
also the pivotal juncture in the road to salvation (i.e.,
3/4). Thus, the Sheba, or sworn oath of the covenant of the
seven divisions, has been logically cut or sliced at the
juncture, 3 + 4 = 7.
Interesting too is that the second of the sevens (2/7ths) is
that division identified with prophetic things. Hence, the
tie-in with Joseph's dreams of the TWO SEVENS and the
capstone TWENTY-SEVENTH book, Revelation, authored by the
SEVENTEENTH and last prophet to speak, Jesus the Christ.
I'm sure there's much more. I'll let you know what other
wanderings I come up with as I read through your new Bible.
Thus far I can already see enough material to write a small
book, just with what is contained on the cover. Thought you
might enjoy my musings. Thanks for all!
Dwight--Grand Junction, CO
"It is so beautiful!"
Fred, we just now received the new Bible!!! How wonderful!
My grandkids were just as excited as I was and we all
enjoyed the wonderful smell of a new book. I can't wait to
get into it, to study the many articles you wrote in it. It
is so beautiful! I know you tried to tell us what it was
going to look like, but you never could have described how
beautiful this is! I pray God is smiling down at you and all
your helpers for all the work and choosing only the best of
everything to hold Gods Word!!! Thank you so much. I only
wish I could buy one of these for everyone I know. Maybe, if
I do one at a time. Thanks again for all you do,
Karen--Deluth, MN
Dear Pastor Coulter,
Please allow me to say how pleased I was to receive The
Holy Bible In Its Original Order today. It is a
wonderful tool for Bible study and just so beautifully
put together. As an educator, I have more time during
the summer months to commit to studying the Word of God.
This summer I have been researching the chronology
surrounding the death, crucifixion and resurrection of
Christ.
I have noticed that all of the other Churches of God state
that Christ was crucified and resurrected in the year 31 AD.
They say that in the years 30 and 31 AD, both preparation
days for the Passover fell on a Wednesday. As I have
researched the question, I find that your research is far
more comprehensive than that of any of the other Churches of
God.
What bothers me is the perpetual confusion surrounding year
of the crucifixion and resurrection. Why do they persist in
placing the resurrection in 31 AD, when it seems quite clear
from a historical and biblical point of view that the
resurrection was in fact in the year 30 AD? For most people,
this is a non-issue; but for me it is very important. As a
history teacher, historical claims must be validated beyond
question. Sincerely,
Larry--Valley City, ND
I recently purchased the new Bible and paid $50. I want to
purchase six additional Bibles. The total price would be
$300.00. Please confirm this price. I will send you the
David--Houston, TX
Hello Mr. Coulter,
I received my new Bible the other day and I am well pleased
with it--thanks for everything. I have listened to most of
[what is on the CBCG Web site], and all that you have sent I
have enjoyed. I am learning much. God bless all of you. Is
there anyone near Charleston, South Carolina? I visit my
daughter there. Please let me know.
Earl--Hickory, NC
Fred,
We received our three new Bibles on Tuesday evening! Wow!
I am so impressed with the quality, the lamb-skin cover,
the "new smell," the commentaries and appendices, and the
translation itself. Words that come to mind are: fantastic,
marvelous, outstanding, beautiful, wonderful!
I want to give you, and all those who worked on this
project, a hearty congratulations for your vision, diligence
and effort. Congrats! Our friends here also received their
copies. They are excited, too. And I am very grateful for
the autographed copies, Fred. Thank you so much.
Now the work begins of studying God's Word and studying all
the ancillary material! Again, thanks for your effort.
Accomplishment feels great, doesn't it? I'm sure God and
Christ are pleased! Surely this Bible is the beginning of
the restoration of all things (Acts 3:21). May God continue
to bless you and His Church.
Judd and Jeanne--Bellevue, Nebraska
"I am just very thankful for the truth of God"
Dear Fred Coulter,
I just had to write you! I want to thank you for all the
sermons I have received and for all the literature. I also
want to tell you I received this very BEAUTIFUL BIBLE today.
I cannot describe my awe when I opened the package. Even the
box in which the Bible came is beautiful! Also, I must let
you know that I am very sorry I have not sent any offerings
lately; fact is, when I turned 65 two years ago my monies
were decreased. I guess when you get old you are not suppose
to need as much. I am just very thankful for the truth of
God, and for Him using you as a dedicated servant to teach
His word to His people and this evil world we live in.
Thanks!
Malina--Homewood, IL
Dear Mr. Coulter,
First and foremost, I would like to thank you for the
magnificent gift of The Holy Bible In Its Original Order.
What a privilege to receive something like this. I would
like to thank God the Father and Jesus Christ for the
inspiration given to you and all those assisting you in
doing this wonderful job.
I want to thank you for the thoughtfulness of the bookmark,
as well as the card on "How to Mark Your Bible." These
little things mean so much.
May God bless all of you who are working so hard to ensure
that we get all the spiritual food we need to keep going.
Best Regards to all at Hollister.
Yours sincerely, Myrtle
Fred,
I received the new Bible last Monday and I must thank you so
much. It is absolutely beautiful and much nicer than I had
imagined. This is a valuable tool in my Bible studies and
will definitely be my primary Bible from this point forward.
The only problem I will have is gaining the courage to write
and put notes on the pages. I think I will have to order
another one soon.
What is the process for ordering an extra copy of this
magnificent Bible? Anyone serious about studying and
learning the truth needs this version in their library.
Thanks again for all the work you are doing in feeding the
flock. Regards,
Kenny--Needville, TX
Dear Fred,
I just want to thank you for the new Bible! What a
treasure! I think this is going to be something special.
The arrangement in the original order makes the unity of the
Bible easier to see. What a shame all Bibles aren't this
way. There would be less confusion and less opportunity
for deceit. And the original just feels right! Thanks again
for this quality Bible; you have treated God's Word with the
dignity it deserves. Sincerely,
Joe--Sylvan Springs, AL
Fred, I have received my new Bible. It is awesome! I made my
first marks in it today. I started with the Sabbath, as that
was the first truth that I learned back in 1968. The new
Bible is really great. Thank you so much.
Patsy--Excello, MO
Unconverted husband "will not put it down!"
Hello Fred,
I got married April 18, 2008, to a wonderful man, Randy. All
his life his father taught him that the Sabbath was the true
day of worship; he also taught him much of the Bible. He
says that the truth God has given me has filled in a lot of
gaps for him; he thirsts so much for God's truth. I received
the new Bible--and he will not put it down!
He doesn't fully understand the second resurrection; if you
have any tapes on that subject, he'd greatly appreciate
them. I am also asking you for another Bible.
Thank you for all the hard work, and the humbleness you
have; you are great! I'm not good with words, but I thank
you from the bottom of my heart for all you do. May God
continue to hold you in His precious arms.
Becky--Ennis, TX
Good afternoon,
If the "Love Series" is available on audio, I would like to
request that series. I drive 50 miles a day to work and use
that time to listen to your tapes. They make the
drive tolerable.
We received the five new Bibles we ordered for family
members, but have not received the two for ourselves as yet.
Is there any way for you to check if they have been sent? We
opened one of the Bibles and they are indeed beautiful.
It will be so nice to have them for the Feast of Tabernacles
this year.
Thank you so much for all that you do for the brethren. We
are so blessed to have you for our teacher at this time in
history. I hope you know much you and your family are
appreciated and loved.
Joanna and Joe--Kelso, WA
Dear Fred,
Thank you for the new Bibles we received last week. They
were so much more than we expected. We feel like God has
certainly guided and directed all who were involved in
putting it together. We would like to be put on your mailing
list. We would also like to receive the introductory care
package and The Day Jesus the Christ Died.
Carl and Gail--Live Oak, FL
Dear Fred,
Our new Bibles arrived this morning, Monday, July 28. As our
rural carrier handed the box to me, she said, "You've been
shopping." I replied, "No, we're expecting our new Bibles
any day now." As she scanned the mailing label she said,
"This is from Hollister, CA." At this point J had come
outside, and when he saw the mailing label--well, we both had
great big grins on our faces.
We are so blessed to be recipients of such a beautiful and
exquisite study Bible, and pray daily that our loving Father
will continue to inspire and teach you, always giving you
the much-needed strength as you teach us.
Your handwritten inscription in each of our Bibles means so
very much to J and me and we thank you for taking a moment
of your time to write these personal notes.
In Christian Love,
J & Gerrie--Troy, TX
Fred, I would like to thank you and your ministry for the
dedication, time and energy that went into producing The
Holy Bible In Its Original Order. It is absolutely
beautiful, and my husband and I look forward to studying
God's Word using our new Bibles.
Again, thank you for you dedication to preaching God's
truth.
Pam--China Grove, NC
"Wow!"
Greetings Mr. Coulter!
WOW, WOW and, may I say, WOW! As you might have guessed, I
received The Holy Bible In It's Original Order--A Faithful
Version today. Very impressive; so nice I hate to mark
in it.
I am writing to ask a question about the Faithful Version.
I may have imagined this, but I thought I heard you mention
making this version available for E-Sword Bible software. If
so, when do you think this will be available? Also, is it
possible to incorporate it into powerBible (www.powerBible.com)?
I use both, but powerBible is a little more user-friendly.
It is truly a blessing to have the Faithful Version,
and I look forward to studying God's Word with it. Thanks
for your efforts and to the others that made this version
possible. God Bless,
Martin--Mannford, OK
Thank you Mr. Coulter for The Holy Bible In Its Original
Order. It is indeed a masterpiece. Sincerely,
MC--Florida
Dear Fred,
THANK YOU sooooo very much for what you have sent. The new
Bible is as awesome as can be and much more than expected.
It is a great work! Tears almost flowed while looking
through it. I will cherish it always.
I have not listened to the CDs yet and am looking forward to
listening to them. I understand that there is a waiting list
for the CD player. Is there an estimate of how long it will
be? Are there any booklets or more reading materials you
could send me in the meantime? I can't thank you enough. May
God Bless,
Terri
Dear Fred,
We recently received the new Bible. We have many to thank
and much to be thankful for in possessing this beautiful
book. It is physically beautiful and the contents are
beautiful in its fidelity to God's truth.
Our gratitude is extended to God the Father and Jesus Christ
for the faithful preservation of their inspired words down
through the centuries. Thanks go out to the many inspired
men who God used to record the truths that we are the
beneficiaries of today.
We are indebted to you, Fred, and all those who have devoted
their time, energy and dedication to make this Bible a
reality. It is truly a work of love. Thank you,
Robb and Shirley--Sedona, AZ
"Top quality!"
Dear Fred,
You have done an excellent job with the new Bible--top
quality! I have already put Bible tabs on it to find the
books faster, and have bought the recommended marking pens.
Up to now, I have considered the New King James translation the easiest to read and most practical for my
personal Bible study. Your translation seems to be extremely
close to the NKJV and I am perusing it carefully, and
with renewed zeal and pleasure.
I have shown it to several members at United congregations
in the Phoenix East and Northwest, pointing out that it is,
to my knowledge, the only complete Bible translation by a
member or former member of churches called from Mr.
Armstrong's efforts--thus making it uniquely qualified to be
the most accurate translation available for these end times.
Plus, it's in the divine order!
Some I've shown it to have said they would like to order it
for the Feast with 2T. I will continue to promote it at
every opportunity.
I like the articles in it that spread the truth, and I hope
that it gives many readers additional study topics and
renewed enthusiasm. I especially liked the newspaper
articles of the late 1890s from the Catholics that prove
that Sunday worship is a fabrication of the Catholics--that
the Protestants can't defend [their choice of Sunday]. And
also, the proof that 5 BC was the year Christ was
born--bravo! There are a couple of other topics I would like
to see "revised"--maybe in a later revision? But for now,
it's the best there is!
I will be praying for much success for you, and for your
good health. Thank you again for this gift! Sincerely,
Mark
Hi Fred,
Just a short message. Thank you again for sending such a
beautiful Bible! I use it almost exclusively when studying.
I have just finished listening to and studying the tapes on
James. Thank you for teaching God's Word so thoroughly. It
is such a delight to be learning God's will again after
many, many years.
Diane--Portland, OR
Dear Mr. Coulter and Staff,
Thank you for the beautiful Bible and all the other books
you sent me. Thanks too for the sermon CDs. I am 65 and on
social security and live with my daughter so, I can't send
anything right now--but I hope to be able to in the future.
Sincerely,
GS, Texas
"Exquisite"
Dear Fred Coulter,
Exquisite is the word for this beautiful lambskin
Bible I've received. It is perfect beyond words. It is
awesome. How very grateful I am to be a recipient of such
labor and I am humbly appreciative. My prize possession will
be used.
Thank you so very much, CA
Fred,
Enclosed is our offering check for this month. We have truly
been blessed. We are really enjoying our new Bibles. Thank
you so much for them. The information you wrote in them is
so helpful for understanding our Bibles better.
Thank you so much for your sermons and written materials you
have sent us. We really needed them to learn and grow more
spiritually. We pray for you and the brethren everyday.
Thank you again for allowing God to work with you and help
others like us.
S and JB
Dear Fred,
Thank you so much! The new Bible is beautiful and useful--the
highest quality, fit for the godly study. I love touching
the lambskin cover. Especially wonderful to me is the easy
reading on my eyes--a larger font size than my long-term
study Bible. Fine paper, too. And such handy commentaries
and extras in the back. Everything is A+. I received a
second one which I'm sending to a friend. Enclosed is an
offering in praise to God.
Love in Christ, BA
Fred, your Bible gift was the biggest and best gift of its
type that any church ever gave to our family. Thank you. We
also recognize that the sermon messages are a gift from God
via the servants' involvement. We plan first to study the
subject of "cross or stake"--since so many in mainstream
religion want to [make an icon out of] a murder weapon.
B--Birmingham, AL
Dear Fred,
We are enjoying the new English translation and commentary
of The Holy Bible In Its Original Order.
What an amazing effort you have put in to it. May it bear
much fruit and glorify our heavenly Father and Lord Jesus
Christ, as well as help those who are called now to grow in
grace and knowledge of the Word. Thank you for all you are
doing to serve God's people!
Love, E & C
Dear Fred,
Our new Bibles arrived today about 11 a.m. When I opened
mine and took it out of the box, I started to cry. What an
awesome gift God has provided us with in these trying times
at the end. His Word in the correct order--in a language we
can fully understand. My prayer through the tears was,
"Thank You God, and help me to study diligently and learn
the depth of Your Word and live it forever."
Many thanks to you and Dolores and all those involved in the
Bible project.
Love, MP--Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Coulter,
I have received the beautiful Bible you sent to me--and also
one for my daughter. It is truly beautiful to look at and
very nice to touch with the soft lambskin cover.
But the knowledge between the covers is something to be
desired, to learn more from, to retain and live by. My
desire is to consume the knowledge within its pages and live
and grow spiritually by it.
You have done your very best to help us. May God bless you
and all those who helped you with so great an undertaking.
We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
God bless you and keep you feeding us on His precious Word.
In Christian love, GG--Michigan
"Truly an amazing Bible"
Dear Mr. Coulter,
I received my beautiful Bible last week. It is a truly amazing Bible, with all of the extra help it gives; and
I do especially appreciate the wide margins for my notes.
I was quite overwhelmed by it, actually, and so are others
who have seen it.
Thank you so much, KG
Dear Fred,
A couple of the people we met with last Sabbath saw the new
Bible and were quite enthusiastic about it--and wanted to
know where they could obtain one. I didn't see them on
Amazon.com yet, and didn't know if York Publishing had them
available this early yet, either. So I called Kimberly and
she said I could send you the money for a few more copies.
Could you send me two, or, if quantities permit, three more
copies? We received ours last week, and I'm still thumbing
through all the vast quantity of information you have in
there. The translation itself seems excellent, and I haven't
noticed a typo yet! (Hopefully, I won't!) Anyway, thank you
for all your hard work and devotion to God and His truth.
Best, G & KP--Tennessee
Dear Fred,
The new Bible was well worth the wait. You and those helping
you did an outstanding job. It is a book I will always
treasure.
I know that you, like the rest of us, have to work at using
the "right wording" when writing. It is clear that what you
have written says just what it should. God has blessed you
with that gift. Thank you that you have labored and applied
yourself to serve us through the books you write--and now the
finest book of all!
Many years ago, while still in WCG, our minister at the
time, to his credit, handed out a list of the books of the
Bible in their original order. Reading the Bible in [the
correct] order makes so much more sense. The history flows
instead of jumping around in confusion. I now look forward
to reading the entire Bible cover to cover, not only with
the correct historical order, but also with the correct
wording.
I have friends who have attended your meetings in Monrovia
who defend the KJV. Whereas I love these people
dearly, I get frustrated at their justification of all the
wording errors [in the KJV]. The KJV has
become their idol. I guess one can make anything an idol!
Personally, I think that while they try to justify the
wording, they miss vital points. There is an old saying
[that illustrates their ignorance]: "If the KJV was
good enough for Christ, it's good enough for me."
So, thank you for the monumental effort you expend. [Thank
you] for the beautiful Bible, which I know is going to add a
great deal of joy not only to Sabbath services, but also to
the Feast of Tabernacles--when we're all reading the same
words.
Yours truly, BW
"Excited about God's Word again"
Dear Fred,
My husband and I are looking forward to receiving the new
Bible, and have been devouring the literature and taped
sermons, including the beginner's Care Package, which we
will be completing soon.
I cannot express how much God's truth is changing our lives.
We had been searching for what seems like a long time, and
God led us to you through two cousins who suggested we
examine your Web site, get on the mailing list, and order
the introductory Care Package. It's been a profound,
eye-opening and joyful journey.
I'm excited about God's Word again; I feel "restored" and
thank Him every day for the opportunity we've been given to
gain knowledge, wisdom and understanding. And last but not
least, I am experiencing a new freedom, because I am not
afraid anymore!! You will be hearing from us again soon. In
Christian Love,
Diane--Fletcher, NC
Hi Fred,
Thank you so much for the wonderful Holy Bible that we
received today.
God bless you all, Francois and Minnie
From Brethren Overseas
Dear Fred,
The new Bible is MAGNIFICANT! I know you do not
consider the "thanks" of men to be anything. But anyway,
THANK YOU for this [Bible]. May the Almighty and Living God
keep you and bless you, and all of His Church, through your
efforts. With Christian love, on behalf of the brethren in
South Africa,
Helmut--South Africa
Thanks, Fred, for this most wonderful new Bible. We received
four; one for me, one for my wife and one each for my two
sons. We are all very excited. We read it every day. I have
told the boys that this Bible is the most valuable thing
that I can give them and it is the most valuable thing that
they own. We have listened to "Going through your new Bible"
several times now.
It is a beautiful Bible and very inspirational--and it is
very nice to handle, to feel and to use. It is the
"Mercedes Benz" of Bibles. I have bought several of the
leather Bibles and have given away two to people who I think
will really appreciate them as much as we do. Thank you for
all the time and effort that has gone into the new Bible,
for putting it back into the correct order, for the quality
of it, for the sense of it, for the wonder of it all. Thanks
to you and to God our Father and to Jesus Christ our
Sheppard and Master. This is really appreciated.
Greg--Sunnybank Hills, Australia
Dear Fred and Staff,
Thank you so much for the new Bible. We have never come
across such comprehensive information about the Word of God
as is presented in this Bible. We are sure that everyone
here in South Africa appreciates this Bible. We have already
started to use this edition. I must also mention that Helmut
Burger is really doing a great job for all of us here.
Thanks again and we will keep you all in our prayers.
Regards,
Miklos and Tina--Johannesburg, South Africa
Dear Fred,
I recently received my Bible and must add my gratitude to
the no doubt overwhelming tide of appreciation shown for
God's work through you. I have a copy for my eldest
daughter, but am waiting until the FOT to present it to
her.... I believe this will be the most valuable gift I will
ever share with her. Thank you so much.
With Love in Jesus Christ,
Peter--Rankin Park, Australia
Fred, many, many thanks for my copy of the new Bible. It is
a blessing to have such a well-presented and well-researched
book to study from for the foreseeable future. I am still
amazed that you find the time to produce all your sermons
and literature.... May God bless you and allow you many more
years for your excellent work.
Warmest love, in Jesus' name,
Keith--Hamilton, New Zealand
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