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146:3.1 At [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramah_in_Benjamin Ramah] [[Jesus]] had the memorable [[discussion]] with the aged [[Greek]] [[philosopher]] who taught that [[science]] and [[philosophy]] were sufficient to [[satisfy]] the needs of [[human]] [[experience]]. [[Jesus]] [[listened]] with [[patience]] and [[sympathy]] to this Greek [[teacher]], allowing the [[truth]] of many things he said but pointing out that, when he was through, he had failed in his [[discussion]] of human [[existence]] to explain " whence, why, and whither, " and added: " Where you leave off, we begin. [[Religion]] is a [[revelation]] to man's [[soul]] dealing with [[spiritual]] [[realities]] which the [[mind]] alone could never [[discover]] or fully [[fathom]]. [[Intellectual]] strivings may [[reveal]] the [[facts]] of life, but the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] unfolds the [[truths]] of [[being]]. You have [[discussed]] the [[material]] [[shadows]] of [[truth]]; will you now [[listen]] while I tell you about the [[eternal]] and [[spiritual]] [[realities]] which cast these [[transient]] time [[shadows]] of the [[material]] [[facts]] of [[mortal]] [[existence]]? " For more than an hour [[Jesus]] taught this [[Greek]] the saving [[truths]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. The old [[philosopher]] was susceptible to [[the Master]]'s [[mode]] of approach, and being [[sincerely]] [[honest]] of [[heart]], he quickly believed this [[gospel]] of [[salvation]].

146:3.1 At [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramah_in_Benjamin Ramah] [[Jesus]] had the memorable [[discussion]] with the aged [[Greek]] [[philosopher]] who taught that [[science]] and [[philosophy]] were sufficient to [[satisfy]] the needs of [[human]] [[experience]]. [[Jesus]] [[listened]] with [[patience]] and [[sympathy]] to this Greek [[teacher]], allowing the [[truth]] of many things he said but pointing out that, when he was through, he had failed in his [[discussion]] of human [[existence]] to explain " whence, why, and whither, " and added: " Where you leave off, we begin. [[Religion]] is a [[revelation]] to man's [[soul]] dealing with [[spiritual]] [[realities]] which the [[mind]] alone could never [[discover]] or fully [[fathom]]. [[Intellectual]] strivings may [[reveal]] the [[facts]] of life, but the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]] unfolds the [[truths]] of [[being]]. You have [[discussed]] the [[material]] [[shadows]] of [[truth]]; will you now [[listen]] while I tell you about the [[eternal]] and [[spiritual]] [[realities]] which cast these [[transient]] time [[shadows]] of the [[material]] [[facts]] of [[mortal]] [[existence]]? " For more than an hour [[Jesus]] taught this [[Greek]] the saving [[truths]] of the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. The old [[philosopher]] was susceptible to [[the Master]]'s [[mode]] of approach, and being [[sincerely]] [[honest]] of [[heart]], he quickly believed this [[gospel]] of [[salvation]].

146:3.2 [[The apostles]] were a bit disconcerted by the open [[manner]] of [[Jesus]]' assent to many of the [[Greek]]'s [[proposition]]s, but [[Jesus]] afterward [[privately]] said to them: " My [[children]], [[marvel]] not that I was [[tolerant]] of the Greek's [[philosophy]]. True and genuine inward [[certainty]] does not in the least [[fear]] outward [[analysis]], nor does [[truth]] resent [[honest]] [[criticism]]. You should never forget that intolerance is the [[mask]] covering up the [[entertainment]] of [[secret]] [[doubts]] as to the trueness of one's [[belief]]. No man is at any [[time]] disturbed by his [[neighbor]]'s [[attitude]] when he has [[perfect]] [[confidence]] in the [[truth]] of that which he wholeheartedly believes. [[Courage]] is the [[confidence]] of thoroughgoing [[honesty]] about those [[things]] which one professes to [[believe]]. [[Sincere]] men are unafraid of the [[critical]] [[examination]] of their true [[convictions]] and [[noble]] [[ideals]]. "

146:3.2 [[The apostles]] were a bit disconcerted by the open [[manner]] of [[Jesus]]' assent to many of the [[Greek]]'s [[proposition]]s, but [[Jesus]] afterward [[privately]] said to them: " My [[children]], [[marvel]] not that I was [[tolerant]] of the Greek's [[philosophy]]. True and genuine inward [[certainty]] does not in the least [[fear]] outward [[analysis]], nor does [[truth]] resent [[honest]] [[criticism]]. You should never forget that intolerance is the [[mask]] covering up the [[entertainment]] of [[secret]] [[doubts]] as to the trueness of one's [[belief]]. No man is at any [[time]] disturbed by his [[neighbor]]'s [[attitude]] when he has [[perfect]] [[confidence]] in the [[truth]] of that which he wholeheartedly believes. [[Courage]] is the [[confidence]] of thoroughgoing [[honesty]] about those [[things]] which one professes to [[believe]]. [[Sincere]] men are unafraid of the [[critical]] [[examination]] of their true [[convictions]] and [[noble]] [[ideals]]. "

146:3.3 On the second evening at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramah_in_Benjamin Ramah], [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] asked [[Jesus]] this question: " Master, how can a new believer in your teaching really [[know]], really be certain, about the [[truth]] of this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]? "

146:3.3 On the second evening at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramah_in_Benjamin Ramah], [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]] asked [[Jesus]] this question: " Master, how can a new believer in your teaching really [[know]], really be certain, about the [[truth]] of this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]? "

146:3.4 And [[Jesus]] said to [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]]: " Your [[assurance]] that you have entered into [[the kingdom]] [[family]] of [[the Father]], and that you will [[eternally]] [[survive]] with the [[children]] of [[the kingdom]], is wholly a matter of [[personal]] [[experience]]— [[faith]] in the [[word]] of [[truth]]. [[Spiritual]] [[assurance]] is the [[equivalent]] of your personal [[religious]] [[experience]] in the [[eternal]] [[realities]] of [[divine]] [[truth]] and is otherwise [[equal]] to your [[intelligent]] [[understanding]] of [[truth]] [[realities]] plus your [[spiritual]] [[faith]] and minus your [[honest]] [[doubts]].

146:3.4 And [[Jesus]] said to [[Thomas, the Apostle|Thomas]]: " Your [[assurance]] that you have entered into [[the kingdom]] [[family]] of [[the Father]], and that you will [[eternally]] [[survive]] with the [[children]] of [[the kingdom]], is wholly a matter of [[personal]] [[experience]]— [[faith]] in the [[word]] of [[truth]]. [[Spiritual]] [[assurance]] is the [[equivalent]] of your personal [[religious]] [[experience]] in the [[eternal]] [[realities]] of [[divine]] [[truth]] and is otherwise [[equal]] to your [[intelligent]] [[understanding]] of [[truth]] [[realities]] plus your [[spiritual]] [[faith]] and minus your [[honest]] [[doubts]].

146:3.7 " Every [[earth]] child who follows the [[leading]] of this [[spirit]] shall [[eventually]] [[know]] the will of [[God]], and he who [[surrenders]] to the will of [[my Father]] shall abide forever. The way from the [[earth]] life to the [[eternal]] estate has not been made plain to you, but there is [[a way]], there always has been, and I have come to make that way new and living. He who enters [[the kingdom]] has [[eternal]] life already—he shall never perish. But much of this you will the better [[understand]] when I shall have returned to [[the Father]] and you are able to view your present [[experiences]] in [[retrospect]]. "

146:3.7 " Every [[earth]] child who follows the [[leading]] of this [[spirit]] shall [[eventually]] [[know]] the will of [[God]], and he who [[surrenders]] to the will of [[my Father]] shall abide forever. The way from the [[earth]] life to the [[eternal]] estate has not been made plain to you, but there is [[a way]], there always has been, and I have come to make that way new and living. He who enters [[the kingdom]] has [[eternal]] life already—he shall never perish. But much of this you will the better [[understand]] when I shall have returned to [[the Father]] and you are able to view your present [[experiences]] in [[retrospect]]. "

146:3.8 And all who heard these [[blessed]] [[words]] were greatly [[cheered]]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_eschatology Jewish teachings] had been [[confused]] and uncertain regarding the [[survival]] of the [[righteous]], and it was refreshing and [[inspiring]] for [[Jesus]]' followers to [[hear]] these very definite and [[positive]] [[words]] of [[assurance]] about the eternal [[survival]] of all true believers.

146:3.8 And all who heard these [[blessed]] [[words]] were greatly [[cheered]]. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_eschatology Jewish teachings] had been [[confused]] and uncertain regarding the [[survival]] of the [[righteous]], and it was refreshing and [[inspiring]] for [[Jesus]]' followers to [[hear]] these very definite and [[positive]] [[words]] of [[assurance]] about the eternal [[survival]] of all true believers.

146:3.9 [[The apostles]] continued to [[preach]] and [[baptize]] believers, while they kept up the [[practice]] of [[visiting]] from house to house, [[comforting]] the downcast and ministering to the [[sick]] and afflicted. The apostolic [[organization]] was expanded in that each of [[Jesus]]' [[apostles]] now had one of [[John the Baptist|John]]'s as an associate; [[Abner]] was the associate of [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]]; and this plan prevailed until they went down to [[Jerusalem]] for the next [[Passover]].

146:3.9 [[The apostles]] continued to [[preach]] and [[baptize]] believers, while they kept up the [[practice]] of [[visiting]] from house to house, [[comforting]] the downcast and ministering to the [[sick]] and afflicted. The apostolic [[organization]] was expanded in that each of [[Jesus]]' [[apostles]] now had one of [[John the Baptist|John]]'s as an associate; [[Abner]] was the associate of [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]]; and this plan prevailed until they went down to [[Jerusalem]] for the next [[Passover]].

146:3.10 The special instruction given by [[Jesus]] during their stay at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebulun Zebulun] had chiefly to do with further [[discussions]] of the [[mutual]] [[obligations]] of [[the kingdom]] and [[embraced]] teaching designed to make clear the [[differences]] between [[personal]] religious [[experience]] and the [[amities]] of [[social]] religious [[obligations]]. This was one of the few times [[the Master]] ever [[discussed]] the [[social]] aspects of [[religion]]. Throughout his entire [[earth]] life [[Jesus]] gave his followers very little instruction regarding the [[Paper 99 - The Social Problems of Religion|socialization of religion]].

146:3.10 The special instruction given by [[Jesus]] during their stay at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebulun Zebulun] had chiefly to do with further [[discussions]] of the [[mutual]] [[obligations]] of [[the kingdom]] and [[embraced]] teaching designed to make clear the [[differences]] between [[personal]] religious [[experience]] and the [[amities]] of [[social]] religious [[obligations]]. This was one of the few times [[the Master]] ever [[discussed]] the [[social]] aspects of [[religion]]. Throughout his entire [[earth]] life [[Jesus]] gave his followers very little instruction regarding the [[Paper 99 - The Social Problems of Religion|socialization of religion]].

146:3.11 In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebulun Zebulun] the people were of a [[Amalgamation|mixed race]], hardly [[Jew]] or [[gentile]], and few of them really believed in [[Jesus]], notwithstanding they had heard of the [[healing]] of the [[sick]] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum].

146:3.11 In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebulun Zebulun] the people were of a [[Amalgamation|mixed race]], hardly [[Jew]] or [[gentile]], and few of them really believed in [[Jesus]], notwithstanding they had heard of the [[healing]] of the [[sick]] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum].

<center>[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_146 Go to Paper 146]</center>

<center>[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_146 Go to Paper 146]</center>