The Prophetic, Politics & NWO

*This software company is called Rask AI, and its founder is Maria Chmir. It can translate the Chinese spoken in the video into 60 foreign languages, not only still using your voice, but also changing the lip shape. Currently accepting paid services. It’s terrible that technology has advanced to this point. Someone who has never said this can also make it look like he really said it. I can’t believe anything I see in the video in the future.* *这家软件公司叫Rask AI，创始人是Maria Chmir。 它可以将视频中所说的中文翻译成60种外语，不仅仍然使用你的声音，还可以改变唇形。 目前接受付费服务。 科技竟然发展到这个地步，真是太可怕了。 从来没有说过这句话的人也可以让他看起来像是真的说过这句话。 我无法相信将来我在视频中看到的任何东西。*

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Preacher died and talked to God, but, it wasn't what he expected! Worth listening and pondering!

How safe are digital IDs? With increasingly sophisticated Generative AI and super chips coming out from the big 3 and now China, its going to require cyber security on steroids.

*书评* *Divorce and Remarriage in the Church: Biblical Solutions for Pastoral Realities* by Rev. Dr. David Instone-Brewer "大卫-因斯通-布鲁尔（David Instone-Brewer）是当今研究第一世纪犹太教及其与《新约圣经》关系的最重要学者之一。在这本书中，他将自己的学术专长与教牧关怀融为一体；他以严谨的学识和基督徒的同情心解答了大多数最棘手的问题。他在这一主题上富有说服力的作品已经产生了深远的影响"。 ~ 克雷格-基纳（Craig S. Keener），阿斯伯里神学院新约教授 （Craig S. Keener, Professor of New Testament, at Asbury Theological Seminary） "戴维-因斯通-布鲁尔博士从古代文献中汲取新的见解，深入而又引人入胜地探讨了这一适时的话题。他以学者的头脑和牧师的心灵写作。神职人员、辅导员和教会理事会应该阅读本书，然后深思熟虑地思考他关于离婚和再婚的圣经观点的结论。正在思考婚姻、离婚和再婚问题的人也应该读一读这本书，因为它既带来了希望，也提出了挑战。 ~ 阿斯伯里神学院咨询学教授弗吉尼亚-托德-霍尔曼 （Virginia Todd Holeman, Professor of Counseling, Asbury Theological Seminary） "本书以学术研究为基础，为牧师、辅导员和普通人提供了圣经中关于离婚和再婚有连贯式的讲解。本书的宝贵之处在于它可以分几个层次来阅读--明辨的读者会欣赏书中大量的证据，从而得出自己的结论；而对'底线'感兴趣的读者会发现作者总结的离婚和再婚原则非常有用。书中的总结章节提出了一些有用的建议和问题，尤其适合小组讨论。我期待在我的家庭事工博士班上使用这本最优秀的书"。 ~ 富勒神学院社会学与家庭发展教授杰克-巴尔斯维克 Jack Balswick, Professor of Sociology and Family Development, Fuller Theological Seminary "这绝对是我读过的关于离婚和再婚这一争议性话题的最好、最有说服力的著作。 Instone-Brewer 博士从拉比文献、死海古卷和其他古代文献中收集证据，证明《圣经》允许（不是'命令'，而是'允许'）以通奸（或任何形式的性不道德）、疏于照顾或虐待为由离婚。疏于照顾照包括遗弃、不提供食物、不提衣物或夫妻之爱。作者在论述具体的真实案例时也非常实用，很有帮助。我强烈推荐这部作品"。 ~ NIV 圣经翻译委员会前秘书 Kenneth L. Barker 博士　Dr. Kenneth L. Barker, former secretary of the NIV Committee for Bible Translation "大卫-因斯通-布鲁尔（David Instone-Brewer）对圣经以及圣经的文字和文化背景了如指掌，不亚于当今世界上任何一位圣经学者。他将这种学术研究与牧师对人的爱心和对教会的委身结合在一起。在这一强大的组合中，他写出了一本有权威性的--也许是最有权威性的--论述当今教会生活中离婚和再婚问题的著作。本书的风格简洁明快、通俗易懂，这是本书的一大优点。很明显，这是一位牧师写给普通人看的。但在这种平易近人的风格之下，是坚如磐石的学术研究。我认为，《教会中的离婚与再婚》在未来几年将成为学者和牧师不可或缺的资料，并有望改革成千上万教会的做法。我对这本书表示最崇高的敬意"。 ~ 联合大学格雷夫斯道德哲学教授、《正确对待婚姻》一书作者戴维-P-古希　Jack Balswick, Professor of Sociology and Family Development, Fuller Theological Seminary "下次我再就离婚和再婚问题进行教学或辅导时，我就会直接去找这本书。 它不仅使圣经经文清晰明了，而且使如何教导这些经文也变得清晰明了。 ~ 戴夫-汉森，俄亥俄州辛辛那提市肯伍德浸信会　Dave Hansen, Kenwood Baptist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio 本书对《新约圣经》中关于婚姻和离婚的教导的来龙去脉以及《旧约圣经》中处理离婚的基本原则进行了深入浅出的学术阐述。他将这些经文从一系列神秘莫测、难以理解、看似在不同时候随机的教导转变为一个有连贯的整体，使其在圣经系统教导和牧牧应用方面具有意义。他丝毫没有贬低离婚的严重性（事实上，他肯定大家应该尽一切可能维护婚姻），但他也概述了一种有道理的教牧方法。对我来说，最令人吃惊的是，我了解到在旧约中，离婚证书是一个明确的声明，即说明当事人不再是夫妻，可以自由地再婚（事实上，在当时的文化中，再婚是社会所一定期待的）。 ~ 海伦-莱利（Helen Riley）博士，临床心理学家，在英国国民健康服务系统（NHS）工作了 20 多年　Dr. Helen Riley, Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in the National Health Service （NHS）of England https://www.instonebrewer.com/DivorceRemarriage/DRC/IndexBook.htm (免费英文网路版本 Free Online Version) https://www.ivpress.com/divorce-and-remarriage-in-the-church-ebook (列印版本 Printed Version)

*BOOK REVIEWS* *Divorce and Remarriage in the Church: Biblical Solutions for Pastoral Realities* by Rev. Dr. David Instone-Brewer "David Instone-Brewer is one of today's foremost scholars on first-century Judaism and its bearing on the New Testament. In this book he blends his academic expertise with pastoral concern; he sorts through most of the toughest issues with both intellectual rigor and Christian compassion. His persuasive work on this subject has already had far-reaching influence." ~ Craig S. Keener, Professor of New Testament, at Asbury Theological Seminary "With fresh insights from ancient sources, Dr. David Instone-Brewer takes a deep yet engaging look at this timely topic. He writes with a scholar's mind and a pastor's heart. Clergy, counselors and church councils should read this book and then thoughtfully reflect upon his conclusions regarding a biblical perspective on divorce and remarriage. People who are thinking about marriage, divorce and remarriage should also read this book as it offers both hope and challenge." ~ Virginia Todd Holeman, Professor of Counseling, Asbury Theological Seminary "Based on scholarly research, this book offers pastors, counselors and laypersons a coherent biblical understanding of divorce and remarriage. A valuable aspect of the book is that it can be read at several levels--discerning readers will appreciate the wealth of evidence that allows them to reach their own conclusions, while those interested in 'the bottom line' will find the author's summary principles on divorce and remarriage most helpful. A summary chapter gives helpful suggestions and questions especially useful for small group discussions. I look forward to using this most excellent book in my D.Min. family ministry class." ~ Jack Balswick, Professor of Sociology and Family Development, Fuller Theological Seminary "This is definitely the best and most compelling work I have read on the controversial subject of divorce and remarriage. Dr. Instone-Brewer marshals evidence from rabbinic literature, the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient texts to demonstrate the conclusion that the Bible permits (not 'commands' but 'permits') divorce on the grounds of adultery (or sexual immorality of any kind), neglect or abuse. Neglect includes desertion and the failure to provide food, clothing and conjugal love. The author is also very practical and helpful as he deals with specific real-life cases. I highly recommend this work." ~ Dr. Kenneth L. Barker, former secretary of the NIV Committee for Bible Translation "David Instone-Brewer knows the Scriptures, and the textual and cultural background to the Scriptures, as well as any biblical scholar in the world today. He combines this scholarship with a pastor's heart for people and a commitment to the church. Out of this powerful mix he has written an authoritative--perhaps the authoritative--treatment of divorce and remarriage in church life today. The crisp, breezy, accessible style of this book is a great strength. It is clearly written by a pastor for regular people. But underneath this accessibility is rock-solid scholarship. I think that Divorce and Remarriage in the Church will become an indispensable resource for both scholars and pastors in years to come, and has the promise of reforming church practices in thousands of congregations. I offer this book my highest endorsement." ~ David P. Gushee, University Fellow Graves Professor of Moral Philosophy, Union University; author of Getting Marriage Right "The next time I teach or counsel on divorce and remarriage I'm heading straight for this book. Not only does it make the biblical texts clear, it makes it clear how to teach them." ~ Dave Hansen, Kenwood Baptist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio This book is a thoroughly scholarly exposition of the context of New Testament teaching on marriage and divorce and the principles underlying the Old Testament approach to divorce.

*Divorce & Remarriage in the Bible: The social and literary context* by Dr. David Instone-Brewer (Eerdmans, 2002) https://www.instonebrewer.com/DivorceRemarriage/DRB/Book/index.htm (Free Online Version, Parts of the Book) To many, the New Testaments teaching on divorce and remarriage seems to be both impractical and unfair. The plain meaning of the texts allows for divorce only in cases of adultery or desertion, and it does not permit remarriage until the death of ones former spouse. But are these proscriptions the final word for Christians today? Are we correctly reading the scriptures that address these issues? By looking closely at the biblical texts on divorce and remarriage in light of the first-century Jewish and Greco-Roman world, this book shows that the original audience of the New Testament heard these teachings differently. Through a careful exploration of the background literature of the Old Testament, the ancient Near East, and especially ancient Judaism, David Instone-Brewer constructs a biblical view of divorce and remarriage that is wider in scope than present-day readings. Among the important findings of the book are that both Jesus and Paul condemned divorce without valid grounds and discouraged divorce even for valid grounds; that both Jesus and Paul affirmed the Old Testament grounds for divorce; that the Old Testament allowed divorce for adultery and for neglect or abuse; and that both Jesus and Paul condemned remarriage after an invalid divorce but not after a valid divorce. Instone-Brewer shows that these principles are not only different from the traditional church interpretation of the New Testament but also directly relevant to modern relationships. Enhanced with pastoral advice on how to apply the biblical teaching in todays context, this volume will be a valuable resource for anyone seeking serious answers about married life.