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About James A Capers

James is Founder of Prophetic Artistries, Revelation Art, and Understanding Dreams and Visions. He is Co-Founder of Neo Renaissance Theatre, Renaissance Through The Arts, Scroll N Pen, The Gathering Place.net, and Victorious Life Ministries. James is also a writer, teacher, interpreter of dreams and visions, and an artist.

Basics: Introduction

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As our name states, the purpose of this site is to assist G-d’s People in living a victorious life. Of course, this begs the question: What is a victorious life and who makes that determination? To answer this question, I refer you to the New Covenant book of the Revelation to John1:

“They defeated him because of the Lamb’s blood and because of the message of their witness. Even when facing death they did not cling to life” (CJB, Rev. 12:11).

So, the victory is complete when we victoriously stand before the Throne of G-d, and He tells us:

“Excellent! You are a good and trustworthy servant. You have been faithful with a small amount, so I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and join in your master’s happiness!” (Matt. 25:21).

With that established, I’ll get to the meat of this site. You are here, because you have questions, and the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) has brought you here. There are a multitude of questions that religion does not answer, and, yes, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are religions as much as Hinduism, Buddhism, and all such are. However, no acceptable teaching (doctrine or tenet) can be established on only one scripture or witness account, so all answers, here, will be substantiated or supported by a minimum of two scriptures and/or witness testimonies.

Here, again, we have issues to resolve. Can we believe ANY English “translations” of either the Hebrew or Christian Bible? Are you aware that each Bible “translation” into English MUST be in different English words from other Bible “translations?” This is required because, even though the original manuscripts are ancient and cannot be copyrighted, English “translations” are more recent and are copyrighted. Therefore, each new “translation” must not infringe on the copyrights of other “translations.”

So, why do I enclose the word “translation” with quotes? Because they are not true translations. They are interpretations! And what are those interpretations based on? They are based on the doctrines or teachings of the people who interpret and publish them. If you want to learn the doctrines and interpretations of specific groups of men, then study their “translations.”  However, if you want to learn the Word of G-d from the earliest manuscripts we can locate, that is what we explore, here: The earliest manuscripts and the most accurate meanings of the words written in them.

Questions I answer will include but are not limited to the following list. As I complete them, you will be able to hover your cursor over a question to expand it for a brief answer and a link to the corresponding article with the full answer to that question. For example, to see the list, hover your mouse :

  • Who, what, and where is G-d?
    G-d is the One and Only true deity.
    He is the One Who created all of the Creation.
    For more about G-d, this will be a link to the
    full article and you will Click Here.
  • Did G-d just speak everything into existence?
  • How long did it really take G-d to create the Creation (universe, Earth, etc.)?
  • What does it mean that G-d created “man” in His Image?
  • Who is Jesus, also called the Christ?
  • Who is the Messiah?
  • What is His Name?
  • What was and what is His Purpose?
  • What did He do and teach?
  • Who are we?
  • Why are we here?
  • What are we to do?
  • What is teshuvah?
  • Why is repentance necessary?
  • What is an ecclesia?
  • Are churches ecclesias?
  • What is the Kingdom of G-d or the Kingdom of Heaven?
  • What is the Ruach HaKodesh?
  • What is the Baptism of the Ruach HaKodesh, do I need it, and how do I get it?
  • What are the Gifts of the Ruach HaKodesh, and how do I get them?
  • What is the source of evil impulses?
  • Who and what is Satan / HaSatan?
  • What are demons?
  • What is deliverance?
  • What is spiritual warfare?
  • Who are the Sons of G-d?
  • Who or what are the Nephilim and where are they, now?

I will answer these questions and more as time permits. As I do, I will turn the above questions into links to those answers. For now, please study the available materials I have already posted. If you have other questions, please post them, below. All comments on this site must be civil, without profanity or ungodly content, and respectful of others. Any that are not will be removed.

Our Basics series begins with our five senses and shows their place in the Beginning of Creation and their place, today. For example, what was G-d’s purpose in giving us our five senses? Is this related to His making us in His Image?

We will dispel many myths and expose many false teachings, which are also called doctrines and tenets. We will start with this one: King and prophet David of the House of Judah exposed the lie that G-d spoke and His Words instantly became the Creation. We will review different aspects of this passage of insight from King David. For now, though, we will look at how he dispels the myth that G-d’s Words instantly took solid form and became highly detailed and intricate creations:

The heavens declare the glory of God, the dome of the sky speaks the work of his hands. (Complete Jewish Bible, Psalm 19:2)

Did you read it critically? Possibly not. Do you see how King and prophet David, son of Jesse of the Tribe of Judah, dispelled the myth that G-d spoke and His Words instantly took form? If you don’t see it, yet, please read it until you do, perhaps slower each time.

Now do you see it? It’s in the second part of the sentence. Actually, the myth is dispelled in the last five words: “the work of his hands.” Not the work of His Words. Not the work of His Voice. The work of His Hands!

What is the first thing we learn from those five words? G-d works! What’s the second thing we learn? G-d has hands! And the third thing we learn? That G-d used a process and was personally involved in building the Creation!

This is how we use critical thinking skills. Now that you have an understanding of how we use our critical thinking skills to understand G-d, His Creation, and His Instructions, let’s begin with Basics: The Beginning.

Welcome aboard! May G-d bless you in your study and in your pursuit and fulfillment of your destiny,

James A Capers

 

1 Published Biblical references will be cited by intials of their names. CJB refers to:
Stern, David H. 1998. Complete Jewish Bible. Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc.(Click here to return to the text.)

Basics: How Our Sense of Hearing Relates to the True Beginning

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How we hear what we hear

What have you observed? What have you seen, heard, smelled, tasted, felt, or observed with any other sense? You seek evidence. That evidence is not only of the Creation but of its Beginning and also of the existence of G-d, the Creator. King David wrote:

The heavens declare the glory of God, the dome of the sky speaks the work of his hands. (Complete Jewish Bible, Psalm 19:2)

You might wonder why I started with that same quote from King David in Psalm 19, verse 3. Because it applies to not only the previous article about Seeing but also this article about Hearing. Did you notice, carefully, what King David said? He stated “the heavens declare the glory of God” and “the dome of the sky speaks.” Both the heavens and the dome of the sky are visible. But in what way did he refer to them? He said “the heavens declare” and “the dome of the sky” speaks! What do the heavens declare? The Glory of G-d! What does the dome of the sky speak? The works of His hands! In other words, the Heavens tell the story about G-d, His greatness, His creativity, His genius, His thoughtfulness, His loves and preferences, and more.

Let’s pursue that further. Prophet and Deliverer Moshe ben Amram and Jochebed (Moses) recorded wonderful information for us. What is the first thing G-d did that relates to our five senses? It’s in the Book of Beginnings, Genesis, called B’resheet (In the beginning) in Hebrew. G-d introduces the book with His thesis statement:

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1)

Some people think the heavens and Earth were previously created, then Satan destroyed them, and G-d had to reform them. I, too, thought that for a time. However, as I reflected on my college and university experiences in writing essays, I realized that, like any good writer, G-d introduced His Book of Beginnings with a thesis statement: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”

Good, now we have been introduced to the topic of the Book of Beginnings. What does G-d tell us next? He tells us His process. He tells us that He began with nothing more than a mass. He tells us that it had no form and nothing was visible, but G-d was there:

The earth was unformed and void, darkness was on the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God hovered over the surface of the water. (Genesis 1:2)

Welcome

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Greetings and welcome to Victorious Life Ministries. This is a site with answers. Have these questions been on your mind:

  • When is the Sabbath?
  • Is G-d Calling me?
  • Is G-d’s Covenant still in effect?
  • Is G-d’s Covenant for me?
  • Why am I experiencing these things?
  • What is a “Wilderness Experience”?
  • Am I in The Wilderness?
  • Why am I in The Wilderness?
  • G-d told me He’s “Taking me out”. What does that mean?
  • What happens after you tell G-d you’ll do anything He asks?

It does not matter what your religion is or if you do not have a religion. If you are:

  • interested,
  • called and empowered by the Spirit of G-d,
  • willing to commit yourself to G-d and the Kingdom of Heaven,
  • and willing to study and learn,

you will move into your destiny both in the kahal (Hebrew for community of those called out of the religions of men here on Earth, often translated as the Greek ecclesia) and within the Eternal Kingdom of Heaven.

I look forward to your journey and your progress.

This site requires critical thinking skills. These skills are taught in some colleges and universities, but not all. However, neither a college degree nor college studies are required to learn critical thinking skills.

Critical thinking means that we put aside previous learning and opinions and control our emotions, so that we can look at things clearly and without biased thinking or prejudices. For our purposes, here, critical thinking means setting aside the baggage of religious or anti-religious teachings that limit us and the religious structures we were made to believe were created by G-d.

Note: “G-d” is not a name, it’s a descriptor, as are “magistrate” and “judge”. It is generic for a deity. When it refers to the One, Supreme, and Only Living, Creator-Deity, it is capitalized. However, G-d is written without the “o” as a sign of respect for our Creator-Father, Who told us to respect His Name and never use it in vain. Although it is not His Name, we still do this as a sign of respect for Him.

In my Introduction, I begin with my personal story. I include brief descriptions of the circumstances around my origin in this life such as my physical, spiritual, social, academic, and occupational developments. More importantly (and more interestingly), I will reveal how our L-rd began teaching me, including how to read Bible manuscripts without the man-made filters of religion.

At any time, you are welcome to study our series of articles entitled, “Basics.” They may be far more than what you think. Basics are about the fundamentals of G-d’s purpose in creating us, who we really are, where we came from, why we are here, when we are in history, what we are expected to accomplish with our lives while here on Earth, and how we are to accomplish fulfilling our destinies.

For those who progress in our training and truly enter into the Kingdom of G-d as His Citizens, we have a companion site. It is for our L-rd’s Kahal (Community of those Called).

Welcome to Victorious Life Ministries!

Your host,

James Aaron Capers

Basics: How Our Sense of Sight Relates to the True Beginning

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How we see what we see

What have you observed? What have you seen, heard, smelled, tasted, felt, or observed with any other sense? I suggested, at the end of the last lesson, that you seek evidence. That evidence is not only of the Creation but of its Beginning and also of the existence of G-d, the Creator. King David wrote:

The heavens declare the glory of God, the dome of the sky speaks the work of his hands. (Complete Jewish Bible, Psalm 19:2)

In my list of suggested activities, the first question I asked was: “How is it possible that you can see what you see?” The answer to that question is found in the first thing that G-d is recorded as saying in the first chapter of Genesis (B’resheet or “In the Beginning”) in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles:

Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and God divided the light from the darkness. (Genesis 1:3-4)

We see because G-d created light

It is important to understand what light is. Light is actually waves that travel through space, air (gases), and most liquids at specific frequencies. There are frequencies visible to human eyes, and there are frequencies not visible to human eyes. Some frequencies not visible to humans can be seen by birds, dogs, cats, and other creatures. For example, dogs and cats see two colors, but the colors are weak, like pastels. Birds see five to seven colors that humans see but better and with the addition of portions of ultraviolet light, which humans cannot see. Spiders see green and ultraviolet light. Insects such as bees see blue, yellow, and ultraviolet light. Fish see two colors. Snakes and other reptiles see some color and infrared frequencies, which humans also cannot see.

There are many waves that travel through the mediums of space, air, and liquids, but most of those waves are not received or “seen” by human eyes. We are able to “see,” because our Creator created “light,” which includes the visible spectrum that we humans can see. Without those specific frequencies of light, we would not be able to see.

We see because objects reflect specific frequencies of light

Light reflects off of objects. G-d created our eyes with the ability to receive those reflected frequencies we call light and translate them into electrochemical signals. He also created a portion of our brain to receive and “understand” those electrochemical signals from our eyes and retranslate them into images in our brain. We perceive those images as the “reality” of the physical Creation.

Yehoshua (“Jesus” for you Romanized Christians) said:

Yes indeed! I tell you that what we speak about, we know; and what we give evidence of, we have seen. (John 3:11)

Apostle Paul wrote to the Jews in Rome:

For ever since the creation of the universe his invisible qualities — both his eternal power and his divine nature — have been clearly seen, because they can be understood from what he has made. (Romans 1:20)

Whether it is fortunate or unfortunate, in many languages, humans tend to use some words for multiple concepts. It might be perceived this is due to laziness, which in some cases it might be. However, humans very intelligently have also seen similarities between different things. Sometimes, those similarities have not been actual but more imagined or perceived. Thus, a number of words have different meanings, based on what they are referring to. For example, Apostle John wrote about Yehoshua, the Only Begotten Son of G-d:

In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not suppressed it…. 9 This was the true light, which gives light to everyone entering the world. (John 1:4-5,9)

In the above verses, we see that “light” is a reference to enlightenment, insight, or revelation, which refer to understanding with the intellect. Yehoshua said to his talmidim (12 close students):

But you, how blessed are your eyes, because they see. . . (Matthew 13:16a)

It is interesting that both concepts of “light” are processed in our single brain, although in different areas within our brain. Most likely you’ve heard the expression, “Do you see what I’m saying?” Here, again, understanding mental perception is likened to visual perception or “seeing.”

Is this coincidence? I think not. Because G-d has tied everything together. Apostle Paul explained:

For ever since the creation of the universe his invisible qualities — both his eternal power and his divine nature — have been clearly seen, because they can be understood from what he has made. Therefore, they have no excuse. (Romans 1:20)

Next Basic Lesson: How we hear what we hear.

 

Basics: The Beginning

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What is your concept of how we all got here? Just how did we and all that we exist in get here? Everyone has an opinion, so there are multiple and numerous beginnings — in people’s minds. However, there can be only one True Beginning. We all need an answer to the question: How can we know what that True Beginning is?

Every human has a concept of their own beginning as well as the beginning of Earth, the beginning of our solar system, the beginning of our universe, and the beginning of Creation, itself. Are all of those human concepts the same? Do all of those concepts agree?

The answer to both questions is: No. Why no? Because every person has their own, individual mind, both conscious and unconscious (subconscious or below consciousness), with their own thoughts and memories of their individual experiences, education, training, and understandings. Thus, every individual perceives life and their own reality based on all that has molded them into what they are at any given moment. Are any of those individual perceptions the same as the True Beginning? Do any of those individual perceptions affect the True Beginning?

The answers to those last two questions are: Maybe and no. Maybe some individuals’ perceptions of the True Beginning are accurate, and no one’s perceptions can alter or have any effect on the True Beginning. Because our perceptions are only within our own minds. Then, how can we know what is the True Beginning?

That, my friend, is through unbiased research of and critical thinking about known facts. What are the known facts? They are available to your human senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Those facts are so numerous that no single human can number or list them all. Everything you can see, hear, touch, smell, or taste is an evidence of the True Beginning.

Your first assignment, then, is to look, listen, feel, smell, and taste as much as you can in your day and night. Think critically about what is involved in seeing, hearing, touching/feeling, smelling, and tasting.

Consider:


If you have any questions or need an explanation of anything, above, please let me know in the Comments, below.

Next Basic Lesson: How Our Sense of Sight Relates to the True Beginning

 

Introduction to Victorious Life Ministries

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As our name states, the purpose of this site is to assist G-d’s People in living a victorious life. Of course, this begs the question: What is a victorious life and who makes that determination? To answer this question, I refer you to the New Covenant book of the Revelation to John1:

“They defeated him because of the Lamb’s blood and because of the message of their witness. Even when facing death they did not cling to life” (Complete Jewish Bible, Rev. 12:11).

So, the victory is complete when we victoriously stand before the Throne of G-d, and He tells us:

“Excellent! You are a good and trustworthy servant. You have been faithful with a small amount, so I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and join in your master’s happiness!” (Matt. 25:21).

With that established, I’ll get to the meat of this site. You are here, because you have questions, and the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) has brought you here. There are a multitude of questions that religion does not answer, and, yes, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are religions as much as Hinduism, Buddhism, and all such are. However, no acceptable teaching (doctrine or tenet) can be established on only one scripture or witness account, so all answers, here, will be substantiated or supported by a minimum of two scriptures and/or witness testimonies.

Here, again, we have issues to resolve. Can we believe ANY English “translations” of either the Hebrew or Christian Bible? Are you aware that each Bible “translation” into English MUST be in different English words from other Bible “translations?” This is required because, even though the original manuscripts are ancient and cannot be copyrighted, the English “translations” are not the original and they both can be and are copyrighted. Therefore, each new “translation” must not infringe on the copyrights of the other, existing “translations.”

So, why do I enclose the word “translation” with quotes? Because they are not true translations. They are interpretations! And what are those interpretations based on? They are based on the doctrines or teachings of the people who interpret them. So, do you want to learn the doctrines and interpretations of specific groups of men, or do you want to learn the Word of G-d from the earliest manuscripts that we can locate? This site is based on the latter: The earliest manuscripts and the most accurate meanings of the words written in them.

Questions I answer will include but are not limited to the following. As I get them completed, you will be able to hover your cursor over a question to expand it for a brief answer and a link to the corresponding article with the full answer to that question:

  • Who, what, and where is G-d?
    G-d is the One and Only true deity.
    He is the One Who created allThis is the word ‘all.’ It is a word that encompasses everything being considered. of the Creation.
    For more about G-d, this will be a link to the
    full article and you will Click Here.
  • Did G-d just speak everything into existence?
  • How long did it really take G-d to create the Creation (universe, Earth, etc.)?
  • What does it mean that G-d created “man” in His Image?
  • Who is Jesus, also called the Christ?
  • Who is the Messiah?
  • What is His Name?
  • What was and what is His Purpose?
  • What did He do and teach?
  • Who are we?
  • Why are we here?
  • What are we to do?
  • What is teshuvah?
  • Why is repentance necessary?
  • What is an ecclesia?
  • Are churches ecclesias?
  • What is the Kingdom of G-d or the Kingdom of Heaven?
  • What is the Ruach HaKodesh?
  • What is the Baptism of the Ruach HaKodesh, do I need it, and how do I get it?
  • What are the Gifts of the Ruach HaKodesh, and how do I get them?
  • What is the source of evil impulses?
  • Who and what is Satan / HaSatan?
  • What are demons?
  • What is deliverance?
  • What is spiritual warfare?
  • Who are the Sons of G-d?
  • Who or what are the Nephilim and where are they, now?

I will answer these questions and more as time permits. As I do, I will turn the above questions into links to those answers. For now, please study the available materials I have already posted. If you have other questions, please post them, below. All comments on this site must be civil, without profanity or ungodly content, and respectful of others. Any that are not will be removed.

May G-d bless you in your study and in your pursuit and fulfillment of your destiny,

James A Capers

 

1 Published Biblical references will be cited by intials of their names. CJB refers to:
Stern, David H. 1998. Complete Jewish Bible. Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc.(Click here to return to the text.)

Live Guilt Free … Forever!

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Seeking answers and solutions?

You will live forever. We all will. That means that this life is only the beginning, and the death of our earthly body is not the end. The question, then, is where will you live forever? (You can know, right now.)

The answer to that question is determined by you. Have you hurt people? Have you lied to people or stolen from them or gossiped about them? Have you violated G-d’s* Rules? Do you even know what G-d’s Rules are? Whether you know them or not, you can be forgiven. (You can be forgiven, right now.)

Almost everyone knows right from wrong behaviors, actions, and speech. Most humans have what is called a conscience and are given training by parents and educators—and sometimes by their local community and their peers—about proper ways to act and interact with others in society. Such training is often based on G-d’s instructions, and, as they are learned, they are written on people’s hearts. Even though such people may have never heard of G-d’s Instruction Manual—Moses’s Torah—they do what it requires because it is written into their hearts and minds. That is what G-d will base His Judgement of them on: Whether their behavior and actions have complied with what they know is right and wrong. That is what Apostle Paul wrote in the second chapter of his letter to believers in Rome: His letter we call “Romans.”

If a person violates G-d’s Rules, it is called “sin.” Sin simply means “to miss” or “go wrong” in the Hebrew language and to “miss the mark” in the Greek language. It means to miss G-d’s instructions or His requirements, which are sometimes called “Commandments.” (You can be forgiven, right now.)

If a person knows G-d’s Torah and His Rules, but violates them knowingly, G-d’s Lessons become more intense and more difficult. Try not to be one of those.

Click here to be forgiven and live with G-d!

* Words with hyphens (dashes) in the place of vowels are to prevent offending our Heavenly Father by “using His Name in vain.”

How to Receive Forgiveness and Eternal Life

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There is a G-d*. He is our Creator and our Father. He gave us His Rules for our living. He also declared penalties for violating them. Those penalties require a payment, a sacrificial payment. No one was able to provide adequate payment, so He sent His Only, Begotten Son into the world to fulfill those requirements and make that payment for us. That son’s name in Hebrew is Yehoshua, and in English it’s Joshua. The anti-Semitic Romans created a sobriquet (nickname) for Him: Jesus.

To be forgiven of all your guilt and sin, and to live forever in Heaven with G-d and His Only Begotten Son, you must believe that G-d exists, that He gave us His Instructions, that He sent His Son, and that you need forgiveness. So, you must acknowledge that you know you have violated G-d’s Requirements and that His Only Begotten Son has paid your debt for you. Pray like this:

“Heavenly Father, I believe in You and Your Only Begotten Son, Yehoshua. I believe that Yehoshua died a cruel death to pay for my sins. I confess to You that I have sinned by violating Your Rules. I need a Savior, and I choose Your Son.

L-rd Yehoshua, I have sinned, which makes me a sinner. I need Your help. Will You cleanse me with Your Precious Blood, wipe out my sins forever, and forgive me? I accept You as my L-rd and my Savior. I give You my life. Will You come into my life and live in me and with me? Now, with Your help, I will obey G-d’s Commands and live a godly life. Thank you, L-rd Yehoshua, for saving me, giving me Your Eternal Life, and dwelling in me to help me live the life you have created me for! In Your Name I pray, Amen.”

* Words with hyphens (dashes) in the place of vowels are to prevent offending our Heavenly Father by “using His Name in vain.”