The Truth
Bible
Matters 594: The Truth
God speaks to you at all hours of the
day. When you are working the things of
this earth, you never take the time to listen or read God’s word. Like a rebellious child, you do not listen or
see what instruction the Father has for you.
You never know when God’s instruction will come. God’s word typically comes to me between 3
and 4 AM in the morning. When the Lord
speaks, you are to take heed and hear his words. Don’t worry about losing
sleep. God’s word is more important.
Numbers 12:5-6 – And the Lord came
down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and
called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth. And he said, Hear now my
words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto
him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
This is exactly why God made it clear
that out of the mouth of two or three witnesses you will know the truth. Twelve
times in the bible God tells you how to understand the truth in his word. In the Bible, the number twelve refers to
Governmental Perfection or Divine Authority. (See Deuteronomy 17:6; Deuteronomy 19:15; 1 Kings
21:10; 1 Kings 21:13; Matthew 18:16; John 8:17-18; 1 Corinthians 14:29; 2
Corinthians 13:1; Hebrews 6:18; Hebrews 10:28; 1 Timothy 5:19; Revelations
11:3).
Deuteronomy
17:6 – At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is
worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not
be put to death.
Deuteronomy
19:15 – One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for
any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the
mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.
1
Kings 21:10 – And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness
against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him
out, and stone him, that he may die.
1
Kings 21:13 – And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before
him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the
presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then
they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he
died.
Matthew
18:16 – But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that
in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
John
8:17 – It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
1
Corinthians 14:29 – Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other
judge.
2
Corinthians 13:1 – This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of
two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
Hebrews
6:18 – That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie,
we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon
the hope set before us:
Hebrews
10:28 – He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three
witnesses:
1
Timothy 5:19 – Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or
three witnesses.
Revelation
11:3 – And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a
thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
If
God commands you twelve times to study the bible out of the mouth of two or
three witnesses, then you listen and obey.
I had a believer ask me why twelve and the mouth of two or three witnesses
matter. Let’s do an AI search on
Contract Law and the mouth of two or three witnesses:
“The
Two or Three Witnesses Rule in Contract Law
In
contract law, the “two or three witnesses” principle — rooted in Deuteronomy
19:15 — is a legal safeguard requiring corroboration by multiple independent
sources to prevent false accusations and ensure fairness, but its direct
contractual application is limited to evidentiary rules, ceremonial custom, or
specific jurisdictions.
Biblical
and Historical Roots
The
phrase comes from Deuteronomy 19:15, which states that a single witness cannot
establish wrongdoing; a matter must be confirmed by two or three witnesses
This
was designed to:
·
Prevent
perjury and false accusations
·
Ensure
justice and protect the innocent
·
Provide
certainty in serious matters (including capital cases)
The
principle was reaffirmed in the New Testament for church discipline and
communal accountability
In
Modern Contract Law
In
U.S. contract law, there is no universal statutory rule that a contract must be
executed by two or three witnesses. However:
Evidence
rules: In litigation, the “two or three witnesses” principle can influence
admissibility of evidence to prove the existence, terms, or breach of a
contract, especially if the contract is oral or unsigned
Statutory
exceptions: Some states require two witnesses for certain types of agreements
(e.g., certain real estate transactions, marriage license, military contracts,
or customs under the Uniform Commercial Code for special goods).
Customary
or ceremonial use: In some jurisdictions or industries (e.g., religious or
cultural contexts), two or more witnesses may be required for the validity of a
contract, though this is usually a matter of local law or religious practice
Related
Legal Concepts
Parol
evidence rule: If a contract is in writing, oral testimony may be limited, so
witness credibility becomes key in disputes.
Statute
of frauds: Some contracts require written form; witnesses may be used to
corroborate the written terms if disputes arise.
International
and religious law: In Islamic law, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:282 mandates two or more
witnesses for financial contracts, showing the principle’s adaptation to
commerce.”
There
is no doubt that man and contract law has made the truth to be found out of the
mouth of two or three witnesses. It is a
commonly accepted means to litigate the truth for contract determination.
The
Bible is God’s contract with mankind.
The New Testament was written by eight New Testament witnesses. God has
told you to gain an understanding of the truth out of the mouth of two or three
witnesses.
For
example, a one witness verse referring to the body and blood of Christ giving
you everlasting life is not credible.
John
6:54 – Whoso eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, hath eternal life; and I will
raise him up at the last day.
Four
witnesses testify that Jesus’s testimony was to do this in memory of him. Paul tells you that it is not the blood and
body of Christ. (See Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians
10:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24-25)
When
God sees man deviating from his word, he sends prophets. Starting in the 11th century, God saw man murder and kill for the
sake of promoting religion. The Catholic
pope was living in the Old Testament and sent Crusaders to declare war on Muslims
in Jerusalem. Pope Innocent sent the
crusaders to France and Germany to murder the Cathers. In the name of Christ, the Spanish
conquistadors declared war on the people of South America, stealing treasures
and spent forty wars wiping out the indigenous people.
God
sends prophets to protect his word. Martin
Luther translated the Bible into German, making it accessible to ordinary
people and profoundly influencing both the Reformation and the German language.
Historical
Context and Timeline
Martin
Luther began his translation work while in hiding at Wartburg Castle from May
1521 to April 1522, following his excommunication and the Diet of Worms. During
this period, he completed a translation of the New Testament from Greek into
German in just four months, between November 1521 and March 1522, which was
published in September 1522. Afterward, he worked on the Old Testament,
producing the Pentateuch in 1523 and the Psalms in 1524. A complete Bible,
including the Apocrypha, was released in 1534, with Luther continuing revisions
until his death in 1546.
Translation
Principles and Methodology
Luther
aimed to make Scripture understandable to all German speakers. He employed the
dialect of the German chancellery, which was widely comprehensible across
southern and northern Germany. Unlike earlier literal translations from the
Latin Vulgate, Luther used a dynamic equivalence approach, translating
according to the sense rather than the exact form of the original text. He
avoided foreign words when possible and explained difficult terms in marginal
notes, producing a direct, simple, and vivid style that could be understood by
both scholars and common people
Luther
did not work alone; he collaborated with scholars such as Philip Melanchthon,
who assisted with Greek, and Matthäus Aurogallus, a Hebrew scholar. He also
consulted Jewish rabbis for guidance on Hebrew texts. His translation drew on
the original Hebrew and Greek texts, as well as Erasmus’ Greek New Testament,
while occasionally referencing the Latin Vulgate. Luther knew the bible
By
1517, Pope Leo X authorized a major indulgence campaign to fund the rebuilding
of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Preachers like the Dominican friar Johann
Tetzel marketed certificates with slogans suggesting that paying money could
immediately release souls from purgatory (e.g., “As soon as the coin in
the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs”), bypassing true inner
repentance. Per the truth from all eight
New Testament witnesses, repentance is mandatory for salvation.
There
was not one person alive at this point in time that understood God’s word
better than Martin Luther. When the
Catholic Church and the Pope needed to raise money for St. Peters Cathedral by
the sale of Indulgences, Martin Luther criticized the Catholic Church
practices. On October 31, 1517, Martin
Luther nailed his Ninety-five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in
Wittenberg. He intended them as an academic debate on the moral and theological
corruption of the indulgence traffic. He formally broke from the church in
1520.
Peter
made it clear in the New Testament that God’s gifts are not for sale.
Acts
8:18-20 – And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the
Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may
receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said
unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift
of God may be purchased with money.
The
Apostles knew that God’s word and his gifts are not for sale. There is no testimony from the witnesses that
promote the sale of indulgences to get people to heaven. God gives his gifts to those that obey
him.
Acts
5:32 – And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost,
whom God hath given to them that obey him.
The
church I was attending for the jail ministry, took pride in saving the inmates without
repentance and promising them everlasting life and not lose it, I knew
something was wrong. I prayed to God and
he texted me “Romans 8:28” on 9/6/21.
I knew God directed me to convey the truth in his word. In bible numbers, 9/6/21 reflects a message
from God to a man in distress.
Romans
8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to them that love
God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
God
sent me bible verses telling me to get the truth in his word out of the mouth
of two or three witnesses. God’s 6th
book, “New Beginning” was published first in 2023 containing
chapters including the preponderance of evidence standard developed for
understanding the truth in God’s word.
Even
with this standard, you must be careful. Using only the testimony by John, one could come
to an incorrect conclusion that Jesus is God.
After many lessons reviewing scripture by all eight New Testament
witnesses, the truth out of the mouth of two or three witnesses, concludes that
Jesus is a prophet sent by God. This
message was presented in Bible Matter 536 Jesus the Prophet.
Whether
you believe that Jesus is a prophet or not, doesn’t matter. God just wants you to believe in the message
that God sent through Jesus, which is for you to follow his gospel of
Love.
Paul
tells you that you must know how to read, compare, correct and follow God’s
word for the truth and instruction on righteousness. The only way to achieve this is by using the
of preponderance of evidence from the testimony of the witnesses. Do not lean on your own understanding in a
single verse from the bible. Do not be
afraid to read and compare. God will direct your paths. God’s divine authority is established out of the mouth of the
witnesses!
Proverbs
3:5-7 – Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
The first step in hearing God’s word
requires you to step away from serving the things of the earth and decide
today, that you will serve a higher power.
You will listen, love and heed God’s instruction.
Mark 9:35 KJV – And he sat down, and
called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same
shall be last of all, and servant of all.
John 12:25-26 – He that loveth his
life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto
life eternal. If any man serve me, let
him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve
me, him will my Father honor.
Proverbs 12:1-3 – Whoso loveth
instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish. A good man
obtains favor of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. A man
shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not
be moved.
To God be the glory in all you
do! Amen.