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and resurrection. In addition there are endless teachings on spiritual gifts, Christian service,
prayer, evangelism, and the admonition to study Scripture. (Not to mention the many false
teachings which make up a large percentage of those things taught to Christians today.)
I am not downplaying the need to lay a foundation of elementary teachings. The
elementary cannot be skipped over. A good foundation must be laid. But God would have
His sons and daughters to press on to maturity. As important as the message of redemption
from sin and death is, the Scriptures declare that there are higher and deeper things. It is
my desire to share some things in this writing that go beyond the elementary to focus upon
deeper and higher subjects. As the apostle Paul said, “and this we shall do, if God permits.”
Few Christians understand why they are here at all. Few understand that which is the
inheritance of the saints of God in the ages to come. Few discern the fact that this current
age is only a preparatory work for something much greater. To them, this age is all there is.
Their thoughts, considerations, activities, and spiritual pursuits are therefore severely
limited by this myopic viewpoint.
There is great benefit in examining the ultimate goal of God’s work among the
creation. His goal was never simply to save mankind from sin so they could go to heaven
one day. Sin and salvation are intermediary issues of great importance, but they do not
encompass the broader desire of God in His work with man. Yahweh’s original reason for
creating mankind is not found in these doctrines, and a life that does not see beyond them
will be hindered in the pursuit of God’s highest and grandest desire. We must discern
Yahweh’s intent in creating mankind. His purposes have not changed.
God’s plan for you and I is so enormous, so glorious, and so staggering that many who
will read about it will doubt whether these things can be so. Some coming to realize the
truth will wonder how they could have ever missed seeing the truth of their calling, for the
message is abundantly manifest throughout the word of God. Yet even in discerning the
truth, many will stagger at the great faith required to walk in it.
I began to write of the profound plan of God in creating mankind four years ago. Seven
or eight chapters of this book were written and sent out to my mailing list at that time. I
found, however, that the saints were not ready for this writing. I have no illusions, knowing
that most are still not ready. Many who encounter this teaching will not be able to receive
the things declared, for they are truly astounding.

Hebrews 5:11-14
Concerning [these things] we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you
have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you
have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the oracles
of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who
partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is a
babe. But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses
trained to discern good and evil.

Some will distort what is proclaimed. Some will charge me with heresy. Some will find
what is written unpalatable and will get up from the table. Yet some will be able to receive
these words, and it is for these few that they are written.
Four years ago I was not fully prepared for these truths myself, but the Spirit has
brought me back to them again. I believe there is a reason He has done so at this precise
time. Many difficult things must be passed through by the children of God in the days