The Book of Certitude

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This paper describes the teachings of Section 42 of "The Book of Certitude" and explains that this section teaches the idea that during different periods of time (Dispensations) different "truths" have been valid, but as each period of time came to an end, so did the "truth" taught during it. The paper also explains that Section 42 uses the people of the Gospel (assumedly Christians) as an example of people who have missed the boat and are now trapped in a world of darkness brought forth by their selfish desires because they did not seek knowledge from Him, who is the Revealer of divine knowledge.

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Summary
Implications of the Teachings
Comparisons with Christianity
Application
Bibliography

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"It goes on to use the people of the Gospel (assumedly Christians) as an example of people who have missed the boat and are now trapped in a world of darkness brought forth by their selfish desires because they did not seek knowledge from Him Who is the Revealer of divine knowledge. If they had sought this knowledge during their Dispensation, they would still be enlightened, but since they missed their chance they will now perish "in the perilous vale of waywardness and misbelief." The Book of Certitude speaks of a meaning behind the words "sun" and "moon" but does not elaborate in this passage about what that meaning is. It also leaves the question of where, what or who this Source of knowledge is also remains unanswered within the passage.
"The passage goes on to emphasize one again that the former Dispensation (the one of the Christians) has passed."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Nichols, Larry A., George A. Mather and Alvin. J. Schmidt. Encyclopedic Dictionary of Cults, Sects, and World Religions. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2006.
• Ryrie, Charles C. Dispensationalism. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1995.

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