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    Gospel of Matthew, New Metaphysical Version
    Gospel of Matthew, New Metaphysical Version
    Gospel of Matthew, New Metaphysical Version
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    Gospel of Matthew, New Metaphysical Version

    By Bil Holton

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    Are you tired of trying to make sense out of what the Bible says?
    Do you find it frustrating that there are so many contradictions in the stories?
    Do you have difficulty deciding what to believe literally and what is metaphor?

    Finally ... for the first time ever ... a chapter by chapter, verse-by-verse interpretation —
    Introducing The Gospel of Matthew: New Metaphysical Version

    This New Metaphysical Version of Matthew transforms the material into a practical application to help you deal with the problems you are facing every day.

    Read the book of Matthew alongside your traditional translation, and compare, verse by verse, the deeper meaning behind the words and stories of Jesus.

    Here's an example:
    Are you familiar with the story of the Feeding of the 5,000, found in Matthew 14:13-21? Here is the deeper meaning:

    The Feeding of the Five Thousand

    13. We take the matter to Spirit in prayer because we know in Spirit that we can master our emotions and sense gratifications. 14. The Christ in us understands our confusion and seeks to strengthen our bond with Spirit. 15. At the human level we may feel bound by circumstances that appear to offer nothing but lack and limitation, and so we may settle for sensory fulfillment instead of spiritual sustenance. 16. But the Jesus of us knows we need only to be fed by Spirit. 17. If our only discernment is through our five senses, oftentimes we will see a lack of resources or fail to see the value of the resources we have. 18. But Spirit sees only abundance. 19. When we trust Spirit and bless what we have, we will find we have sufficient resources at our disposal. 20. And when we do this, each of our twelve spiritual faculties will be so enriched that we become aware of an endless supply of Universal Substance. 21. And it is from this elevated perspective that all five of our physical senses will evolve into their higher spiritual essences.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLiberty Publishing Group
    Release dateSep 12, 2011
    ISBN9781893095595
    Gospel of Matthew, New Metaphysical Version
    Author

    Bil Holton

    As a student of metaphysics for over twenty years, Bil, believes Biblical scripture has a deeper spiritual meaning, which enriches the literal text and elevates it beyond its dogmatic and parochial limitations. Dr. Holton currently shares spiritual leadership responsibilities with his wife, Cher, in the growing Unity Spiritual Life Center they co-minister in Durham, North Carolina. He is in the Unity Minister's Field Licensing Program, a licensed Unity Teacher, and has been affiliated with the Unity spiritual education movement for thirty years. His spiritual mission is to lead, guide, and inspire people all over the world to live faithfully, lovingly, and wisely at the speed of their Christ Consciousness. While he has authored and co-authored over twenty books with Cher, Bil believes his metaphysical translations of the Gospels are his most fulfilling works to date. On a personal note, the Holtons like to push the envelop and maintain their zest for life by taking what they call "Indiana Jones Adventures," such as white-water rafting, sky diving, and fire walking. American-style ballroom dancing is also in their DNA. Although they have retired their competitive dance shoes, Bil and Cher love to perform ballroom showcases and exhibitions. They enjoy time with two sons, beautiful daughters-in-law, seven incredible grandchildren, and a great-grandson.

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      Gospel of Matthew, New Metaphysical Version - Bil Holton

      The Gospel of Matthew

      New Metaphysical Version

      Translator: Rev. Bil Holton, Ph.D.

      The Gospel of Matthew

      New Metaphysical Version

      Translator: Rev. Bil Holton, Ph.D.

      Rev. Bil Holton, Ph.D.

      Published by

      Prosperity Publishing House

      Smashwords Edition

      © 2010 Bil Holton

      ISBN: 978-1-893095-59-5

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      eBook: The Gospel of Matthew, New Metaphysical Version

      ©2010 Prosperity Publishing House

      All Rights reserved

      The New Metaphysical Version text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of one hundred twenty five (125) words without the express written permission of the publisher, providing notice of copyright appears on the title or copyright page of the work as follows:

      The Scriptural quotations contained herein are from the Gospel of Matthew, New Metaphysical Version. Copyright 2007 by Prosperity Publishing House.

      Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      When quotations from the NMV (New Metaphysical Version) are used in non-saleable media, such as church bulletins, transparencies, meditation/prayer readings, etc., a copyright notice is not required, but the initials NMV must appear at the end of each quotation.

      Quotations and/or reprints in excess of one hundred twenty five (125) words, as well as other permission requests, including commercial use, must be approved in writing by the the Gospel of Matthew, NMV Permissions Office, Prosperity Publishing House, 1405 Autumn Ridge Drive, Durham, NC 27712.

      Acknowledgments

      I gratefully acknowledge the love, generosity, and financial support of the following people and organizations who helped make this New Metaphysical Version possible: Polly Holton; Linda Holton; Rev. Seymour Lafayette; Greg Dixon; Tammy Summers; Ron and Lorie Rosenberg; Rev Nixon; Unity Spiritual Life Center (Durham, NC); Unity Church of Sarasota, Inc. (Sarasota, FL); and ProsperityWorX (Durham, NC)

      I also offer thanks to Nancy Eubanks, who assisted in the creation of this New Metaphysical Version of Matthew through her tireless typing, enthusiastic support, and personal insights.

      Finally, I offer my heartfelt gratitude and love to my wonderful wife and soulmate, Cher, for her faith, support, love, and incredible editing as she stood by me throughout this entire project.

      Table of Contents

      To Students of Truth

      Chapter One

      The Genealogy of Our Awakening

      The Birth of Our Indwelling Christ

      Chapter Two

      The Surfacing of Stored-Up Spiritual Qualities

      Our Shared Somatic Address

      Erasing Spiritual Ideas

      Return From Darkness

      Chapter Three

      Our John the Baptizer Qualities

      The Baptizing Power of the Word

      Chapter Four

      Tempting the Incarnated Word Expressed as the

      Jesus of Us

      Retreating Forward

      Quickening Four of Our Spiritual Powers

      Chapter Five

      The Be-Attitudes

      We Are the Light of the World

      Divine Laws

      Compassionate Communication

      Committing Adultery

      Thoughts Are Things

      Deepening Our Truth Walk

      Chapter Six

      Maturing Spiritual Practice

      Prayer Practice

      Fasting From Error

      Prosperity Consciousness

      Inner Light

      Spirituality and Materiality

      Chapter Seven

      Judging Others

      Profaning the Holy

      Cause and Effect Relationships

      The Golden Rule

      The Narrow Gate

      A Tree Is Known By Its Fruit

      Self-Deception

      Hearers and Doers

      Chapter Eight

      Leprous Thoughts

      Human Will Entrained to Spirit

      Evolving Faith

      Distractions on Our Truth Walk

      Stilling the Storms of Life

      Gadarene Demonics

      Chapter Nine

      Spiritual Subluxation

      From Coma Consciousness to Christ Consciousness

      A Consideration of Fasting

      The Hem of the Garment

      Spiritual Glaucoma

      Egocentric Muteness

      The Harvest is Great, but the Laborers are Few

      Chapter Ten

      The Twelve Apostolic Powers

      The Purpose of Our Twelve Spiritual Powers

      Adamic Slip-Ups

      Calming Fears

      The Sword of Truth

      Rewards of Spirit

      Chapter Eleven

      Our Intellect’s Limitations

      The Enlightened Intellect

      Woes Associated With Unrepentant Belief Systems

      Being Grateful For Our I-Am-ness

      Chapter Twelve

      Our Christed Thoughts Rule the Sabbath

      A Sabbatical From Material Thoughts

      God’s Chosen One

      Beelzebubic Doubts

      A Tree Is Known By Its Fruit

      A Jonahic Mentality

      Taunted By Unclean Spirits

      The Genealogy of Spirit

      Chapter Thirteen

      The Parable of the Sower

      The Purpose of Parables

      The Parable of the Sower Explained

      The Parable of the Weeds Among the Wheat

      The Parable of the Mustard Seed

      The Parable of the Yeast

      The Parable of the Weeds Explained

      The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl

      The Parable of the Net

      In the World But Not of the World

      Not Honoring Our Jesus Qualities

      Chapter Fourteen

      Our John the Baptizer Quality Neutralized

      The Feeding of the Five Thousand

      Walking on Water

      A Gennesaret Experience

      Chapter Fifteen

      Tradition Without Soul

      The Blind Leading the Blind

      A Canaanite Perspective

      The Curative Power of Our Jesus Quality

      Satisfying Four Thousand Concerns

      Chapter Sixteen

      Jonahic Bondage

      Yeasty Thoughts

      A Mature Faith Recognizes Our Christhood

      Resurrecting Divine Order

      Crossing Out Error

      Chapter Seventeen

      Transfiguration

      Our Jesus Quality Transcends Error Thinking

      Divine Order Resurrected

      Temple Tax Paid

      Chapter Eighteen

      Divine Ideas

      Creating Stumbling Blocks

      Sheepish Thoughts

      Catching Our Errors

      How Often Should We Give Up the False for the True

      Removing Errors from the Mind

      Chapter Nineteen

      Divorcing Separation

      All New Christ-Centered Ideas Welcomed

      Our Materialistic Personality

      Chapter Twenty

      Matriculating Through the Kingdom

      Resurrecting Divine Order

      Human Ambition or Spiritual Aspirations

      Inner Sight Restored

      Chapter Twenty-One

      Entering the Peace Within

      Chemicalization

      Cursing Sterile States of Mind

      An Unenlightened Ego is Clueless

      Keeping An Unenlightened Ego in Check

      The Parable of Our Evolving Consciousness

      Chapter Twenty-Two

      The Parable of the Perennial Invitation

      Our Taxing Herodian Thoughts

      Resurrecting the Creative Process

      The Two Greatest Avenues Toward Christhood

      God’s Love Reflected As Us

      Chapter Twenty-Three

      We Cannot Fake Our Way to Enlightenment

      Lamenting the Jerusalem Effect

      Chapter Twenty-Four

      Our Unfoldment Toward Christhood

      From One Cusp of Consciousness to Another

      Sense Sludge Removed

      The Hollow Residue of Sense Appetites

      The Amperage of Spirit

      Consistent Abundance

      Christhood Might Be Closer Than We Think

      Reap Truth or Sow Error

      Chapter Twenty-Five

      Parable of Our Ten Physical and Spiritual Senses

      The Parable of Our Giftedness

      From Calamitous Choices to Christ Choices

      Chapter Twenty-Six

      The Threat of a Spiritual Lobotomy

      An Alabaster Experience

      Our Covetous Judas Quality

      The Turning Point of Our Christship

      The Eternal ‘Suppering’ of Spirit

      Our Fall From Grace Predicted

      Our Gethsemane Experience

      Our Covetous Resistance

      The Jesus of Us Stands Before a Recalcitrant Ego

      Denying our Divinity

      Chapter Twenty-Seven

      Allowing Our Carnal Will to Rule

      The Dissolution of Our Unredeemed Life Forces

      Our Carnal Mind Seeks Material Answers to Spiritual Questions

      Messiahing or Rebelling

      The Mortal Mind Intensifies Its Resistance

      Clothed in Truth

      Crossing Out Error

      Gaining Immortality

      The Gateway to Eternal Life

      Chapter Twenty-Eight

      Restoring Wholeness and Perfection

      A Residue of Unredeemed Thoughts

      Commissioning Our Consciousness for Christhood

      About the Translator and Ordering Information

      To Students of Truth

      It is my position that the Bible, which is the story of humankind’s evolution in consciousness, lends itself to four different levels of understanding:

      1. literal (historical),

      2. moral (sentimental),

      3. allegorical/esoteric (intellectual), and

      4. metaphysical (spiritual/mystical).

      Given that perspective, I believe the awesome richness of New Testament Scripture should be genuinely explored in accordance with each level of understanding, with the proviso that the fruits of each understanding are consistent with the teachings of Jesus Christ.

      It is also my position that those who read or study Scripture only at the surface level (literal and moral) may miss the deeper Truths associated with the teachings. Unfortunately, a sober look at the effect these two levels of understanding have had on human history uncovers their inability to contribute significantly to creating heaven on earth. These two basic understandings of Scripture generally lend themselves to a condemnation of other faith traditions and tend to be quite exclusive and judgmental in their dogmatic religious practice.

      An intellectual understanding of Scripture generally tends to remain a cognitive exercise with little movement toward the wisdom of the heart. Such a perspective generally limits its views to the letter of the law and can be judgmental and fairly rigid in its interpretation.

      A metaphysical understanding of Scripture takes Bible students into the realms of the spiritual and mystical. My aim is to give Truth students a metaphysical view that stimulates their thinking and appreciation for the deeper meanings of Scripture. This metaphysical treatment is not meant to be the definitive metaphysical version of The Gospel of Matthew. Hopefully, it will inspire other metaphysicians to add their wisdom and expertise to the growing body of metaphysical literature.

      The inspiration for writing this unique version of The Gospel of Matthew came from extraordinarily varied perspectives and time periods. It is with deep appreciation that this New Metaphysical Version (NMV) was able to

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