B. R. Hicks
Description
Christ Gospel was founded over 50 years ago by Rev. Berniece R. Hicks, who had no ambitions or plans for ministry, but had a gift for studying, understanding, and explaining the Bible. Rev. Hicks' teachings are unique in the way that spiritual themes and Biblical principles are tied together. Hebrew is used to bring out the hidden meanings of words in the Scripture. The core of Rev. Hicks' teachings is founded on the principle that the Old Testament Tabernacle was laid out in the form of a cross and serves as a picture (a metaphor) of the Christian's spiritual experience in growing to maturity in Christ. Another common theme of her teachings is that Christ is the head over all things; all things work together for good for those that love the Lord; and if one seeks the kingdom of God first, all other things will be added. As Christians, our goal is to give thanks and lift of the Name of Jesus Christ in all things, all circumstances, all situations. Rev. Hicks has written and published over 110 books, which include studies on the Old Testament Tabernacle, the Threefold Nature of Man, evolution and creation, overcoming depression, and many spiritual exegeses of various books of the Bible. The church holds a copyright license to these materials, and Rev.Hicks receives no royalties from them. Although 92 years old, each week Rev Hicks still preaches an average of two services at the Jeffersonville church, continues writing Christian training materials, answers dozens of letters, and oversees a world-wide ministry. Annually, Rev. Hicks preaches at least four major conventions: two in Jeffersonville to a packed church, and two in Mexico (one in Leon to a filled 15,000+ seat stadium and a minister's training convention in Necaxa). Rev. Hicks still travels to affiliated churches for special events. For over 73 years, our Pastor, Rev. Berniece Hicks, has loved and served the LORD with all her soul and all her might. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour at the age of 19. She never intended to be a minister, a preacher, a leader, or even a teacher. She just started going to church, studying her Bible, volunteering for any menial task that needed to be done, and hosting missionaries from around the world in her home. She knew she had a miraculous, transformative experience with Jesus Christ, whom she loved dearly. She was married and a home-maker, soon with two young children. At that time in society, it was unheard of and unthinkable for a woman to be a preacher (though women were allowed to preach and teach on foreign mission fields). In her early years, Rev. Hicks resisted her call to preach because of centuries of brain-washing and misinterpretations of Scripture that restricted women’s role in the body of Christ. Later, God taught her that in Christ there is neither male nor female. The one Scripture used to forbid women preachers was not St. Paul's words, but the traditions of the Corinthians writing to him. Paul gave his answer to this absurdity in the very next verse: "What? Did the Word of God come only unto you men? Did it come out from you men?" The Apostle Paul acknowledged the women preachers, apostles, and co-laborers in Christ of his day. For an indepth study of the Bible's teachings on this subject, see her books, And God Made Woman and The Role of Women in the Ministry. Her booklet THUMB IN MY BACK tells her life-story and testimony in her own words.
Books
Israel's journey from Egypt to Canaan's Land
The experiences Israel had as she journeyed from Egypt, through the wilderness, and into Canaan's Land are pictures of what believers experience in the spiritual realm. The lessons the Israelites learned during their journey are the same lessons that God's Spiritual Bride (who are His chosen people from every generation of believers) must learn as she grows to spiritual maturity or as she travels through this world on her way to the Promised Land, the New Jerusalem. Read this book and learn what qualifies believers to be in the Bride of the LORD Jesus Christ.
Precious gem in the tabernacle
Nowhere in the Bible is there such a detailed picture of the LORD Jesus Christ than is found in the Mosaic Tablernacle. Among all the books written by Reverend Hicks, none is as important or as far-reaching in influence as this book, for it presents the Stature, the Image, the Perfection of the Son of God that all believers in Jesus Christ must strive to attain. The Mosaic Tabernacle is God's blueprint of His Only Begotten Son in Whome God put all Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge. By studying the types and shadows of all that God put in the first Tabernacle, and also by studying the earthly ministry of the High Priest, we gain a greater understanding of the heavenly things that are found in the Living Tabernacle of the LORD Jesus Christ, the second and more perfect Tabernacle, and His ministry. He is our spiritual High Priest, after the eternal order of Melchizedek, and He is the most Precious Gem that God ever gave to mankind. Thousands of this book are in print. It has been translated into many languages so that its message reaches around the world to acquaint people with Jesus in a greater way. It is also the most detailed study of the literal Mosaic Tabernacle in print.
Revelation
Every advanced society in the galaxy relies on the technology of the Protheans, an ancient species that vanished fifty thousand years ago. After discovering a cache of Prothean technology on Mars in 2148, humanity is spreading to the stars; the newest interstellar species, struggling to carve out its place in the greater galactic community.On the edge of colonized space, ship commander and Alliance war hero David Anderson investigates the remains of a top secret military research station; smoking ruins littered with bodies and unanswered questions. Who attacked this post and for what purpose? And where is Kahlee Sanders, the young scientist who mysteriously vanished from the base--hours before her colleagues were slaughtered?Sanders is now the prime suspect, but finding her creates more problems for Anderson than it solves. Partnered with a rogue alien agent he can't trust and pursued by an assassin he can't escape, Anderson battles impossible odds on uncharted worlds to uncover a sinister conspiracy . . . one he won't live to tell about. Or so the enemy thinks.From the Paperback edition.
The rewards of fasting
True scriptural fasting lies in true self-humiliation and penance. This book covers the preparation for fasting; the purposes of fasting; the power of fasting or its beneficial results to the human body; and examples of notable persons in the Bible who fasted. These examples reveal patterns for believers to follow.
Introduction to the Study of the Blood of Jesus Christ
This book gives the reader an historical overview of God's provision of blood sacrifice for redemption as it is revealed in the Old Testament and shows the fulfillment of God's Principle of redemption in the New Testament through the Blood Sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
The blessings of giving firstfruits to the Lord
The Spiritual Principle of giving the firstfruitss of the harvest was practiced in the Old Testament and New Testament dispensations. It will be practiced during Christ's Millennial Reign on Earth. God commanded His people to give the offering of the firstfruits, which made it an obligatory offering. Study this book to learn why giving firstfruits is such a blessing.
Man's threefold nature
Probably the best insight into the human condition aside from the Bible itself.
How to Overcome the Basic Fears of Man
There is a way to overcome our basic fears! Faith produces virtuous fear while distrust produces vicious fear. Vicious fear is from the Devil, and it causes us to think of God as a horrible avenger, but Christ's love casts out all fear; then, we see Him as our compassionate Redeemer from our sin and fear. Jesus came to Earth and overcame all the tormenting fears the Devil produces, and because He overcame, we can be victorious through His overcoming power. Study this book to see how Jesus overcame all fears and how the seven steps He took down the "stairway of humility" will help us overcome our inherent seven basic fears.
The missing link between the Genesis creation and scientific findings
Since Charles Darwin formulated his widely accepted theory of the origin of the species, many books have addressed the subject of evolution and the evolution/creation controversy. Here the author not only presents in a logical format the various theories propounded by Darwin and his contemporaries, but also those of more modern theorists. Then, through a unique perspective, the author arrives at the missing link in the controversy - the link that joins Genesis creation with scientific findings.
Springs in the valley
Subject appears in old copies of Christ Gospel Messenger publications of the Christ Gospel Churches, Int., Inc. headquarters located Jeffersonville, Indiana USA