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Ray is gone
John from Kentucky:
Two things come to mind when I think of Ray.
First, in his articles and papers he showed respect for the Word of God. He taught from the scriptures using as his guide, "in the mouth of two or three witnesses let every word be established". How rare is that?
Second, unlike 99% of all the false teachers, Ray did not sell God's truths for money. Ray followed Jesus' words: "...freely you have received, freely give." Matt 10:8 and "...It is more blessed to give than to receive". Acts 20:35 God's truths are freely available on this Forum.
The last time I talked with Ray was over the telephone in August 2011. We discussed some aspects of his studies and thoughts about the enigma of God, which I find endlessly fascinating. I also thought I needed to tell him about some things I didn't agree with him. I told Ray I agreed with him on most all of his spiritual teachings. But I totally disagreed with him about his views on health and food and food supplements. I told him I thought Dr. Steger was completely wrong in his teachings.
Well, I thought Ray might get a little upset with my disagreeing with him. Instead we had a good conversation back and forth. He ended our conversation by quoting Romans 14:17, "for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit". We both agreed on that.
So that is how I remember Ray. Even though we had different views on a subject, we could still be unified in spirit over God's scriptures.
At least I can say that I have met and talked to a true teacher of God's ways.
acomplishedartis:
I got his one on march 28/2012:
Hey Moises: Good to hear from you. I am steadily recovering from my hip replacement. I did correspond
with both Amelia and Maria the past week. I was embarrassed as one day I got them mixed up (Amelia
for Miria). They were understanding. I told them they both have the same one Spirit even if they do have
different names. I don't have anything presently that I am writing, but I will try to get more out if I am able.
The larger paper will be a long way off yet, I am thinking. But I can write on shorter subjects. Tell me what
are some of the things that the Spanish brethren are most interested in on Bilbe subjects?
I hope you get enough iron work to keep you busy and bring you a good income. I feel so helpless having
two terminal cancers (Prostate and Bone cancer), and now this hip replacement, which is really major
surgery. I need everyones prayers, that's for sure. I will not survive with God's grace and compassion on
my life.
Keep in touch as I love to know what you are doing and how the brethren are learning and coming along.
I am glad that you and Dave in the UK keep in touch as you are both doing the same kind of work, except
that Dave doesn't have to translate everything before teaching it.
I always have time for your emails, and that goes for Maria and Amelia as well.
God be with you,
Ray
AK4:
I feel like i lost a brother and mentor. God through Jesus through Ray has changed my life 180 degrees. I have so much to say and dont know how to say it. There are many lasting things from Ray that are permamently now part of me. I noticed awhile back how Ray questioned everything and how much he asked questions while teaching us (not only questioned but ANSWERED), in fact it mirrored Paul a lot, actually alot of the Prophets and Apostles writings. Looking back, 6 years ago when first coming to his writings, he inspired me with the marquee, now my motto or MO that is at the bottom of all my post. I dont know i could go on forever (eonian) the impact he had on me.
Cant wait to see him
:'( :'(
Anthony
pylady:
Ray wrote a wonderful paper - An Encouraging Word About Death" to give comfort to those who've lost a loved one or fear death. Now the loved one we've lost is Ray himself. and his own words can bring us comfort.
From Ray:
"Once God created consciousness in a human they will NEVER EVER know anything BUT CONSCIOUSNESS. From my perspective and from your perspective we will never "know" ANYTHING but life and feeling and emotions and consciousness."
It is wonderful and so merciful of God that Ray's next thoughts will be a continuation of his last thoughts. He won't even remember being dead, but will know he is free of pain.
Ray told us he was researching for a new study about the relationship between Jesus and His Father. Who is God? Is this what will be on Ray's mind when he is again conscious? Here is what he had to say about his research:
"I am seeing glimpses of a greater understanding of the relationship between the Father and the Son, but my understanding is yet far from complete.
I believe there was and is a far greater drama of the ages being played out than most could even imagine. The fact that Jesus and His Father are "ONE GOD" is only part of this enigma.
As I still have questions, don't look for a final solution of this anytime soon. But the full ramifications of the study could well be the most amazing thing we will ever learn in the Scriptures...Even Universal Reconciliation becomes an axiomatic certainly and not even debatable when we understand just who the "ONLY TRUE GOD" (John 17:3) really is."
end quote
Was God giving us a preview of what we will learn in the new age? Will He continue to use teachers, including Ray, to pursue this line of study with the full measure of His spirit? Will Jesus Himself teach us?
Many wonderful things to think about and to comfort us. The resurrection has never seemed more real when thinking about these things. Ray truly is only "sleeping". Let's look forward to the day, the blink of the eye, when we will see him again in God's kingdom.
With love,
Cindy
Ninny:
Cindy, Thank you for bringing this to my memory..We don't know what will be in the next age...but we do know there is much to learn that we in a lifetime will never learn! I believe Ray's death has shown us this...He was always searching and studying..and as we all know he would never tell us anything unless he was sure of it..
I think you're right..when he wakes up..it will be like he has been asleep and the first thing he'll think of will be that study on God! That is very comforting...
Ray would say to us...Read it for yourself! So that is what we need to do..
Get out there in that field and DIG for the treasure of great price! It is there for us to find!!
Thank God that Ray helped us to learn to read the scriptures, REALLY read...ALL the words!!
Kathy :)
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