Notes

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Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible. The Bible text designated Rotherham is from The Emphasized Bible by J.B. Rotherham, originally published by Samuel Bagster and Sons in 1902. The electronic text is copyright 2000 by Larry Nelson, Box 2083, Rialto, CA 92376. Email: NelsonLarry@juno.com All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Reference Book Versions

NKJV — New King James Version
WEB — World English Bible
CLV — Concordant Literal Version
NOG — Names of God
WLC — Westminster Leningrad Codex
ASV — American Standard Version
KJV — King James Version
NIV 1984 — New International Version
ESV — English Standard Version
NLT — New Living Translation

NLT — New Living Translation
NASB — New American Standard Bible
NET — New English Translation
EBR — Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible
WEY — Weymouth New Testament
GNT — Greek New Testament
AMP — Amplified Bible
YLT — Youngs Literal Translation
LXX — Greek Septuagint
NHEB — New Heart English Bible

Introduction

[1] Nelson, Daniel. “DNA Is Called the Blueprint of Life: Here’s Why.” Science Trends. Oct 26, 2017. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://sciencetrends.com/dna-called-blueprint-life-heres

1. A Product Needs a Blueprint

[1] Silver, Laura. “Smartphone Ownership Is Growing Rapidly around the World, but Not Always Equally.” Pew Research Center. Feb 5, 2019. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2019/02/05/smartphone-ownership-is-growing-rapidly-around-the-world-but-not-always-equally

[2] Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, s.v. “upgrade.” Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upgrade

[3] Lehnardt, Karin. “50 Amazing Bible Facts.” Factretriever.com. Updated Oct 4, 2019. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.factretriever.com/bible-facts

[4] “Bible.” Online Etymological Dictionary. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=bible

[5] Davis, Kenneth C. Don’t Know Much about the Bible: Everything You Need to Know about the Good Book but Never Learned. (New York: Eagle Brook, 1998).

[6] Riches, John. The Bible: A Very Short Introduction. (New York: Oxford University Press, 2000).

[7] Chilton, Bruce, et al. The Cambridge Companion to the Bible. (New York: Cambridge University Press, 1997).

[8] “Bible Statistics.” Statistic Brain. 2016. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.statisticbrain.com/bibles-printed

[9] Willett, Megan. “The Most Highlighted Kindle Quotes of All Time.” Business Insider. Jun 10, 2014. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-kindles-most-highlighted-books-2014-6

[10] Lu Fultun, Angela. “Your Bible, Now Made in China.” WorldMag. Apr 4, 2013. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://wng.org/sift/your-bible-now-made-in-china-1617417359

[11] “Songs Inspired by the Bible.” Song Facts. 2020. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.songfacts.com/category/songs-inspired-by-the-bible

[12] Richard, Williams. “Bob Marley’s Funeral, 21 May 1981: A Day of Jamaican History.” The Guardian. Apr 23, 2011. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/apr/24/bob-marley-funeral-richard-williams

[13] Free, Joseph. Archaeology and Bible History. (Wheaton: Scripture Press, 1969), p. 1.

[14] Glueck, Nelson. Rivers in the Desert. (New York: Farrar, Straus and Cudahy, 1959), p. 136.

[15] McDowell, Josh. “Josh’s Bio.” Josh McDowell Ministry. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.josh.org/about/josh-d-mcdowell

[16] McDowell, Josh. More Than a Carpenter. (Wheaton: Tyndale House, 1977), p. 57.

2. A Blueprint Needs Architects

[1] Strongs h3068. “יְהוָֹה / YHWH.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3068.htm

[2] Lawrence, Paul, PhD. “A Brief History of the Septuagint.” Associates for Bible Archaeology. Mar 31, 2016. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblearchaeology.org/research/new-testament-era/4022-a-brief-history-of-the-septuagint

[3] Nuyten, John. “YUD HEH VAV HEH,” in God’s Grand Design – Bible study Seminar – Accompanying notes. The Living Word, 2021. Pg 17. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.thelivingword.org.au/grand-design/resources/Gods-Grand-Design-Notes.pdf

[4] Exodus 3:14 (New International Version 1984)

[5] John 8:58 (English Standard Version)

[6] John 5:37 (New Living Translation)

[7] John 6:46 (Concordant Literal Version)

[8] Psalms 118:14 (Concordant Literal Version & Westminster Leningrad Codex)

[9] Matthew 1:21 (The Message) and (NA28 Greek)

[10] Mark 14:36, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6

[11] Herbert, R. “What does the Biblical Word ‘Abba’ Really Mean?” Livingwithfaith.org. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. http://www.livingwithfaith.org/what-does-abba-really-mean.html

[12] John 14:6 (New King James Version)

[13] Genesis 1:1 (Concordant Literal Version)

[14] Strongs h0410. “אֵל / El.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Online version accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/410.htm

[15] This reference of the Father as le’el elyon is found in the story of Melchizedek. In specific, Genesis 14:18-19.

3. A Virus Enters the System

[1] Romans 3:23 (New Living Translation)

[2] Bullinger, E. W. “Appendix 44: Sin, Trespass, Iniquity.” In The Companion Study Bible. Kregel, Burgundy edition (March 19, 1990) (accessed through e-sword reference library).

[3] Strongs g0246. “ἁμαρτάνω / hamartanō.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/greek/264.htm

[4] 1 John 3:4 (New King James Version)

[5] Luke 11:4a (Amplified)

4. Payment for the Antivirus Solution

[1] Isaiah 55:8–11 (The Message) (Replaced God with Yahweh)

[2] Leviticus 25:47–49 (The Message)

[3] julian80. Jesus and Superheros. DeviantArt. 2020. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. Account no longer active.

5. New Foundations Formed

[1] Mark 1:14b–15 (New King James Version)

[2] Luke 4:16–19 (New King James Version)

[3] 1 Corinthians 15:20–22,24–28 (New International Version 1984)

[4] 1 Corinthians 15:23 (Young s Literal Version)

[5] Ephesians 6:12 (New Living Translation)

[6] Matthew 16:18b (New King James Version)

[7] Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, s.v. “ecclesia.” Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecclesia

[8] Revelation 2-3, Matthew 1–13, 1 Corinthians 15:23

[9] Revelation 1:6, 5:10, 20:4–6 (Concordant Literal Version)

[10] Brewer, Nathan. The Pulse of Christ: A Fivefold Training Manual. (100 Movements, Jan 22, 2020). Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.fivefoldtraining.com/eng/das-buch

[11] Raynor, Jordan. Called to Create. (Baker Books, Nov 7, 2017). Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.jordanraynor.com/books

[12] Wright, N. T. Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church. (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), 193.

[13] 1 Corinthians 15:58 (New Living Translation)

6. The Takeover and Upgrade Process

[1] Psalms 89:14 (New King James Version)

[2] Deuteronomy 5:12–15 (The Message)

[3] Leviticus 25:8–10 (The Message) (with the names manually changed)

[4] Jones, Dr. Stephen E. “Chapter 2: Basic Bible Chronology.” In Secrets of Time. God’s Kingdom Ministries, 4th edition, 2000. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://godskingdom.org/studies/books/secrets-of-time/chapter-2-basic-bible-chronology

[5] 2 Peter 3:8–9 (English Standard Version)

[6] Ephesians 6:12 (New Living Translation)

[7] Tjaden, Doug. Various Writings and Books.” (2020). Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://regeneco.org

[8] Jones, Dr. Stephen E. “Creation’s Jubilee.” God’s Kingdom Ministries. Aug 6, 2014. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://godskingdom.org/studies/books/creations-jubilee

[9] 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 (Concordant Literal Version)

[10] 1 Corinthians 2:9 (New King James Version)

Appendix 1: Knowing the Boss Deeper

[1] Bible Versions
ESV = English Standard Version
CLV = Concordant Literal Version
NKJV = New King James Version
NOG = Names of God
WEB = World English Bible

WLC = Westminster Leningrad Codex
LXX = Greek Septuagint
KJV = King James Version
NIV = New International Version 1984
NHEB = New Heart English Bible

[2] Strongs g2875. “κόπτω / koptó.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/greek/2875.htm

[3] Strongs g1574. “ἐκκεντέω / ekkenteó.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/greek/1574.htm

[4] Strongs h1856. “דֶּקֶר / daqar.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1856.htm

Appendix 2: How to Join the Company

[1] Acts 2:38 (New King James Version)

[2] Romans 6:6–7 (Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible)

[3] Genesis 1:2b (Concordant Literal Version)

[4] Ephesians 1:13–14 (New King James Version)

[5] 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (English Standard Version)

[6] John 14:15–16 (English Standard Version)

[7] John 14:26–27 (English Standard Version)

[8] Galatians 5:22–25 (New International Version 1984)

Appendix 3: A Cruel Character Assassination

[1] Sproul, R. C. Ethics and the Christian. 1989. p. 20

[2] Matthew 5:44 (English Standard Version)

[3] Thayer, Thomas B. The Origin and History of the Doctrine of Endless Punishment. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by James M. Usher

[4] Ballou, Hosea. The Ancient History of Universalism: From the Time of the Apostles to Its Condemnation in the Fifth General Council, A. D. 553; With an Appendix, … Doctrine down to the Era of the Reformation. (Z. Baker, 2nd edition, 1842)

[5] Jones, Dr. Stephen E. A Short History of Universal Reconciliation. God’s Kingdom Ministries. May 28, 2015. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://godskingdom.org/studies/books/a-short-history-of-universal-reconciliation

[6] Mark 7: 5–9 (New Living Translation)

[7] Colossians 2:8 (New English Translation)

[8] Genesis 2:7 (Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible)

[9] Strongs h5315. “לְנֶפֶשׁ / nephesh.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5315.htm

[10] Genesis 3:19 (English Standard Version)

[11] Ecclesiastes 12:7 (Names of God)

[12] Psalms 78:50 (New King James Version)

[13] Job 7:15 (Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible)

[14] Job 34:14–15 (New International Version 1984)

[15] Ezekiel 18:4 (English Standard Version)

[16] Psalms 22:28–29 (World English Bible)

[17] James 5:20 (English Standard Version)

[18] 1 Corinthians 15:39–49 (New American Standard Bible)

[19] Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, s.v. “eon.” Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eon

[20] Bullingers, E. W. “Appendix 129: The Synonymous Words for World, Earth, Etc.” In The Companion Study Bible. (Kregel Publications, Burgundy edition, Mar 19, 1990). (Accessed through e-sword reference library)

[21] “eon / aion.” in Concordant Literal New Testament with Keyword Concordance. 1983. (Concordant Publishing Concern, Michigan. 1983), p. 90.

[22] Ephesians 3:8–11 (New Heart English Bible)

[23] Ephesians 3:11 (Concordant Literal Version) + (Greek New Testament)

[24] Jones, Dr. Stephen E. “Appendix 6: Other Scholars Define Aionion and Olam.” In Creation’s Jubilee. God’s Kingdom Ministries, Aug 6, 2014. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://godskingdom.org/studies/books/creations-jubilee/appendix-6-other-scholars-define-aionion-and-olam

[25] Jones, Dr. Stephen E. “The Ages.” In The Restoration of All Things. God’s Kingdom Ministries, Aug 11, 2014. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://godskingdom.org/studies/books/the-restoration-of-all-things/chapter-3-the-ages

[26] Matthew 25:46 KJV – King James Version, CLV – Concordant Literal Version, YLT – Young’s Literal Version, EBR – Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible. WEY – Weymouth New Testament. GNT – Greek New Testament

[27] Bullinger, E. W. “Appendix 131: The Synonymousness Words for Hell, Etc.” In The Companion Study Bible. (Kregel, Burgundy edition, March 19, 1990). Accessed through e-sword reference library.

[28] “Hell.” Online Etymology Dictionary. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023.

[29] Bullinger, E. W. “Appendix 35: Sheol, Hebrew, Sheol.” In The Companion Study Bible. (Kregel, Burgundy edition, March 19, 1990). Accessed through e-sword reference library.

[30] Revelation 20:14 (King James Version)

[31] Revelation 20:14 (New King James Version)

[32] Revelation 20:14 (Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible)

[33] Revelation 20:14 (Byzantine Greek Unparsed Text New Testament)

[34] Jones, Dr. Stephen E. “Chapter 11: Daniels Prayer.” In Daniel: Prophet of the Ages—Book 2. God’s Kingdom Ministries, January 5, 2016. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://godskingdom.org/studies/books/daniel-prophet-of-the-ages-the-complete-set/book-2/chapter-11-daniels-prayer

[35] Daniel 7:9–10 (New International Version 1984)

[36] Revelation 20:11–15 (New American Standard Bible)

[37] Revelations 21:8 (New King James Version)

[38] Strongs g2303. “θεῖον / theion.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/greek/2303.htm

[39] Deuteronomy 33:2b (New King James Version)

[40] Jeremiah 23:29 (World English Bible)

[41] Hebrews 1:7 (New King James Version), Psalms 104:4 (New King James Version)

[42] Hebrews 12:29 (New King James Version)

Appendix 4: Why Version 3.0 and 12 Billion

[1] Ephesians 6:12 (New Living Translation)

[2] Colossians 2:8 (New Living Translation)

[3] Sarfati, Jonathan. “The Biblical Roots of Modern Science.” Creation.com. Sep 29, 2009. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://creation.com/biblical-roots-of-modern-science

[4] Eiseley, Loren. Darwin’s Century: Evolution and the Men who Discovered It. (New York: Doubleday, Anchor, 1961).

[5] Stark, Rodney. For the Glory of God: How Monotheism Led to Reformations, Science, Witch-Hunts and the End of Slavery. (Princeton University Press, 2003). See also https://creation.com/the-biblical-origins-of-science-book-review, Williams, Alex. “The Biblical Origins of Science.” Journal of Creation 18(2):49–52, 2004, https://www.creation.com/stark

[6] Harrison, Peter. The Bible, Protestantism and the Rise of Natural Science. (Cambridge University Press, 2001). See https://creation.com/review-harrison-bible-protestantism-natural-science, Weinberger, Lael. “Reading the Bible and Understanding Nature.” Journal of Creation 23(3):21–24, 2009 (in press). Accessed: Aug 5, 2023.

[7] Harrison, Peter. “The Bible and the Rise of Science.” Australasian Science 23(3):14–15, 2002.

[8] Snobelen, Stephen D. “Isaac Newton and Apocalypse Now: A Response to Tom Harpur’s ‘Newton’s Strange Bedfellows.’” A longer version of the letter published in the Toronto Star, February 26, 2004; Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://newtonprojectca.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reply-to-tom-harpur-2-page-full-version.pdf#page=1&zoom=auto,-163,798

[9] Romans 1:18–20 (English Standard Version)

[10] “Charles Lyell.” Wikipedia.com. 2020. Last edited: May 4, 2023. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Lyell

[11] Mortenson, Terry. The Great Turning Point. (Green Forest, AR: Master Books, 2004), pp. 225–226. Citing Brook, J. “The Natural Theology of the Geologists: Some Theological Strata.” In Jordanova, L. and Porter, R. Images of the Earth. (British Society for the History of Science, Monograph 1, 1979), p. 45.

[12] Gibbs, William Warren. “Profile: George F. R. Ellis.” Scientific American 273(4):55, Oct 1995.

[13] Dawkins, Richard. River out of Eden. (London: Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 1995), p.133.

[14] Blackmore, Dr. Susan. “The World According to … Dr. Susan Blackmore.” The Independent (UK), Jan 21, 2004.

[15] Lewis, Clive Staples (C. S.). God in the Dock. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1970), pp. 52–53.

[16] Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, s.v. “entropy,” Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entropy

[17] Sadedin, Suzanne. “Biologically Speaking, This Is Why Humans Are Born to Die.” Forbes.com. Jul 13, 2016. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2016/07/13/biologically-speaking-this-is-why-humans-are-born-to-die/?sh=4f42646c4a48

[18] Colossians 2:8 (New Living Translation)

[19] Setterfield, Barry. “Putting it All Together.” Setterfield.org. Mar 2017. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://barrysetterfield.org/all_together.html

[20] Faith, Evolution and the Bible. Abarim Publications. Last updated Apr 30, 2023. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. www.abarim-publications.com/Bible-Evolution.html

[21] Colossians 1:16–17 (New International Version 2011)

[22] Strongs g1722. “ἐν /en.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/greek/1722.htm

[23] Revelation 22:13 (New International Version 1984)

[24] Genesis 1:1 (Concordant Literal Version) & (Westminster Leningrad Codex)

[25] Genesis 1:2 (King James Version)

[26] Genesis 1:2 (American Standard Version)

[27] Strongs h1961. “הָיָה / hayah.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1961.htm

[28] Genesis 1:2 (Concordant Literal Version) & (Westminster Leningrad Codex)

[29] Isaiah 45:18 (Concordant Literal Version) & (Westminster Leningrad Codex)

[30] Strongs h1254. “בָּרָא / ḇara’.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1254.htm

[31] Strongs h8414. “תֹהוּ / ṯōhū.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/8414.htm

[32] Strongs h0922. “וָבֹהוּ / bōhū.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/922.htm

[33] “Book of Jubilees.” Wikipedia.org. Last updated Jul 21, 2023. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Jubilees

[34] Marsh, Ernest C. “Jubilees Chapter 1 through 15.” In The Book of Jubilees. 2010. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. http://ecmarsh.com/crl/jubilees/Jubilees_pt_1.htm

[35] Pidgeon, Stephen. “The Book of Jubilees and Luke 3 – Yovheliym is an inspired book!” Cepher.net. 2019. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.cepher.net/blog.aspx?post=5488&title=The-Book-of-Jubilees-and-Luke-3-%E2%80%93-Yovheliym-is-an-inspired-book!

[36] De Young, Fr. Stephen. The Book of Jubilees. Ancient Faith Ministries, Oct 30, 2019. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/wholecounsel/2019/10/30/the-book-of-jubilees/

[37] Genesis 2:2 (New King James Version)

[38] Exodus 20:11 (World English Bible)

[39] Exodus 31:17 (Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible)

[40] Strongs g2250. “ἡμέρα / hémera.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/greek/2250.htm

[41] Strongs h3117. “י֥וֹם / yôm.” Strongs Exhaustive Concordance. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3117.htm

[42] Bullinger, E. W. “Appendix 11: The Word ‘Day’ in Genesis 1.” In The Companion Study Bible. (Kregel, Burgundy edition, Mar 19, 1990). Accessed through e-sword reference library.
[43] 19: “The Yom Problem.” Abarim Publications. Last updated Apr 30, 2023. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.abarim-publications.com/YomProblem.html

[44] Genesis 2:17 (New American Standard Bible)

[45] Genesis 5:5 (New American Standard Bible)

[46] Book of Jubilees 4:39-42 (https://www.sefaria.org/Book_of_Jubilees)

[47] 2 Samuel 22:19 (World English Bible)

[48] Job 21:30 (English Standard Version)

[49] Psalms 86:7 (English Standard Version)

[50] Setterfield, Barry and Setterfield, Helen. “Was This How God Did It?” Setterfield.org. Jan 17, 2007. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.barrysetterfield.org/plasmamodelintroduction.html

[51] Psalm 104:2 (English Standard Version)

[52] Isaiah 40:22 (English Standard Version)

[53] Isaiah 42:5 (World English Bible)

[54] Isaiah 44:24 (World English Bible)

[55] Isaiah 45:12 (Concordant Literal Version)

[56] Isaiah 48:13 (Concordant Literal Version)

[57] Isaiah 51:13 (Names of God)

[58] Jeremiah 10:12 & 51:15 (Names of God)

[59] Zechariah 12:1b (World English Bible)

[60] Job 9:8 (New King James Version)

[61] Job 37:18 (English Standard Version)

[62] Setterfield, Barry. “The Big Bang.” In The Plasma Model of Creation. Setterfield.org. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.barrysetterfield.org/Genesis_1-11/part_2_plasma_model.html#bang

[63] Setterfield, Barry. “Zero Point Energy.” In The Plasma Model of Creation. Setterfield.org. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.barrysetterfield.org/Genesis_1-11/part_2_plasma_model.html#zpe

[64] “Atomic Clock.” Wikipedia.com. Last edited: Jul 23, 2023. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_clock

[65] Setterfield, Barry. “Genesis One to Eleven—Can You Believe It?” Setterfield.org. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.barrysetterfield.org/Genesis_1-11/Introduction.html

[66] Setterfield, Barry. “Table 1: Geological Eras and Atomic Clock Conversions to Orbital Time.” Setterfield.org. Mar 2017. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.barrysetterfield.org/Data_and_Creation/ZPE-Plasma_model.html#table_1

[67] “22: Genesis 1.” Abarim Publications. Last updated Apr 23, 2023. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.abarim-publications.com/WeekOfWeeks.html

[68] Turunen, Seppo. “Quora Posting with Friend Tuomo Koskela, Oulu, Finland.” Quora.com. Nov 23, 2018. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.quora.com/If-1-000-years-is-1-day-for-God-does-it-mean-that-the-world-was-actually-created-in-7-000-years-and-not-in-7-days/answer/Seppo-Turunen-1

[69] Setterfield, Barry. “The Earth before the Sun?” In Creation Week: Part 1. Setterfield.org. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.barrysetterfield.org/Genesis_1-11/part_3_creation_week.html#earth

[70] John 20:24-25 (New King James Version)

[71] Genesis 7:11

[72] Wright, David. “Timeline of the Flood.” Answers in Genesis, Mar 9, 2012. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://answersingenesis.org/-timeline/timeline-for-the-flood/

[73] Faulkner, Dr. Danny R. “How Long Did the Flood Last?” Answers in Genesis, May 13, 2015. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://answersingenesis.org/the-flood/how-long-did-the-flood-last/

[74] “Where Noah Landed?” Biblical Archaeology Society, May 27, 2018. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/where-noah-landed

[75] Rosling, Hans. “Why the World Population Won’t Exceed 11 Billion.” YouTube and Tgs.org. Dec 1, 2015. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LyzBoHo5EI

Appendix 5: The Integrity of Law and Order

[1] Psalm 89:14 (New King James Version)

[2] Sweet, Daniel D. “Defining Love in the Bible: Greek Agape, Phileo, Eros, Storge.” (God’s Word First, 2004). Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://godswordfirst.org/defining-love-agape-phileo-eros-storge

[3] 1 John 4:9–10 (New King James Version)

[4] 1 John 4:18–19 (New King James Version)

[5] Romans 2:4 (New King James Version)

[6] Matthew 5:44 (New King James Version)

[7] Romans 5:10 (New King James Version)

[8] Leviticus 25:47–49 (The Message)

[9] 2 Corinthians 5:17–19 (New King James Version)

[10] 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 (English Standard Version)

[11] John 3:16–17 (Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible)

[12] Colossians 1:19–20 (New King James Version)

[13] Luke 9:55 (New King James Version)

[14] 1Ti 2:3–6 (New King James Version)

[15] Romans 5:18–19 (New King James Version)

[16] 1 John 4:14 (New American Standard Bible)

[17] Ephesians 1:10 (New King James Version)

[18] Act 3:19–21 (Weymouth New Testament)

[19] Ephesians 2:7 (Concordant Literal Version)

[20] 1 Corinthians 15:28 (English Standard Version)

[21] 1 Timothy 4:9–10 (New American Standard Bible)

[22] Romans 5:6–10 (New King James Version)

[23] Job 38:33 (World English Bible)

[24] Deuteronomy 5:5–21 (Concordant Literal Version)

[25] Matthew 22:36–40 (New International Version 1984)

[26] Isaiah 45:21–23 (Names of God)

[27] Romans 14:11 (New King James Version)

[28] Revelation 5:13 (Weymouth New Testament)

[29] 1 Corinthians 6:2–3a (Concordant Literal Version)

[30] Revelation 20:11–15 (New American Standard Bible)

[31] Revelation 20:13b (The Message)

[32] Exodus 21:23–25 (New Living Translation)

[33] Job 34:10–13 (The Message)

[34] Job 40:8 (New Living Translation)

[35] “List of Top 10 Most Brutal Dictators in Modern History.” Historylists.org. 2012–2019. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://historylists.org/people/list-of-top-10-most-brutal-dictators-in-modern-history.html

[36] “Mao Zedong.” Wikipedia.org. Last edited: Aug 3, 2023. Accessed: Aug 5, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mao_Zedong

Appendix 6: Additions to the Upgrade Process

[1] 2 Peter 3:9 (English Standard Version)

[2] Genesis 1:1–2:3 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[3] 2 Peter 3:8 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[4] Deuteronomy 5:12–15 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[5] Revelation 20:4–6 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[6] Leviticus 25:8–10 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[7] Revelation 20:1–3 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[8] Revelation 20:4–6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 15:20–23 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[9] Daniel 12:2, John 5:28–29, Revelation 20:11–15 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[10] 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 (Young’s Literal Translation)

[11] Matthew 25:1–13, 1 Corinthians 15:23, Revelation 2–3, 14:4, 21:7 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[12] Genesis 48:21–22, Revelation 1:6, 5:10, 20:4–6, 22:12,14 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[13] Revelation 12:11, 20:1–3 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[14] Isaiah 11:9, Habakkuk 2:14, Psalms 33:5, 72:19, Daniel 2:35, Revelation 21:24–27, 22:2–3 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[15] Revelation 21:26-27, 22:12–15 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[16] Isaiah 65:20 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[17] Revelation 20:7–10 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[18] Revelation 20:11–15 (New American Standard Bible)

[19] Daniel 12:2 (Concordant Literal Version, Young’s Literal Translation, Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible, Greek LXX)

[20] John 5:28-29 (Concordant Literal Version)

[21] 1 Corinthians 3:14–15, Revelation 20:5–6, 22:12 (CLV, EBR, YLT)

[22] Isaiah 64:6 (New King James Version)

[23] 1 Corinthians 15:24–28 (New King James Version