NEUOFFENBARUNGOnly after this outcry did the Lord Jesus send the following reply to Abgarus through a disciple.
BJ.01_Antw.6,01 My dear son and brother Abgarus, it was not your enemy who played this cruel trick on you, but my enemy alone. You do not know this enemy, but I have known him for a very long time.
BJ.01_Antw.6,02 This enemy of mine is the old, invisible prince of the world. Until now he has held great power, not only on this earth, which is his house, but also among the stars. Yet his power will last only a little longer, and soon the prince of this world will be struck down.
BJ.01_Antw.6,03 Never fear him again. For your sake and your people’s I have now defeated him. So use the water of your land without fear, for at this very moment it has become clean and wholesome.
BJ.01_Antw.6,04 See, because you love me, evil has befallen you. But because your love for me grew stronger in distress, your love has conquered all the power of hell, and you are now free for all time from such hellish creations.
BJ.01_Antw.6,05 So it will come to pass that faith will be exposed to great temptations and will have to pass through water and fire. But the fire of love will smother the fire that tests faith, and with its almighty power will turn the water to vapour.
BJ.01_Antw.6,06 As it has now happened to your country in the natural world, so one day it will happen spiritually to many who follow my teaching. Those who drink from the puddles of false prophets will likewise lose their senses.
BJ.01_Antw.6,07 My love, my blessing and my grace be with you, my brother Abgarus. Amen.