The identity of
Lucifer/Satan is considered again, and there is more on the Judge Samson and
King Saul. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Pantheist Green Nature”
(Level 1 with 3 points, a member since October 31, 2012) posted the
following:
Arn't Lucifer and Satan supposed to be?
buddies?
Satan works for god, as? a tester, or purger. he
would appear to the sinful
THE BATTLE AXE: Hero or
Zero? (12/04/2012)—Many of the lives detailed in the holy writings are opened to
readers as parables and object lessons. Thus, applying one of the most useful
methods for fully understanding the Bible, readers may see both Samson and Saul
as types (i.e., figures who depict aspects of existence and varying
relationships with GOD). As divinely appointed servants to GOD, both represent
the rule of sacred law, and are symbols of Israel as a covenant nation.
Accounts of their lives provide admonition and warnings against sin, and further
make visible the destructive influence of sin upon the self-will of created
beings and living creatures. While serving in righteous judgment from GOD,
Samson and Israel were invincible. When not in service to GOD, Samson was
merely a whoremonger, who could be manipulated to give up secrets by a woman’s
nagging; and Israel was merely another secular state caught up in the ambitions
and lusts of men. The reign of King Saul is marked by abuse of authority and
malfeasance in office that negate the signal military victory over the
Philistines and their champion Goliath of Gath. The man (Saul) is shown in
infirmity, madness, and weakness upon the earth seeking to annul the judgment of
GOD against himself, rather than abdicate, repent, resign or surrender. Like
Cain, who slew his brother Abel, Samson and Saul expose the impotence of every
priesthood alienated from GOD and his Christ.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Son of
man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith
the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and
perfect in beauty. Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious
stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl,
the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and
gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in
the day that thou wast created. Thou art the anointed cherub that
covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of
God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. Thou
wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till
iniquity was found in thee. (Ezekiel 28: 12-15, King James
Version)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: A
Partnership? (11/05/2012); To See With New Eyes (11/06/2012) Sin Unknown?
(10/10/2012); When Prayer Works (10/11/2012); By Grace (09/04/2012); Coveting
the Throne (03/07/2012); Too Many Interpretations? (03/08/2012); Girdle 32:
Worship GOD (12/17/2011)
Consider the following:
In the Bible, many figures and names are used
to describe one of the two covering cherubs who appeared before the judgment
seat of Almighty GOD. As described by the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25: 20
and Psalm 18: 11, Psalm 91: 1, King James Version), the two angelic beings
were the only visible manifestation of divinity displayed before the host, and
the divine presence was to be known by faith, not by sight. The first of these
two is held to have been the Son of the Highest, called Michael, and the second
is the one that was called Lucifer.
The problem of sin is understood as having
first arisen in heaven through Lucifer, who secretly began to challenge and
question the proclamations of GOD. Lacking eternal omniscience, and not having
full knowledge of divine intent and sacred purpose, Lucifer spread the notion
that holy beings had no need of divine law that would limit, punish, remove,
restrict, or extinguish transgressors. Using deceit and disguise, Lucifer and
his companions campaigned among the angels and holy beasts of heaven. Law (in
fact, divine utterance, and the expressed will of GOD), was maligned as
disruptive, intrusive, oppressive, and unnecessary.
Lucifer was given no authority in the creation of
the Temple in the heavens, the creation of mankind, or the creation of the
earth. When he appeared in the Garden of Eden as a marvelous and unique
creature (a winged serpent that could speak), Lucifer used subtlety to introduce
the same corruption of self-will that had spread among the heavenly ones.
There is far more to be said, correctly
applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, all created beings and
living creatures are subject to the will of GOD, and continue as tools of divine
purpose that include the revelation of divinity. Angelic beings are neither
mortal nor immortal; and do not attain to the fullness of being and purpose
residing within the GODhead expressed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Lucifer
is known upon the earth as Satan (the Adversary) and the Devil (one who
slanders). The Bible records that Satan confronted Job, Joshua the High Priest,
and Jesus. However, Satan has no authority in final judgment to accuse,
command, control, or condemn anyone to the second death. Like mankind, Satan
continues in the earth only through dispensations of grace, mercy and
righteousness from Almighty GOD.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be
useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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