Does Jesus have a halo?
THE BATTLE AXE: Salted With Fire? (09/24/2013)—In the context of the full paragraph for Mark 9: 49 (see Mark 9: 38-50, KJV), every believer offered to GOD as a sacrifice from the earth through Jesus Christ as High Priest is to be “salted”, endowed with the imparted, indwelling Spirit of Christ, the Holy Ghost. Saying this another way, believers must be embraced through more than simply water baptism. Each must also experience a baptism of fire. John the Baptist preached more than simply repentance through water baptism; there also would be fire baptism. John acknowledged that the baptism he brought was simple, and that the Messiah he was herald to would bring a new level of spirit endowment. Surely, that is the Lord’s work in every believer, today, to bring a higher level of spirit endowment. See Matthew 3: 10-11, John 1: 29-34, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. (Colossians 1: 12-20, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Jesus, A Party Animal? (05/03/2013); Jesus Lives! (05/04/2013); Before Abraham Was… (03/14/2013); On Titles and Respect (03/15/2013); A Man in Heaven? (09/03/2012); Aliens? (09/04/2012)
Lucis, here are a few points that have helped many Christian believers understand the divine operation of Incarnation, and how Jesus could appear as both human and divine:
(1.) Creative artists who use visual media (e.g., drawings, icons, mosaics, paintings, and tapestries) often depict Jesus as having a halo or nimbus (tiny clouds) above or surrounding his head. The holy writings indicate that Jesus was ordinary in his physical appearance, did not have features that singled him out as good-looking or handsome, and would be described today as “commonplace”. Jesus could not be easily distinguished from his apostles. For this reason, the kiss of betrayal was chosen to identify Jesus at his arrest. Only someone who knew him intimately, could recognize him in the dark of night, and could approach him without being challenged would be fit to certify the correct man had been taken.
(2.) There are many teachings within the Bible that suggest obedient believers will have inner peace and therefore display a sublime light about their countenance. Included are the incident when Moses came down from Mount Sinai after many days and nights in the presence of GOD. The prophet’s face gave off a peculiar light (we say, shone), and beamed reflecting divine glory. The people were frightened by this so much that, for a time, Moses had to wear a veil over his face whenever he left the Tabernacle, and walked among the people. Similarly, when the 120 men and women tarrying together as disciples of Jesus received the sacred gifts promised from GOD at Pentecost, the divine presence appeared as tongues of fire upon each person’s head.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. For example, (3.) In the account of a woman being healed by touching the hem of the Savior’s garment, believers learn that Jesus accomplished miracles of exorcism and healing through the imparting of virtue that resided within himself. From the time of his public baptism, Jesus was anointed, consecrated, ordained, and full of the Holy Spirit. Believers proclaim Jesus the image of the invisible GOD, the firstborn of every creature, and one in whom the fullness of the Father dwells.) 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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