Do Christians who claim god is all loving ever read the book of revelation?
THE BATTLE AXE: The Power of Death? (10/01/2013)—Following the deliverance of mankind through Noah and his family (and not after the slaying of Abel by Cain), GOD allowed the killing of animals for food, and employed mankind as an instrument of judgment that would be used to kill other men (see Genesis 9: 1-16, KJV). Through the ordinances and statutes granted to Israel, the customs and traditions of offering and sacrificing blood that had been practiced since Adam became strictly regimented as an act of faith by, for and within community, rather than a matter of personal or private appeals to GOD (see Leviticus 17: 3-5, KJV). Killing and murder as a high crime and a violation of divine commandment emerges only where self-will is dominated by sin (see 2nd Kings 21: 1-17 , KJV). Blood is an aspect of flesh and material being, however, blood conveys life that is a spirit essence from Divine Person. The death of Jesus ordained by GOD uses blood (instead of a flood) as a tool to recover mankind from sin, and is by no means an act by Satan, or display of majesty in a created being. See Mark 14: 21-25, 1st Corinthians 11: 23-26 and 1st Corinthians 15: 20-26, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. (Revelation 22: 18-21, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Only One GOD (09/14/2013); Weed and Godly Wisdom (09/15/2013); Words Spoken By GOD? (06/05/2013); Teachings on Judgment (06/06/2013); A Guide to Salvation? (04/10/2013); Faith, Language and “Mystery” (04/11/2013); What to Take Literally (03/11/2013); A GOD of War? 03/12/2013); “Authorized Personnel Only” (03/13/2013); More Than Salvation (11/27/2012); Son of Man (11/28/2012)
Lord Giuseppi, here are a few points endorsed by many who rejoice in the love of GOD as expressed through the ministry of Jesus Christ:
(1.) The entire Bible is a collection of holy writings that provide a record of sacred events among mankind revealing the operation, person, and eternal purposes of GOD. In addition to covenants, accounts of judgments against sin (e.g., the plagues of Egypt), descriptions of the consecrated priesthood upon the earth as well as in the celestial presence (we say, heaven), there are details explaining sacred inheritance, the elimination of sin, and the establishment of eternal life.
(2.) GOD is a being who may not be completely known and understood using the aspects of carnal, emotional, material, and social process relied upon by mankind. GOD is spirit, not a cloud, fog, mist or smoke made up of fine particles. The inseparable substance of GOD includes faith, holiness, joy, longsuffering, righteousness, truth, wisdom, and wrath against sin. GOD employs multiple divine operations and sacred processes to make divinity known and visible to created beings and living creatures. Included are birth, death, healing, forgiveness, incarnation, judgment, resurrection, sanctification, and utterance.
(3.) Prophecy is a peculiar tool used throughout the holy writings that focus the understanding of believers upon otherwise unseen aspects of divine person, rather than human events (we say, the mind of GOD, the word of GOD (we also say, from GOD). The work of prophecy is not so much to predict the future as to clarify divine intent and purpose. Prophecy establishes divine presence, like the very breath breathed into Adam. Many have been chosen and specially prepared to serve as spokespersons from GOD, and have served in roles such as patriarchs, judges, prophets, kings, and apostles.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) Seeing with the eyes of those reborn and renewed in right relationship with GOD through Jesus Christ, the Book of Revelation conveys a rich prophetic vision. While accounts of Creation declare the beauty and fertility of Divine Person, and the Gospel of redemption and salvation proclaim divine compassion and grace, it is the judgment of GOD that allows all to grasp the absolute righteousness and wisdom of GOD as Sovereign over eternity.) 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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