Some points for describing GOD and divine nature are shared, today, along with more on how mankind should not be thought of as the prize in a holy war. The “Yahoo! Answers Canada” writer using ID “Gloria” (Level 4 with 3,191 points, a member since November 30, 2012) posted the following originally asked at Yahoo Answers United States:
What does the fullness of the Godhead means?.?
For in him (Jesus) dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Colossians 2:9
Does it mean all the attributes of God including the work of the Holy Spirit?
THE BATTLE AXE: Are We the Spoils of War? (01/08/2014)—The Holy Bible does include a plain statement that there was war in heaven, and that Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels. However, there is no indication that the prize of their struggle was to be dominion or rule over mankind and the earth. As created beings and living creatures, the angels are neither mortal nor immortal, and so there is no record of casualties or deaths among them. Also, only the lake of fire appears to have power to end the existence of angelic beings (Matthew 25: 40-41 and Revelation 20: 14, KJV). While warfare among angelic beings does not destroy or remove their divine substance, angels may be bound, cast out, stripped of authority, incarcerated and imprisoned under chains of darkness (see Revelation 12: 7-10, 2nd Peter 2: 4, Jude 1: 6 and Revelation 20: 1-3, KJV). The witness from Nebuchadnezzar lauds the most High and acknowledges the army in heaven (Daniel 4: 34-35, KJV); similarly, John in Revelation proclaims an army in heaven led by Faithful and True (Revelation 3: 14 and Revelation 19: 11-16, KJV). Both heavenly angels and those from the pit will be used in the judgment against mankind that sees widespread death and destruction in the earth. Even then, GOD will continue to have full control; there will be no attacks against believers under Christ; and chaos and unrestrained violence will not be allowed. At no time should mankind expect methodical assaults or continuous combat against the earth by the well-ordered armies of heaven. Because Satan does lead an immense army of sinners against the Holy City (New Jerusalem) once it is positioned upon the earth, men will be included in the judgment—not war—that will be made as the defense of the sacred site (see Revelation 20: 7-9, KJV).
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. (Romans 1: 18-23, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Jesus Is GOD’s Word? (12/28/2013); Alpha and Omega (12/29/2013; Only One GOD (09/14/2013); Weed and Godly Wisdom (09/15/2013); How Was GOD Known Before Jesus? (10/06/2012); Jesus, King of Earth? (10/07/2012); Divine Self-Sacrifice? (09/30/2012); Justice Comes by Love? (10/01/2012); A Man in Heaven? (09/23/2012); Aliens? (09/24/2012); Begotten Not Made (09/08/2012); About False Witness (09/09/2012)
“Gloria”, here are a few points that I trust have come from GOD and are based on many, many Scriptures that were recorded to build up our faith and understanding:
(1.) GOD is a spirit, and is not made up of material substance (like fog, clouds, mist, smoke or steam). GOD has put forth carnal, material, natural, and social objects that include created beings and living creatures. More than this, GOD is capable of using material form to appear and continue as flesh (we say, incarnate) in a further act making divinity known throughout Creation.
(2.) Divinity (we say, what GOD is made of) is entirely spirit; and where one aspect of divine spirit appears, all other aspects of divine spirit are present. Thus, the accomplishments and deeds through one aspect of GOD are achieved and performed in all other aspects of GOD. (You can’t “separate the wet from the water,” so to speak.)
(3.) In addition to being, completeness, consciousness, immutability, person, power, presence, purpose and oneness, the sacred substance of GOD includes such inseparable aspects as awe, faith, holiness, humility, joy, longsuffering, love, wisdom, and wrath against sin. Through the baptism provided by the ministry of Jesus Christ, mankind now receives fresh deposits of this same spirit content.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example (4.) The revelation of GOD to mankind is accomplished by the use of multiple ongoing divine, operations, sacred events, and eternal processes. Included are atonement, fellowship, judgment, salvation, and sanctification.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name: (Amos 5: 8, KJV)
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