The nature of divine authority, deity, and judgment are considered, today. Also, there is more on divine protection for believers. A “Yahoo! Answers Canada” writer using the ID “Political Onlooker” (Level 1 with 2 points, a member since May 12, 2014) posted the following:
Will Jesus Christ Son of God have power and authority to send people to hell on the day of judgement (Revelation 13:8, 20:15, 21:8)?
John 5:22-23 -
22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: 23 that all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.
John 5:27-30 -
27 and hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. 28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29 and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. 30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me
THE BATTLE AXE: No Divine Protection? (10/02/2014)—(5.) Christians attract evil only in the same sense that a tree having been placed upon a hilltop draws the wind. All who live upon the earth must meet challenges, changes and differences, conflicts, and experiences of lack, need and want as the “normal” course of life established among mankind. Similarly, to become permanently joined to divinity, all Christian believers must endure a measure of the same confusion, doubt, envy, ignorance, malice, persecution, and unbelief that Jesus encountered when he was upon the earth. Even so, believers are not called into a conflict against material and social reality. Because all Christian believers participate in a spiritual warfare, all are supplied with weapons that are not carnal (e.g., beauty, certainty, faith, foreknowledge, holy boldness, sobriety). Granted a defense, justice, and justification that comes from GOD, Christian believers are protected by divine law, continuing fellowship with other believers, the armies of heaven, the promises of GOD, and the imparted, indwelling Spirit. When commanded to sacrifice Isaac, the son of promise, Abraham was confident that all things are possible for GOD, and that—should Isaac be forced to complete mortality at that time—his son could be immediately restored by the Almighty, whose authority over death is no less than his authority over miraculous birth. Consider again Psalms 94: 20-23, Psalms 7: 9-11, Proverbs 29: 25, Ecclesiastes 9: 2, Matthew 5: 43-45, 1st Corinthians 10: 13, 2nd Corinthians 10: 3-5, Romans 8: 13-19, 2nd Timothy 2: 11-13, 2nd Timothy 3: 12, Titus 2: 11-13 and 1st Thessalonians 4: 12-14, KJV.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. (Proverbs 29: 23-27, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: A Fallen Nature? (09/01/2014); In the Likeness of His Resurrection (09/02/2014); Condemned by the Church? (08/19/2014); Principles of Correct Belief? (08/20/2014); The Bible is All About GOD? (07/27/2014); No Mystery in Lawful Judgment (07/28/2014); Divine Law for Mankind? (07/29/2014)
“Political Onlooker”, readers of the holy writings are to discern (i.e., use their own divine spirit content) to recognize and respond to the Holy Spirit contained within the Scriptures. The carnal, material and social language expressions that appear often are only an indictor or suggestion for ones full spiritual understanding. With that in view, consider these few points:
(1.) In our courts upon the earth, the work of a judge, no matter the facts of a case, is to ensure that the procedures applied in judgment are all in accordance with the demands of written law. Similarly, the role of judge for Jesus Christ is that of continuing divine order and life process in accordance with pre-established sacred law. In the final judgment, Jesus does not alter, or contend against the awareness and self-will of angels, devils or humans (we say, argue, debate, dispute). Christ acknowledges and affirms truth established by the living, and documented within divine books of life.
(2.) The eternal purpose of GOD is not one of sending men to hell. Yet, by their rejection of spirit content from GOD, men disqualify themselves from being eternal companions who may abide in the presence of GOD. In judgment, Jesus and all assembled to witness will acknowledge and affirm the righteousness that has been displayed through a person’s willful choice, spirit content, and record of spiritual truth. It will be such predetermined, impartial factors that “send” one to hell.
(3.) So to speak, divine authority to alter the books of life is in effect only while a person is alive, and occurs through their own attitudes, actions, and life choices. As they respond to the influence of the gospel and the imparted, indwelling Spirit from GOD, believers “apply” the blood of atonement shed by Jesus at the cross, that blots out the record of sin without erasing truths from life experiences and good works.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) Christian believers must acquire a totally new understanding of deity and divinity that proceeds from the fullness of GODhead, and not merely from human intellect, logic, mathematics, reason, and science. The nature of divine authority and power are very different than our concepts that center in coercion, force and pressure to achieve desire and self-will. The necessary change begins through acceptance of the gospel, and baptism (death of ones inborn spirit, rebirth from divine content). Once born again, the believer must “grow up” again and mature, enduring the “growing pains” and challenges of life upon the earth. The ongoing transformation of believers to being immortal and incorruptible will be completed at the coming of Jesus.) 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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