The reign of Solomon is the
topic, today, and there is more on understanding the doctrines and teachings on
hell. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Sleeping Beauty” (Level 1 with 11
points, a member since November 25, 2012) posted the
following:
Why did Solomon bring the golden age of
Israel instead of King David?
greatest king
THE BATTLE AXE:
Understanding Hell (01/09/2013)—Hell is no place in divine order that compares
to earth or heaven. As an aspect of what happens to the dead (from dust thou
art, unto dust thou shalt return), we may think of hell as beneath the surface
of the ground, and as being the earth itself. However, that does not begin to
fully explain what becomes of ones spirit. There are no created beings, living
creatures, or living spirits in hell. Even for clergy and mature believers it
is very difficult to harmonize the many details and subtle truths that are the
full doctrine of hell provided by the holy scriptures. It requires growth to
higher levels of faith, and may take years of prayer and careful study. The
difficulty is increased by the errors of those who do not believe in Christ as
their savior, error from those who are practicing deliberate deception as
servants to the Devil, and error from those who mean well and are misinformed,
superstitious, or spiritually undereducated. Many promote the belief that hell
is the place where Satan rules over sinners. However, that and similar ideas
derive from powerful impressions made by amusements, entertainments and popular
culture. Examples include folk tales, opera, and poetry such as “Paradise
Lost,” Dante’s “Inferno” and Goethe’s “Faust.” In the same way the things
recorded in the holy writings are not intended as a detailed biography of any
person’s life, or a comprehensive history of human events, the Scriptures are
not intended to explain the full details of birth, death, life, or damnation.
The Scriptures provide peculiar frameworks and outlines that allow men to
apprehend revelation and reassurances from GOD. GOD is not the author of
confusion; and the goal of understanding is achieved only through diligence,
endurance, love, and truth, never through bullying, deception, fear, or
presumption.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Jesus
answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world,
then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but
now is my kingdom not from hence. Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a
king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I
born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto
the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. (John 18: 36-37,
KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Root
of Jesse (01/03/2013); Newness of Spirit? (01/04/2013); Son of Man (11/28/2012);
Given the Cloud of Witnesses (11/29/2012); The Priesthood of Kings (10/17/2012);
Childlike Faith (10/18/2012); Lion of Judah (01/10/2011); Rich Yet Saved
(11/11/2010)
May I share some thoughts:
Many speak of King Solomon as having brought the
“Golden Age” because during his reign the Temple at Jerusalem was begun and
completed to serve as a permanent house of GOD that would replace the mobile,
temporary shelter that was the Tabernacle fashioned under Moses. The Ark of the
Testimony acknowledged as the judgment seat of GOD was separated from the
Tabernacle during the reign of Saul; and the priesthood for the descendants of
Aaron came under a curse through Eli and his sons. The anointing granted to
David, and the inheritance to his heir, was therefore that of judge, king,
priest and prophet.
Solomon is lauded as having completed many domestic
projects to improve life within the nation. Included were the building of
cities and stables, the establishment of trade and labor agreements with other
nations, and a reputation for wisdom among other monarchs and rulers. During
the reign of Solomon there was peace with most of the surrounding nations that
repeatedly had waged war against Israel, including Egypt, the Moabites, and the
Philistines. At least in part, this peace was the result of treaties for
marriage: Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied,
and spiritually apprehended. (For example, under Solomon taxation was held to be
extreme. When Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, came to the throne, Rehoboam refused to
make any gesture or promise of relief. The Unified Kingdom was immediately
dissolved, with 10 tribes electing to follow Jeroboam, a fugitive from Egypt,
and only 2 remaining to the House of David.) 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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