Apocalypse, what happens to mankind, and the end for Satan are topics, today. Also, there is more on what we should wear to worship. A writer at “Yahoo! Answers India” using the ID “Carl” (Level 1 with 95 points, a member since 23 January 2014) posted the following first asked at Yahoo Answers United States:
Why is God going to destroy man before he destroys Satan?
THE BATTLE AXE: Worship Wear? (01/23/2014) [first published with Why Clothing? (10/15/2010)]—The use of clothing began with mankind’s use of leaves as aprons. Through a perversion [i.e., turning away from truth; applying sacred objects and truths to profane, and secular purpose], the pair associated themselves with trees rather than animals or created beings, and sought to be covered and hidden through “rootedness” [i.e., inactivity, silence, stillness]. In place of leaves, GOD supplied Adam and Eve with a physical covering of sheepskin through the sacrifice of a living creature that still held its sacred content in innocence, a lamb. The pair also required a “covering” for their minds. Thus, the divinely prepared clothing was to serve as a memorial to the lamb that was slain, and a prophetic foreshadowing of Christ, the Messiah. Thereafter, each time they looked on one another the pair was to be reminded of (1) the difference from their former status, (2) the difference in their accountability as female and male, and (3) that the divine person is revealed in judgment, just as GOD would see the blood and spirit-covering of Jesus eternally when looking upon the believers among fallen mankind.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog, and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20: 6-15, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Fullness of GODhead? (01/09/2014); World Without End? (01/10/2014); Able to Become Gods? (01/11/2013); Like a Thief? (12/01/2013); Only While We Live? (12/02/2013); A Partnership? (11/05/2012); To See With New Eyes (11/06/2012); Life and Death (09/26/2012); Mob Rule and Violence (09/27/2012); Doom (09/20/2012); Contradictions? (09/21/2012)
“Carl”, mankind will never be destroyed or terminated by Almighty GOD; and even today, humanity is being altered and permanently changed through the ministry of Jesus Christ to exist forever with GOD. Here are a few points shared with Christians believers through the Bible:
(1.) Satan is called the “accuser of the brethren,” and is thought to control and rule Death. However, all the wicked who have ever lived will be raised from the dead to appear before Christ in a separate judgment after Satan has been cast into the lake of fire. As judge, Jesus will not accuse any from the earth, nor will holy angels, demons, devils, or other men. Each person must appear to answer the witness of their deeds recorded in the Books of Life. Each person’s own life will be their only accuser.
(2.) Jesus will come to harvest the earth of all those who have accepted, participated in, and responded to his divine authority, sacred messages, and eternal purposes. Called the “Advent,” the “second coming,” and “the Rapture”, this sacred event is also called the “first resurrection,” because it will include the quick (many who are alive at that time), and the dead (who may have been in their graves for many ages).
(3.) Because now the earth we are living upon is polluted with blood and sin, the believers must meet Christ “in the air.” As they are taken up, they will be made immortal and incorruptible (i.e., no longer vulnerable to decay, defilement and sin). The consecrated and sanctified Savior will not set foot upon the earth until the earth and heavens are made new.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) As with Creation, mankind has little say about the many divine operations for judgment and salvation that may only be completed by GOD. Yet, believers are presently preparing to serve as priests and kings along with Jesus. For such eternal life has already begun, and can only be interrupted by death, not completed, ended or finished.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. (John 6: 40, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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(01/23/2014) Worship Wear?
The apparel and clothing we should put on as we enter the divine presence for worship are topics, today, along with more on “the flesh.” The writer at “Yahoo! Answers Canada” using ID “ebenezer” (Level 1 with 28 points, a member since December 30, 2013) posted the following first asked at Yahoo Answers United States:
How important is the way we dress when we worship god ?
THE BATTLE AXE: Spirit Gives Birth to Spirit (01/22/2014)—While “the flesh” refers to carnal, material and physical conditions for the body (such as appearance, motor coordination, features, form, pain, pleasure, sensation, and temperature), as used by Jesus and throughout the holy writings, the word “flesh” also applies to emotional, intellectual, and mental events (such as disposition, introspection, moods, pride, temper, and self-awareness). Aspects of relationship also may be labeled as “the flesh” (such as competition, conflict, envy, malice, passion, and rivalry). See Galatians 2: 19-21, 1st Peter 4: 1-6, 2nd Peter 2: 9-11 and 1st John 4: 2-4, KJV.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. (1st Peter 3: 1-4, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Attending Church? (11/12/2012); A Holy Kiss? (11/13/2012); Christian Modesty (10/15/2012); The Meek Will Inherit (10/16/2012); On Religious Items (08/29/2012); On Cults (08/30/2012); What is Worship? (10/18/2010); No Free Will (10/19/2010); Why Clothing? (10/15/2010); Known by GOD? (10/16/2010)
“ebenezer”, often in present-day assemblies and congregations there is an acceptance of casual dress and “street clothing” at church gatherings in order to place emphasis upon inward learning and growth, rather than upon outward and surface appearances. Here are a few points from Scripture you may find useful:
(1.) What a person wears may set them apart (we say, prepare and sanctify them) for holy service; and their apparel when they approach GOD in worship communicates intent, respect and the content of their spirit (such as faith, gratitude, holiness, humility, joy, wisdom, wrath against sin, and zeal). Thus, it is written: And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons. And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty. And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office (Exodus 28: 1-3, KJV).
(2.) They shall have linen bonnets upon their heads, and shall have linen breeches upon their loins; they shall not gird themselves with any thing that causeth sweat. And when they go forth into the utter court, even into the utter court to the people, they shall put off their garments wherein they ministered, and lay them in the holy chambers, and they shall put on other garments; and they shall not sanctify the people with their garments. Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only poll their heads. (Ezekiel 44: 18-20, KJV)
(3.) I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. (1st Timothy 2: 8-10, KJV)
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) Many Christian believers now understand that Adam and Eve first appeared before GOD covered only by a radiance that came from within their own inner being. When the pair forgot the word spoken by GOD, and violated trust, all mankind lost this aspect of divinity, and as carnal creatures in flesh now must use clothing to cover nakedness.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. (Romans 13: 12, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
How important is the way we dress when we worship god ?
THE BATTLE AXE: Spirit Gives Birth to Spirit (01/22/2014)—While “the flesh” refers to carnal, material and physical conditions for the body (such as appearance, motor coordination, features, form, pain, pleasure, sensation, and temperature), as used by Jesus and throughout the holy writings, the word “flesh” also applies to emotional, intellectual, and mental events (such as disposition, introspection, moods, pride, temper, and self-awareness). Aspects of relationship also may be labeled as “the flesh” (such as competition, conflict, envy, malice, passion, and rivalry). See Galatians 2: 19-21, 1st Peter 4: 1-6, 2nd Peter 2: 9-11 and 1st John 4: 2-4, KJV.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. (1st Peter 3: 1-4, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Attending Church? (11/12/2012); A Holy Kiss? (11/13/2012); Christian Modesty (10/15/2012); The Meek Will Inherit (10/16/2012); On Religious Items (08/29/2012); On Cults (08/30/2012); What is Worship? (10/18/2010); No Free Will (10/19/2010); Why Clothing? (10/15/2010); Known by GOD? (10/16/2010)
“ebenezer”, often in present-day assemblies and congregations there is an acceptance of casual dress and “street clothing” at church gatherings in order to place emphasis upon inward learning and growth, rather than upon outward and surface appearances. Here are a few points from Scripture you may find useful:
(1.) What a person wears may set them apart (we say, prepare and sanctify them) for holy service; and their apparel when they approach GOD in worship communicates intent, respect and the content of their spirit (such as faith, gratitude, holiness, humility, joy, wisdom, wrath against sin, and zeal). Thus, it is written: And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons. And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty. And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office (Exodus 28: 1-3, KJV).
(2.) They shall have linen bonnets upon their heads, and shall have linen breeches upon their loins; they shall not gird themselves with any thing that causeth sweat. And when they go forth into the utter court, even into the utter court to the people, they shall put off their garments wherein they ministered, and lay them in the holy chambers, and they shall put on other garments; and they shall not sanctify the people with their garments. Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only poll their heads. (Ezekiel 44: 18-20, KJV)
(3.) I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. (1st Timothy 2: 8-10, KJV)
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) Many Christian believers now understand that Adam and Eve first appeared before GOD covered only by a radiance that came from within their own inner being. When the pair forgot the word spoken by GOD, and violated trust, all mankind lost this aspect of divinity, and as carnal creatures in flesh now must use clothing to cover nakedness.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. (Romans 13: 12, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
(10/16/2010) Known by GOD?
Rejection, judgment, and denial by Jesus comes under consideration, today. The writer “hopeof kingdom” at “Yahoo! Answers” posted the following:
Christians: Jesus, speaking prophetically, said "I never knew you." Why would this be?
This is looking forward to the time when he returns and separates the sheep from the goats.
THE BATTLE AXE: Why Clothing? (10/15/2010)—The use of clothing began with mankind’s use of leaves as aprons. Through a perversion [i.e., turning away from truth; applying sacred objects and truths to profane, and secular purpose], the pair associated themselves with trees rather than animals or created beings, and sought to be covered and hidden through “rootedness” [i.e., inactivity, silence, stillness]. In place of leaves, GOD supplied Adam and Eve with a physical covering of sheepskin through the sacrifice of a living creature that still held its sacred content in innocence, a lamb. The pair also required a “covering” for their minds. Thus, the divinely prepared clothing was to serve as a memorial to the lamb that was slain, and a prophetic foreshadowing of Christ, the Messiah. Thereafter, each time they looked on one another the pair was to be reminded of (1) the difference from their former status, (2) the difference in their accountability as female and male, and (3) that the divine person is revealed in judgment, just as GOD would see the blood and spirit-covering of Jesus eternally when looking upon the believers among fallen mankind.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. (Psalm 19: 12-14)
*THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Two Wisdoms? (10/12/2010); Judgment Now? (10/06/2010); Holy Guidance? (08/24/2010); The Antichrist (07/17/2010)
Be encouraged as you consider the following:
Presumption is acting with unfounded confidence; assuming authority or privilege without concession or consent by others; taking to oneself the identity and resources of another without permission (i.e., stealing). The statement, “I never knew you,” is made in sacred judgment to those who presume upon GOD, and the servants of GOD. Believers are admonished, cautioned, and exhorted [i.e., further energized to be alert; roused to action; urged on] by this statement. The wicked, the unrighteous, and all unbelievers, are condemned and consigned to perdition, the second death, by this statement.
To be known of GOD is not the same as knowing about GOD. Having information to describe divine acts, divine attributes, divine intent, or divine names is not the same as containing divine substance that would allow one to be recognized in sacred judgment as having proceeded forth from GOD. The Scripture speaks to this point in many ways, including the language that says men must receive the mark of GOD, be sealed in their spirit, and be covered by the blood of the Lamb.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, “I never knew you” also rebukes the Antichrist, any imitation Messiah or counterfeits, every pretender, and all false prophets. Such are not anointed, certified, empowered, endowed or endorsed of GOD.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
*SEE ALSO THESE ENTRIES POSTED PREVIOUSLY AT YAHOO! PULSE
Christians: Jesus, speaking prophetically, said "I never knew you." Why would this be?
This is looking forward to the time when he returns and separates the sheep from the goats.
THE BATTLE AXE: Why Clothing? (10/15/2010)—The use of clothing began with mankind’s use of leaves as aprons. Through a perversion [i.e., turning away from truth; applying sacred objects and truths to profane, and secular purpose], the pair associated themselves with trees rather than animals or created beings, and sought to be covered and hidden through “rootedness” [i.e., inactivity, silence, stillness]. In place of leaves, GOD supplied Adam and Eve with a physical covering of sheepskin through the sacrifice of a living creature that still held its sacred content in innocence, a lamb. The pair also required a “covering” for their minds. Thus, the divinely prepared clothing was to serve as a memorial to the lamb that was slain, and a prophetic foreshadowing of Christ, the Messiah. Thereafter, each time they looked on one another the pair was to be reminded of (1) the difference from their former status, (2) the difference in their accountability as female and male, and (3) that the divine person is revealed in judgment, just as GOD would see the blood and spirit-covering of Jesus eternally when looking upon the believers among fallen mankind.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. (Psalm 19: 12-14)
*THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Two Wisdoms? (10/12/2010); Judgment Now? (10/06/2010); Holy Guidance? (08/24/2010); The Antichrist (07/17/2010)
Be encouraged as you consider the following:
Presumption is acting with unfounded confidence; assuming authority or privilege without concession or consent by others; taking to oneself the identity and resources of another without permission (i.e., stealing). The statement, “I never knew you,” is made in sacred judgment to those who presume upon GOD, and the servants of GOD. Believers are admonished, cautioned, and exhorted [i.e., further energized to be alert; roused to action; urged on] by this statement. The wicked, the unrighteous, and all unbelievers, are condemned and consigned to perdition, the second death, by this statement.
To be known of GOD is not the same as knowing about GOD. Having information to describe divine acts, divine attributes, divine intent, or divine names is not the same as containing divine substance that would allow one to be recognized in sacred judgment as having proceeded forth from GOD. The Scripture speaks to this point in many ways, including the language that says men must receive the mark of GOD, be sealed in their spirit, and be covered by the blood of the Lamb.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, “I never knew you” also rebukes the Antichrist, any imitation Messiah or counterfeits, every pretender, and all false prophets. Such are not anointed, certified, empowered, endowed or endorsed of GOD.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
*SEE ALSO THESE ENTRIES POSTED PREVIOUSLY AT YAHOO! PULSE
(10/15/2010) Why Clothing?
Nudity, and the human condition as fallen is brought into discussion, again. The writer “Joe M” at “Yahoo! Answers” posted the following:
If God made us nude, why should we wear clothes except on cold days? God must think we are crazy !?
THE BATTLE AXE: Appetite (10/14/2010)—While appetite and arousal are undercurrents in all sexual activity, sexual joining (even by holding hands, or a kiss on the cheek--oral sex) is never simply a mechanical, and physical act. Sexual encounters all are marked by emotional, intellectual, psychological and spiritual elements as well. The complete mix may include errors in judgment, false expectations, fantasies, and overwhelming visceral stimulation. From this, we have the idea that sexual activity is complex, dangerous, risky, and unpredictable. In the same way all men and women are born with the kinesthetic sense we call “a fear of falling,” also all are born with a fear of sexuality. (In learning to walk we suppress, and never fully overcome or remove the fear of falling. Rightly understood, we go forward when walking by repeatedly falling, catching ourselves, and rebalancing. As a result, our maturity is marked by the quickness and smoothness of our movement, and the continuous control of our fear.) There is actually little human control, and outcomes of full sexual intercourse are never the same twice: depression, discontent, disease, pain, pregnancy, shared satisfaction. Knowing sex is unpredictable, mature persons seek to caution, counsel, instruct, and shield those who are ignorant, immature, inexperienced, underdeveloped, and vulnerable.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2nd Corinthians 4: 13-18)
*THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Fall of Adam (10/05/2010); Divine DNA (09/20/2010) Coping? (10/03/2010); Eve Blameless? (09/07/2010); Rededication? (09/05/2010); Satan Created? (08/28/2010); Our Bodies (08/11/2010); Dress Codes? (06/11/2010); Skinny Jeans? (06/09/2010)
Many mature Christian believers have been blessed to receive the following truths:
GOD fully understands and correctly values the devastating blow to mankind and all Creation that has resulted from disobedience, and sin. The human condition was never intended to display the many consequences of sin that now are customarily seen and experienced. By eating the forbidden fruit, and transgressing the direct commandment of GOD, the human will introduced unforeseen and unintended elements. Included were corruption, decay, doubt, fear, forgetting, evasiveness [i.e., seeking to disguise ones feelings and thoughts from close contacts], iniquity [i.e., imbalance, inequality], pain, self-destruction, and shame. Sin is subject to neither human nor divine will; and just as GOD does not cause or generate sin, GOD is not the source for such products from sin as anger, bereavement, bitterness, depression, despair, insanity, murder, stress, or suicidal tendencies.
The original spiritual endowment for Adam [i.e., the name given by GOD to both the male and female] provided an aura, a light, that served as the outward covering for the pair. Acceptance, beauty, grace, joy, and love within radiated, and shimmered about the pair through their communion and contact with GOD. Until the woman was deceived and the male chose to join her by rebellion, there was no need for physical coverings against the climate or weather. Once their sin came before GOD [i.e., judgment—resolution of conflict; settlement of dispute], re-valuing of human spirit-content and the earth as mankind’s environment became vital to their survival. Thus, the Scripture teaches GOD cursed the earth “for their sakes,” not the destruction of mankind.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, the sentence of death was passed upon mankind, however, Adam and other of the patriarchs are recorded as having lived for more than nine-hundred fifty years (almost one millennium, a thousand years)! Without air pollution from automobiles, water pollution from litter and dead batteries, or diet and health issues from pesticides used on fruits and vegetables, the natural course of physical human life still continued to be on a high level. More than this, at a time when there were no books, broadcast media, and other communications technology, the experiential knowledge of GOD continued on the earth through the device of human vessels [i.e., the priesthood].) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
*SEE ALSO THESE ENTRIES POSTED PREVIOUSLY AT YAHOO! PULSE
If God made us nude, why should we wear clothes except on cold days? God must think we are crazy !?
THE BATTLE AXE: Appetite (10/14/2010)—While appetite and arousal are undercurrents in all sexual activity, sexual joining (even by holding hands, or a kiss on the cheek--oral sex) is never simply a mechanical, and physical act. Sexual encounters all are marked by emotional, intellectual, psychological and spiritual elements as well. The complete mix may include errors in judgment, false expectations, fantasies, and overwhelming visceral stimulation. From this, we have the idea that sexual activity is complex, dangerous, risky, and unpredictable. In the same way all men and women are born with the kinesthetic sense we call “a fear of falling,” also all are born with a fear of sexuality. (In learning to walk we suppress, and never fully overcome or remove the fear of falling. Rightly understood, we go forward when walking by repeatedly falling, catching ourselves, and rebalancing. As a result, our maturity is marked by the quickness and smoothness of our movement, and the continuous control of our fear.) There is actually little human control, and outcomes of full sexual intercourse are never the same twice: depression, discontent, disease, pain, pregnancy, shared satisfaction. Knowing sex is unpredictable, mature persons seek to caution, counsel, instruct, and shield those who are ignorant, immature, inexperienced, underdeveloped, and vulnerable.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2nd Corinthians 4: 13-18)
*THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Fall of Adam (10/05/2010); Divine DNA (09/20/2010) Coping? (10/03/2010); Eve Blameless? (09/07/2010); Rededication? (09/05/2010); Satan Created? (08/28/2010); Our Bodies (08/11/2010); Dress Codes? (06/11/2010); Skinny Jeans? (06/09/2010)
Many mature Christian believers have been blessed to receive the following truths:
GOD fully understands and correctly values the devastating blow to mankind and all Creation that has resulted from disobedience, and sin. The human condition was never intended to display the many consequences of sin that now are customarily seen and experienced. By eating the forbidden fruit, and transgressing the direct commandment of GOD, the human will introduced unforeseen and unintended elements. Included were corruption, decay, doubt, fear, forgetting, evasiveness [i.e., seeking to disguise ones feelings and thoughts from close contacts], iniquity [i.e., imbalance, inequality], pain, self-destruction, and shame. Sin is subject to neither human nor divine will; and just as GOD does not cause or generate sin, GOD is not the source for such products from sin as anger, bereavement, bitterness, depression, despair, insanity, murder, stress, or suicidal tendencies.
The original spiritual endowment for Adam [i.e., the name given by GOD to both the male and female] provided an aura, a light, that served as the outward covering for the pair. Acceptance, beauty, grace, joy, and love within radiated, and shimmered about the pair through their communion and contact with GOD. Until the woman was deceived and the male chose to join her by rebellion, there was no need for physical coverings against the climate or weather. Once their sin came before GOD [i.e., judgment—resolution of conflict; settlement of dispute], re-valuing of human spirit-content and the earth as mankind’s environment became vital to their survival. Thus, the Scripture teaches GOD cursed the earth “for their sakes,” not the destruction of mankind.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, the sentence of death was passed upon mankind, however, Adam and other of the patriarchs are recorded as having lived for more than nine-hundred fifty years (almost one millennium, a thousand years)! Without air pollution from automobiles, water pollution from litter and dead batteries, or diet and health issues from pesticides used on fruits and vegetables, the natural course of physical human life still continued to be on a high level. More than this, at a time when there were no books, broadcast media, and other communications technology, the experiential knowledge of GOD continued on the earth through the device of human vessels [i.e., the priesthood].) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
*SEE ALSO THESE ENTRIES POSTED PREVIOUSLY AT YAHOO! PULSE
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