(12/11/2018) The Word From GOD

Today, reply is on prophecy, revelation, and the provision of holy writings from GOD. Mature Christian believers are to acknowledge the Bible as providing an appearance of divine person that conveys sacred thought, utterance (we say, breath; life essence; spirit; word), and the sovereign will of divinity. While the substance of GOD is spirit that may operate through space and time as formless and unbounded, the active presence is reliably apprehended through specific discernible elements that include personhood, eternal purpose, oneness without sameness, sacred operations (e.g., deliverance; forgiveness; judgment; praise; prayer; covenant relationship; resurrection of the dead), and the emanation of spirit substance that is unchanging (e.g., holiness, joy, longsuffering, meekness, wrath against sin). The fighter in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “Pat C.” (Level 7 with 50,660 points, a member since December 10, 2011) posted the following:

How can a book written by several different men be the word of god?

THE GOLDEN ARROW: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. (Isaiah 55: 7-13, King James Version, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: By Reading The Bible? (11/18/2018); The Divinity of “Word” (01/26/2018); There Must Be Rebirth (01/21/2018); The Word of GOD (09/05/2017); Actual Utterance From GOD? (08/11/2017); GOD Appearing As Word (01/14/2016); By Faith, Not By Interpretation? (12/31/2015)

“Pat C.”, the Bible documents appearances of GOD on the earth using thousands of events (e.g., prophetic demonstrations, healing, miracles, prayer, visions, visitations), within thousands of lives, over the course of thousands of years. When sinners choose to seek clear knowledge and understanding of GOD as the origin for all existence, life, maturity, and perfection, they are encouraged to receive focused experiences of discovery, gradual growth, and multiple streams of truth that identify the Creator as having intelligence, personhood, and innumerable possibilities for continuing relationship with created beings and living creatures. Consciousness and self-will (we also say, willpower) in the living must undergo a profound change that can only be initiated and completed by the operations of GOD. We say, the sinner must be “born again,” must “grow up again,” and there must be a renewing of their mind whereby they become able to discern (i.e., recognize and respond to) active presence and eternal purpose that authenticate divine spirit. Divine fullness (we say, the Godhead; the summation of inseparable divine substance) must be apprehended as spirit, who is ineffable, immortal, immutable, incorruptible, and invisible. Just as the living may be influenced through the operations of sin that has no ordinary material or physical form, yet, has direction, effect, and presence that may dominate consciousness and self-will in created beings and living creatures, divinity may engage, in-fill, and impart spirit content to the living from the makeup of GOD. Included are faith, holiness, hope, longsuffering, lovingkindness, righteousness, wisdom, wrath against sin, and zeal. As the substance of GOD, spirit is diffuse and can not be “contained” or restricted by finite human will to exist within the frameworks of time and space. Even so, there are sacred operations that establish the necessary continuity for mankind to exist as a companion to GOD despite man being mortal and subject to death (e.g., dynasty, inheritance, longevity, priesthood, prophecy, rebirth, resurrection from the dead). Consider again the following that uses language from the Bible:

1. 2^nd Peter 1: 15-21, King James Version (KJV): 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

2. Revelation 19: 9-13, KJV: 9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. 10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. 12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, 3. Revelation 21: 1-5, KJV: 1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC

(12/06/2018) The Existence of "Goodness"?

Today, points are shared on “goodness” as an aspect of life essence (i.e., breath; spirit; word) imparted from the makeup and substance that are divine fullness. Mankind may contain and display divine spirit essence, yet, can not create or impart what exists as holy, ineffable, and invisible. The fighter in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “Pat C.” (Level 7 with 50,370 points, a member since December 10, 2011) posted the following:

Why do you need a god to be good?

THE GOLDEN ARROW: Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. (3^rd John 1: 11, King James Version, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Watching The Science Channel? (10/17/2018); Bible Definitions Of Sin (10/01/2018); Only GOD Is Good? (05/03/2017); Abstractions, Atheism and I.Q. (08/18/2016); Divine Knowledge of Human Hurt? (03/02/2015); Was David a “Good” Man? (01/13/2015); Being Good, Enough? (01/06/2015); Evil Is Not Sin And Wickedness? (12/09/2014); Divine Goodness? (12/10/2014)

“Pat C.”, here are some points that may not have been shared with you until now. In line with the understanding that divinity is the fullness or sum of all divine substance (e.g., faith, holiness, longsuffering, righteousness, wisdom, wrath against sin), mature Christian believers turn away from the discussion of “goodness” and “the Good” provided through Plato and the many Greek thinkers who deal with “goodness” as an abstraction, a property, or a product of social interaction. The inseparable aspects of divine makeup include immortality, immutability, incorruptibility, oneness without sameness, personhood, purpose, and sovereign will. GOD is acknowledged as the origin of all that exists, and of all that has life. Just as divinity has determined the duration and substance of all things as an expression of divine prerogative, divinity also completes an assignment of meaning, value and worth to all (we say, there is divine judgment distinct from ongoing sacred process to resolve conflicts and settle disputes through the application of divine law). The operations of sin that oppose the continued existence of sacred law, the Lawgiver, and divine order throughout the universe, have not been put forth as a spirit or substance created by GOD. Thus, sin does not have the completeness, integrity and soundness that describes material objects that exist; yet, sin has direction, effect, and presence. Sin may dominate consciousness and self-will within created beings and living creatures. Artifacts associated with sin include disobedience, iniquity, perverseness, rebellion, spiritual confusion, and wickedness. Consider again the following that uses language from the Bible:

1. Psalms 49: 6-8, King James Version (KJV): 6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) 9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

2. Job 26: 2-4, KJV: 2 How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that hath no strength? 3 How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is? 4 To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from thee?

3. Matthew 19: 16-22, KJV: 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, 4. 1^st John 3: 9-11, KJV: 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC

(08/31/2016) Eternal Mysteries and Revelation

Topics today include secular knowledge, sacred mystery, preexistence, revelation, and the origins of divinity.  Correctly understood, GOD does not intend that his own origin be the focus and study of the living; instead, apprehending life through the person of Jesus Christ has been provided as a primary focus, a device to crystallize diffuse life experience, and a mechanism to direct and discipline self-will through the accomplishment of attainable spiritual goals.  The fighter at “Yahoo! Answers (India)” using the ID “No Chance Without Jesus” (Level 7 with 104,793 points, a member since September 07, 2010) posted the following:

Christians, the Bible says God created Heaven. So, where was God "before" He created Heaven?

Asked by someone who blocks me

God also created time. sdo there is no "before" with God

THE GOLDEN ARROW:  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:  According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:  Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,  To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.  In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;  Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;  Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:  That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:  In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:  (Ephesians 1:  3-11, King James Version, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER:  Word, Son, and Christ? (08/24/2016); The Cross and Mankind (05/13/2016); The God Concept? (02/13/2015); Time Before the Sun? (04/14/2013); The Obedience of Jesus? (04/15/2013); How Was GOD Known Before Jesus? (10/06/2012); Jesus, King of Earth? (10/07/2012)

“No Chance Without Jesus,” divinity is to be known by quality of being and essence (we say, breath, spirit, word); and the things chosen by GOD to be our interests are more useful to us for sacred knowledge than those from our own curiosity and desire.  The life and process within Jesus Christ continues to appear within selected persons upon the earth.  For mature Christian believers it is an inarguable and non-negotiable truth that divinity has existed within the fullness of duration and presence without the frameworks of form, order, time and space.  Finite awareness and mental operations of created beings and living creatures can neither construct nor receive all sacred knowledge that pertains to Deity.  Much must be accepted using the order consistent with the actuality and possibilities of spirit substance, therefore, the Incarnation is a signal benefit.  Divinity may only be known through revelation, and the imparting of spirit content from the makeup of GOD to the consciousness and person of the living.  Inseparable aspects of divinity (where you find one, all the others also appear) must be in place, though perhaps not in the same measure.  Included are faith, holiness, joy, longsuffering, wisdom, and wrath against sin.  Secular knowledge repeatedly generates questions that are fitting and logical because they rely upon data and information readily available through carnal, material and social mechanisms.  Sacred knowledge, divine mysteries, and eternal secrets have their origin in GOD, and are shared with the living to continue sacred operations, express sovereign being, and accomplish eternal purposes.  Consider again the following from the Bible:

(1.)  Deuteronomy 29:  29, King James Version (KJV):  29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God:  but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

(2.)  Romans 1:  16-21, KJV:  16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ:  for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.  17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith:  as it is written, The just shall live by faith.  18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;  19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.  20 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:  21 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.

(3.)  1st Corinthians 2:  9-14, KJV:  9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.  10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit:  for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.  11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.  12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.  13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.  14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God:  for they are foolishness unto him:  neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

(4.)  2nd Peter 1:  2-4, KJV:  2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,  3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:  4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises:  that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

There is far more to be said, carefully examined, and spiritually apprehended.  (For example, (5.)  Revelation 10:  4-7, KJV:  4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write:  and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.  5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,  6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:  7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.)  Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful.  Be it unto you according to your faith.

THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC

(12/18/2015) Actions Make Divine Essence Visible?

Today, Scripture points are shared in reply to a question on doing the will of GOD.  All that exists is an expression of divine will, and a putting forth of eternal Deity.  However, all the things of GOD are not in keeping with the affairs of mankind upon the earth as carnal, material, and social beings.  To be in the most complete and correct relationship with the Creator, there must be divine substance; and the living must apply sacred knowledge and conform to standards that have been generated by divinity.  Such finite tools as intellect, logic, philosophy, and science are not sufficient to eliminate sin that may dominate awareness and self-will in the created.  Readers are encouraged to recall again the following from the Bible, and the discussion below:  Micah 6:  6-9, King James Version (KJV):  6 Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?  7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?  8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?  9 The LORD’s voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name:  hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.  Also, John 6:  38-40, KJV:  38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.  39 And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.  40 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.  Hebrews 13:  20-21, KJV:  20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,  21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.  The fighter at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Kristofferson” (Level 1 with 67 points, a member since January 23, 2015) posted the following:


What is the will of God?

 Jesus said that not everyone who professes him with words will enter the Kingdom, but those who actually do the will of God. So it's not about saying, it's about doing. 

 What specifically does it mean, being a preacher? Doing charity work? Going on missionary journeys? Fighting the Illuminati? Is there a general thing to do like mimicking Jesus or Paul's works? Or is there a specific thing to do for each individual's life? What's the bible say?


THE GOLDEN ARROW:  Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:  For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.  Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.  But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.  For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:  For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.  But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.  (James 1:  19-25, KJV)


THE DOUBLE DAGGER:  All Sin Is Willful? (10/20/2015); Finite Will, Self-will and Sin? (06/01/2015); Flammable? (05/25/2015); The Philosophy of Free Will? (04/08/2014); Freewill is Finite (06/30/2013); GOD Intervenes? (07/01/2013); No Free Will (10/19/2010); Speaking of GOD (10/20/2010)


“Kristofferson”, Christian believers generally agree that the will of GOD appears and is made visible to created beings and living creatures through existence, form, divine law, the active presence of Deity, eternal purpose, and sovereign utterance.  The character and nature that generate expression, exchange, and interaction among and within the living has been put forth by divinity; and has been deposited or imparted to all life forms (e.g., angels, animals, birds, insects, mankind, sacred beasts of heaven) as awareness, independence (we say, completeness; identity; integrity of being), and self-will.  Only GOD is eternal, immortal, immutable, and omnipotent.  Ones spirit (we also say, breath, life essence, spark of life, word) is most correctly acknowledged, made known, and revealed through action and response that may alter, destroy, direct, preserve and otherwise respond to themselves, their environment, and objects within their spheres of life.  To carry out or perform the will of GOD is to manifest and “prove” divine being (i.e., demonstrate; be evidence of; present the divine “image”; serve as a form and vessel for incarnation of sacred Spirit).  Consider again the following verses from the holy writings:

(1.)  Proverbs 20:  11, King James Version (KJV):  11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

(2.)  John 7:  17, KJV:  17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

(3.)  Leviticus 20:  6-8, KJV:  6 And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.  7 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy:  for I am the LORD your God.  8 And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them:  I am the LORD which sanctify you.

(4.)  Romans 12:  1-2, KJV:  1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.  2 And be not conformed to this world:  but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

(5.)  1st Peter 2:  13-16, KJV:  13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake:  whether it be to the king, as supreme;  14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.  15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:  16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.

(6.)  1st Peter 3:  17-18, KJV:  17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.  18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

There are many other verses that should be carefully considered, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended.  (For example, (7.)  1st Thessalonians 4:  1-5, KJV:  1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.  2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.  3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:  4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;  5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:) )  Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful.  Be it unto you according to your faith.


THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC