Today, reply is on the revelation of divinity, law, judgment, and sin. A fighter suggests that Jesus Christ demonstrated deliverance from death may come by flaws, “loopholes,” and technicalities within the law. Many believers are surprised to find that the full instruction of the Gospel, and its prophecies of GOD through Jesus Christ include descriptions of final judgment. Before-unseen ideas are shared such as the first and second resurrection; the second death; and the destruction of Satan as well as the truths that the conduct of final tribunals will be without accusers, and all will be challenged only by the testimony of their own deeds found recorded in the Lamb’s book of life. The fighter at “Yahoo! Answers” who uses the ID “Mortal Seeker” (Level 3 with 2,142 points, a member since April 14, 2012) posted the following:
Christians, why didn't Jesus stone the woman caught in adultery, if he was God and God punishes the wicked when its time for judgment?
She was brought before Jesus for judgment, she was unquestionably guilty under the law, and there's no indication that she had repented or was one of his followers before the judgment began.
Yet he let her go on the ground that her accusers were imperfect in their obedience to the law. Why would he do that if he was God and God punishes people when its time for judgment if they haven't repented and joined Jesus?
Would Jesus likewise let us go on Judgment Day on the grounds that Satan the Accuser is imperfect in his obedience to the law?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. (Romans 8: 2-10, King James Version, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Mercy to the Merciless? (07/30/2017); Becoming Free From Sin (07/16/2017); GOD Indwells Divine Law (07/14/2017); Thoughts On The Commandments (06/27/2017); Forgiveness, Grace and Merit (06/22/2017); Determining What Is Sin (06/15/2017); A Ministry to Cripples? (03/14/2017)
“Mortal Seeker”, where we respond to accounts in the Scriptures on the basis of their carnal, material, secular, and social elements, we often fail to apprehend their fullness as revelations of divinity and as sacred knowledge. We are to see that the guilty adulteress and the paralytic brought by his friends show oneness without sameness. Just as on the cross, Jesus embodied Israel and all mankind, the Savior embodied sin and demonstrated its destruction by the Father and the Holy Spirit. Mature Christians acknowledge that Jesus appeared as an Incarnation of the full GODhead, who revealed the character, substance and makeup of Deity, while also exposing the operations of sin as contrary to existence, life, eternal purpose, and sovereign will. Going further, the Savior also revealed more regarding the nature and process both of divine judgment, and of sacred law.
In Creation, divinity is shown to operate as multiple persons existing as oneness without sameness. GOD is seen in authority, power, purpose, and his role as the single source for all that exists. In Salvation, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit focus on mankind, and divinity is to be known through such elements as atonement, forgiveness, longsuffering, and lovingkindness. In Judgment, divinity is specially to be known through impartiality, mercy, righteousness, and thoroughness. Consider again the following:
(1.) Hosea 6: 4-6, King James Version (KJV): 4 O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away. 5 Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth. 6 For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
(2.) Matthew 9: 2-7, KJV: 2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. 3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. 4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? 5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? 6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. 7 And he arose, and departed to his house.
(3.) Jeremiah 33: 20-26, KJV: 20 Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season; 21 Then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the priests, my ministers. 22 As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites that minister unto me. 23 Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying, 24 Considerest thou not what this people have spoken, saying, The two families which the LORD hath chosen, he hath even cast them off? thus they have despised my people, that they should be no more a nation before them. 25 Thus saith the LORD; If my covenant be not with day and night, and if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth; 26 Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob and David my servant, so that I will not take any of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy on them.
There is far more to be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) 2nd Peter 3: 10-15, KJV: 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. 14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. 15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Whether GOD responds to
prayer asking victory for competing athletes, and more on the perfection of the
law are topics, today. The “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Oscar Manuel
Perez” (Level 3 with 1,920 points, a member since April 9, 2011) posted the
following:
May God bless Dallas Cowboys, my team. LOL,
will you pray for me, lol?
THE BATTLE AXE: The Law Not
Flawed (12/30/2012)—In the terms of its unique purpose, the law is perfect, and
accomplishes every aspect of its divine intent (Romans 7: 12, KJV). The law
only fails where we ask from the law what the law has not been designed to do.
While the divine law is an inheritance for the people of GOD that establishes a
level of security, the law does not automatically bestow real property (land),
social position, and worldly wealth. Those who are accounted as faithless or
godless may usually also be regarded as lawless. The law cannot eliminate sin;
however the law may illuminate and make the presence of sin known where sin
would be otherwise invisible. Law does not control and influence where the
carnal mind has dominion; for the carnal mind consists of mechanical operations
of the flesh (such as appetite, imagination, sensation, and fantasy), and is not
subject to the Spirit of GOD (see Romans 8: 5-14, KJV). Thus, in accordance
with the Gospel, the law of GOD is for those sinners seeking change, repentance
and the righteousness of GOD (1st Timothy 8-10, KJV), and provides guidance as a
standard of correction, rather than a rod for condemnation and
punishment.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And we
know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who
are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8: 28,
KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Why No
Answer? (08/25/2012); GOD Does Exist (03/20/2012); Idols of Flesh (03/12/2012);
The Work of Jesus (03/13/2012); Gangs? (12/02/2010)
You will probably find the answer from mature
Christians to be somewhat disappointing. Blessings from GOD are provided so
that believers may carry out and perform divine intent; and divine blessing
pertains to spiritual rebirth, growth, and perfection of Creation. As with
human warfare and struggle on the battlefield of blood, GOD is active and
present during athletic competitions through the commitment and faith of the
individuals that make up the units in conflict, the team or sports
organization. The depth of each man’s personal relationship with GOD will shape
his attitude, his effort, his obedience to coaching, and his being in sync with
others.
The answers of GOD to prayer for victory may be
seen in the healing of injury, or that participants may bring to the game
soundness of body and clarity of mind. Even so, the divine purposes focus upon
the forgiveness of sin, the revelation of divine person, and the sanctification
of both heaven and earth. A divine judgment is now in process that does not
focus on human behavior and conduct, or how men entertain themselves in the
earth through the flesh. The Gospel of Jesus Christ exhibits the standard for
the searching of our lives; and the emphasis is upon the divine content of ones
spirit, rather than diet and foods, sexual behavior, and verbal exchanges. The
imparted, indwelling Spirit of GOD is not a spirit of combativeness and
competition. The church and kingdom of GOD are built up and edified only by a
holy spirit of cooperation.
There is far more to be said, correctly
applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, many say “luck” favors those
who are well prepared. GOD favors those who are dutiful, faithful, holy,
obedient, reverent, righteous, and wise. To the extent the games center in
covetousness, ego, pride, and self-promotion, the games must be understood as
idolatry, ungodliness and whoredom.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be
useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
I have been prompted to
think about the law again, its purpose and benefit; and there is more on
redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. A reply was posted at
thoughts.com commenting on (12/27/2012) Hellfire and Brimstone Preaching? The
writer, “SeasonedBeginner” stated the law was flawed, and only those blind to
the freedom and hope brought by Christ in the New Covenant continue to be
judgmental. “Justice” has been mercifully replaced with forgiveness. My
initial response appears below:
Honor to GOD! The law was not so
much flawed as our understanding and acceptance of the law. Thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not commit adultery
should still be in effect—and you need not go to Newtown to ask how sound such
thinking would be for a righteous God and his people. The law, itself, is a
manifestation of divinity, and is not easily embraced using only tools of the
flesh such as seeing, hearing, smelling and tasting. The death and resurrection
of Christ was not to eliminate divine judgment and wrath against sin; rather, to
certify Jesus as a righteous judge. Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts.
Enjoy the rest of the holidays.
THE BATTLE AXE: Purchased
With Blood? (12/29/2012)—The ministry of Jesus to mankind is comprehensive, and
still is being carried out both upon the earth, and from heaven. While for
many, being covered by the blood of Jesus signifies atonement, or remission and
propitiation for sins, rather than redemption, the blood of Jesus overspreads
all the levels of divine process and sacred purpose. Included are birth, death,
judgment, promise, prophecy, and sanctification. Although believers speak of
experiencing GOD through divine history, infrequent episodes, and discrete
events, the operations of GOD are all eternal, inseparable, open-ended, and
progressive. Thus, redemption cannot be separated from salvation, and the two
equally entail cleansing, forgiveness, rebirth, repentance, and
sacrifice.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: I have not
departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me. My tongue shall speak of
thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness. Let thine hand
help me; for I have chosen thy precepts. I have longed for thy salvation, O
LORD; and thy law is my delight. Let my soul live, and it shall praise
thee; and let thy judgments help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek
thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments. (Psalms 119: 172-176,
KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Vows and
Covenants? (12/17/2012); Christians Who Ignore GOD’s Laws (10/25/2012); The Crux
of the Matter (10/26/2012); Violence In The Bible (02/26/2012); Why Confess
Before Priest (02/27/2012); Trouble For The Good (01/15/2012); Chain Of Command
(01/16/2012); Free From Law? (11/03/2010); Love a Choice?
(11/04/2010)
The law of GOD has never been a weapon against
goodness, love, obedience, respect, or truth; yet, many complain against the law
as an attack upon “freedom”; an unnecessary burden of obligation; an unholy
instrument that generates despair, fear, shame and terror; and an obstacle to
the full integrity and legitimacy of created beings and living
creatures.
The divine purposes of law include creating
and maintaining order among a broad and diverse assembly of sentient beings that
possess self-will. Just as the law is to reveal and make known the will of
Almighty GOD, the law is to make known and visible an immaterial and unseen
presence that is sin. For most, knowledge of the law is by faith, rather than
by detailed and exacting study of every ordinance or statute. The benefits and
blessing of law are a foundation for the security of the universe, for the law
fosters and imparts balance, comfort, continuity, joy, hope, peace, stability,
strength, wisdom, and eternal life.
In the kingdom of GOD, punishment and death
are not the outcomes of obeying law, performing sacred duty, sharing love, or
speaking holy truth; and the covenant law provided to establish a righteous
nation in the earth was not given with an intent to increase human misery. The
damage and threat that results from sin was first identified among the holy
angels. When divine law was extended to mankind upon the earth, this was in the
nature of admonition, restoration, and salvation. All law is not spoken in a
language of prohibition (thou shalt not); and, rightly understood, it is law
that commands the existence of all benefit. Law is a form of Light, and there
is no flaw in light or in the Light-Giver. Only those who seek to abide in
darkness fear and hate the light.
There is far more to be said, correctly
applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, sin does not exist as a
being or thing created by GOD. Anguish, death, and pain absolutely must appear
as alarms against sin, and there must be knowledge that works to limit the
damage that comes by sin. The overwhelming threat posed by sin cannot be
realized without spiritual power, divine instruction, and immediate consequences
in living experience. Sin opposes the existence of divine law, of divine
person, and of divine Creation.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful.
Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
