(05/29/2020) The Ones Called "Sheep"

Today, reply is on the character and properties among sheep that promote their use by divinity to provide atonement for sin, to further communication and covenant relationship for created beings and living creatures on the earth, and to fulfill revelation to mankind. Sheep often are used to depict and represent an ideal pastoral condition within the church of Jesus Christ. As creatures that stay together in small family groups, yet also are communal for their survival, sheep may be gathered in large groups without conflict, competition, defying authority, rebellion, and violence against one another. Christ who is head of the church is also the lamb of GOD who takes away the sin of the world. Mankind has existence and life within both the Creation and the Creator. The kinship of mankind to divinity first appears and is manifest through divine content, sacred law, mystery, prophecy, spirit process, and other sacred elements that can reside within human consciousness and self-will. Those who become born again are to exist on the earth displaying the image of GOD, and demonstrating divine guidance, sacred knowledge, resurrection life, and their own fresh endowment of inseparable spirit imparted from the makeup of GOD. Included are balance, commitment, faith, holiness, lovingkindness, oneness without sameness, personhood, righteousness, wisdom, and wrath against sin. The sacrifice provided by divinity on behalf of mankind includes sacred blood and substance for atonement, propitiation, and reconciliation. It is written: Psalms 100: 3, King James Version (KJV): 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. The fighter who uses the ID “Alex” (Level 3 with 1,120 points) in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion & Spirituality posted the following:

Why are "most" religious people such sheep? And if Jesus talks about peace why do these hypocrites feel the need to bash other people?

THE GOLDEN ARROW: Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device. And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. (Acts 17: 29-31, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: A Habitation of Spirit (04/05/2020); TWO Kinds of People? (02/21/2020); Do Animals Have “Souls”? (01/19/2020); Fully Communicating Human Potential? (09/30/2019); Divine Spirit Within Animals? (09/05/2019); To Be Jesus’ Sheep (06/10/2019); My Sheep Hear My Voice (11/16/2016)

“Alex”, the ones you call “sheep” exist as those who are in personal relationship with the Creator through obedience, reverence, and trust. The sheep patiently and quietly respond to such elements as authority, grace, sacred law, divine prerogative, eternal purpose, and the sovereign will of GOD. Because divinity is immortal, incorruptible, and invisible, the process and substance of GOD first were made known to mankind using finite figures and operations that have meaning and value at the level of human consciousness and self-will. Where there has been spiritual growth and maturity, divine fullness (i.e., divinity; the Godhead; the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit) may be discerned through fresh endowments of the life essence imparted at Creation to mankind from the makeup of GOD and that are now available through the ministries of Jesus Christ. Inseparable aspects of what/who we know as GOD are being bestowed on mankind that include balance, faith, holiness, longsuffering, lovingkindness, oneness without sameness, personhood, wisdom, and wrath against sin. Such divine operations must appear as atonement, edification, judgment, prophecy, redemption, revelation, salvation, and unselfish service. The transgression of sacred law committed by the first pair (i.e., the fall of Adam) disrupted divine order and continuing existence on multiple levels throughout the universe. In the same way sleep (death) was used to preserve the male when his rib was removed to create the female, divinity has been using the death, the blood of Jesus Christ, and his resurrection from the dead to further fashion the character, nature and quality of mankind. Consider again the following that uses language from the Bible and a selection from the music ministry of Steve Amerson:

(1.) Ezekiel 34: 11-17, King James Version (KJV): 11 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. 12 As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day. 13 And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the country. 14 I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel. 15 I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord GOD. 16 I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment. 17 And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats.

(2.) Ezekiel 34: 30-31, KJV: 30 Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD. 31 And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.

(3.) John 10: 7-17, KJV: 7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. 15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. 17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMd4o8HoH10&list=FLD-fEmPQDdXFIv9qj8rBJVA&index=12&t=0s.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

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THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC

(12/11/2019) A Call For Truth

Today, reply is on comparing the energy, excitement, and vibrancy of Jesus Christ against that displayed by Satan. Divinity appeared among mankind using flesh and human form to demonstrate correct covenant relationship between the Creator and the created. Although Jesus was the Son of GOD serving as a spokesperson and representative of the Father in heaven, Jesus was meek and lowly while living on the earth, and is called “a man of sorrows” because he also fulfilled the role of heir to Adam, the Son of Man. Where Jesus provided a standard for humanity that embraced sacred law and continual praise of GOD, Satan appears as an Adversary to mankind promoting covetousness, deceit, pride, and rebellion. It is written: Isaiah 11: 1-5, King James Version (KJV): 1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; 3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: 4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. 5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. One of the fighters in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion & Spirituality using the ID “Anonymous” (no profile information shown) posted the following:

Why is it known that satan's energy is more vibrant, colorful, and just better than Jeus's energy?

When you look at that Lucky dog's show on Adult Swim you can see the title screen and it says "666." So this is a satan show. Technically. But the colors on that screen and the font and everything it just looks so good and feels like good genuine energy. When you look at the energy of Jesus themed things it's so bland and like dull and thick and hard to take in. It's kind of like poop I can't deny. Why is Jesus reading like this and Satan reading like that. Is this part of the deception? Is the bright colorful genuine energy Jesus's energy and vice versa? Please tell me the truth.

Updated 2 hours ago:

mr. pickles i mean and I meant the commercial not the title screen.

THE GOLDEN ARROW: Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53: 1-6, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: More Required Than Crucifixion? (12/10/2019); Sin Depicted Using Flesh (11/22/2019); Christ Displayed Authentic Humanity (10/09/2019); Christian Teachings About Devils (08/21/2019); Divine Process Is Unselfish (05/12/2019); One Died For All (04/05/2019); GOD’s Will Be Done? (03/27/2019); Opposing The Divine Will (03/30/2018); His Suffering At Gethsemane (03/12/2018); GOD Speaking Through Songs? (11/01/2013); Why Not One Bible? (11/02/2013)

“Anonymous”, developing and mature Christian believers do not encourage one another to compare the energy, process and substance of Jesus Christ, who must appear as a man, against that of Satan, who may appear as an angel. Satan is a created being that like mankind, is subject to the operations of sin that oppose the continued existence of sacred law and divine order. Sin has not been put forth from GOD, yet, may dominate consciousness and self-will (willpower) within the living. Sin promotes nonexistence, the end of all divine order, and a return to the condition of chaos, confusion, and flux that was in place before the founding of heaven and earth (we say, preexistence).

Divinity has appeared on the earth using human form as Jesus Christ to reveal otherwise invisible and unseen aspects of the divine fullness (we also say, the Godhead; the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit). In addition to sacred law, created beings must respond to divine prerogative, eternal purpose, and the sovereign will of GOD. Jesus must operate to display authentic humanity continuing in covenant relationship with GOD. Only as an embodiment of the life essence (we also say, breath; spirit; word) imparted from the Creator may mankind serve as a living companion to immortal, incorruptible divinity. Christian believers are to resemble, reflect, and reveal the image of GOD and the likeness of Jesus Christ within their lifestyles and daily routines. Inseparable aspects of the divine makeup must appear including balance, completeness, faith, holiness, integrity, longsuffering, lovingkindness, oneness without sameness, personhood, wisdom, and wrath against sin. Consider again the following that uses language from the Bible, and a praise presentation from prophets of the Christian faith who minister using music and dance, the Disciples of Mime, interpreting “Something About the Name of Jesus” from The Rance Allen Group featuring Kirk Franklin:

(1.) John 19: 1-6, King James Version (KJV): 1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. 5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! 6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

(2.) 2^nd Corinthians 5: 1-7, KJV: 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. 4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. 5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. 6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

(3.) 1^st John 3: 4-8, KJV: 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

(4.) 2^nd Corinthians 11: 13-15, KJV: 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (5.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBifYYVW4y8.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

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THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC

(05/15/2019) Are We Becoming gods?

Today, the reply addresses the ongoing transformation of mankind to exist eternally as a life companion to divinity. At the coming of Jesus Christ to harvest the earth of those belonging to him that are mature/ripe for eternal life, the permanent change will be completed in the twinkling of an eye whereby mankind will no longer be corruptible or mortal, and will endure along with divinity forever. Men on the earth anointed and endowed to serve as divine priests, prophets, judges and kings are to be obeyed and respected as the sons of man (Adam), and children of the Most High. Thus, it is written: Luke 3: 38, King James Version (KJV): 38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God. Also, Deuteronomy 14: 1-2, : 1 Ye are the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead. 2 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth. Exodus 4: 22-24 KJV: 22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn: 23 And I say unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me: and if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn. One of the fighters in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “Anonymous” (no profile is shown) posted the following:

Fellow Christians: why would someone say the Bible says people are gods and ard becoming gods?

Please clear this up because that sounds wrong to me.

THE GOLDEN ARROW: Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever. Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. (1^st Chronicles 29: 10-13, King James Version, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Keeping Of Relics (04/17/2019); Flesh As Divine Vessels? (01/14/2018); The Servitude of Angels (08/28/2017); The GOD Of All? (01/08/2016); No Other gods? (08/14/2015); Able to Become Gods? (01/11/2014); Why Christians Pray for Others (01/12/2014); The Image of GOD? (10/10/2013); Embodied Afterlife? (10/11/2013)

“Anonymous”, some of the most challenging doctrines and teachings within the Christian system of belief are involved, here. Several distinctions and meanings have to be separated to avoid spiritual confusion. In the holy writings, “gods” are (1) man-made objects mistakenly believed to contain divine persons, to have authority and power, or that may act having dominion in the natural world; therefore graven images and other objects (we say, idols) are reverenced and worshiped to gain benefits, favor, and privilege. To be a “god” means (2) to have the same attributes, authority, knowledge, power and privilege that describe the Creator. Also, “gods” are (3) vessels of divine seed and spirit substance from the makeup of divinity; therefore, having “life essence” (breath; “DNA”; spirit; word) from the divine fullness (we say, the Creator; the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit), created beings and living creatures may be called “gods” meaning the offspring, the sons and daughters, the children of GOD. Mankind was created to exist (4) as a companion (“god”) to immortal, incorruptible divinity, and therefore, was to endure as eternal, godly, and perfect. Additionally, (5) where men on the earth display the “image of God” (inseparable spirit substance from the makeup of divinity such as faith, holiness, longsuffering, lovingkindness, wisdom, wrath against sin) they are accounted as heirs to divinity, joint-heirs with Jesus Christ, and the new creation. Consider again the following that uses language from the Bible:

1. Genesis 3: 1-6, King James Version (KJV); 1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. 6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

2. Galatians 3: 26-29, KJV: 26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.

3. Isaiah 63: 16, KJV: 16 Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, 4. 1^st John 3: 7-11, KJV: 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 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. 11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

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THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC

(04/19/2019) Displaying A "Christian Personality"?

Today, reply is on what some call “the Christian personality” and the “boring” lifestyle of those who follow Jesus Christ. The primary shared property of the church is sacred truth; and, while only one member may receive a given spiritual gift, in accordance with divine law and process, that is sufficient to say, when believers are gathered together, the gift is manifest within the full body. In the same way each local church sanctuary is set apart to GOD and made distinctive by the heartfelt prayers of the believers, and places of sacred assembly are further anointed by increased consciousness and thoughts of GOD through the presence of holy relics, the sinner who chooses salvation through Jesus Christ must be set apart and made distinctive by the life of Jesus made present through promise, prophecy, and rebirth. It is written: John 17: 17-19, King James Version (KJV): 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. The daily routine among Christians acknowledges divinity through displays of such features as accountability, discharging duty, fidelity, interdependence, maintaining integrity, unselfish ministry, oneness without sameness, respect, reverence, and zeal. In place of busyness, fruitless and misdirected action, or excitement there are focus, freshness, and newness of life through the Holy Spirit. One of the fighters in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “shoeshopper3” (Level 1 with 7 points, a member since November 22, 2017) posted the following:

Why is it that people who get really into Christianity tend to become very sheltered and boring?

you can be a Christian without losing your personality.

THE GOLDEN ARROW: Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin. Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6: 3-11, King James Version, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Committed To Unchanging Promise (04/09/2019); Make Me A Servant (04/08/2019); One Died For All (04/05/2019); The Thought of Foolishness (03/31/2019); Recognizing Holy and Unholy (01/31/2019); Purity For Sacred Truth (12/17/2018); Become As Little Children (12/13/2018); How Sinners Become Perfect (11/26/2018); Be Not Unequally Yoked (04/16/2018)

“shoeshopper3”, there is no “Christian personality” that all followers of Jesus are to display. The change one sees in a Christian emerges from their fresh endowment of spirit content imparted from the makeup of GOD, rather than their personality and other patterns that appear from operations of emotional and psychological makeup. For sinners who choose to turn to GOD through Jesus Christ the goal of the soul—ones full endowment of spirit substance imparted from the makeup of divinity—is to become Christ-like, and to continually display the image of GOD. By becoming “born again,” the sinner receives inseparable spirit substance from the makeup of GOD that includes faith, holiness, joy, longsuffering, lovingkindness, eternal purpose, wisdom, and wrath against sin. They then will exist as developing believers, offspring of GOD, and joint heirs with Christ, who must “grow up again” by facing life challenges and “growing pains” on the earth until they are mature/ripe for harvest by Jesus Christ at his Advent (we also say, his appearing; the Rapture; the Second Coming). In addition to discovery, gradual growth, study to gain “sacred knowledge,” unselfish service and suffering with Christ, developing believers become set apart and sanctified by operations of their own spirit content from GOD. Thus, all Christians are careful to consider the following that uses language from the Bible:

1. 2^nd Corinthians 5: 14-21, King James Version (KJV): 14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

2. 1^st Peter 4: 1-5, KJV: 1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: 4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: 5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. 6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

3. 2^nd Timothy 3: 1-5, KJV: 1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof:  from such turn away.

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, 4. 2^nd Corinthians 6: 14-18, KJV: 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

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THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC

(04/03/2019) The Solutions From GOD

(see reference below)

Today, the reply is on Christ-likeness, lawful process, the image of GOD, and other requirements from divinity that pertain to eliminating evil and wickedness. The fighter in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality using the ID “Pat C.” (Level 7 with 53,566 points, a member since December 10, 2011) posted the following:

If people are made wicked and evil by the devil, why didn't god just kill the devil instead of murdering the entire world population?

THE GOLDEN ARROW: Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. (Matthew 25: 41-46, King James Version, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Peace Or A Sword? (01/29/2019); The Revelation of Mercy (01/28/2019); Divine Forgiveness and Justice (01/01/2019); The Elimination of Death? (05/13/2018); The Servitude of Angels (08/28/2017); Holy Fire From GOD? (04/27/2017); About Lucifer in Scripture (02/18/2016); The Origin of Sin? (07/31/2015)

“Pat C.”, here are some ideas that many developing and mature Christian believers are willing to examine that speak to divinity killing created beings and living creatures as a solution to remove evil, sin, and wickedness:

1. Given that divinity is immortal and immutable, the character, makeup, process and substance for many elements within the divine Creation of heaven and earth display completeness, duration, integrity, permanence, eternal purpose, and the sovereign will of GOD.

2. While there are angels, sacred beasts, and men existing in heaven who have been resurrected or translated from the earth that are not mortal and who display personhood and self-will, only GOD displays divine fullness, and is everlasting and immortal. Inseparable aspects of spirit content are to appear as Christ-likeness and the image of GOD. Included are balance, faith, forbearance, holiness, joy, longsuffering, lovingkindness, oneness without sameness, restraint, wisdom, and wrath against sin.

3. Both death (the completion or finish of ones mortality) and the second death (annihilation) are incurred as a sanction of divine law used to acknowledge the presence or lack of sacred substances (we say, breath, life essence, spirit, word) imparted from the makeup of GOD that are required for the living to communicate, exchange and interact with divinity in ongoing relationships (we say, to exist as life companions with GOD).

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, 4. Devils may not be killed or lose their endowment of consciousness and will; and they are neither mortal nor immortal. Even so, they endure at the discretion of divinity, and may be utterly destroyed using holy fire that make visible otherwise unseen divine order, dominion, and final judgment.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

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THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC

(03/06/2019) Known By Spiritual Fruit

Today, reply is on how to correctly discern, recognize, and respond to sinners who become developing Christian believers. Within the Scriptures, a Christian “bearing fruit,” refers to their lives displaying sacred consequences, effects, outcomes, and products. In the final judgment of GOD, distinctions will be made on the basis of such features as the sacred fruit a believer has produced; their cooperation to accomplish eternal purpose; and their full display of inseparable divine substance. In addition to acts of kindness, godly doctrine, prophetic demonstration, obedience and observance of divine law, and continual practice of sacraments, believers will be acknowledged and discerned by having served as vessels for imparted Spirit. It is written: Galatians 5: 19-23, King James Version (KJV): 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. A fighter in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “Princess” (Level 3 with 1,487 points, a member since November 06, 2018) posted the following:

Christians often quote "By their fruit you shall know them" but also state "Everyone is a sinner". If everyone is a sinner, and we know them?

...by their fruits, are there NO Christians?

THE GOLDEN ARROW: For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. (Ephesians 5: 8-11, King James Version, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Recognizing Holy and Unholy (01/31/2019); Divine Fruit From Suffering? (12/19/2018); Known By His Fruit (11/04/2018); I Am The Vine (03/20/2018); Ye Are The Branches (03/21/2018); Achieving Feats of Righteousness? (05/05/2017); A Rebellious Fig Tree? (12/21/2016); Fruits From a Barren Tree? (12/07/2013); The Barren Tree? (12/06/2013)

“Princess”, as those who are Christ-like, Christians are to display the image of GOD through behavior and conduct that are godly, that addresses eternal purpose, and that acknowledges the sovereign will of GOD. To exist as a Christian believer is to live in a condition of continuous change, discovery, gradual spiritual growth, and transition. Sinners who return to divinity by accepting accountability for their attitudes, behavior and conduct, and who seek to build or renew a personal relationship with divinity, are given a fresh endowment of life essence (we say, divine DNA; breath; spirit; word) from the makeup of GOD. Through operations of the Holy Spirit, a sinner’s inborn spirit must die and be buried. They must be “born-again” and “grow up” again to become mature/ripe for harvest by the Lord at this his appearing (we also say, the Advent; the Rapture; the Second Coming).

The character, makeup, and nature of invisible, unseen divinity (we also say, divine fullness; the Godhead; the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit) must be recognized and responded to as active presence. The full range of spirit qualities and values that exist as divinity are inseparable, and where one appears, all are present. Included are faith, forbearance, holiness, longsuffering, lovingkindness, personhood, righteousness, wisdom, and wrath against sin. Developing believers increasingly will practice discernment where ones own spirit content is used as a standard to identify the spirit content within events, messages, practices, other persons, the holy writings, etc.

Guidance, instruction, and warnings are shared among Christians that are to further their learning and growth. Their perfection and transformation will be complete as they are lifted to meet Jesus Christ in the air. While yet alive and on the earth, Christians are to remain alert, prayerful and vigilant, for they will encounter many deceivers, false prophets, and disguised inducements to sin and error. Consider again the following that uses language from the Bible:

1. 1^st John 1: 5-10, King James Version (KJV): 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

2. 1^st John 2: 1-6, KJV: 1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, 3. Romans 8: 5-9, KJV: 5 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. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 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.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC

(12/17/2018) Purity For Sacred Truth

Today, reply shares points endorsing sacred knowledge in place of secular knowledge and the many fascinations from idolatry, superstition, the occult, and the supernatural. To avoid spiritual confusion, divine truth should be maintained as set apart, privileged, and exclusive. Through the operations of sin, mankind has become vulnerable to defilement of their inborn life essence (breath; spirit; word) imparted from the makeup of GOD. Sin may dominate consciousness and self-will within created beings and living creatures; may accelerate the completion of their mortality, or the end of their duration; and may result in their destruction through the second death. In the same way human survival requires ability to recognize and respond to truth that describes and obeys the conditions put forth by natural law, ability to communicate, survive, and be in ongoing relationship with divinity requires consciousness of spirit substance, the conditions put forth by divine law, and the unadulterated operations of the Creator. One of the fighters in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “Wesley” (Level 1 with 8 points, a member since August 19, 2017) posted the following:

If God created the spirit world then why would the bible claim he is so against us exploring it or using its energy?

For things. Do any of the Christian's think about this. The bible speaks out strongly against the occult and viewing the spirit world or gaining knowledge. All of this can be done through meditation.

Why if God were real would he be threatened by his creation gaining energy knowledge and power. All those scriptures just prove that it is a control mechanism anyways to keep people powerless.

The ancient Egyptians had stuff on Hell Outer darkness and a Second death you can look it up this apparently is where the bible got some of its ideas.

What was the point of their religion though that if you didn't meditate or follow a spiritual path that you were at risk for those things naturally after death. They even suggested your spirit could die and then boom you no longer exist at all no reincarnation nothing. Outer darkness is blackness and emotional turmoil you can't view the astral without an open third eye so all you will see is nothingness and you will be consumed by your own fears and thoughts till your spirit dies.

The only way out is meditation otherwise you are dead and experience bad stuff if not in this life then the after. The ancient religions did not teach to worship Gods but that they were advanced beings to guide humanity to be like themselves. In some of the scriptures it was suggested they are physical to like us and live on another planet and were once here.

Think about all this. Obey "God" and die or open your eyes and be free.

THE GOLDEN ARROW: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? (John 3: 11-12, King James Version, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Awe Through Sacred Revelation (12/05/2018); How Sinners Become Perfect (11/26/2018); Watching The Science Channel? (10/17/2018); Bible Language About Spirit? (06/13/2018); Mythology Opposes Christian Belief (01/08/2018); Growth Is Through Edification (06/20/2017); Academic Language? (12/10/2015); The Meaning of Worship? (07/09/2014); To Serve GOD Acceptably (07/10/2014)

“Wesley” a meaningful response by a mature Christian believer to your presentation would have to share many important points on the nature, process, and substance of divine fullness (we also say, the summation of all that is divinity; the Godhead; the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Where you are willing to continue developing, growing, and learning, the following few points may be helpful to avoid spiritual confusion, and to provide further focus and structure to your studies:

1. Christian belief centers on establishing uninterrupted communication, exchange, and interaction with divinity (we say, Christ-likeness; ongoing relationship; the image of GOD). There must be acknowledgment of GOD appearing as active presence who, despite being immortal, incorruptible and invisible, has personhood; is capable of projecting existence and life; and provides duration, form, opportunity, possibilities, substance, and value to multiple created beings and living creatures.

2. Sin is an enigma to mankind that does not have ordinary material and physical form; does not respond to finite human tools such as intellect, logic, carnal reason, and science; and is not subject to mechanical and natural law. Sin has not been created or put forth by divinity, and contains no spirit matter or sacred substance; yet, sin may dominate consciousness and self-will within the living.

3. The operations of sin oppose the continued existence of divine law, the Lawgiver, and divine order throughout the universe. Sin promotes destruction, non-existence, upheaval, and return to the conditions of chaos, flux, and confusion that were in place before the creation of heaven and earth.

4. Divinity must be apprehended on the basis of things “set apart” (we say, consecrated; made holy; purified; sanctified), and specific divine operations that include atonement, forgiveness, incarnation, judgment, resurrection, and revelation. Inseparable aspects of divine fullness must be imparted and internalized within the living (we say, breath; life essence; spirit; word) that enable discernment and response to GOD.

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, 5. There are many obstacles to mankind achieving clear, complete and correct sacred knowledge imparted by the Holy Spirit. Many promote counterfeits of divinity and deceptive practices as well as products of emotion, imagination, and sensation. Graphic and memorable thrusts against sacred truth include idolatry; superstition; fascination with the occult and the supernatural; perverted sexuality; sorcery and witchcraft; and secular knowledge (e.g., genetics; human history; mathematics; technology). ) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC

(12/16/2018) Godly Exercise of Authority

Today, Scriptures are shared that provide counsels from divinity for leaders and rulers among the covenant people of GOD. While followers, citizens, and those under leadership often are most influenced and swayed by the character, charisma, and passion of those in authority, the correct administration and supervision of those in covenant relationship with GOD is to go forward through the indwelling Spirit from divinity endowed through baptism and rebirth (we say, the Comforter; the Holy Ghost; the Holy Spirit; the Spirit of Prophecy; the Spirit of Truth). Sinners must be built up and edified in becoming Christ-like to display the image of GOD. Along with commitment and discernment, inseparable aspects of spirit substance from the makeup of GOD should appear at every level of organized activity and shared living. Included are faith, holiness, humility, longsuffering, lovingkindness, personhood, righteousness, and wrath against sin. Thus, the holy writings record divine law and sacred wisdom commanded for those charged to serve over families, households, schools, law enforcement, health care, and other institutions as well as for cities, empires, kingdoms, and nations. One of the fighters in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “Anonymous” (no profile information shown) posted the following:

What biblical passages describe the behavior of those who are in position of authority who tend to be taciturn and won't show you anything?

THE GOLDEN ARROW: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. (Romans 13: 1-4, King James Version, KJV)

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Completeness, Integrity And Wholeness? (06/21/2018); Sacred Ministry or Parenting? (05/10/2018); A Descendent of David? (03/18/2018); Rulers Who Are Prophets? (01/25/2017); Called To Be Servants? (11/25/2015); Jesus As America’s President? (05/20/2015); Ruling With Christ? (02/12/2015); The Ruler Of the Earth? (05/01/2014); Parables About the Kingdom? (05/02/2014)

“Anonymous”, those who are called to lead and rule are to be anointed with spirit substance from the makeup of GOD that supplies them with necessary features and tools that include balance, completeness, gravity, impartiality, perspective, restraint, sobriety, wisdom, vision, and zeal. In addition to being held accountable for the completion of specific duties and tasks, leaders and rulers will direct and manage multiple projects and programs, and must serve as judges who resolve conflicts and settle disputes in accordance with policy, standard practices, and law. Consider again the following counsels using language from the Bible provided to guide leaders among the people of GOD:

1. Ecclesiastes 5: 2, King James Version (KJV): 2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

2. Ecclesiastes 5: 8, KJV: 8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.

3. Proverbs 10: 19, KJV: 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

4. Proverbs 16: 32, KJV: 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

5. Ecclesiastes 8: 11, KJV: 11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

6. Proverbs 25: 28, KJV: 25 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

7. 1^st Timothy 3: 2-7, KJV: 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, 8. Hosea 6: 6, KJV: 6 For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC