Today, reply is made to a question about gold existing in heaven, and whether heaven is real. In addition to a fresh endowment of spirit substance from the makeup of divinity such as faith, holiness, wisdom, and wrath against sin, believers in Christ also must develop discernment (ability to use ones own spirit matter as a standard to recognize and respond to the sacred content in events, other persons, Scriptures, etc.), and increasingly practice meekness (humility and the ability to accept instruction, testimony, or witness from operations of the Holy Spirit, or from clergy and other believers). Where questions arise regarding any of the information shared during a meeting (e.g., announcements, doctrines, proclamations, sermons, or even casual and offhand remarks) members are to apply the means and practices provided by GOD that include dialog with other believers (particularly, the one who was the original source of what is being shared), prayer, reflection, translation, and careful study of the holy writings. Trust also is fostered by believers knowing that what is spoken before a congregation is often utterance guided by the Holy Spirit (we also say, the Comforter, the Spirit of Prophecy, the Spirit of Truth). All who serve as prophets, spokespersons, and those sent in the name of divinity are in the ongoing process of divine judgment, and must speak truth only. More than simply those who make a mistake, perjure themselves, or sin through ignorance, false prophets and liars are condemned as blasphemers against the Holy Spirit, who will never be granted divine forgiveness. The fighter at “Yahoo! Answers” using “Anonymous” as an ID (no profile information available) posted the following thrust:
Is Heaven real? if so, is it really made of real Gold? That's what the preacher said Sunday morning.?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh. Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. (James 3: 10-18, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: How Do You Know? (02/25/2015); GOD Is A Spirit? (12/17/2014); The Storm-battered City? (03/29/2014); All Lying Forbidden? (03/04/2014); Wrong Not to Forgive? (03/05/2014); Face to Face Like Moses? (01/28/2014); Covenants and Relationships (01/29/2014); Foolish For Not Believing? (03/22/2013); Science and the Laws of Nature? (03/23/2013); Spirit Matter (10/21/2012); Caesarea Philippi (10/22/2012); A Man in Heaven? (09/23/2012); Aliens? (09/24/2012)
“Anonymous”, Christian believers must hold to understandings that emerge as sacred knowledge and divine revelation. Believers are to carefully examine what is said to them by clergy and others against the holy writings. Thus, consider the following:
(1.) John 3: 11-13 King James Version (KJV): 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? And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
(2.) John 14: 1-3 (KJV): Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
(3.) Romans 1: 16-21 (KJV): 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. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 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: 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.
(4.) 1st John 5: 9-11 (KJV): If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
There is far more to be plainly said, correctly understood, and to get a proper grip upon. (For example, (5.) The idea of material things in the highest place of spirit beings (angels, sacred beasts, immortal Deity) is as difficult as the teachings about Jesus remaining incarnate (having a body of flesh and bone) and serving as High Priest within the Temple Sanctuary of Heaven. Believers absolutely must trust that nothing is impossible for GOD. Thus, as we continue to “grow again” (once born again), we accept that the streets of gold appear within the city, the New Jerusalem, that is to be placed upon the earth. Nor do we doubt that the sea of glass, the tree of life, and the crowns cast away by the twenty four elders are physical and real.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
(12/24/2013) Jesus Arose Bodily
The carnal form displayed by Jesus following his crucifixion and burial are topics, today. Also, there is more on judging preachers as “fake”. The “Yahoo! Answers” writer using ID “Mr. A” (Level 3 with 1,126 points, a member since May 07, 2012) posted the following:
Jesus arose from the dead bodily, not as a spirit being, right or wrong?
Jesus arose from the dead in the same body he died in.
Additional Details
Evan:
It's not a myth. It's true.
THE BATTLE AXE: On Judging Preachers as “Fake” (12/23/2013)— (6.) Hereby know we the spirit (1st John 4: 6, KJV). For many, the Christmas season has become a time for open displays of covetousness. Even so, complaining and slander have absolutely no value. It remains that, every believer must take up the cross for himself or herself, understanding that their own choices, their lives and their deaths now have a peculiar value for GOD. Salvation does not come from our fellow believer. The Almighty is making open display of both the spirit of error and the spirit of truth, the fantasy of divine love and the actuality of divine salvation. Judgment upon those exercising authority in things secular and things sacred (e.g., the Pope, the President, ones own parents) will repeatedly occur from those lacking both experience and preparation to serve in high office; however, not as an operation of the Spirit from GOD. With this in view, such critics are wasters, and like demons and devils, they have no value to the living kingdom of GOD in Christ. Rising above the daily hate crimes from those who say, “I don’t care what others believe, feel or think; I’ll do as I please, and continue to show my contempt for others,” believers are made strong, and are in no wise hindered from the embrace of divine love. (7.) Blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe (John 20: 29, KJV). Acceptance and cooperation with men of faith, and those who proclaim the Gospel may only be through the operations of faith, respect and trust that come from and are directed to GOD. Prophets Isaiah, Malachi, and others brought devastating pronouncements and rebukes from GOD against all the covenant people and their leaders; and there are those today, who legitimately speak to the integrity of those serving Christ. Judgment demands innocence, purity and righteousness (see John 8: 7, KJV). Yet, as surely as whores don’t love, and introduce multiple forms of spiritual confusion and defilement by their fornication, the assessment of those sent is not put in the hands of those that do not have consecration by the imparted, indwelling spirit of Christ. Largely for this reason, the church answers with silence—not ignorance—confident in the righteousness of Christ.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. (John 20: 26-31, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Jesus Rose? (11/08/2013); Suddenly Absent, Suddenly Present? (03/31/2013); A Family Affair? (04/01/2013); Magical Resurrection? (03/20/2013); Eat His Body, Drink His Blood (03/21/2013)
“Mr. A”, here are a few points to consider based on statements found in the Bible, the Gospel According to John 20: 1-31 and Luke 24: 1-53, King James Version:
(1.) Jesus first appeared, was spoken to, and did speak, early on the day beginning the week following his death on the cross and burial. Together, three women had gone to the sepulcher where they had left his body, and were expecting to complete cleansing and perfuming of his cadaver for full burial and entombment. When they saw the stone rolled away, and the place empty, they became alarmed and distressed. At that time one of the women encountered the risen Jesus, however, she did not recognize him by his physical features. She thought he was the grounds keeper. See John 20: 14-18.
(2.) On two occasions while they were in hiding to avoid arrest, behind doors that were closed and sealed, Jesus unexpectedly appeared among his disciples who had been chosen as apostles, and whom he had prepared to be witnesses of his resurrection. Thomas was privileged to physically touch the wounds appearing in the hands and side of Jesus. See John 20: 26-27.
(3.) Jesus appeared to two men who were walking together from Jerusalem to the nearby town of Emmaus. Neither recognized him by his physical appearance. He walked along, and talked with them regarding current events, particularly the recent crucifixion, and death of the prophet whom they thought might be the promised Messiah from GOD who would govern and restore the greatness of Israel. Jesus then began to instruct them about the prophesies of the Scriptures concerning himself. See Luke 24: 13-35.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) In these instances, Jesus did not appear having the same physical features; and, was recognized only by the way he spoke a person’s name, by his breaking of bread, by other specific gestures as well as by the joy and peace experienced by those who received him. As a further demonstration that he was raised bodily, and a material person, Jesus ate broiled fish and a honeycomb while among them. Luke 24: 42-43.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful.
LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. (Psalms 131: 2, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Jesus arose from the dead bodily, not as a spirit being, right or wrong?
Jesus arose from the dead in the same body he died in.
Additional Details
Evan:
It's not a myth. It's true.
THE BATTLE AXE: On Judging Preachers as “Fake” (12/23/2013)— (6.) Hereby know we the spirit (1st John 4: 6, KJV). For many, the Christmas season has become a time for open displays of covetousness. Even so, complaining and slander have absolutely no value. It remains that, every believer must take up the cross for himself or herself, understanding that their own choices, their lives and their deaths now have a peculiar value for GOD. Salvation does not come from our fellow believer. The Almighty is making open display of both the spirit of error and the spirit of truth, the fantasy of divine love and the actuality of divine salvation. Judgment upon those exercising authority in things secular and things sacred (e.g., the Pope, the President, ones own parents) will repeatedly occur from those lacking both experience and preparation to serve in high office; however, not as an operation of the Spirit from GOD. With this in view, such critics are wasters, and like demons and devils, they have no value to the living kingdom of GOD in Christ. Rising above the daily hate crimes from those who say, “I don’t care what others believe, feel or think; I’ll do as I please, and continue to show my contempt for others,” believers are made strong, and are in no wise hindered from the embrace of divine love. (7.) Blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe (John 20: 29, KJV). Acceptance and cooperation with men of faith, and those who proclaim the Gospel may only be through the operations of faith, respect and trust that come from and are directed to GOD. Prophets Isaiah, Malachi, and others brought devastating pronouncements and rebukes from GOD against all the covenant people and their leaders; and there are those today, who legitimately speak to the integrity of those serving Christ. Judgment demands innocence, purity and righteousness (see John 8: 7, KJV). Yet, as surely as whores don’t love, and introduce multiple forms of spiritual confusion and defilement by their fornication, the assessment of those sent is not put in the hands of those that do not have consecration by the imparted, indwelling spirit of Christ. Largely for this reason, the church answers with silence—not ignorance—confident in the righteousness of Christ.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. (John 20: 26-31, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Jesus Rose? (11/08/2013); Suddenly Absent, Suddenly Present? (03/31/2013); A Family Affair? (04/01/2013); Magical Resurrection? (03/20/2013); Eat His Body, Drink His Blood (03/21/2013)
“Mr. A”, here are a few points to consider based on statements found in the Bible, the Gospel According to John 20: 1-31 and Luke 24: 1-53, King James Version:
(1.) Jesus first appeared, was spoken to, and did speak, early on the day beginning the week following his death on the cross and burial. Together, three women had gone to the sepulcher where they had left his body, and were expecting to complete cleansing and perfuming of his cadaver for full burial and entombment. When they saw the stone rolled away, and the place empty, they became alarmed and distressed. At that time one of the women encountered the risen Jesus, however, she did not recognize him by his physical features. She thought he was the grounds keeper. See John 20: 14-18.
(2.) On two occasions while they were in hiding to avoid arrest, behind doors that were closed and sealed, Jesus unexpectedly appeared among his disciples who had been chosen as apostles, and whom he had prepared to be witnesses of his resurrection. Thomas was privileged to physically touch the wounds appearing in the hands and side of Jesus. See John 20: 26-27.
(3.) Jesus appeared to two men who were walking together from Jerusalem to the nearby town of Emmaus. Neither recognized him by his physical appearance. He walked along, and talked with them regarding current events, particularly the recent crucifixion, and death of the prophet whom they thought might be the promised Messiah from GOD who would govern and restore the greatness of Israel. Jesus then began to instruct them about the prophesies of the Scriptures concerning himself. See Luke 24: 13-35.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) In these instances, Jesus did not appear having the same physical features; and, was recognized only by the way he spoke a person’s name, by his breaking of bread, by other specific gestures as well as by the joy and peace experienced by those who received him. As a further demonstration that he was raised bodily, and a material person, Jesus ate broiled fish and a honeycomb while among them. Luke 24: 42-43.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful.
LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. (Psalms 131: 2, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Monday, December 23, 2013
(12/23/2013) On Judging Preachers as “Fake”
Identifying frauds who promote themselves as preachers, judging others, and the believer’s work in judgment are topics, today, along with more on what happens when people covet. A writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Christine” (Level 1 with 13 points, a member since July 04, 2012) posted the following:
Is calling a preacher fake blasphemy against the holy spirit?
Me and my friend are arguing over it....
THE BATTLE AXE: When People Covet (12/22/2013)—(5.) While the excuse is often offered that violating the law (we say, transgression, sin) was justified and necessary for survival, every crime of fraud and theft begins with covetousness. This is also true for deceptions and practices by angelic beings against mankind to deprive humanity of sacred dominion and divine inheritance. Thus, Christ has declared: I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 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. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep (John 10: 9-11, KJV). (6.) Covetousness pertains to the exalting of money and property as a false god, and relates to the worship of idols. The person who covets becomes enmeshed within the flesh and the world as belief systems. More than this, covetousness fosters disruptive competition and emulation among men as well as presumption, rebellion, and usurpation against GOD (see Galatians 5: 19-21 and 25-26, 1st Corinthians 4: 6-7, 2nd Corinthians 10: 12, Isaiah 42: 8 and Isaiah 48: 11, KJV). Just as Christian believers come to understand they cannot exercise authority and expect or demand any good thing from the wicked, neither can believers covet, and expect or demand any thing from other believers. All believers should seek to arrive at a point where they joyfully can say: “No man on earth has any goods or property more valuable to me than my salvation. No man has any object or thing I would kill him to get, or even lie to make it mine. That specially means his wife, his car, his house, his dog, his family.” (See Romans 13: 7-9 and 1st Timothy 6: 7-9, KJV.) Once we are correctly aware of our value to GOD, we may say as the Apostle Paul: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me (Philippians 4: 11-13, KJV).
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel. (2nd Kings 19: 22, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: A Kindness to Mary? (04/21/2013); When GOD Controls? (04/22/2013); Separated and Sealed? (03/29/2013); Acknowledging Divinity? (03/30/2013); Confusion 2013 (01/13/2013); Why A “Spokesperson”? (01/14/2013); When Does Gossip Become Sin? (01/08/2013); Understanding Hell (01/09/2013); Beer In My Milk? (09/07/2012); Begotten not Made (09/08/2012)
“Christine”, for Christian believers there are a number of divine warnings recorded in the holy writings that should be remembered and applied when speaking against those who are set apart as “full-time” servants to GOD. Included are some of the following points:
(1.) Who art thou that judgest another’s servant? (Romans 14: 4, KJV) Authority to judge those in the clergy may exist through the hierarchy that governs an assembly or community of faith by virtue of voluntary oaths and pledges. However, the church is not a “democracy” where every man has a voice by vote. Strict lines of accountability and oversight are likely to be in place that are not immediately visible to, and do not directly include members of the congregation.
(2.) The work of GOD is to believe whom he has sent (John 6: 29, KJV). The acceptance of the message is the first priority, rather than acceptance of the messenger. The message is to be carefully examined using divine discernment (i.e., comparing spiritual things to other spiritual things to determine their authenticity; their fit with acknowledged truth; their prophetic nature as comfort, edification or exhortation; their likely eternal effects; their sacred intent; their source; and their spirit content).
(3.) Judge nothing before the time (1st Corinthians 4: 5, KJV). Before the time that we ourselves are perfected, before the time we are thoroughly instructed, prepared and appointed to judge, believers must exercise caution. There are many subtleties (barely visible points of difference; hidden, unseen elements) that must be taken into account to correctly manifest the divine love that is judgment. Where Creation and Salvation display the sovereign majesty and power of Almighty GOD, Judgment must display eternal righteousness.
(4.) Whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost (Matthew 12: 32, KJV). When one does not correctly discern and recognize the Holy Spirit, and the divine gifts that are present through the ministry of Jesus Christ, that person is at risk of losing intended blessings and indispensable sacred provisions. To condemn or oppose a leader in the church, a prophet, or spiritual teacher is also to condemn the Spirit that operates through and within him. Spiritual blindness, darkness, denial, and lack of discernment are aligned with blasphemy of the Holy Spirit who is the specific person within the GODhead that carries out and establishes new birth, repentance, and sanctification.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (5.) We shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ (Romans 14: 10, KJV). Many who take up judgment do so as presumption (i.e., taking authority unto oneself without permission; stealing). It is a peculiar form of defiance, rebellion and usurpation (i.e., overthrowing existing government). In the coming judgment there will be no one who operates as an accuser or attacker. Each one who appears must answer the record of their own living deeds documented within the divine books of life.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful.
And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? (Proverbs 19: 21-22, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Is calling a preacher fake blasphemy against the holy spirit?
Me and my friend are arguing over it....
THE BATTLE AXE: When People Covet (12/22/2013)—(5.) While the excuse is often offered that violating the law (we say, transgression, sin) was justified and necessary for survival, every crime of fraud and theft begins with covetousness. This is also true for deceptions and practices by angelic beings against mankind to deprive humanity of sacred dominion and divine inheritance. Thus, Christ has declared: I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 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. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep (John 10: 9-11, KJV). (6.) Covetousness pertains to the exalting of money and property as a false god, and relates to the worship of idols. The person who covets becomes enmeshed within the flesh and the world as belief systems. More than this, covetousness fosters disruptive competition and emulation among men as well as presumption, rebellion, and usurpation against GOD (see Galatians 5: 19-21 and 25-26, 1st Corinthians 4: 6-7, 2nd Corinthians 10: 12, Isaiah 42: 8 and Isaiah 48: 11, KJV). Just as Christian believers come to understand they cannot exercise authority and expect or demand any good thing from the wicked, neither can believers covet, and expect or demand any thing from other believers. All believers should seek to arrive at a point where they joyfully can say: “No man on earth has any goods or property more valuable to me than my salvation. No man has any object or thing I would kill him to get, or even lie to make it mine. That specially means his wife, his car, his house, his dog, his family.” (See Romans 13: 7-9 and 1st Timothy 6: 7-9, KJV.) Once we are correctly aware of our value to GOD, we may say as the Apostle Paul: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me (Philippians 4: 11-13, KJV).
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel. (2nd Kings 19: 22, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: A Kindness to Mary? (04/21/2013); When GOD Controls? (04/22/2013); Separated and Sealed? (03/29/2013); Acknowledging Divinity? (03/30/2013); Confusion 2013 (01/13/2013); Why A “Spokesperson”? (01/14/2013); When Does Gossip Become Sin? (01/08/2013); Understanding Hell (01/09/2013); Beer In My Milk? (09/07/2012); Begotten not Made (09/08/2012)
“Christine”, for Christian believers there are a number of divine warnings recorded in the holy writings that should be remembered and applied when speaking against those who are set apart as “full-time” servants to GOD. Included are some of the following points:
(1.) Who art thou that judgest another’s servant? (Romans 14: 4, KJV) Authority to judge those in the clergy may exist through the hierarchy that governs an assembly or community of faith by virtue of voluntary oaths and pledges. However, the church is not a “democracy” where every man has a voice by vote. Strict lines of accountability and oversight are likely to be in place that are not immediately visible to, and do not directly include members of the congregation.
(2.) The work of GOD is to believe whom he has sent (John 6: 29, KJV). The acceptance of the message is the first priority, rather than acceptance of the messenger. The message is to be carefully examined using divine discernment (i.e., comparing spiritual things to other spiritual things to determine their authenticity; their fit with acknowledged truth; their prophetic nature as comfort, edification or exhortation; their likely eternal effects; their sacred intent; their source; and their spirit content).
(3.) Judge nothing before the time (1st Corinthians 4: 5, KJV). Before the time that we ourselves are perfected, before the time we are thoroughly instructed, prepared and appointed to judge, believers must exercise caution. There are many subtleties (barely visible points of difference; hidden, unseen elements) that must be taken into account to correctly manifest the divine love that is judgment. Where Creation and Salvation display the sovereign majesty and power of Almighty GOD, Judgment must display eternal righteousness.
(4.) Whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost (Matthew 12: 32, KJV). When one does not correctly discern and recognize the Holy Spirit, and the divine gifts that are present through the ministry of Jesus Christ, that person is at risk of losing intended blessings and indispensable sacred provisions. To condemn or oppose a leader in the church, a prophet, or spiritual teacher is also to condemn the Spirit that operates through and within him. Spiritual blindness, darkness, denial, and lack of discernment are aligned with blasphemy of the Holy Spirit who is the specific person within the GODhead that carries out and establishes new birth, repentance, and sanctification.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (5.) We shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ (Romans 14: 10, KJV). Many who take up judgment do so as presumption (i.e., taking authority unto oneself without permission; stealing). It is a peculiar form of defiance, rebellion and usurpation (i.e., overthrowing existing government). In the coming judgment there will be no one who operates as an accuser or attacker. Each one who appears must answer the record of their own living deeds documented within the divine books of life.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful.
And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? (Proverbs 19: 21-22, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Thursday, April 25, 2013
(04/25/2013) Illusion?
The World as a unique belief system is the topic today; also there is more on preachers quoting Scripture during their prayers. With regard to the Internet as a public forum, I’ve been specially pressed to share some of my thoughts in today’s presentation as a response to several comments upon recent postings. Writers “wirelessguru1” and “beelzebob” (that I first took to be Beelzebub—the fallen prince of devils defeated and sealed at the Cross by Jesus Christ—and resisted calling “beelzeboob”) in effect, offered to save me from my salvation in Christ, and release me from a state of gross delusion like that described in the Matrix series of Academy Award winning films (that introduced the “bullet” cinema filming techniques.) They have not heard me moaning and groaning, or complaining against the new life; and it must be their own sad experience of something other than Jesus that is fuelling their discontent. The “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Mr S The Goon” (Level 1 with 44 points, a member since April 22, 2013) posted the following:
Is life as we see it an illusion?
Are we just existing in a reality that society has created for us?
THE BATTLE AXE: Quoting Scripture to GOD? (04/24/2013)—(6.) The holy writings are understood to provide a vocabulary of sacred events, a shared language and shared truth that have been specially fit together and patterned by GOD to permit believers access to the Holy as shared awareness. As a common focus for GOD and mankind, the Scriptures are a necessary bridge over the fixed gulf of carnal and finite being. See 2nd Timothy 2: 15-16, 2nd Timothy 4: 1-5, 2nd Peter 1: 2-9 and 2nd Peter 1: 16-21, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. (1st John 2: 15-17, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Science and the Laws of Nature? (03/23/2013); How To Love GOD? (03/24/2013); What is Reality (a.k.a. Truth)? (09/29/2012); Divine Self-Sacrifice? (09/30/2012); The Right Religion (03/25/2012); Mixing Islam and Christianity? (03/26/2012); Mankind’s World (11/20/2010); For Our Sins? (11/21/2010); Two Wisdoms? (10/12/2010); Why Sacrifice? (10/13/2010)
Mr S The Goon, here are some ideas from a mature Christian believer that many have found useful for overcoming spiritual confusion. Often the problem is not with life or truth, it’s with our failure to accept and correctly understand it:
(1.) A belief system is a closed set of definitions, explanations and values that describe reality, and fosters a sense of control and wholeness for those operating within the limits that are put into place by the unique terms of the system. A believer may not go outside of the system for answers, correction, guidance, or inspiration; must not rely upon altered versions, fragments, mutations or partial presentations of the full system; must not introduce material from alternative and opposing systems that would contaminate, defile and profane their beliefs; and must trust that the system they commit themselves to is all-inclusive, authoritative, complete and finished.
(2.) The World System is real, and is a valid source of direction and meaning for human life. Called humanism, secularism, and society, the World provides necessary structure for human exchange, interaction and survival. Included are customs, institutions, language, professions, and traditions that generate rules for our experience of education, family, marriage, politics, science, work life, etc., etc., etc., etc. Mature Christians believe the earth (our physical sphere) is created by GOD, and acknowledge that the World is the creation of mankind.
(3.) In addition to the World, other real systems also foster human understanding of reality. The Flesh system is described by such aspects of experience as appetite (e.g., hunger, thirst, sexual craving), sensation (e.g., hearing, seeing, tasting, touching), and mental function (e.g., desire, fantasy, forgetting, imagination, thought). Both the Flesh and the World may determine and dictate what one understands as bad/good, deadly/life-giving, real/unreal, right/wrong, and useful/useless.
(4.) The Christian belief system also supplies ideas to describe and maintain human reality. However, in addition to viewing humanity as carnal, emotional, intellectual, physical, psychological and social, Christianity also acknowledges mankind as spiritual. GOD, the Maker of all created beings and living creatures, is a spirit; and has imparted aspects of himself to all Creation.
(5.) Achieving a clear, correct view upon life is very difficult, and requires discipline, focus, and maturity. Truth does not change, however our readiness to accept the truth does. Human living absolutely must go forward as change: we typically grow, increase, and learn. As the process of our living, most humans rely upon discovery, trial-and-error, risk-taking, and vicarious experience (every device available, even clutching at straws), and so there are multiple opportunities and sources for error, and misunderstanding of the truth.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (6.) In the Christian belief system, sin may dominate the awareness of created beings and living creatures, yet, has no influence upon GOD. Sin distorts and skewers human consciousness, and alters the application of self-will. Sin opposes the existence of divine law, divine person, and the entire universe of GOD. Hence, sinners go about to destroy society, and themselves.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Is life as we see it an illusion?
Are we just existing in a reality that society has created for us?
THE BATTLE AXE: Quoting Scripture to GOD? (04/24/2013)—(6.) The holy writings are understood to provide a vocabulary of sacred events, a shared language and shared truth that have been specially fit together and patterned by GOD to permit believers access to the Holy as shared awareness. As a common focus for GOD and mankind, the Scriptures are a necessary bridge over the fixed gulf of carnal and finite being. See 2nd Timothy 2: 15-16, 2nd Timothy 4: 1-5, 2nd Peter 1: 2-9 and 2nd Peter 1: 16-21, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. (1st John 2: 15-17, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Science and the Laws of Nature? (03/23/2013); How To Love GOD? (03/24/2013); What is Reality (a.k.a. Truth)? (09/29/2012); Divine Self-Sacrifice? (09/30/2012); The Right Religion (03/25/2012); Mixing Islam and Christianity? (03/26/2012); Mankind’s World (11/20/2010); For Our Sins? (11/21/2010); Two Wisdoms? (10/12/2010); Why Sacrifice? (10/13/2010)
Mr S The Goon, here are some ideas from a mature Christian believer that many have found useful for overcoming spiritual confusion. Often the problem is not with life or truth, it’s with our failure to accept and correctly understand it:
(1.) A belief system is a closed set of definitions, explanations and values that describe reality, and fosters a sense of control and wholeness for those operating within the limits that are put into place by the unique terms of the system. A believer may not go outside of the system for answers, correction, guidance, or inspiration; must not rely upon altered versions, fragments, mutations or partial presentations of the full system; must not introduce material from alternative and opposing systems that would contaminate, defile and profane their beliefs; and must trust that the system they commit themselves to is all-inclusive, authoritative, complete and finished.
(2.) The World System is real, and is a valid source of direction and meaning for human life. Called humanism, secularism, and society, the World provides necessary structure for human exchange, interaction and survival. Included are customs, institutions, language, professions, and traditions that generate rules for our experience of education, family, marriage, politics, science, work life, etc., etc., etc., etc. Mature Christians believe the earth (our physical sphere) is created by GOD, and acknowledge that the World is the creation of mankind.
(3.) In addition to the World, other real systems also foster human understanding of reality. The Flesh system is described by such aspects of experience as appetite (e.g., hunger, thirst, sexual craving), sensation (e.g., hearing, seeing, tasting, touching), and mental function (e.g., desire, fantasy, forgetting, imagination, thought). Both the Flesh and the World may determine and dictate what one understands as bad/good, deadly/life-giving, real/unreal, right/wrong, and useful/useless.
(4.) The Christian belief system also supplies ideas to describe and maintain human reality. However, in addition to viewing humanity as carnal, emotional, intellectual, physical, psychological and social, Christianity also acknowledges mankind as spiritual. GOD, the Maker of all created beings and living creatures, is a spirit; and has imparted aspects of himself to all Creation.
(5.) Achieving a clear, correct view upon life is very difficult, and requires discipline, focus, and maturity. Truth does not change, however our readiness to accept the truth does. Human living absolutely must go forward as change: we typically grow, increase, and learn. As the process of our living, most humans rely upon discovery, trial-and-error, risk-taking, and vicarious experience (every device available, even clutching at straws), and so there are multiple opportunities and sources for error, and misunderstanding of the truth.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (6.) In the Christian belief system, sin may dominate the awareness of created beings and living creatures, yet, has no influence upon GOD. Sin distorts and skewers human consciousness, and alters the application of self-will. Sin opposes the existence of divine law, divine person, and the entire universe of GOD. Hence, sinners go about to destroy society, and themselves.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
(04/24/2013) Quoting Scripture to GOD?
The use of Scriptures when praying, and more on Joseph as the father to Jesus are topics, today. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Gino Hunter” (Level 4 with 2,716 points, a member since March 21, 2011) posted the following:
What is the purpose of preachers quoting scripture to God when they pray?
THE BATTLE AXE: The Divine Use of a Human Life? (04/23/2013)—The birth of Christ was to establish union for things that were completely finite, flesh and temporal within things that were eternal, invisible and totally Spirit. The Son of the Highest absolutely had to be brought into the world without the aspect of Adamic sin preserved within mankind by the flesh (i.e., appetite, mental functions, and sense), and accomplished without reproduction by human substance (we say, without fertilization, mitosis, and human DNA). Christ absolutely had to appear among the covenant people; and had to be acknowledged as a legitimate heir to those who had been set apart with Moses and Joshua, and had received a divine portion as their heritage. By the device of Joseph as an instrument of GOD in flesh, divine answer is made to multiple issues pertaining to covenant with Israel, the Levitical priesthood, and the status of Israel among the kingdoms of the earth. By his wanderings (Bethlehem, Egypt, Galilee, Nazareth), Joseph is both a figure of the nomad Abraham, who is called the Friend of GOD, and a figure of the twelve tribes of Jacob, who also were offered a unique, divine relationship. As a son of Adam, Joseph inherits the roles of trusted “caretaker”, husband, father, and servant to the Most High. In addition, Joseph is a son and spiritually legitimate heir to the throne of David (where King Herod is only politically legitimate).
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 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: 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. (2nd Peter 1: 2-4, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: A Guide to Salvation? (04/10/2013); Faith, Language and “Mystery” (04/11/2013); Outgrowing Childhood Prayers? (04/07/2013); Confessing Only to GOD? (04/08/2013); Magick and Prayer? (10/29/2012); The Fear of GOD (10/30/2012); When Prayer Works (10/11/2012); Double Standard? (10/12/2012); Unanswered Prayers (09/11/2012); When You Pray (09/12/2012); Proving Truth? (12/24/2010); Lord of Sabbath (12/25/2010); Spirit or Word? (12/11/2010); Justification? (12/12/2010)
Gino, here are some points that many clergy and mature Christian believers would endorse:
(1.) For human beings, the personal relationship with GOD made possible through the ministry of Jesus Christ is carefully built up over time. By continuing to grow, learn and share, a believer experiences multiple layers of closeness, intimacy, respect and trust. Fellowship with GOD is different from companionship, friendship or partnership shared by peers, and is cast in terms of dependency more than interdependence.
(2.) GOD is a spirit, and must be acknowledged as active and present through operations of being, breath, and divine utterance. The sacred content of GOD is such substance as faith, glory, holiness, humility, righteousness, wisdom, and wrath against sin. These are inseparable, and where one appears, all appear.
(3.) GOD is present within human awareness through multiple devices, mechanisms and spiritual tools provided to accomplish sacred operations, continue ongoing divine processes, and fulfill eternal purposes. Included are birth, creation, death, judgment, rebirth, resurrection, revelation, and sanctification.
(4.) Because the holy writings document covenants, divine law, praises, prayer, proclamations, promises, prophecy and other divine utterances that express the “mind” and will of GOD, the Scriptures are trusted to provide successful and useful material for building ones relationship with GOD through Christ. In any case, correct relationship with GOD begins, develops and turns upon the sharing of divine substance.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (5.) Where believers seek to make claims, or petition GOD for features from the inheritance of Jesus, they must first clearly understand that the bequest and heritage they are claiming is a consecrated priesthood. Like any inheritance, it may only be claimed lawfully. Believers must demonstrate their identity as joint-heir both in word and deed, for the legacy of Christ is one of spirit made visible in action, heaven made known in earth as well as flesh perfected by spirit.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
What is the purpose of preachers quoting scripture to God when they pray?
THE BATTLE AXE: The Divine Use of a Human Life? (04/23/2013)—The birth of Christ was to establish union for things that were completely finite, flesh and temporal within things that were eternal, invisible and totally Spirit. The Son of the Highest absolutely had to be brought into the world without the aspect of Adamic sin preserved within mankind by the flesh (i.e., appetite, mental functions, and sense), and accomplished without reproduction by human substance (we say, without fertilization, mitosis, and human DNA). Christ absolutely had to appear among the covenant people; and had to be acknowledged as a legitimate heir to those who had been set apart with Moses and Joshua, and had received a divine portion as their heritage. By the device of Joseph as an instrument of GOD in flesh, divine answer is made to multiple issues pertaining to covenant with Israel, the Levitical priesthood, and the status of Israel among the kingdoms of the earth. By his wanderings (Bethlehem, Egypt, Galilee, Nazareth), Joseph is both a figure of the nomad Abraham, who is called the Friend of GOD, and a figure of the twelve tribes of Jacob, who also were offered a unique, divine relationship. As a son of Adam, Joseph inherits the roles of trusted “caretaker”, husband, father, and servant to the Most High. In addition, Joseph is a son and spiritually legitimate heir to the throne of David (where King Herod is only politically legitimate).
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 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: 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. (2nd Peter 1: 2-4, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: A Guide to Salvation? (04/10/2013); Faith, Language and “Mystery” (04/11/2013); Outgrowing Childhood Prayers? (04/07/2013); Confessing Only to GOD? (04/08/2013); Magick and Prayer? (10/29/2012); The Fear of GOD (10/30/2012); When Prayer Works (10/11/2012); Double Standard? (10/12/2012); Unanswered Prayers (09/11/2012); When You Pray (09/12/2012); Proving Truth? (12/24/2010); Lord of Sabbath (12/25/2010); Spirit or Word? (12/11/2010); Justification? (12/12/2010)
Gino, here are some points that many clergy and mature Christian believers would endorse:
(1.) For human beings, the personal relationship with GOD made possible through the ministry of Jesus Christ is carefully built up over time. By continuing to grow, learn and share, a believer experiences multiple layers of closeness, intimacy, respect and trust. Fellowship with GOD is different from companionship, friendship or partnership shared by peers, and is cast in terms of dependency more than interdependence.
(2.) GOD is a spirit, and must be acknowledged as active and present through operations of being, breath, and divine utterance. The sacred content of GOD is such substance as faith, glory, holiness, humility, righteousness, wisdom, and wrath against sin. These are inseparable, and where one appears, all appear.
(3.) GOD is present within human awareness through multiple devices, mechanisms and spiritual tools provided to accomplish sacred operations, continue ongoing divine processes, and fulfill eternal purposes. Included are birth, creation, death, judgment, rebirth, resurrection, revelation, and sanctification.
(4.) Because the holy writings document covenants, divine law, praises, prayer, proclamations, promises, prophecy and other divine utterances that express the “mind” and will of GOD, the Scriptures are trusted to provide successful and useful material for building ones relationship with GOD through Christ. In any case, correct relationship with GOD begins, develops and turns upon the sharing of divine substance.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (5.) Where believers seek to make claims, or petition GOD for features from the inheritance of Jesus, they must first clearly understand that the bequest and heritage they are claiming is a consecrated priesthood. Like any inheritance, it may only be claimed lawfully. Believers must demonstrate their identity as joint-heir both in word and deed, for the legacy of Christ is one of spirit made visible in action, heaven made known in earth as well as flesh perfected by spirit.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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