The account of Job, human suffering, and the further revelation of GOD are topics, today. Also, there is more on the continued relevance of resurrection. A fighter at “Yahoo! Answers UK & Ireland” using the ID “….” (Level 6 with 18,812 points, a member since December 28, 2007) posted the following:
If God hates to see people suffer, why did He allow satan make Job suffer in many ways?
Was Gods heart broken over Job seeing He Himself was the one who gave satan permission to harm Job with many afflictions
THE BATTLE AXE: His Resurrection Still Relevant? (10/05/2014)—(5.) The resurrection of Jesus was to be an inarguable sacred event (we say, miracle, sign) provided by GOD to prove that the doctrines, proclamations, and prophesies made by Jesus truly had come forth from GOD the Father. The authority, duty, privilege and works demonstrated in Jesus were to be clearly understood as emblems of his identity as the Son of GOD. See again Isaiah 55: 6-7, Matthew 11: 2-6 and 27-30, Acts 17: 29-31, 1st Corinthians 15: 12-26, Ephesians 1: 17-23, John 7: 16-18 and 1st Peter 1: 18-25, KJV.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. (1st Peter 4: 12-19, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Beyond Punishment (03/21/2014); A Guarantee of Heaven? (03/22/2014); Continuously Tested (12/31/2013); Chosen To Serve As Prophets (01/01/2014); (09/23/2013) Evil is not Sin? (09/22/2013); Moses Killed? (09/23/2013); The Power of Death? (01/01/2013); Divine Love Revealed? (01/02/2013)
“….”, here are a few points to consider that acknowledge the righteousness of GOD throughout the outworking of human existence:
(1.) Job appears as an incarnation of GOD—that is, an embodiment of sacred substance—a foreshadowing of Christ, and a revelation of divine being and purpose. In the account of Job, challenges to the purpose of GOD that mankind exist as an eternal companion to divinity are described, and the sacred process for making divinity known and visible to created beings and living creatures is further detailed. The interaction of the Creator and creation is shown to involve the proclamation of sacred law, the establishment of access to the divine presence, the accomplishment of judgment (i.e., assigning value; the resolution of conflicts and settlement of disputes through law), the provision for direct divine intercession and mediation as well as changes in the established order that includes the priesthood for mankind originally granted to Adam.
(2.) The account of Job may be seen as a report of necessary “growing pains” in a process of transformation to benefit mankind. Job practiced a form of priesthood that centered upon taking initiatives within his relationship with GOD on behalf of his own family, his own property, and his own needs. The “captivity” of Job was turned when Job began to minister in obedience by praying unselfishly for his friends.
(3.) Job was used as a tool upon the earth to accomplish change through objective witness within the kingdom of heaven among the holy angels. Sin was first realized to be present as an artifact of self-will among the angels that was later established upon the earth through the attack upon Adam by the serpent. Sin opposes the continued existence of divine law, of the divine law giver, and of divine order throughout the universe dependent upon sacred law.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) GOD is not embarrassed or overwhelmed by human suffering; for there has never been anything that men undergo as aspects of their usual life process that can not be undone through the many operations of GOD performed through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Godly suffering is to be understood as a divine tool for reshaping the spirit content within the living, rather than a mechanism for destruction, or a process to be used among the dead. The outcome of suffering is to be intimate relationship with GOD that can be recognized (discerned) immediately. Thus, after the time of Job we later see a resurrection of Christ having power to validate the suffering of all mankind as well as the incarnate ministry of Jesus.) 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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Monday, October 6, 2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014
(10/05/2014) His Resurrection Still Relevant?
Academic exams, atonement, Christian belief, judgment, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ are topics, today. A “Yahoo! Answers Canada” writer using the ID “Guest0261” (Level 2 with 296 points, a member since August 04, 2011) posted the following:
Why is Jesus' resurrection still relevant to Christians today?
What are the main points as to why Jesus' resurrection is still relevant?
Also, can someone explain to me what is meant by atonement and how I could relate it to this question?
(I'm asking for exam revision but also out of curiosity :))
Thanks! :D
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. (John 5: 24-29, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Death is a Divine Tool (09/15/2014); A Sleep and a Second Death (09/16/2014); Jesus Rose? (11/08/2013); Why Was A Son Sent? (11/10/2013); Promise of A Spirit? (11/11/2013); Jesus Lives! (05/04/2013); Experience Is Not Evidence? (05/05/2013); Why Blood? (04/13/2013); Time Before the Sun? (04/14/2013)
“Guest0261”, answers for classroom exams should conform to the material shared by ones instructor in their actual classroom presentations and home assignments. Responses that depart from the syllabus, and added ideas are usually frowned upon, and graded with low marks. Even so, here are a few points relevant to modern Christian belief:
(1.) Christ is alive, today. The resurrection of Christ has been a carnal and material demonstration of divine sovereignty over all Creation. Authority, majesty and power are displayed over such elements as birth, existence, life, death, and rebirth. All things that exist do not have life, and are not intended to have eternal existence. Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, eternal purposes and divine intent are made known to created beings and living creatures that would otherwise be invisible and unknown.
(2.) It is a truth that can not be reversed or eliminated by a single divine act, that the operations of sin always result in death for mortal beings. The full revelation of GOD includes salvation from permanent death through judgment that appears with such divine operations as atonement, baptism (death of ones inborn spirit, burial in water, being raised having spirit content from GOD), covenant, forgiveness, repentance, and sanctification.
(3.) Resurrection is distinct from simply being returned from the dead to continue ones life upon the earth. Resurrection is for the purpose of appearing before deity in final judgment. Divine judgment is the necessary process for resolution of conflict and the settlement of disputes through sacred law. Thus, judgment permits a full manifestation of divine righteousness. Atonement both establishes one access into the divine presence through prayer and supplication as well as ones status as cleansed from sin and its consequences through application of holy life substance (blood and spirit).
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) The resurrection of Jesus itself is not the “final answer” to the need of mankind that has been imposed by death and sin. The “ultimate” answer is the imparting of divine gifts through an endowment of divinity. Sacred matter from the makeup of GOD, so to speak, is imparted, and continuously indwells the born again believer who acknowledges the spiritual power in the resurrection of Christ. Included are inseparable aspects from the makeup of GOD such as faith, forbearance, holiness, hope, joy, longsuffering, truthfulness, wisdom, and wrath against sin. The transformation of mankind to become immortal and incorruptible along with permanent changes for the various spheres of live will be completed only at the Advent, or second coming of Jesus.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Why is Jesus' resurrection still relevant to Christians today?
What are the main points as to why Jesus' resurrection is still relevant?
Also, can someone explain to me what is meant by atonement and how I could relate it to this question?
(I'm asking for exam revision but also out of curiosity :))
Thanks! :D
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. (John 5: 24-29, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Death is a Divine Tool (09/15/2014); A Sleep and a Second Death (09/16/2014); Jesus Rose? (11/08/2013); Why Was A Son Sent? (11/10/2013); Promise of A Spirit? (11/11/2013); Jesus Lives! (05/04/2013); Experience Is Not Evidence? (05/05/2013); Why Blood? (04/13/2013); Time Before the Sun? (04/14/2013)
“Guest0261”, answers for classroom exams should conform to the material shared by ones instructor in their actual classroom presentations and home assignments. Responses that depart from the syllabus, and added ideas are usually frowned upon, and graded with low marks. Even so, here are a few points relevant to modern Christian belief:
(1.) Christ is alive, today. The resurrection of Christ has been a carnal and material demonstration of divine sovereignty over all Creation. Authority, majesty and power are displayed over such elements as birth, existence, life, death, and rebirth. All things that exist do not have life, and are not intended to have eternal existence. Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, eternal purposes and divine intent are made known to created beings and living creatures that would otherwise be invisible and unknown.
(2.) It is a truth that can not be reversed or eliminated by a single divine act, that the operations of sin always result in death for mortal beings. The full revelation of GOD includes salvation from permanent death through judgment that appears with such divine operations as atonement, baptism (death of ones inborn spirit, burial in water, being raised having spirit content from GOD), covenant, forgiveness, repentance, and sanctification.
(3.) Resurrection is distinct from simply being returned from the dead to continue ones life upon the earth. Resurrection is for the purpose of appearing before deity in final judgment. Divine judgment is the necessary process for resolution of conflict and the settlement of disputes through sacred law. Thus, judgment permits a full manifestation of divine righteousness. Atonement both establishes one access into the divine presence through prayer and supplication as well as ones status as cleansed from sin and its consequences through application of holy life substance (blood and spirit).
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) The resurrection of Jesus itself is not the “final answer” to the need of mankind that has been imposed by death and sin. The “ultimate” answer is the imparting of divine gifts through an endowment of divinity. Sacred matter from the makeup of GOD, so to speak, is imparted, and continuously indwells the born again believer who acknowledges the spiritual power in the resurrection of Christ. Included are inseparable aspects from the makeup of GOD such as faith, forbearance, holiness, hope, joy, longsuffering, truthfulness, wisdom, and wrath against sin. The transformation of mankind to become immortal and incorruptible along with permanent changes for the various spheres of live will be completed only at the Advent, or second coming of Jesus.) 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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