The biblical use of the word “seed” is considered, today, along with Scripture points on salvation through Jesus Christ. In addition to its referring to agriculture, “seed” is used regarding sexual reproduction as well as spiritual rebirth where divine seed is implanted (we say, the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Prophecy, the Spirit of Truth). By contrast, unrighteousness and wickedness also may be imparted. Thus, there are also those among created beings and living creatures who exist as the children of disobedience, and the offspring of the wicked. Consider again the following from the Bible, and the discussion appearing below: John 8: 42-44, King James Version (KJV): 42 Jesus said unto them, if God were your Father, ye would love me. For I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. 44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lust of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he was a liar, and the father of it. Also, Ephesians 2: 1-3, KJV: 1 And you hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling our desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. The fighter at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “RU55311” (Level 2 with 273 points, a member since October 20, 2010) posted the following:
Christians: What constitutes a seed of falsehood and can they be saved?
The related scripture is this
Isaiah 57:4
Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood.
Are they a people produced of occultic origins?
Another scripture that comes to mind is
Galatians 3:8
And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
Would heathen be the same type of thing?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man’s covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. (Galatians 3: 13-22, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Ye Are Abraham’s Seed (07/10/2015); Only Divine Spirit Exists? (06/09/2015); Blessing and Inheritance from Abraham? (06/05/2014); On Christians Executing Judgment (06/06/2014); Mustard Seed Faith? (01/16/2014); The Judges Who Condemned Jesus? (01/17/2014); Therefore There Was Trust (01/07/2013); When Does Gossip Become Sin? (01/08/2013)
“RU55311”, within the holy writings the word “seed” is used to speak of ones children and offspring, of doctrine, of things promised, and of what one may impart or implant by speaking. Also, Jesus Christ is spoken of as the seed promised to Abraham that would fulfill divine commitment to all mankind. The following Scriptures may help clarify the distinctions that are being made:
(1.) Psalms 37: 23-29, King James Version (KJV): 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth: and his seed is blessed. 27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. 28 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. 29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
(2.) 1st 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.
(3.) 1st John 4: 1-4, KJV: 1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God. 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) Matthew 13: 36-40, KJV: 36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. 37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; 38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; 39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. 40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
How divinity may become known and understood come into view, today. Christian believers declare the name of GOD by proclaiming various divine deeds and accomplishments. Thus, our GOD is called Almighty, Creator, the Eternal Living GOD, the Father of Spirits, Jealous, the Holy One, the Most High, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Potentate, and Savior. The writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Daz” (Level 1 with 29 points, a member since January 07, 2015) posted the following:
If the Holy Spirit is God's spirit, then what form is God himself if not a spirit, as that has already been assigned to the HS.?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. (Proverbs 20: 11, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Jesus in GODhead (04/01/2014); Only One GOD (09/14/2013); Why GOD Prayed to GOD (09/07/2013); Utterance is Spirit (09/08/2013); A Start for the Idea of GOD? (09/09/2013); The Bible and Genealogy (09/10/2013); GOD the X? (07/19/2013); How Was GOD Known Before Jesus? (10/06/2012); Jesus, King of Earth? (10/07/2012); A Man in Heaven? (09/23/2012); Aliens? (09/24/2012)
“Daz”, here are a few points from prayerful thinking that anchor belief for many followers of Jesus Christ:
(1.) Because GOD is a living being made up of spirit matter, Deity only may be known to created beings and living creatures through revelation wherein the GODhead performs actions that display divine power, presence, and purpose. GOD is known by action and intent, rather than physical appearance (we say, image), form, shape, and measurable dimensions. Ones awareness and consciousness (we say, thoughts, intelligence, mind) must be directly moved by the divine presence; their own spirit content must be altered, sanctified, and transformed; and the ongoing interactions and operations of spirit matter within a believer must be recognized (we say, discerned) to be the same as the revealed aspects of Deity.
(2.) In addition to immortality the GODhead is described as demonstrating such features as balance, completeness, feeling, immutability, incorruption, multiple person, presence, purity, and unity. Actions taken by divinity to establish and maintain the various spheres for life (e.g., earth, heaven, the sea, the universe) include acknowledgment of confession, prayer and worship, atonement, creation, law giving, judgment, redemption, resurrection, salvation, and sanctification.
(3.) Incarnation is the appearance of divinity using flesh and material objects as vessels that contain and convey spirit substance. Thus, the Bible may be understood as a sacred object used to transfer spirit content (we say, breath, life essence, word) from GOD to those who are prepared to receive that fresh endowment of spirit matter from divinity made possible through the ministry of Jesus Christ. Born again, seeds for growth are implanted within each believer for such aspects of the divine nature as faith, forbearance, forgiveness, gratitude, holiness, humility, joy, longsuffering, love, truthfulness, wisdom, and wrath against sin.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and properly apprehended. (For example, (4.) Men speak about GOD using the frameworks of time and space as well as on the basis of various discrete patterns that appear among the tasks and works seen completed by divinity (e.g., Creation of heaven and earth; the Flood; destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah; death upon the cross; resurrection and ascension). The idea of a divine Trinity that has resulted has been useful to increase sacred knowledge and understanding. However, for many this seems to contradict the truth that GOD is One. It remains that nothing is impossible for GOD; and divinity is not correctly known relying upon the finite tools of emotion, intelligence, logic, philosophy, politics and science.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith and spiritual maturity.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Points on dreams, judgment, prophecy, and rejection are shared, today. Where dreams are not devices used to make the character and nature of divinity known, dreams are a by-product of being alive in flesh and responding to appetite (e.g., hunger, thirst, sexual cravings), sense (e.g., hearing, seeing, tasting, touching) and emotion/mental functions (e.g., anger, fear, imagination, recall). With GOD, the future is not foretold and shown to mankind as knowledge to benefit an individual, as instructions and messages for only one person and their family, or to announce discrete events and their outcomes. Rather, the future is declared and proclaimed in such forms as law, prophecy and Scripture that reveal divine intent, ongoing sacred process, and eternal purpose. A new writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Lindsay” (Level 1 with 95 points, a member since March 10, 2015) posted the following:
Dreams about being rejected by God?
Lately I have been having so weird dreams. They all come in different ways but they all end up with me getting rejected by God. I don't go to hell or anything but I'm in this really weird purgatory and I'm trying to find God and I can hear angels singing. As soon as I get close to him I just get pushed back. It s really got me messed up.
I know I probably should have taken this to a Christian site or something but I couldnt find one... So.. Help?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour. Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD. (Jeremiah 23: 28-32, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Divinely Sent Dreams? (02/26/2015); Prayer, Dreams and Messages? (01/27/2015); Both Lost and Found? (11/08/2014); Two Different Sides? (11/09/2014); Condemned by the Church? (08/19/2014); Principles of Correct Belief? (08/20/2014); A Culture of Judgment? (03/20/2014); Beyond Punishment (03/21/2014); If You Are Sent…? (06/08/2013); Scriptures and Sayings? (06/09/2013); About Conversion (09/03/2012)
“Lindsay”, it is usually best to avoid giving personal or intimate spiritual advice (we say, pastoral counsel) to others when we have no clear knowledge of their preparation to receive sacred fruit from the ministries of Jesus Christ. Those who intercede and intervene for strangers also must be accountable for unforeseen and unintended outcomes within experiences, and lives they can not control. Even so, there are many principles and seeds for correct understanding that believers may share to further release others from spiritual confusion. Consider the following:
(1.) The operations of GOD to reveal divinity through dreams only appear as a further presentation of prophecy—demonstrations and messages from divinity through specially prepared agents (we say, apostles, prophets, spokespersons, those sent) intended to build up (we say, edify), comfort, and exhort (we say, urge to immediate action) the entire church.
(2.) GOD is not the author of confusion, thus, dreams, miracles and visions are not the most important features for Christian believers. While there is diversity for the multiple gifts and messages ministered among mankind, they all agree (we say, corroborate) and support one another as expressions of a single Deity, of clearly documented eternal purposes, and of specific principles that continue doctrinal and historical unity.
(3.) The interpretation of dreams sent by GOD certainly can be supplied by the Holy Spirit (as seen with Joseph in Genesis, or the Apostle Peter in the Book of Acts). However, all believers are not given that specific gift. Like sin that overwhelms human awareness and self-will, fascination with death, occult, and supernatural teachings influence mankind to oppose the holy writings.
(4.) For many, admonition, caution, and warnings are most clearly provided through the sanctions (declaration of consequences, effects and results of disobedience including punishments) proclaimed as divine law.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and properly apprehended. (For example, (5.) Through Jesus Christ, believers should be able to grasp that the process of GOD has not been focused upon damnation and death. Rather, the focus is salvation, eternal life, and love. Christ has avoided cruelty, threats, and violence. The Lord has gone forward using such tools as fellowship with experienced believers, forbearance, forgiveness, healing, repentance, and truth. All are correct to be in awe, for GOD does appear. However, anxiety, dread, and fear that signal deep human emotions are useless to establish and maintain right relationship with our Creator.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith and spiritual maturity.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
