Some points for describing GOD and divine nature are shared, today, along with more on how mankind should not be thought of as the prize in a holy war. The “Yahoo! Answers Canada” writer using ID “Gloria” (Level 4 with 3,191 points, a member since November 30, 2012) posted the following originally asked at Yahoo Answers United States:
What does the fullness of the Godhead means?.?
For in him (Jesus) dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Colossians 2:9
Does it mean all the attributes of God including the work of the Holy Spirit?
THE BATTLE AXE: Are We the Spoils of War? (01/08/2014)—The Holy Bible does include a plain statement that there was war in heaven, and that Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels. However, there is no indication that the prize of their struggle was to be dominion or rule over mankind and the earth. As created beings and living creatures, the angels are neither mortal nor immortal, and so there is no record of casualties or deaths among them. Also, only the lake of fire appears to have power to end the existence of angelic beings (Matthew 25: 40-41 and Revelation 20: 14, KJV). While warfare among angelic beings does not destroy or remove their divine substance, angels may be bound, cast out, stripped of authority, incarcerated and imprisoned under chains of darkness (see Revelation 12: 7-10, 2nd Peter 2: 4, Jude 1: 6 and Revelation 20: 1-3, KJV). The witness from Nebuchadnezzar lauds the most High and acknowledges the army in heaven (Daniel 4: 34-35, KJV); similarly, John in Revelation proclaims an army in heaven led by Faithful and True (Revelation 3: 14 and Revelation 19: 11-16, KJV). Both heavenly angels and those from the pit will be used in the judgment against mankind that sees widespread death and destruction in the earth. Even then, GOD will continue to have full control; there will be no attacks against believers under Christ; and chaos and unrestrained violence will not be allowed. At no time should mankind expect methodical assaults or continuous combat against the earth by the well-ordered armies of heaven. Because Satan does lead an immense army of sinners against the Holy City (New Jerusalem) once it is positioned upon the earth, men will be included in the judgment—not war—that will be made as the defense of the sacred site (see Revelation 20: 7-9, KJV).
THE GOLDEN ARROW: 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. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. (Romans 1: 18-23, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Jesus Is GOD’s Word? (12/28/2013); Alpha and Omega (12/29/2013; Only One GOD (09/14/2013); Weed and Godly Wisdom (09/15/2013); How Was GOD Known Before Jesus? (10/06/2012); Jesus, King of Earth? (10/07/2012); Divine Self-Sacrifice? (09/30/2012); Justice Comes by Love? (10/01/2012); A Man in Heaven? (09/23/2012); Aliens? (09/24/2012); Begotten Not Made (09/08/2012); About False Witness (09/09/2012)
“Gloria”, here are a few points that I trust have come from GOD and are based on many, many Scriptures that were recorded to build up our faith and understanding:
(1.) GOD is a spirit, and is not made up of material substance (like fog, clouds, mist, smoke or steam). GOD has put forth carnal, material, natural, and social objects that include created beings and living creatures. More than this, GOD is capable of using material form to appear and continue as flesh (we say, incarnate) in a further act making divinity known throughout Creation.
(2.) Divinity (we say, what GOD is made of) is entirely spirit; and where one aspect of divine spirit appears, all other aspects of divine spirit are present. Thus, the accomplishments and deeds through one aspect of GOD are achieved and performed in all other aspects of GOD. (You can’t “separate the wet from the water,” so to speak.)
(3.) In addition to being, completeness, consciousness, immutability, person, power, presence, purpose and oneness, the sacred substance of GOD includes such inseparable aspects as awe, faith, holiness, humility, joy, longsuffering, love, wisdom, and wrath against sin. Through the baptism provided by the ministry of Jesus Christ, mankind now receives fresh deposits of this same spirit content.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example (4.) The revelation of GOD to mankind is accomplished by the use of multiple ongoing divine, operations, sacred events, and eternal processes. Included are atonement, fellowship, judgment, salvation, and sanctification.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name: (Amos 5: 8, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
(01/08/2014) Are We the Spoils of War?
The place of mankind in the seeming war between GOD and Satan is the topic, today. A writer at “Yahoo! Answers Malaysia” using the ID “dk” (Level 1 with 101 points, a member since January 21, 2013) posted the following first asked at Yahoo Answers United States:
(for those of you who believe in the Bible) Is it your understanding?
..that we as human beings are in the middle of a constant war between God's hosts and Satans? Each side trying to influence us to follow their standard?
Just curious
THE GOLDEN ARROW: I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2nd Timothy 4: 1-8, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Of War and Judgment (10/08/2013); Heart, Brain or Spirit? (10/09/2013); The Love of GOD (03/03/2013); Our Need for a Son (03/04/2013); Opportunity to Repent (11/02/2012); The “Lake of Mercy” (11/03/2012); Seeking and Being Sought (11/04/2012); A Partnership? (11/05/2012); To See With New Eyes (11/06/2012); Why Did The Judges Fight? (10/19/2012); The Spirit is Willing (10/20/2012); Spirit Matter (10/21/2012)
“dk”, here are some points most Christian believers carefully take into account:
(1.) While we use language portraying conflict on a cosmic scale between opposing spiritual forces, mankind and the earth as a platform for human existence are not the prize of a war for conquest and expansion of physical territory. That mankind’s dominion over the earth is spoken of as forfeited and surrendered to Satan is best understood as figurative language to describe the human predicament established by sin—a nonmaterial, non-spirit influence upon awareness and self-will that causes created beings and living creatures to oppose continued existence of divine law, of GOD, and of all creation.
(2.) Mankind is not the passive victim of a continuing war around and outside itself between good and bad, light and darkness, right and wrong. Yet, humanity and the earth appear as sacred tools for the demonstration and revealing of divine authority, sovereign will, consecrated person, and eternal purpose to correct and guide the creatures of heaven, and one another.
(3.) For the Christian, ambivalence, continuing inner conflict and the natural uncertainty of life upon the earth describe growth and service as a “good fight of faith” where believers pursue such goals as accomplishing all their potential for fellowship with divinity as well as those for receiving the divine nature, sharing the good news of their own salvation, and being transformed to exist having immortality and incorruption. The dynamic for life experience is one of flux and movement that results by disparity, diversity, and imbalance. Rest and stability are accomplished through choice, commitment and submission. However, these also are temporal, and do not endure apart from GOD, who is immutable.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example (4.) GOD has no equal or peer against whom he competes. There can be no warfare or victory against GOD. All finite Creation is immersed in multiple divine operations and processes that establish being and existence, and constitute the existence of GOD. The belief that there is “independence from GOD” continues as an artifact of separation fostered by individual awareness and self-will that often become dominated by sin. The imparted Spirit from GOD through the ministry of Jesus Christ enables believers to resist sin, and focus away from self to affirm the grace, integrity and righteousness of GOD as Creator, Judge, Savior and Ruler over all.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (1st Timothy 6: 12, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
(for those of you who believe in the Bible) Is it your understanding?
..that we as human beings are in the middle of a constant war between God's hosts and Satans? Each side trying to influence us to follow their standard?
Just curious
THE GOLDEN ARROW: I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2nd Timothy 4: 1-8, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Of War and Judgment (10/08/2013); Heart, Brain or Spirit? (10/09/2013); The Love of GOD (03/03/2013); Our Need for a Son (03/04/2013); Opportunity to Repent (11/02/2012); The “Lake of Mercy” (11/03/2012); Seeking and Being Sought (11/04/2012); A Partnership? (11/05/2012); To See With New Eyes (11/06/2012); Why Did The Judges Fight? (10/19/2012); The Spirit is Willing (10/20/2012); Spirit Matter (10/21/2012)
“dk”, here are some points most Christian believers carefully take into account:
(1.) While we use language portraying conflict on a cosmic scale between opposing spiritual forces, mankind and the earth as a platform for human existence are not the prize of a war for conquest and expansion of physical territory. That mankind’s dominion over the earth is spoken of as forfeited and surrendered to Satan is best understood as figurative language to describe the human predicament established by sin—a nonmaterial, non-spirit influence upon awareness and self-will that causes created beings and living creatures to oppose continued existence of divine law, of GOD, and of all creation.
(2.) Mankind is not the passive victim of a continuing war around and outside itself between good and bad, light and darkness, right and wrong. Yet, humanity and the earth appear as sacred tools for the demonstration and revealing of divine authority, sovereign will, consecrated person, and eternal purpose to correct and guide the creatures of heaven, and one another.
(3.) For the Christian, ambivalence, continuing inner conflict and the natural uncertainty of life upon the earth describe growth and service as a “good fight of faith” where believers pursue such goals as accomplishing all their potential for fellowship with divinity as well as those for receiving the divine nature, sharing the good news of their own salvation, and being transformed to exist having immortality and incorruption. The dynamic for life experience is one of flux and movement that results by disparity, diversity, and imbalance. Rest and stability are accomplished through choice, commitment and submission. However, these also are temporal, and do not endure apart from GOD, who is immutable.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example (4.) GOD has no equal or peer against whom he competes. There can be no warfare or victory against GOD. All finite Creation is immersed in multiple divine operations and processes that establish being and existence, and constitute the existence of GOD. The belief that there is “independence from GOD” continues as an artifact of separation fostered by individual awareness and self-will that often become dominated by sin. The imparted Spirit from GOD through the ministry of Jesus Christ enables believers to resist sin, and focus away from self to affirm the grace, integrity and righteousness of GOD as Creator, Judge, Savior and Ruler over all.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (1st Timothy 6: 12, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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