Scripture points are shared, today, to clarify awe and fear of the Lord. Divine love that goes beyond affection entails accountability, commitment, diligence, duty, obedience, obligation, respect, restraint, sacrifice, sobriety, suffering, and trust. Love that pertains to the continued existence of spirit matter can not be fully understood by relying upon carnal knowledge, sexual experiences, and social encounters within a material world. The love of GOD must be known through repeated intimate and unselfish contact with GOD. Similarly, awe, fear, and right reverence toward divinity may only be correctly comprehended by depending upon divine order, sacred law, eternal process and spirit content provided exclusively by Deity through revelation. A fighter at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “madbear” (Level 1 with 70 points, a member since June 24, 2007) posted the following:
Why would a loving god yet demand that his followers FEAR him?
That's even an oxymoron!How can you love someone that you're AFRAID of?Love is a POSITIVE emotion.Fear is NEGATIVE,in fact,the most negative of all!And Christians wonder why various tragedies seem to happen ESPECIALLY to them?It's because their religeon's so based on fear including their prayer method,they actually ATTRACT what they DON'T want!
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. (Psalms 111: 1-10, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Why Believers Fear (09/09/2014); Freedom of Foul Speech? (09/10/2014); Fear & GOD? (12/30/2013); Continuously Tested (12/31/2013); A Need to Fear? (12/02/2012); On Seeing Jesus Serve the Poor (12/03/2012); The Fear of GOD (10/30/2012); Saved in Childbearing? (10/31/2012); Why Courage? (10/14/2012); Christian Modesty (10/15/2012)
“madbear”, correctly understanding the things about GOD that have actually been provided by GOD requires seeing things from a divine perspective, and godly point of view. Thus, the Holy Bible is indispensable as the source of sacred knowledge, for it provides a record of divine operations upon the earth and in the heaven through thousands of events, within thousands of lives, and over the course of thousands of years. In place of finite human tools such as intellect, logic, philosophy, rhetoric and science Christian believers are endowed with spirit content from the makeup of Deity. Included are the inseparable aspects of divinity we call faith, forbearance, forgiveness, holiness, longsuffering, wisdom, and wrath against sin. Ones accord, affinity, and agreement with GOD are permanently altered. Believers do not experience the active presence of divinity by what you know as emotion and “fear”. Instead believers are provided with divine revelation, the peculiar spirit content whereby their own inborn spirit responds to the surpassing authority, love, majesty, power, sovereignty, and will of the Creator. Awe and “fear of the Lord” have to do with the correct recognition of ones own lowliness and status before exalted being, and the necessary conditions for access, communion, exchange, interaction and continuing relationship. Here are a few points to consider from the holy writings that may help make this more clear:
(1.) Proverbs 9: 9-11, King James Version (KJV): 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
(2.) Proverbs 1: 7, KJV: 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
(3.) Psalms 2: 10-12, KJV: 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
(4.) James 2: 18-20, KJV: 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (5.) Luke 12: 4-6, KJV: 4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith and willingness to receive answer from GOD.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Sunday, December 20, 2015
(12/20/2015) Why Was Lot Spared?
Points
are shared, today, on Abraham, Lot, redemption, and salvation. In the
same way GOD revealed himself to Moses as a deity who pursues judgment
against sin, GOD made himself known to Abraham as a “god of judgment.”
More than this, however, GOD demonstrated that deliverance, mercy, and
salvation are also aspects of sacred process on behalf of created beings
and living creatures. Consider again the following verses from the
Bible, and the presentation below: Isaiah 1: 18, King James Version
(KJV): 18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD:
though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though
they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Also, Genesis 18:
24-26, KJV: 24 Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city:
wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous
that are therein? 25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to
slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as
the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the
earth do right? 26 And the LORD
said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will
spare all the place for their sakes. Hosea 6: 5-7, KJV: 5 Therefore
have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that
goeth forth. 6 For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the
knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. 7 But they like men have
transgressed the covenant: there have they dealt treacherously against
me. Hebrews 2: 1-4, KJV: 1 Therefore we ought to give the more
earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we
should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was
stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just
recompence of reward; 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great
salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was
confirmed unto us by them that heard him; 4 God also bearing them
witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and
gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? The writer at
“Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Phil A” (Level 6 with 20,487 points, a
member since April 16, 2008) posted the following:
Why were Lot and his family * spared by God or the Angels before the destruction of Sodom ?
Just wondering ?
ps, * Well his wife would have been spared if she had not have looked around , and turned into a pillar of salt.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together. And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land. And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left. And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other. Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly. (Genesis 13: 5-13, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Judgment Against Sodom? (04/10/2015); Remembering Lot’s Wife? (11/04/2014); Sinless Until Advent? (11/05/2014); Lot and the Angels (05/04/2014); Expulsion from Eden (05/05/2014)
“Phil A”, here are some points that further explain the lessons on salvation provided through the account of Lot visited by angels:
(1.) The Covenant of Circumcision. Lot had been a member of Abraham’s household; and worshiped with the one who is called “the Friend of GOD.” The household for nomads included spouse, children, relatives, and servants; and could number in the hundreds or thousands. They would travel together like a compete village, and even a city. When lot and his household of perhaps 2-3000 separated from that of Abraham, a longstanding relationship with divinity was already in place.
(2.) The Intercession of Abraham. When GOD revealed the divine intent to investigate, and bring judgment against the sins of Sodom and other cities in that same region, Abraham made an appeal that exception be made for the righteous who might be there. GOD agreed that, for the sake of ten righteous persons, all the cities would be shown divine mercy
(3.) Redemption. When Lot welcomed the angelic ambassadors, his character and nature became manifest as being from GOD through hospitality. His authority as head of his family and household allowed Lot to declare a commitment to lay down his life—even also the lives and virginity of his daughters—to protect at all cost those who had come into his home. Therein, Lot is to be seen as offering himself as a sacrifice that would otherwise be destroyed in fire upon an holy altar. A redemption price is paid that allows the offering to be spared, and to serve instead as a living sacrifice.
There are many other ideas that should be carefully considered, correctly understood, and made a part of ones own spiritual development, here. (For example, (4.) The Sin of Sodom. Many mistakenly think the sins were homosexuality and rape. Lot showed himself contrary to the people of Sodom. See more at 2nd Peter 2: 6-9, King James Version (KJV): 6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; 7 And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: 8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;) 9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: Also, Ezekiel 16: 48-50, KJV: 48 As I live, saith the Lord GOD, Sodom thy sister hath not done, she nor her daughters, as thou hast done, thou and thy daughters. 49 Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. 50 And they were haughty, and committed abomination before me: therefore I took them away as I saw good.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Why were Lot and his family * spared by God or the Angels before the destruction of Sodom ?
Just wondering ?
ps, * Well his wife would have been spared if she had not have looked around , and turned into a pillar of salt.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together. And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land. And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left. And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other. Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly. (Genesis 13: 5-13, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Judgment Against Sodom? (04/10/2015); Remembering Lot’s Wife? (11/04/2014); Sinless Until Advent? (11/05/2014); Lot and the Angels (05/04/2014); Expulsion from Eden (05/05/2014)
“Phil A”, here are some points that further explain the lessons on salvation provided through the account of Lot visited by angels:
(1.) The Covenant of Circumcision. Lot had been a member of Abraham’s household; and worshiped with the one who is called “the Friend of GOD.” The household for nomads included spouse, children, relatives, and servants; and could number in the hundreds or thousands. They would travel together like a compete village, and even a city. When lot and his household of perhaps 2-3000 separated from that of Abraham, a longstanding relationship with divinity was already in place.
(2.) The Intercession of Abraham. When GOD revealed the divine intent to investigate, and bring judgment against the sins of Sodom and other cities in that same region, Abraham made an appeal that exception be made for the righteous who might be there. GOD agreed that, for the sake of ten righteous persons, all the cities would be shown divine mercy
(3.) Redemption. When Lot welcomed the angelic ambassadors, his character and nature became manifest as being from GOD through hospitality. His authority as head of his family and household allowed Lot to declare a commitment to lay down his life—even also the lives and virginity of his daughters—to protect at all cost those who had come into his home. Therein, Lot is to be seen as offering himself as a sacrifice that would otherwise be destroyed in fire upon an holy altar. A redemption price is paid that allows the offering to be spared, and to serve instead as a living sacrifice.
There are many other ideas that should be carefully considered, correctly understood, and made a part of ones own spiritual development, here. (For example, (4.) The Sin of Sodom. Many mistakenly think the sins were homosexuality and rape. Lot showed himself contrary to the people of Sodom. See more at 2nd Peter 2: 6-9, King James Version (KJV): 6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; 7 And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: 8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;) 9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: Also, Ezekiel 16: 48-50, KJV: 48 As I live, saith the Lord GOD, Sodom thy sister hath not done, she nor her daughters, as thou hast done, thou and thy daughters. 49 Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. 50 And they were haughty, and committed abomination before me: therefore I took them away as I saw good.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Friday, December 18, 2015
(12/18/2015) Actions Make Divine Essence Visible?
Today, Scripture points are
shared in reply to a question on doing the will of GOD. All that exists is an
expression of divine will, and a putting forth of eternal Deity. However, all
the things of GOD are not in keeping with the affairs of mankind upon the earth
as carnal, material, and social beings. To be in the most complete and correct
relationship with the Creator, there must be divine substance; and the living
must apply sacred knowledge and conform to standards that have been generated by
divinity. Such finite tools as intellect, logic, philosophy, and science are
not sufficient to eliminate sin that may dominate awareness and self-will in the
created. Readers are encouraged to recall again the following from the Bible,
and the discussion below: Micah 6: 6-9, King James Version (KJV): 6 Wherewith
shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high
God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? 7
Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten
thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the
fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? 8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is
good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do
justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? 9 The LORD’s voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see
thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it. Also, John 6: 38-40,
KJV: 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of
him that sent me. 39 And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of
all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again
at the last day. 40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one
which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I
will raise him up at the last day. Hebrews 13: 20-21, KJV: 20 Now the God of
peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of
the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 Make you perfect
in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in
his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. The
fighter at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Kristofferson” (Level 1 with 67
points, a member since January 23, 2015) posted the
following:
What is the will of God?
Jesus said that not everyone who professes him with words will enter the Kingdom, but those who actually do the will of God. So it's not about saying, it's about doing.
What specifically does it mean, being a preacher? Doing charity work? Going on missionary journeys? Fighting the Illuminati? Is there a general thing to do like mimicking Jesus or Paul's works? Or is there a specific thing to do for each individual's life? What's the bible say?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. (James 1: 19-25, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: All Sin Is Willful? (10/20/2015); Finite Will, Self-will and Sin? (06/01/2015); Flammable? (05/25/2015); The Philosophy of Free Will? (04/08/2014); Freewill is Finite (06/30/2013); GOD Intervenes? (07/01/2013); No Free Will (10/19/2010); Speaking of GOD (10/20/2010)
“Kristofferson”, Christian believers generally agree that the will of GOD appears and is made visible to created beings and living creatures through existence, form, divine law, the active presence of Deity, eternal purpose, and sovereign utterance. The character and nature that generate expression, exchange, and interaction among and within the living has been put forth by divinity; and has been deposited or imparted to all life forms (e.g., angels, animals, birds, insects, mankind, sacred beasts of heaven) as awareness, independence (we say, completeness; identity; integrity of being), and self-will. Only GOD is eternal, immortal, immutable, and omnipotent. Ones spirit (we also say, breath, life essence, spark of life, word) is most correctly acknowledged, made known, and revealed through action and response that may alter, destroy, direct, preserve and otherwise respond to themselves, their environment, and objects within their spheres of life. To carry out or perform the will of GOD is to manifest and “prove” divine being (i.e., demonstrate; be evidence of; present the divine “image”; serve as a form and vessel for incarnation of sacred Spirit). Consider again the following verses from the holy writings:
(1.) Proverbs 20: 11, King James Version (KJV): 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
(2.) John 7: 17, KJV: 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
(3.) Leviticus 20: 6-8, KJV: 6 And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people. 7 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. 8 And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you.
(4.) Romans 12: 1-2, KJV: 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
(5.) 1st Peter 2: 13-16, KJV: 13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. 15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
(6.) 1st Peter 3: 17-18, KJV: 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. 18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
There are many other verses that should be carefully considered, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (7.) 1st Thessalonians 4: 1-5, KJV: 1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:) ) 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 will of God?
Jesus said that not everyone who professes him with words will enter the Kingdom, but those who actually do the will of God. So it's not about saying, it's about doing.
What specifically does it mean, being a preacher? Doing charity work? Going on missionary journeys? Fighting the Illuminati? Is there a general thing to do like mimicking Jesus or Paul's works? Or is there a specific thing to do for each individual's life? What's the bible say?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. (James 1: 19-25, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: All Sin Is Willful? (10/20/2015); Finite Will, Self-will and Sin? (06/01/2015); Flammable? (05/25/2015); The Philosophy of Free Will? (04/08/2014); Freewill is Finite (06/30/2013); GOD Intervenes? (07/01/2013); No Free Will (10/19/2010); Speaking of GOD (10/20/2010)
“Kristofferson”, Christian believers generally agree that the will of GOD appears and is made visible to created beings and living creatures through existence, form, divine law, the active presence of Deity, eternal purpose, and sovereign utterance. The character and nature that generate expression, exchange, and interaction among and within the living has been put forth by divinity; and has been deposited or imparted to all life forms (e.g., angels, animals, birds, insects, mankind, sacred beasts of heaven) as awareness, independence (we say, completeness; identity; integrity of being), and self-will. Only GOD is eternal, immortal, immutable, and omnipotent. Ones spirit (we also say, breath, life essence, spark of life, word) is most correctly acknowledged, made known, and revealed through action and response that may alter, destroy, direct, preserve and otherwise respond to themselves, their environment, and objects within their spheres of life. To carry out or perform the will of GOD is to manifest and “prove” divine being (i.e., demonstrate; be evidence of; present the divine “image”; serve as a form and vessel for incarnation of sacred Spirit). Consider again the following verses from the holy writings:
(1.) Proverbs 20: 11, King James Version (KJV): 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
(2.) John 7: 17, KJV: 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
(3.) Leviticus 20: 6-8, KJV: 6 And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people. 7 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. 8 And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you.
(4.) Romans 12: 1-2, KJV: 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
(5.) 1st Peter 2: 13-16, KJV: 13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. 15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
(6.) 1st Peter 3: 17-18, KJV: 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. 18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
There are many other verses that should be carefully considered, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (7.) 1st Thessalonians 4: 1-5, KJV: 1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:) ) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Thursday, December 17, 2015
(12/17/2015) The Greatest Weapon?
Today, divine law is
identified as the greatest weapon against the operations of sin. Such aspects
of salvation as atonement, baptism, rebirth, and repentance may be seen as
expressions of eternal purpose, and the expressed will of GOD we call “law.”
While faith, miracles, and the blood of Jesus also have place in the divine
process to cleanse and heal Creation, like forgiveness, divine love, and sending
the Comforter, many sacred operations pertain more to reconciliation and
revelation than to wrath against sin, and spiritual warfare against deception,
idolatry, and temptation. Consider the following from the Bible, and the points
appearing below: Romans 13: 12-14, King James Version (KJV): 12 The night is
far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness,
and let us put on the armour of light. 13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day;
not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife
and envying. 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for
the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Also, 2nd Corinthians
10: 3-5, KJV: 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the
flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty
through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations,
and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and
bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2nd
Chronicles 20: 16-18, KJV: 16 To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they
come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook,
before the wilderness of Jeruel. 17 Ye shall not need to fight in this
battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation
of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor
be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD
will be with you. 18 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his
face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before
the LORD, worshipping the LORD. Hebrews
4: 12-13, KJV: 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than
any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit,
and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and
intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in
his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him
with whom we have to do. One of the fighters at “Yahoo! Answers” who uses the
ID “Anonymous” (no profile information shared) posted the
following:
Is disbelief satan's most powerful weapon against good?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (Ephesians 6: 11-18, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Holy Wars? (11/06/2014); Crimes Christ Crucified For? (11/07/2014); War and Peace? (07/17/2014); Prince of Peace? (07/18/2014); Does Satan Know? (11/06/2013); Unguarded Chocolates? (11/07/2013); An Attack Upon Creation? (12/08/2012); The Focus of Judgment? (12/09/2012)
“Anonymous”, for the disciples and those acknowledging the teachings of Jesus Christ, the greatest weapon in the ongoing struggles to cleanse, restore, and sanctify the Creation of GOD is the law. In the same way modern armies among men all seek to employ the same or similar technology and weapons that are available, in the spiritual conflict for dominion of the earth, the reading and application of the law appears as the greatest tool for entangling and trapping mankind, just as law is a divine tool to benefit, guide, liberate and establish existence for all created beings and living creatures. Using the idea of divine warfare, then, the weapon of sin has not been created by Satan. The Adversary (Satan) is associated with sin as a casualty and victim, for sin operates through awareness and self-will in the living. Sin opposes the continued existence of divine law, of the Law Giver, and of all the divine order that sustains the present universe. Just as sin has not been created or put forth by Deity, sin has no spirit substance, and has no divine origin. Because Satan operates as one who is deceived, and can not discern or recognize the extent of his own wounds, he continues to go about claiming spiritual soundness, yet, spreading doctrine that is defiled, impure, and in error. In this light, then, consider again the following from the Bible:
(1.) James 2: 19, King James Version (KJV): 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
(2.) Ezekiel 28: 16-18, KJV: 16 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire. 17 Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee. 18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.
(3.) 2nd John 1: 7, KJV: 7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
(4.) Isaiah 44: 20, KJV: 20 He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
(5.) Romans 7: 9-14, KJV: 9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. 10 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. 11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. 12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. 13 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
(6.) Mark 9: 23-25, KJV: 23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
There are many other verses that should be carefully considered, correctly understood, and made a part of ones spiritual arsenal. (For example, (7.) 1st John 3: 7-9, 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.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Is disbelief satan's most powerful weapon against good?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (Ephesians 6: 11-18, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Holy Wars? (11/06/2014); Crimes Christ Crucified For? (11/07/2014); War and Peace? (07/17/2014); Prince of Peace? (07/18/2014); Does Satan Know? (11/06/2013); Unguarded Chocolates? (11/07/2013); An Attack Upon Creation? (12/08/2012); The Focus of Judgment? (12/09/2012)
“Anonymous”, for the disciples and those acknowledging the teachings of Jesus Christ, the greatest weapon in the ongoing struggles to cleanse, restore, and sanctify the Creation of GOD is the law. In the same way modern armies among men all seek to employ the same or similar technology and weapons that are available, in the spiritual conflict for dominion of the earth, the reading and application of the law appears as the greatest tool for entangling and trapping mankind, just as law is a divine tool to benefit, guide, liberate and establish existence for all created beings and living creatures. Using the idea of divine warfare, then, the weapon of sin has not been created by Satan. The Adversary (Satan) is associated with sin as a casualty and victim, for sin operates through awareness and self-will in the living. Sin opposes the continued existence of divine law, of the Law Giver, and of all the divine order that sustains the present universe. Just as sin has not been created or put forth by Deity, sin has no spirit substance, and has no divine origin. Because Satan operates as one who is deceived, and can not discern or recognize the extent of his own wounds, he continues to go about claiming spiritual soundness, yet, spreading doctrine that is defiled, impure, and in error. In this light, then, consider again the following from the Bible:
(1.) James 2: 19, King James Version (KJV): 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
(2.) Ezekiel 28: 16-18, KJV: 16 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire. 17 Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee. 18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.
(3.) 2nd John 1: 7, KJV: 7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
(4.) Isaiah 44: 20, KJV: 20 He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
(5.) Romans 7: 9-14, KJV: 9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. 10 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. 11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. 12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. 13 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
(6.) Mark 9: 23-25, KJV: 23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
There are many other verses that should be carefully considered, correctly understood, and made a part of ones spiritual arsenal. (For example, (7.) 1st John 3: 7-9, 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.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
(12/16/2015) Jesus Under Judgment?
The attitude, authority, and
behavior of Christ during his arrest, trial and crucifixion are topics, today.
The holy writings come to us as a partial record that does not detail and
document all the aspects of culture and process used for communication and
exchange in ancient times. We know that values of their day also included ideas
we now count as self-contradicting (e.g., preferring the end of a matter to its
beginning; asking the best question gains more praise than making the best
answer). The Lord’s manner and way of working was as much a product of the
flesh and of the times, as of fixed divine process for life and salvation.
Divine wrath against the sins of Israel had closed both the door of consecrated
priesthood, and that of anointed prophets. The nation became spiritually
stagnant, grounded in ceremonial law, customs, and tradition. The Lord was
challenged to demonstrate humility, simplicity, thoroughness, and
transparency (we say, openness) as well as divine restraint. The
language, method, and process of divine spokesperson (we say, prophet)
had not appeared for more than 400 years (i.e., since Malachi). Also, as the
Son of David, Christ was to reconstitute the priesthood that had been defiled
and tainted since the reign of Saul through the divine curse upon Eli and his
sons. While the ministry of Jesus was to benefit all upon the entire earth,
only those chosen and elect, who would apprehend prophecy through Spirit, would
be able to receive him as more than a simple rabbi from Galilee. Consider again
the Scriptures, and the points shared below: Mark 15: 37-41, New International
Version (NIV): 37 Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their
presence, they still would not believe in him. 38 This was to fulfill the word
of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the
arm of the Lord been revealed?” 39 For this reason they could not believe,
because, as Isaiah says elsewhere: 40 “He has blinded their eyes and hardened
their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their
hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them.” 41 Isaiah said this because he saw
Jesus’ glory and spoke about him. Also, John 1: 9-13, NIV: 9 The true light
that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world,
and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11
He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to
all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to
become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human
decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. Luke 8: 10, NIV: 10 He said,
“The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but
to others I speak in parables, so that, “‘though seeing, they may not see;
though hearing, they may not understand.’ Mark 6: 4-5, NIV: 4 Jesus said to
them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his
relatives and in his own home.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except
lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. A fighter at “Yahoo! Answers”
using the ID “abdul” (Level 1 with no points shown, a member since May 12, 2015)
posted the following:
Why did Jesus seem to evasively answered the high priest?
Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded. “If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?” - John 18:19-23, New International Version
Update: Some say it was Judas who was on trial. Muslims believe that Judas' appearance and voice were altered by God to resemble Jesus'. Judas cannot preach what Jesus used to preach. If it was Jesus on trial, Jesus would seize this opportunity to preach them the words of the Lord.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: By oppression and judgment he was taken away. Yet who of his generation protested? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was punished. He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand. After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. (Isaiah 53: 8-12, NIV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Jesus Given A Divine Ministry? (08/18/2015); An Eternal Plan and Process (07/05/2015); Christ the Son of David? (06/12/2015); Ark of the Covenant? (03/17/2015); The Needs of the Many? (03/08/2015); The Judges Who Condemned Jesus? (01/17/2014); About the Second Coming? (01/18/2014); Jesus Scourged (04/05/2014); Brothers, Not Equals (04/06/2014)
“abdul”, Christian believers are encouraged to recognize that the attitude and behavior the Savior displayed during his arrest, trial, and throughout his crucifixion was in accordance with prophecies written in the Scriptures as well as the sacred operations for continuing the revelation of GOD to created beings and living creatures in the earth. The appearance of divinity using the form of flesh (we say, the Incarnation) was to accomplish eternal purposes on multiple levels of existence, through multiple levels of effect and impact. Here are a number of points to consider that should be useful to avoid error and spiritual confusion:
(1.) The ministry through parables was to allow hearers to realize the character and nature of their own inner spirit, and to arouse appetite as an aspect of spirit, rather than flesh. As with the baptism by John, those among the hearers who were the elect of GOD were to be drawn to come forward, and then identify themselves by their actions and choices.
(2.) The conduct of Jesus had to be recognizable as following a pattern and tradition determined by GOD, and displayed in the life and work of earlier prophets. Thus, the way David deferred to Saul as the Lord’s anointed may be seen in the Savior’s response to Caiaphas. Striking Jesus (punishment) before the trial formally begins is a corruption of lawful process as much as Saul unprovoked hurling a spear against David.
(3.) The ministry of Jesus was also that of an high priest charged with responsibility for cleansing and healing the process of judgment in the earth. Because a judge presiding over trial as an agent of Deity must be impartial and thorough, he is to apply both the law and the prophets. Rather than condemnation, the divine goal of judgment is to be the expression of divine love and mercy; and only he who is without sin (like the law) may cast the first stone to carry out the death penalty.
(4.) The High Priests and chiefs of the Sanhedrin council who insisted upon the death of Jesus, believed their role was to keep and restore the things originally given by GOD through Moses. They depended upon conflicting reports, and most had never seen Jesus minister to the people, even though he also assembled crowds there in Jerusalem, and within the Temple. As Sadducees, they were committed to “demystifying” belief, and opposed teaching that spoke to angels, miracles, resurrection of the dead, or the existence of spirits.
(5.) Jesus proclaimed a coming kingdom of GOD, and used works to promote hope (we say, specific expectations), encourage repentance, and to nourish and stir existing faith. The disciplines and sacred practices he used (e.g., baptism, covenant meal, exorcism, foot washing, preaching) were not new, and already were in place. The Savior did not annul existing commandments, or complain against existing sacred law so much as he shifted emphasis, and insisted upon righteousness.
There are many other ideas that should be carefully considered, correctly comprehended, and made a part of ones full spiritual understanding. (For example, (6.) King David was challenged to reunite the Ark of the Covenant with the Tabernacle, and relocate them both in Jerusalem where the monarch would have ready access to divine counsel through Urim and Thummim. Just as King David established courses for service by the priests as well as liturgy and sacred music with other reforms for operations of the Tabernacle—that were to be applied in the Temple—Christ is to be seen renewing inheritance and priesthood granted to Adam, amplified through Moses, and perfected through gifts by the Holy Spirit.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.
Why did Jesus seem to evasively answered the high priest?
Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded. “If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?” - John 18:19-23, New International Version
Update: Some say it was Judas who was on trial. Muslims believe that Judas' appearance and voice were altered by God to resemble Jesus'. Judas cannot preach what Jesus used to preach. If it was Jesus on trial, Jesus would seize this opportunity to preach them the words of the Lord.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: By oppression and judgment he was taken away. Yet who of his generation protested? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was punished. He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand. After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. (Isaiah 53: 8-12, NIV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Jesus Given A Divine Ministry? (08/18/2015); An Eternal Plan and Process (07/05/2015); Christ the Son of David? (06/12/2015); Ark of the Covenant? (03/17/2015); The Needs of the Many? (03/08/2015); The Judges Who Condemned Jesus? (01/17/2014); About the Second Coming? (01/18/2014); Jesus Scourged (04/05/2014); Brothers, Not Equals (04/06/2014)
“abdul”, Christian believers are encouraged to recognize that the attitude and behavior the Savior displayed during his arrest, trial, and throughout his crucifixion was in accordance with prophecies written in the Scriptures as well as the sacred operations for continuing the revelation of GOD to created beings and living creatures in the earth. The appearance of divinity using the form of flesh (we say, the Incarnation) was to accomplish eternal purposes on multiple levels of existence, through multiple levels of effect and impact. Here are a number of points to consider that should be useful to avoid error and spiritual confusion:
(1.) The ministry through parables was to allow hearers to realize the character and nature of their own inner spirit, and to arouse appetite as an aspect of spirit, rather than flesh. As with the baptism by John, those among the hearers who were the elect of GOD were to be drawn to come forward, and then identify themselves by their actions and choices.
(2.) The conduct of Jesus had to be recognizable as following a pattern and tradition determined by GOD, and displayed in the life and work of earlier prophets. Thus, the way David deferred to Saul as the Lord’s anointed may be seen in the Savior’s response to Caiaphas. Striking Jesus (punishment) before the trial formally begins is a corruption of lawful process as much as Saul unprovoked hurling a spear against David.
(3.) The ministry of Jesus was also that of an high priest charged with responsibility for cleansing and healing the process of judgment in the earth. Because a judge presiding over trial as an agent of Deity must be impartial and thorough, he is to apply both the law and the prophets. Rather than condemnation, the divine goal of judgment is to be the expression of divine love and mercy; and only he who is without sin (like the law) may cast the first stone to carry out the death penalty.
(4.) The High Priests and chiefs of the Sanhedrin council who insisted upon the death of Jesus, believed their role was to keep and restore the things originally given by GOD through Moses. They depended upon conflicting reports, and most had never seen Jesus minister to the people, even though he also assembled crowds there in Jerusalem, and within the Temple. As Sadducees, they were committed to “demystifying” belief, and opposed teaching that spoke to angels, miracles, resurrection of the dead, or the existence of spirits.
(5.) Jesus proclaimed a coming kingdom of GOD, and used works to promote hope (we say, specific expectations), encourage repentance, and to nourish and stir existing faith. The disciplines and sacred practices he used (e.g., baptism, covenant meal, exorcism, foot washing, preaching) were not new, and already were in place. The Savior did not annul existing commandments, or complain against existing sacred law so much as he shifted emphasis, and insisted upon righteousness.
There are many other ideas that should be carefully considered, correctly comprehended, and made a part of ones full spiritual understanding. (For example, (6.) King David was challenged to reunite the Ark of the Covenant with the Tabernacle, and relocate them both in Jerusalem where the monarch would have ready access to divine counsel through Urim and Thummim. Just as King David established courses for service by the priests as well as liturgy and sacred music with other reforms for operations of the Tabernacle—that were to be applied in the Temple—Christ is to be seen renewing inheritance and priesthood granted to Adam, amplified through Moses, and perfected through gifts by the Holy Spirit.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.
Monday, December 14, 2015
De gehele wapenrusting van God (2015/12/15) African American Christmas?
Vrijheid, afgoderij, de
viering van Kerstmis, en het gebruik van de kerstboom zijn onderwerpen,
vandaag. Culturele arrogantie, etniciteit, en racisme zijn ijdel, en niet de
bijgebracht, inwonende Geest van GOD niet voeden. Voor volwassen christenen de
geboorte van Jezus wordt erkend als de vervulling van de profetie, goddelijke
verkondiging, en heilige belofte, dus zelfs Afro-Amerikaanse gelovigen tellen
zich vrij om te begrijpen principes voor het leven dat van God te vieren.
Echter, voor het ontwikkelen van de gelovigen-die onlangs opnieuw geboren, of
voortzetting van hun geleidelijke groei als in heilige relatie-de viering van
Kerstmis, slechts als een gezin op maat, de expressie van de populaire cultuur,
of slechts een langdurige sociale traditie verschijnen. Zelfs zo, dergelijke
functies als Santa Claus, fantasie, het geven van geschenken, en volksverhalen
te amuseren en te entertainen niet geven een antichrist geest net als
afvalligheid, ketterij en laster. Amerikanen zijn die met wortel als Black
zonen van Canada, Haïti, Jamaica, Duitsland en zelfs Groot-Brittannië.
Christelijke eredienst onder die van de Zwarte afdaling in Amerika omvat
Afrikaanse Methodist Episcopal gelovigen, baptisten, katholieken, pentecostals
en Zevende Dag Adventisten. Onder de ware discipelen van Jezus, zijn er veel
apparaten, ervaringen en lessen die worden gebruikt voor het reinigen, de groei,
heling en perfectie te bevorderen. Beschouw opnieuw de heilige geschriften, en
de onderstaande punten gedeeld: Psalmen 97: 9-12, Het Boek (HTB): 9 U, HERE,
bent immers de Allerhoogste God. Boven U is er niemand op aarde. U troont hoog
boven alle 'goden'. 10 Als u van de HERE houdt, haat dan elke vorm van kwaad.
God beschermt Zijn kinderen en behoedt hen voor elke goddeloze invloed. 11 Gods
volgelingen mogen in het licht leven en Hij geeft vreugde in het hart van allen
die Hem oprecht volgen. 12 Als u bij God hoort, verheug u dan in Hem. Wees blij
en prijs Zijn grote en heilige naam. Ook 1 Corinthiërs 13: 8-12, HTB: 8 Aan
de liefde komt nooit een einde. Het spreken namens God zal eens niet meer nodig
zijn; het spreken in vreemde talen zal ophouden; kennis zal dan niet meer worden
gevraagd. 9 Want wat wij weten, is onvolledig; en wat wij namens God zeggen, is
gebrekkig. 10 Maar wanneer het blijvende en volmaakte komt, is dat het einde
van het gebrekkige en onvolmaakte. 11 Toen ik een kind was, sprak ik als een
kind, dacht ik als een kind en redeneerde ik als een kind. Maar nu ik volwassen
ben, heb ik het kinderlijke voorgoed achter mij gelaten. 12 Nu hebben wij nog
geen heldere kijk op Christus, maar later zullen wij oog in oog met Hem staan.
Ik ken Hem nu nog niet volkomen, maar dan zal ik Hem volledig kennen, zoals Hij
mij door en door kent. De vechter op "Yahoo! Antwoorden yahoosucks "" die de ID
maakt gebruik van "(niveau 1 met 18 punten, lid sinds 26 augustus 2015) postte
het volgende:
Waarom doet Black America vieren Kerstmis als de bijbel Jeremia 10: 1-5 vertelt duidelijk de Israëlieten niet om?
Ik begrijp de witte Edomieten breken van wetten van GOD, maar de zwarten die de Israëlitische stam van Juda moeten wakker worden
Update: Om alle domme Edomieten, herinner je je het nummer "zilver en goud" lied tijdens de kerst?
de gouden pijl: 3-5 De priester Ezra haalde de boekrol, waarin de wet van Mozes was opgeschreven. Hij ging staan op een houten verhoging die speciaal voor deze gelegenheid was gemaakt. Zo kon iedereen hem zien, terwijl hij las. Hij stond aan het begin van het plein voor de Waterpoort en las voor van zonsopgang tot in de namiddag. Ieder die oud genoeg was om het te begrijpen, luisterde aandachtig. Rechts van hem stonden Mattithja, Sema, Anaja, Uria, Hilkia en Maäseja. Links van hem Pedaja, Misaël, Malk!a, Hasum, Hasbaddana, Zacharia en Mesullam. 6 Toen de mensen zagen dat Ezra de boekrol opende, stond iedereen op. 7 Ezra loofde de HERE, de grote God en het hele volk zei "Amen!" en hief de handen omhoog. Toen knielden zij en aanbaden de HERE met het gezicht naar de grond gekeerd. 8-9 Tijdens het voorlezen door Ezra liepen Jesua, Bani, Serebja, Jamin, Akkub, Sabbethai, Hod!a, Maäseja, Kelita, Azarja, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaja en de Levieten langs de mensen om hun de betekenis van het gelezene uit te leggen, zodat de mensen het konden begrijpen. 10 Alle aanwezigen barstten in tranen uit bij het horen van de geboden uit de wet. Maar Ezra (de priester en geestelijk leider) en ik als gouverneur en de Levieten die de uitleg gaven, zeiden tegen hen: "Huil niet op een dag als vandaag! Want vandaag is het een heilige dag voor de HERE, uw God. Het is een feestdag, waarbij een feestmaal hoort! 11 Stuur een deel van uw maaltijd naar de arme mensen, want de vreugde die de HERE geeft, zal uw kracht zijn! Wees dus niet verdrietig." 12 Ook de Levieten kalmeerden het volk door te zeggen: "Inderdaad, u moet niet huilen. Dit is een heilige dag waarop u blij moet zijn en niet bedroefd!" (Nehemia 8: 5-12, HTB)
DE DUBBELE DAGGER: Amerikaanse cultuur en recht? (2015/07/13); De Amerikaanse Verbond? (2015/03/03); The Christmas Spirit? (2014/12/23); Vrede De Gift van Kerstmis? (2014/12/24); Overtuigingen, Douane en racisme? (2014/09/24); Zijn vakantie Bad? (2013/11/16); Het ontkennen van GOD door het eten van garnalen? (2013/11/17)
"yahoosucks", Zwarte Amerikanen zijn nu het voorrecht om in verbond met het goddelijke door middel van het Nieuwe Testament in het bloed van Jezus Christus opgericht. Terwijl velen instemmen met een erfgoed als joden en integratie binnen de geestelijke (niet nationaal) Israel, weinig vordering plaats als "Israëlieten". Afro-Amerikanen zijn altijd een divers aspect van deze New World experiment in de democratie en de hoop op een thuisland, dat is een "melting pot." Het vooroordeel en de onwetendheid die opgezet en onderhouden slavernij van Afrikanen begon in Portugal (Europa) 50 jaar voordat Columbus zeilde. Afrika toen (net als nu) was een heel continent dienen als thuisbasis van meerdere culturen, taalgroepen, en degenen die werden gegrond als gelovigen in veel verschillende systemen voor geestelijke waarheid. Zwarte Afrikanen waren niet allemaal van de ene stam, één natie, één regio of één religie. Velen waren islamitische gelovigen; sommige antwoordde vormen van sjamanisme; anderen hadden wat instructie in het Christendom ontvangen. Toch, al werden aanvankelijk ontmenselijkt en onderhouden als "lastdieren", "darkies", en "niggras". In ongeveer dezelfde manier, Amerikanen wiens afkomst en de oorsprong worden getraceerd naar Afrika, zijn verschillend ontwikkeld in overeenstemming met de bijzondere uitdagingen van het leven op het platteland versus stedelijke omgevingen, status als freeman of slaaf, Oostkust versus het Westen, en Mid- westen versus Noordwest-Amerika.
Vandaag, Afro-Amerikanen oefenen spirituele disciplines die het boeddhisme, jodendom, mormonisme, en Scientology omvatten. Alle niet de geboorte van Jezus te vieren als de voorspraak van goddelijkheid voor de bevrijding van de schepping van de ketenen van de zonde. Godsdienstvrijheid is meer dan een politieke slogan in ons leven; en, net als het recht om te stemmen, heeft betrekking op de "kwaliteit van leven" en eigenwaarde op een manier die fundamenteel zijn. De begrippen "gelijkheid" en "onpartijdig" zijn van vitaal belang om de ideeën van vrijheid en rechtvaardigheid door middel van wetgeving die essentieel zijn voor een stabiele naties. Meer dan dit, betrokkenheid, geweten, en het offer-wat we graag ons leven te geven, of geven ons leven voor wordt bepaald in reactie op een groot aantal levensomstandigheden, uitdagingen, doelen en mogelijkheden.
All Black christenen niet erkennen, lof, en eerbied goddelijkheid op dezelfde manier; noch degenen die Kerstmis vieren alles doen op dezelfde manier. Zwarten kunnen ook genieten van een "witte kerst" net als hun buren in de hele natie. Gewoonten en tradities variëren als familie leven, een eigen huis, en de doelen die we voor onze kinderen. Zoals geldt voor alle christenen overal, Black christenen verschillen in hun niveau van kennis, voorbereiding, vaardigheden en geestelijke volwassenheid. De relatie met de Godheid, door Jezus Christus, één geloof, één Heer, één doop, één God en Vader van alle vestigt Black Amerikanen en alle andere christenen die eenheid (eenheid), in plaats van gelijkheid. Binnen de grenzen en beperkingen van de nieuwe leven door wedergeboorte (de "wet" sommigen noemen zelfdiscipline), gelovigen zijn vrij verwerven van heilige kennis, ontwikkelen door middel van gemeenschap met andere gelovigen, uiten van persoonlijke toewijding, het behoud van de heilige praktijken (we zeggen na te streven, sacramenten), voortdurende studie van de heilige geschriften, en het nastreven van gemeentelijke aanbidding.
Er zijn vele andere ideeën die zorgvuldig moet worden overwogen, goed begrepen, en maakte een deel van de eigen spirituele ontwikkeling, hier. (Bijvoorbeeld, hebben vele zwarte Amerikanen Christendom gekozen als een manier om uit te drukken en te voldoen aan hun persoonlijke behoeften voor bevestiging, richting, en spirituele kracht. Echter, anderen te accepteren christelijk geloof als een zaak van hun wordt gekozen en aan het werk gezet als instrumenten te bereiken goddelijke en eeuwige doeleinden die niet hun eigen land. Deze zijn in een continu proces van permanente verandering en transformatie, die ook verandert hoe ze plicht zien, hun plaats in de samenleving, en hun deelname aan zowel seculiere en religieuze tradities.) Toch, ik vertrouw Dit fragment zal nuttig zijn. Of het nu aan u volgens uw geloof.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
DISCLAIMER: Geen enkel product gezien aangeprezen of hier getoond is onderschreven of aanbevolen door de auteur van deze heilige geschriften blog.
Het Boek Copyright © 1979, 1988, 2007 by Biblica, Inc.®
Waarom doet Black America vieren Kerstmis als de bijbel Jeremia 10: 1-5 vertelt duidelijk de Israëlieten niet om?
Ik begrijp de witte Edomieten breken van wetten van GOD, maar de zwarten die de Israëlitische stam van Juda moeten wakker worden
Update: Om alle domme Edomieten, herinner je je het nummer "zilver en goud" lied tijdens de kerst?
de gouden pijl: 3-5 De priester Ezra haalde de boekrol, waarin de wet van Mozes was opgeschreven. Hij ging staan op een houten verhoging die speciaal voor deze gelegenheid was gemaakt. Zo kon iedereen hem zien, terwijl hij las. Hij stond aan het begin van het plein voor de Waterpoort en las voor van zonsopgang tot in de namiddag. Ieder die oud genoeg was om het te begrijpen, luisterde aandachtig. Rechts van hem stonden Mattithja, Sema, Anaja, Uria, Hilkia en Maäseja. Links van hem Pedaja, Misaël, Malk!a, Hasum, Hasbaddana, Zacharia en Mesullam. 6 Toen de mensen zagen dat Ezra de boekrol opende, stond iedereen op. 7 Ezra loofde de HERE, de grote God en het hele volk zei "Amen!" en hief de handen omhoog. Toen knielden zij en aanbaden de HERE met het gezicht naar de grond gekeerd. 8-9 Tijdens het voorlezen door Ezra liepen Jesua, Bani, Serebja, Jamin, Akkub, Sabbethai, Hod!a, Maäseja, Kelita, Azarja, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaja en de Levieten langs de mensen om hun de betekenis van het gelezene uit te leggen, zodat de mensen het konden begrijpen. 10 Alle aanwezigen barstten in tranen uit bij het horen van de geboden uit de wet. Maar Ezra (de priester en geestelijk leider) en ik als gouverneur en de Levieten die de uitleg gaven, zeiden tegen hen: "Huil niet op een dag als vandaag! Want vandaag is het een heilige dag voor de HERE, uw God. Het is een feestdag, waarbij een feestmaal hoort! 11 Stuur een deel van uw maaltijd naar de arme mensen, want de vreugde die de HERE geeft, zal uw kracht zijn! Wees dus niet verdrietig." 12 Ook de Levieten kalmeerden het volk door te zeggen: "Inderdaad, u moet niet huilen. Dit is een heilige dag waarop u blij moet zijn en niet bedroefd!" (Nehemia 8: 5-12, HTB)
DE DUBBELE DAGGER: Amerikaanse cultuur en recht? (2015/07/13); De Amerikaanse Verbond? (2015/03/03); The Christmas Spirit? (2014/12/23); Vrede De Gift van Kerstmis? (2014/12/24); Overtuigingen, Douane en racisme? (2014/09/24); Zijn vakantie Bad? (2013/11/16); Het ontkennen van GOD door het eten van garnalen? (2013/11/17)
"yahoosucks", Zwarte Amerikanen zijn nu het voorrecht om in verbond met het goddelijke door middel van het Nieuwe Testament in het bloed van Jezus Christus opgericht. Terwijl velen instemmen met een erfgoed als joden en integratie binnen de geestelijke (niet nationaal) Israel, weinig vordering plaats als "Israëlieten". Afro-Amerikanen zijn altijd een divers aspect van deze New World experiment in de democratie en de hoop op een thuisland, dat is een "melting pot." Het vooroordeel en de onwetendheid die opgezet en onderhouden slavernij van Afrikanen begon in Portugal (Europa) 50 jaar voordat Columbus zeilde. Afrika toen (net als nu) was een heel continent dienen als thuisbasis van meerdere culturen, taalgroepen, en degenen die werden gegrond als gelovigen in veel verschillende systemen voor geestelijke waarheid. Zwarte Afrikanen waren niet allemaal van de ene stam, één natie, één regio of één religie. Velen waren islamitische gelovigen; sommige antwoordde vormen van sjamanisme; anderen hadden wat instructie in het Christendom ontvangen. Toch, al werden aanvankelijk ontmenselijkt en onderhouden als "lastdieren", "darkies", en "niggras". In ongeveer dezelfde manier, Amerikanen wiens afkomst en de oorsprong worden getraceerd naar Afrika, zijn verschillend ontwikkeld in overeenstemming met de bijzondere uitdagingen van het leven op het platteland versus stedelijke omgevingen, status als freeman of slaaf, Oostkust versus het Westen, en Mid- westen versus Noordwest-Amerika.
Vandaag, Afro-Amerikanen oefenen spirituele disciplines die het boeddhisme, jodendom, mormonisme, en Scientology omvatten. Alle niet de geboorte van Jezus te vieren als de voorspraak van goddelijkheid voor de bevrijding van de schepping van de ketenen van de zonde. Godsdienstvrijheid is meer dan een politieke slogan in ons leven; en, net als het recht om te stemmen, heeft betrekking op de "kwaliteit van leven" en eigenwaarde op een manier die fundamenteel zijn. De begrippen "gelijkheid" en "onpartijdig" zijn van vitaal belang om de ideeën van vrijheid en rechtvaardigheid door middel van wetgeving die essentieel zijn voor een stabiele naties. Meer dan dit, betrokkenheid, geweten, en het offer-wat we graag ons leven te geven, of geven ons leven voor wordt bepaald in reactie op een groot aantal levensomstandigheden, uitdagingen, doelen en mogelijkheden.
All Black christenen niet erkennen, lof, en eerbied goddelijkheid op dezelfde manier; noch degenen die Kerstmis vieren alles doen op dezelfde manier. Zwarten kunnen ook genieten van een "witte kerst" net als hun buren in de hele natie. Gewoonten en tradities variëren als familie leven, een eigen huis, en de doelen die we voor onze kinderen. Zoals geldt voor alle christenen overal, Black christenen verschillen in hun niveau van kennis, voorbereiding, vaardigheden en geestelijke volwassenheid. De relatie met de Godheid, door Jezus Christus, één geloof, één Heer, één doop, één God en Vader van alle vestigt Black Amerikanen en alle andere christenen die eenheid (eenheid), in plaats van gelijkheid. Binnen de grenzen en beperkingen van de nieuwe leven door wedergeboorte (de "wet" sommigen noemen zelfdiscipline), gelovigen zijn vrij verwerven van heilige kennis, ontwikkelen door middel van gemeenschap met andere gelovigen, uiten van persoonlijke toewijding, het behoud van de heilige praktijken (we zeggen na te streven, sacramenten), voortdurende studie van de heilige geschriften, en het nastreven van gemeentelijke aanbidding.
Er zijn vele andere ideeën die zorgvuldig moet worden overwogen, goed begrepen, en maakte een deel van de eigen spirituele ontwikkeling, hier. (Bijvoorbeeld, hebben vele zwarte Amerikanen Christendom gekozen als een manier om uit te drukken en te voldoen aan hun persoonlijke behoeften voor bevestiging, richting, en spirituele kracht. Echter, anderen te accepteren christelijk geloof als een zaak van hun wordt gekozen en aan het werk gezet als instrumenten te bereiken goddelijke en eeuwige doeleinden die niet hun eigen land. Deze zijn in een continu proces van permanente verandering en transformatie, die ook verandert hoe ze plicht zien, hun plaats in de samenleving, en hun deelname aan zowel seculiere en religieuze tradities.) Toch, ik vertrouw Dit fragment zal nuttig zijn. Of het nu aan u volgens uw geloof.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
DISCLAIMER: Geen enkel product gezien aangeprezen of hier getoond is onderschreven of aanbevolen door de auteur van deze heilige geschriften blog.
Het Boek Copyright © 1979, 1988, 2007 by Biblica, Inc.®
(12/15/2015) African American Christmas?
Freedom, idolatry, the
celebration of Christmas, and use of the Christmas tree are topics, today.
Cultural arrogance, ethnicity, and racism are vain, and do not nourish the
imparted, indwelling Spirit from GOD. For mature Christian believers the birth
of Jesus is acknowledged as the fulfillment of prophecy, divine proclamation,
and sacred promise, therefore even African American believers count themselves
free to celebrate understanding principles for living that come from GOD.
However, for developing believers—those recently born again, or continuing their
gradual growth as being in sacred relationship—the observance of Christmas may
appear as only a family custom, the expression of popular culture, or merely a
longstanding social tradition. Even so, such features as Santa Claus, fantasy,
gift-giving, and folk tales to amuse and entertain do not convey an antichrist
spirit as does apostasy, heresy, and slander. Americans include those having
root as Black sons of Canada, Haiti, Jamaica, Germany, and even Great Britain.
Christian worship among those of Black descent in America includes African
Methodist Episcopal believers, Baptists, Catholics, Pentecostals, and Seventh
Day Adventists. Among the true disciples of Jesus, there are many devices,
experiences and lessons that are to be used to foster cleansing, growth, healing
and perfection. Consider again the holy writings, and the points
shared below: Psalms 97: 9-12, King James Version (KJV): 9 For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far
above all gods. 10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he
preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the
wicked. 11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in
heart. 12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give
thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. Also, 1st Corinthians 13: 8-12,
KJV: 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they
shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether
there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and
we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which
is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I
understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put
away childish things. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face
to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
The fighter at “Yahoo! Answers” who uses the ID “yahoosucks” (Level 1 with 18
points, a member since August 26, 2015) posted the
following:
Why does Black America celebrate Christmas when the bible Jeremiah 10:1-5 clearly tells the Israelites not to?
I understand the white edomites breaking GOD's laws but the blacks who are the Israelite tribe of Judah need to wake up
Update: To all the dumb edomites, you remember the song "silver & gold" song during Christmas?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground. Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place. So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved. And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them. (Nehemiah 8: 5-12, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: American Culture and Law? (07/13/2015); The American Covenant? (03/03/2015); The Christmas Spirit? (12/23/2014); Peace The Gift of Christmas? (12/24/2014); Beliefs, Customs and Racism? (09/24/2014); Are Holidays Bad? (11/16/2013); Denying GOD by Eating Shrimp? (11/17/2013)
“yahoosucks”, Black Americans are now privileged to be in covenant with divinity through the new testament established in the blood of Jesus Christ. While many accept a heritage as Jews and inclusion within spiritual (not national) Israel, few claim place as “Israelites”. African Americans have always been a diverse aspect of this New World experiment in democracy and the hope of a homeland that is to be a “melting pot.” The bias and ignorance that established and maintained chattel slavery of Africans began in Portugal (Europe) 50 years before Columbus sailed. Africa then (as now) was an entire continent serving as home to multiple cultures, language groups, and those who were grounded as believers in many different systems for spiritual truth. Black Africans were never all from one tribe, one nation, one region, or one religion. Many were Islamic believers; some answered forms of shamanism; others had received some instruction in Christianity. Nevertheless, all were initially dehumanized and maintained as “beasts of burden,” “darkies”, and “niggras”. In somewhat the same way, Americans whose ancestry and origin are traced to Africa, have developed differently in accordance to the peculiar challenges of life in rural vs. urban settings, status as freeman or slave, East coast vs. the West, and Mid-west vs. Northwest America.
Today, African Americans practice spiritual disciplines that include Buddhism, Judaism, Mormonism, and Scientology. All do not celebrate the birth of Jesus as the intercession of divinity for the deliverance of Creation from the shackles of sin. Religious liberty is more than a political slogan in our lives; and, like the right to vote, pertains to the “quality of life” and self-esteem in ways that are fundamental. The concepts of “equality” and “impartiality” are vital to the ideas of freedom and justice through law that are essential for stable nations. More than this, commitment, conscience, and sacrifice—what we willingly give our lives to, or give up our lives for—is determined in response to a myriad of life conditions, challenges, goals, and opportunities.
All Black Christians do not acknowledge, praise, and reverence divinity the same way; nor do those who celebrate Christmas all do so the same way. Blacks also may enjoy a “white Christmas” as do their neighbors across the Nation. Customs and traditions vary like family life, home ownership, and the goals we set for our children. As is true for all Christians everywhere, Black Christians vary in their level of knowledge, preparation, skills, and spiritual maturity. The relationship to Deity through Jesus Christ—one faith, one Lord, one baptism, one God and Father of all—establishes Black Americans and all other Christians as having oneness (unity), rather than sameness. Within the bounds and limits of new life through rebirth (the “law” some call self-discipline), believers all are free to pursue acquiring sacred knowledge, developing through fellowship with other believers, expressing personal devotion, maintaining sacred practices (we say, sacraments), continuing study of the holy writings, and pursuing congregational worship.
There are many other ideas that should be carefully considered, correctly understood, and made a part of ones own spiritual development, here. (For example, many Black Americans have chosen Christianity as a way to express and satisfy their personal needs for affirmation, direction, and spiritual strength. However, others accept Christian belief as a matter of their being chosen and put to work as instruments to accomplish divine and eternal purposes that are not their own. These are in an ongoing process of permanent change and transformation that also alters how they perceive duty, their place in society, and their participation in both secular and religious traditions.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
Why does Black America celebrate Christmas when the bible Jeremiah 10:1-5 clearly tells the Israelites not to?
I understand the white edomites breaking GOD's laws but the blacks who are the Israelite tribe of Judah need to wake up
Update: To all the dumb edomites, you remember the song "silver & gold" song during Christmas?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground. Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place. So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved. And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them. (Nehemiah 8: 5-12, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: American Culture and Law? (07/13/2015); The American Covenant? (03/03/2015); The Christmas Spirit? (12/23/2014); Peace The Gift of Christmas? (12/24/2014); Beliefs, Customs and Racism? (09/24/2014); Are Holidays Bad? (11/16/2013); Denying GOD by Eating Shrimp? (11/17/2013)
“yahoosucks”, Black Americans are now privileged to be in covenant with divinity through the new testament established in the blood of Jesus Christ. While many accept a heritage as Jews and inclusion within spiritual (not national) Israel, few claim place as “Israelites”. African Americans have always been a diverse aspect of this New World experiment in democracy and the hope of a homeland that is to be a “melting pot.” The bias and ignorance that established and maintained chattel slavery of Africans began in Portugal (Europe) 50 years before Columbus sailed. Africa then (as now) was an entire continent serving as home to multiple cultures, language groups, and those who were grounded as believers in many different systems for spiritual truth. Black Africans were never all from one tribe, one nation, one region, or one religion. Many were Islamic believers; some answered forms of shamanism; others had received some instruction in Christianity. Nevertheless, all were initially dehumanized and maintained as “beasts of burden,” “darkies”, and “niggras”. In somewhat the same way, Americans whose ancestry and origin are traced to Africa, have developed differently in accordance to the peculiar challenges of life in rural vs. urban settings, status as freeman or slave, East coast vs. the West, and Mid-west vs. Northwest America.
Today, African Americans practice spiritual disciplines that include Buddhism, Judaism, Mormonism, and Scientology. All do not celebrate the birth of Jesus as the intercession of divinity for the deliverance of Creation from the shackles of sin. Religious liberty is more than a political slogan in our lives; and, like the right to vote, pertains to the “quality of life” and self-esteem in ways that are fundamental. The concepts of “equality” and “impartiality” are vital to the ideas of freedom and justice through law that are essential for stable nations. More than this, commitment, conscience, and sacrifice—what we willingly give our lives to, or give up our lives for—is determined in response to a myriad of life conditions, challenges, goals, and opportunities.
All Black Christians do not acknowledge, praise, and reverence divinity the same way; nor do those who celebrate Christmas all do so the same way. Blacks also may enjoy a “white Christmas” as do their neighbors across the Nation. Customs and traditions vary like family life, home ownership, and the goals we set for our children. As is true for all Christians everywhere, Black Christians vary in their level of knowledge, preparation, skills, and spiritual maturity. The relationship to Deity through Jesus Christ—one faith, one Lord, one baptism, one God and Father of all—establishes Black Americans and all other Christians as having oneness (unity), rather than sameness. Within the bounds and limits of new life through rebirth (the “law” some call self-discipline), believers all are free to pursue acquiring sacred knowledge, developing through fellowship with other believers, expressing personal devotion, maintaining sacred practices (we say, sacraments), continuing study of the holy writings, and pursuing congregational worship.
There are many other ideas that should be carefully considered, correctly understood, and made a part of ones own spiritual development, here. (For example, many Black Americans have chosen Christianity as a way to express and satisfy their personal needs for affirmation, direction, and spiritual strength. However, others accept Christian belief as a matter of their being chosen and put to work as instruments to accomplish divine and eternal purposes that are not their own. These are in an ongoing process of permanent change and transformation that also alters how they perceive duty, their place in society, and their participation in both secular and religious traditions.) 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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