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The Devil and the Cross
The Devil had a serious look of concern on his face. Jesus had been nailed to the cross for several hours and still showed no signs of trying to get off and kick some butt. This is not what the … Continue reading
Posted in god, Life after death, psychology, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged crucifixion, Devil, glorification, heavenly kingdom, Jesus, justice, suffering, temptation
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Even as a Swedenborgian, I believe in the physical return of Jesus Christ!
Even though theologian Emanuel Swedenborg emphasized that the Lord’s return would be spiritual (within the human heart and mind) rather than physical, I still embrace the idea of a physical Second Coming. Some Swedenborgians might wonder why I am such … Continue reading
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Tagged crucifixion, Emanuel Swedenborg, empty tomb, Jesus, Revelation, second coming
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Putting the “squeeze” on Jesus
The Lord’s life on earth represented the ultimate Valentine’s Day message and gift. He came into the world and assumed a human body because he loved us all. However, the need for God to take on a human body for … Continue reading
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Tagged crucifixion, Emanuel Swedenborg, Gethsemane, Holy Trinity, Jehovah, Jesus, Valentine’s Day
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Merry Jehovahmas!
While it is nice and theologically acceptable to say “Merry Christmas” to everyone this time of the year, the actual phrase can lead otherwise innocent holiday celebrators into doctrinal heresy. The problem with the phrase “Merry Christmas” is that it … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible interpretation, Christianity, Christmas, crucifixion, higher meaning, Jehovah, Jesus, salvation, spiritual world, the Advent
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The Hidden Agenda Of The Lord’s Ministry
Jesus was actually a double agent. All the time He was teaching, performing great miracles, and finally having to suffer on the cross, Jesus was also on a secret assignment from heaven. This assignment was secret because it was kept … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, love, psychology, Reality, religion, spirituality, symbolism, unity
Tagged Christianity, crucifixion, faith, free will, Gethsemane, glorification, heaven, Hell, humility, Jehovah, Jesus, ransom, salvation, the Lord
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The Divine Rope-a-Dope
With Easter approaching I was inspired to share a new “detail” with my readers concerning what the Lord actually accomplished on earth by his life and death. His coming into the world involved a most unique strategy that is not … Continue reading
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Tagged angels and devils, crucifixion, Divine strategy, Easter, Emanuel Swedenborg, free will, glorification, Hell, humiliation, Jehovah, Jesus, mother Mary, Quantum vocabulary, salvation, self-love, spiritual warfare, temptations, the Divine Essence, the Divine Human, the passion of the cross, the spiritual world, the Word made flesh
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