Tag Archives: Jesus
The author/publisher relationship is an image and likeness of the human will and understanding
I know this because I am an author and publisher as well as enjoying both a human will (love) and human understanding (intellect). An author represents the human will because he or she is the heart and life of the … Continue reading
What did the Lord’s crucifixion and resurrection actually accomplish?
I ask this question because it seems that the work of human salvation is not finished. Thus, there is the spiritual addendum called the “Second Coming.” Something further seems to be required for things to improve in the world. Even … Continue reading
Swedenborg and hypnosis
One of the most distasteful notions that I have advanced concerning Swedenborg’s scientific and spiritual paradigm is that the human race is in a hypnotic state. If this is true, it means that we terrestrial humans cannot effectively address the … Continue reading
God’s inside track
While it may seem unfair to prevailing post-modern human sensitivities concerning human equality and fairness, when Jesus was on earth, He definitely played favorites. For instance, Jesus would address larger gatherings of people (like when He miraculously fed the 5,000) … Continue reading
Jesus was also born in a school classroom
When I was a young lad, the two things I liked best about Christmas were the gifts and getting time off from school. This all changed, especially the school part, when I grew up—and came upon the unique theological writings … Continue reading
Did Jesus destroy a defenseless fig tree?
In the New Testament we read a strange account of Jesus being involved in a seemingly mean-spirited event: Early in the morning, as He was on His way back to the city, He was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by … Continue reading
Jesus threatens to lose a sandal up a church minister’s butt!
Jesus began to make his descent back to earth as He had so famously promised some two thousand years ago. He had warned people back then that His Second Coming and return to the planet earth would be like a … Continue reading
How the Devil promoted prayer
One day, the Devil, who was known for his craftiness, was thinking up new ways to block God’s efforts towards human salvation. He wanted to come up with a sure-fire strategy that no one would ever suspect. The Devil felt … Continue reading
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
