Tag Archives: Jesus
Is spiritual growth gentle or harsh?
Depends on how we approach religion. When Emanuel Swedenborg tells us that the Lord God and His angels always work gently to bend our flawed desires into something that is more, noble, this does not mean that we are separated … Continue reading
A new kind of praying?
Knowing how to pray and communicate with the Lord God in heaven is so important that Jesus, while on earth, taught exactly how we must each pray in the “Lord’s Prayer.” But two thousand years later, worshippers still go about … Continue reading
Are there real signs pointing to one’s genuine spiritual growth?
There indeed are. But making this sign known to most people on earth would only expose their personal fantasies relating to true spiritual transformation and bum them out. I however, being a rascal at heart, cannot resist talking about it. … Continue reading
Why didn’t Jesus come off the cross and kick ass?
That is a question that needs some thought because Jesus was not only capable of great miracles, He also had a whole host of angels backing him up. Yet, when nailed to the cross, He allowed Himself to be treated … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, Life after death, Reality, religion, unity
Tagged free will, Jesus, physical power, spiritual sacrifice, temptation, the crucifixion, the Lord’s mission
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Get a “double dose” of Christmas!
I am not taking about decorating two Christmas trees, buying twice as many gifts or setting up two large dinners this holiday season. I am talking about celebrating the Lord Jesus’ birth in two very distinct ways. The first way … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, heart, humanity, Jesus, manger, second coming, spiritual birth, the Advent
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My thoughts and speech spring from my heart, just like God’s only begotten Son
One of the more difficult theological notions for the human mind to grasp is the true relationship between Jehovah God (the “Father”) and His Son, Jesus, who was sent from heaven and took on a physical body of human flesh. … Continue reading
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Tagged actions, analogy, Emanuel Swedenborg, glorification, heart and mind, Jehovah, Jesus, Only Begotten
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Saints and heroes are not tolerated in heaven
Scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg made a great anti-intuitive observation about those in heaven who had received great honors while on earth. Those individuals declared saints or who received notoriety and fame on earth are not told of their special worldly status … Continue reading
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Tagged angelic praise, Emanuel Swedenborg, glory, Hell, heroes, humility, Jesus, saints, spiritual world, superstars
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Was Jesus a slacker?
How could a divine individual, wielding so much personal power, pretty much leave the world as he found it—in turmoil? Yeah, He fed a few thousand people, healed a couple of them from terrible diseases, even bringing a dead person … Continue reading
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Tagged changing the world, clouds, Emanuel Swedenborg, hidden knowledge, innocence, Jesus, second coming, spiritual warfare, the Cross
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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
Posted in god, love, psychology, publishing, Reality, religion, spirituality, symbolism, unity
Tagged authors, book publishing, Emanuel Swedenborg, human heart and mind, Jehovah, Jesus, suffering, theology, universal principles
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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
Posted in god, Inner growth, Life after death, psychology, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged Emanuel Swedenborg, glorification Second Coming, Hell, Jesus, new religious doctrine, remains, salvation, temptation
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