Continuing now from our priestly re-birthed and re-genesised perspective, a new look from that stand point of John's little insightful Revelation of Christ's being as known by GOD. Our own presence awakened as His children again as first seen in Genesis 2. Remember that Jesus represents our humanity, and this does not detract or diminish from His being GOD, which Christ means for us the same as it did for the man Jesus, Joshau, Emmanuel, YHWH, YEHOVAH, paid the full price required as our human form. The totally legal way as demanded by universal law.
The Mirror:
The Theme of the Book:
Revelation 1:9, I am John, your brother and companion in tribulation in the midst of which we are equally participating in the authority of the kingdom and the steadfastness of Jesus Christ (man as GOD; Emmanuel). I was on the Isle of Patmos because of the word of GOD and because of the testimony of Jesus Christ. (Look for the extended notes at the end of Rev. 20)
Revelation 1:17-18, Observing all this, I fell at his feet like a dead man; Then, keeping down, he ordained me with his right hand upon me and said, 'Do not be afraid! I am the origin and the conclusion [eschatology] of all things. I am also the Living One; I became dead and now, see, here I am alive unto the ages of the ages and I have the keys wherewith I have disengaged the gates of [1]Hades and death!' (This profound statement of Jesus in verses 17 & 18 is the platform, theme and focus of this entire book. To distract from these words of Jesus is to miss the point of the Revelation! [1] Look at the commentary note in verse 20 and 2:7 on the gates of Hades.)
Revelation 2:23, The offspring of these 'mindsets,' conceived in your licentious idolatry has no future! I will cause it [1]to utterly perish! And every Ekklesia shall [2]know that i scrutinize the hidden thoughts of the heart. And I will expose every single work of your own doing as judged in (by) my work. ( Look at verse 26 - my works vs your works. To [1]kill in death is a very strong expression, (G615, G848, G5043, G1722, G2288; the author shorten this by dropping G848 and G5043 as it deals religions children as his, Jesus' subjects destroyed) apokteuno en thanato. The symbolic significance of kill the children of the church's idolatrous adultery in death can only be understood in the context of the unveiling of Jesus (humanity) the Christ (GOD) who already died humanity's death and in that death brought finality and closure to the offspring of humanity's guilt-ridden mindsets that we have inherited from our world systems which were founded in the fruit of the "I-am-not-tree system." He thus broke the spell (as in a witch craft used by the harlot, false prophet and anit-christ) of the claim of judgment and death over the Adamic race. This signifies the death of death. The significance of the implications of Jesus' death cannot be exaggerated! It reaches into the entire past, present and future of human history! The word, [2] ginosontai is the future ingressive punctiliar middle of (G1097, "know") ginosko, meaning, 'we shall certainly come to know,' this confirms the theme of the book of Revelation! The unveiling of Jesus Christ and his finished work will most definitely complete GOD'S purpose of redeeming humanity's lost sense of sonship, value, innocence, identity and royalty in the earth!) (The Mirror, with editing.)
When we next get together we shall the LORD willing finish the introduction as written in the Mirror Study Bible. Until then may the LORD bring to light all of his wisdom within you and yours is my wish.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Intro 6 to "The Secret of GOD", as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
Continuing our look at the new grounds of an approach to Revelation as birthed from about an as doers of the incarnate word of Christ within our being, our being restored to the innocence as known in Genesis 2 and there alone, unless on counts Enoch and Elijah. As they are known to have walked with GOD and then were no more. Enoch also wrote of things that he saw in the spirit as he visited the heavenliest on several occasions.
The Mirror:
The Jewish audience:
Much of what John saw was reflected in the Jewish mindset as familiar prophetic pictures, pointers and symbols. Not known or even understood by us today. Look at the prophetic imagery of Ezekiel 1:1-28 repeated in Revelation 4. The symbolic pictures John sees about judgment would immediately remind his typical Jewish audience of their prophets' imagery of their own judgment. This time however, the slaughtered and risen Lamb brings brand new context! Israel's unfaithfulness is met and eclipsed by GOD'S faithfulness. The Lamb's death and resurrection confronts every idea of judgment that was mankind's due.
As it was in Pharaoh's day, stubborn minds which were set in their perceptions had to be convinced - the 144,000 were sealed and therefore protected from harm - yet they were witnesses of the prophetic/historic fate of Pharaoh. This is now repeated in dramatic fashion in front of their eyes tp persuade them of the prophetic picture of deliverance from slavery which is now concluded in the Lamb's death, burial and resurrection and celebrated for ages upon ages by the entire universe!
Revelation 14:1, Oh wow! You've got to see this! The little Lamb, standing on mount Zion and with him a hundred and forty four thousands with the Lamb's Name and the Name of Father written on their foreheads. (Sonship redeemed! Hebrews 1:1-3. Note the 144,000's in plural, representing the symbolic value that includes the entire prophetic significance of the Jews as well as the prophetic context of their representing the entire human race. In you, all the nations of the earth will bless themselves. Look for extended notes at the end of Rev. 14 on Form Mt. Sinai to Mt. Zion! ) Although John's immediate audience is primarily Jewish, seven times in this book human society is addressed in the most all-inclusive fashion, with a similar grouping of words. Revelation 5:9, 7:9, 10:11, 11:9, 13:7, 14:6 and 17:15. Also note Rev. 15:13 and 11:15.
Revelation 7:9, At this moment I saw a massive throng of people, impossible to count, standing tall and innocent; Everyone of them dressed in white with palm branches in their hands; They have escaped everything that could possibly define them as a non-Jewish, Gentile world! In fact, every sphere of society were there - including the entire spectrum of people-groupings; All tribal identities with their unique language-specific dialect preferences; They were all present facing the Throne and the Lamb as the people of the planet! (Amazing how, in the previous verses of this chapter, the tribes of Israel are associated with a very specific "number," emphasizing the prophetic detail of the entire Jewish nation. But here, John sees a massive throng of people, impossible to count! In Israel there is a prophetic voice of GOD'S intention to release the blessing of the single SEED of GOD'S faith through Abraham and bless all the nations of the earth! "Count the stars, count the sand!"
The word, stolay, is the white outer garment worn by kings, priests, and persons of rank. The palm branches and the white robes are signs of the celebration of victory and joy. The preposition ek, points to source or origin; Humanity was delivered out of their national, geographical and historical identities! ) (Look for the extended notes on Israel at the end of Rev. 20) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Now think and reason on what has been herein revealed. Until our next visit the LORD willing I speak blessings on you and yours, as I seek the same of the LORD, mercy and grace.
The Mirror:
The Jewish audience:
Much of what John saw was reflected in the Jewish mindset as familiar prophetic pictures, pointers and symbols. Not known or even understood by us today. Look at the prophetic imagery of Ezekiel 1:1-28 repeated in Revelation 4. The symbolic pictures John sees about judgment would immediately remind his typical Jewish audience of their prophets' imagery of their own judgment. This time however, the slaughtered and risen Lamb brings brand new context! Israel's unfaithfulness is met and eclipsed by GOD'S faithfulness. The Lamb's death and resurrection confronts every idea of judgment that was mankind's due.
As it was in Pharaoh's day, stubborn minds which were set in their perceptions had to be convinced - the 144,000 were sealed and therefore protected from harm - yet they were witnesses of the prophetic/historic fate of Pharaoh. This is now repeated in dramatic fashion in front of their eyes tp persuade them of the prophetic picture of deliverance from slavery which is now concluded in the Lamb's death, burial and resurrection and celebrated for ages upon ages by the entire universe!
Revelation 14:1, Oh wow! You've got to see this! The little Lamb, standing on mount Zion and with him a hundred and forty four thousands with the Lamb's Name and the Name of Father written on their foreheads. (Sonship redeemed! Hebrews 1:1-3. Note the 144,000's in plural, representing the symbolic value that includes the entire prophetic significance of the Jews as well as the prophetic context of their representing the entire human race. In you, all the nations of the earth will bless themselves. Look for extended notes at the end of Rev. 14 on Form Mt. Sinai to Mt. Zion! ) Although John's immediate audience is primarily Jewish, seven times in this book human society is addressed in the most all-inclusive fashion, with a similar grouping of words. Revelation 5:9, 7:9, 10:11, 11:9, 13:7, 14:6 and 17:15. Also note Rev. 15:13 and 11:15.
Revelation 7:9, At this moment I saw a massive throng of people, impossible to count, standing tall and innocent; Everyone of them dressed in white with palm branches in their hands; They have escaped everything that could possibly define them as a non-Jewish, Gentile world! In fact, every sphere of society were there - including the entire spectrum of people-groupings; All tribal identities with their unique language-specific dialect preferences; They were all present facing the Throne and the Lamb as the people of the planet! (Amazing how, in the previous verses of this chapter, the tribes of Israel are associated with a very specific "number," emphasizing the prophetic detail of the entire Jewish nation. But here, John sees a massive throng of people, impossible to count! In Israel there is a prophetic voice of GOD'S intention to release the blessing of the single SEED of GOD'S faith through Abraham and bless all the nations of the earth! "Count the stars, count the sand!"
The word, stolay, is the white outer garment worn by kings, priests, and persons of rank. The palm branches and the white robes are signs of the celebration of victory and joy. The preposition ek, points to source or origin; Humanity was delivered out of their national, geographical and historical identities! ) (Look for the extended notes on Israel at the end of Rev. 20) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Now think and reason on what has been herein revealed. Until our next visit the LORD willing I speak blessings on you and yours, as I seek the same of the LORD, mercy and grace.
Friday, December 6, 2019
Intro 5 to "The Secret of GOD", as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
Continuing with our introduction and the new approach to look at Revelation as found in the Mirror Study Bible as it is reflected in a born again son of GOD. Which has obedience to the words of inspiration given him and received by GODS faith as GOD is faithful to his word. For we give to GOD all that his faith requires of us, faith for faith and grace for grace which like mercy is new every morning Lamentations 3:22. And because I do not like titles or letters of various degrees behind a person name I will say this. When we come to understand who and how GOD sees and knows us once we have awakened as from a deep sleep we become who we are Christ (son's of GOD inside minded) in humanity just as Jesus represented to his counter parts of Israel or of Jewish decent, who by the way also represented humanity in his own flesh as us. For we have become GODS peculiar people a priesthood a people restored to his knowledge, a holy nation of GOD'S own. Servant to all and masters of none. (Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 14:2, 26:18, Psalm 135:4, Ecclesiastes 2:8; Titus 2:14, 1Peter 2:9)
The Mirror:
Eschatology Redeemed:
Revelation 1:17, Observing all this, I fell at his feet like a dead man; Then, kneeling down, he ordained me with his right hand upon me and said, 'Do not be afraid! I am the origin and the conclusion [eschatology] of all things. Look at Isaiah 44:6.
Hebrews 1:1, Throughout ancient times GOD spoke in many fragments and glimpses of prophetic thought to our fathers. Now, this entire conversation has finally dawned in our sonship. In these last days (eschatos) GOD has spoken to us in the radiance of our redeemed sonship and innocence! Suddenly, the tender grass! [Look at Deuteronomy 32:1-4] He is the sum total of every utterance of GOD. He is whom the Prophets pointed to and we are his immediate audience! (What GOD said about 'you-manity' and their redeemed sonship and innocence in Jesus, defines eschatology! "Having accomplished purification of sins, he sat down!" (Hebrews 1:3)
John 6:39-40, My Sender's desire is for me to rescue every single individual-this is his gift to me-that I will lose [2]no detail of humanity's original identity mirrored in me! My rescuing mission will conclude in their joint-resurrection! This is the [3]completeness of time! (This is his gift to me, [1] ho dedoke moi. The phrase, [2] hina pan apoleso ex auto, means, that I should lose nothing out of it. In the conclusion/fullness of time - [3]te escate hemera - This phrase occurs only in John - in chapters 6:39-40, 54. Look also at John 4:23, The end of an era has arrived-the future is here, Now! Whatever prophetic values were expressed in external devotional forms and rituals are now eclipsed in true spirit worship from within-face to face with Father - acknowledging our genesis in him - this is his delight! the Father's desire is the worshipper more than the worship!) And this is the desire of my Father, that every one who [1]sees the son, through his eyes, and finds the conclusion of (eis) their persuasion in him, will resonate (echo) the life of the ages! And I will [2]raise him up on the [3]final day! (The word [1] theoreo means to gaze attentively. Look at Hosea 6:2, After two days he will revive us; [2]On the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him. The word [3]eschatos means extreme; Last in time or is space; The uttermost part, the final conclusion. What GOD said about 'you-manitu' in their co-resurrection in Jesus, defines eschatology! Hebrews 1:1-3; Ephesians 2:5-6.)
1Peter 1:20, He was always destined in GOD'S prophetic thought; GOD knew even before the [1]fall of the world order that his Son would be the Lamb, to be made manifest in these [2]last days, because of you! (You are the reason Jesus died and was raised! The word, [1]kataballo, means "to fall away, to put in a lower place," instead of themelios, meaning "foundation" [look at Ephesians 2:20]; Thus, translated "the fall of the world," instead of "the foundation of the world." The entire "Fall" was a falling away in our minds from our true identity as image and likeness beares of Elohim. Just like Eve, were we all deceived to believe a lie about ourselves, which is the fruit of the "I-am-not-tree." We all, like sheep have gone astray [Isaiah 53:6]. The word, [2]eschatos means extreme; Last in time or in space; The uttermost part, the final conclusion.)
The Son of man is the Son of GOD:
Revelation 1:13-16, And encircled by the lamp-stands there was one who appeared to be of human offspring, a son of man! Clothed with a long robe and with a golden girdle round his chest. (Look at Isaiah 6:1, I saw the Lord sitting on a high and lofty Throne and the train of his robes filled the Temple. The lavish splendor and grandeur of his royal majesty was the very atmosphere of the temple.) His head of hair was luminous white, like wool covered in fresh, shiny snow and his eyes were ablaze with fire. (Resembling the Ancient of days! Seen in Daniel 7:9 and 10:6. His body also was like beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet alike in color to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.) His feet looked like brilliant bronze fashioned in a furnace and his voice was like the sound of many cascading waterfalls. (Triumphant in the fiery furnace of the altar/cross!) In his right hand he held seven stars and his words were like a sharp two-edged sword proceeding from his mouth. His face shone like the sun in it's full strength.
Revelation 2:18, Write also to the leader of the Ekklesia in Thyatira. The Son of GOD with eyes ablaze and feet shining like burnished bronze says...(Here jesus introduces himself as the son of GOD! The Rock foundation of the Ekklesia that Jesus is both the Architect and Master-builder of, is the unveiling Father! The son of man [Revelation 1:13] is the son of GOD! Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah! Flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father! I say, you are Rock, a chip [petros] of the old Block [petra]! And upon this petra, I will build my Ekklesia and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. This is in Matthew 16:13-19.
See Deuteronomy 32:18, You were unmindful of the Rock that gegot you, and you forgot the GOD who gave you birth. Also at Isaiah 51:1, Look to the Rock from which you were hewn, the quarry from which you were dug!
Here in Revelation 2:18, as in Rev. 1:15, his feet looked like brilliant, burnished bronze fashioned in a furnace. (Hell's fire where he went shortly after his death to proclaim the Gospel to those waiting him in Abraham's bosom.) As the Lamb of GOD who presented his body in sacrifice on the "Bronze Altar," he descended into mankind's deepest darkness and triumphantly led humanity out into a place where the enemies of the human race [the Satanas-System] are made our footstool! Look at Hebrews 1:13, You are the extension of my right hand, my executive authority; Take your position and witness how I make your enemies a place upon which you may rest your feet. Also 1Corinthians 15:25, His dominion is destined to subdue all hostility and contradiction under his feet. (The lowest part of the human body will equally share in this victory. Psalm 110:1, The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool. Jesus is LORD of Lords; In his victory humanity is restored to lordship; "I say you are gods, all of you are sons of the Most High." [Psalm 82:6 RSV] Matthew 22:42-45.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Until our next visit may the LORD increase our understanding of all that He is.
The Mirror:
Eschatology Redeemed:
Revelation 1:17, Observing all this, I fell at his feet like a dead man; Then, kneeling down, he ordained me with his right hand upon me and said, 'Do not be afraid! I am the origin and the conclusion [eschatology] of all things. Look at Isaiah 44:6.
Hebrews 1:1, Throughout ancient times GOD spoke in many fragments and glimpses of prophetic thought to our fathers. Now, this entire conversation has finally dawned in our sonship. In these last days (eschatos) GOD has spoken to us in the radiance of our redeemed sonship and innocence! Suddenly, the tender grass! [Look at Deuteronomy 32:1-4] He is the sum total of every utterance of GOD. He is whom the Prophets pointed to and we are his immediate audience! (What GOD said about 'you-manity' and their redeemed sonship and innocence in Jesus, defines eschatology! "Having accomplished purification of sins, he sat down!" (Hebrews 1:3)
John 6:39-40, My Sender's desire is for me to rescue every single individual-this is his gift to me-that I will lose [2]no detail of humanity's original identity mirrored in me! My rescuing mission will conclude in their joint-resurrection! This is the [3]completeness of time! (This is his gift to me, [1] ho dedoke moi. The phrase, [2] hina pan apoleso ex auto, means, that I should lose nothing out of it. In the conclusion/fullness of time - [3]te escate hemera - This phrase occurs only in John - in chapters 6:39-40, 54. Look also at John 4:23, The end of an era has arrived-the future is here, Now! Whatever prophetic values were expressed in external devotional forms and rituals are now eclipsed in true spirit worship from within-face to face with Father - acknowledging our genesis in him - this is his delight! the Father's desire is the worshipper more than the worship!) And this is the desire of my Father, that every one who [1]sees the son, through his eyes, and finds the conclusion of (eis) their persuasion in him, will resonate (echo) the life of the ages! And I will [2]raise him up on the [3]final day! (The word [1] theoreo means to gaze attentively. Look at Hosea 6:2, After two days he will revive us; [2]On the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him. The word [3]eschatos means extreme; Last in time or is space; The uttermost part, the final conclusion. What GOD said about 'you-manitu' in their co-resurrection in Jesus, defines eschatology! Hebrews 1:1-3; Ephesians 2:5-6.)
1Peter 1:20, He was always destined in GOD'S prophetic thought; GOD knew even before the [1]fall of the world order that his Son would be the Lamb, to be made manifest in these [2]last days, because of you! (You are the reason Jesus died and was raised! The word, [1]kataballo, means "to fall away, to put in a lower place," instead of themelios, meaning "foundation" [look at Ephesians 2:20]; Thus, translated "the fall of the world," instead of "the foundation of the world." The entire "Fall" was a falling away in our minds from our true identity as image and likeness beares of Elohim. Just like Eve, were we all deceived to believe a lie about ourselves, which is the fruit of the "I-am-not-tree." We all, like sheep have gone astray [Isaiah 53:6]. The word, [2]eschatos means extreme; Last in time or in space; The uttermost part, the final conclusion.)
The Son of man is the Son of GOD:
Revelation 1:13-16, And encircled by the lamp-stands there was one who appeared to be of human offspring, a son of man! Clothed with a long robe and with a golden girdle round his chest. (Look at Isaiah 6:1, I saw the Lord sitting on a high and lofty Throne and the train of his robes filled the Temple. The lavish splendor and grandeur of his royal majesty was the very atmosphere of the temple.) His head of hair was luminous white, like wool covered in fresh, shiny snow and his eyes were ablaze with fire. (Resembling the Ancient of days! Seen in Daniel 7:9 and 10:6. His body also was like beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet alike in color to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.) His feet looked like brilliant bronze fashioned in a furnace and his voice was like the sound of many cascading waterfalls. (Triumphant in the fiery furnace of the altar/cross!) In his right hand he held seven stars and his words were like a sharp two-edged sword proceeding from his mouth. His face shone like the sun in it's full strength.
Revelation 2:18, Write also to the leader of the Ekklesia in Thyatira. The Son of GOD with eyes ablaze and feet shining like burnished bronze says...(Here jesus introduces himself as the son of GOD! The Rock foundation of the Ekklesia that Jesus is both the Architect and Master-builder of, is the unveiling Father! The son of man [Revelation 1:13] is the son of GOD! Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah! Flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father! I say, you are Rock, a chip [petros] of the old Block [petra]! And upon this petra, I will build my Ekklesia and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. This is in Matthew 16:13-19.
See Deuteronomy 32:18, You were unmindful of the Rock that gegot you, and you forgot the GOD who gave you birth. Also at Isaiah 51:1, Look to the Rock from which you were hewn, the quarry from which you were dug!
Here in Revelation 2:18, as in Rev. 1:15, his feet looked like brilliant, burnished bronze fashioned in a furnace. (Hell's fire where he went shortly after his death to proclaim the Gospel to those waiting him in Abraham's bosom.) As the Lamb of GOD who presented his body in sacrifice on the "Bronze Altar," he descended into mankind's deepest darkness and triumphantly led humanity out into a place where the enemies of the human race [the Satanas-System] are made our footstool! Look at Hebrews 1:13, You are the extension of my right hand, my executive authority; Take your position and witness how I make your enemies a place upon which you may rest your feet. Also 1Corinthians 15:25, His dominion is destined to subdue all hostility and contradiction under his feet. (The lowest part of the human body will equally share in this victory. Psalm 110:1, The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool. Jesus is LORD of Lords; In his victory humanity is restored to lordship; "I say you are gods, all of you are sons of the Most High." [Psalm 82:6 RSV] Matthew 22:42-45.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Until our next visit may the LORD increase our understanding of all that He is.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Intro 4 to "The Secret of GOD", as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
Continuing with our deep dive into the Revelation of Christ as written in the Mirror Study Bible from a born again persons perspective once they've broken away from the worlds religious systems. That have been infiltrated by the knowledge of the tree of good and evil and the poisonous fruit of "I am-not." The fruit of Israel's unbelief, which was the one of the purposes for Israel birthing among GOD'S humanity of nations. More on this later as we dig into the scriptures mysteries of Revelation.
The Mirror:
The Throne of GOD:
Revelation 4:1-2, Oh wow! What I see takes my breath away! A wide-open door in the heavenly realm! The first thing I heard was the voice addressing me! It was distinct and clear like the sound of a trumpet; It captured my attention, inviting me to enter. "Come on-up here and I will show you how everything coincides with what you have already seen! So here I am, immersed in this unrestricted space of spirit ecstasy. As the vision opens I immediately notice the Throne and One seated upon it.
Revelation 20:11, And I saw a huge white Throne and it was as if heaven and earth fled away from the presence of the One seated upon the Throne and its place was never found again. (This means that there is no accusation in the heavens or upon the earth that could possibly stand in the presence of the Lamb, the One seated upon the Throne of the judgment of righteousness -- his Throne gives testimony and is established upon the legitimacy and authority of humanity's redeemed innocence.
"Having accomplished purification of sins, he sat down!" Hebrews 1:3
There was never a time where GOD'S royal rule was in question. In giving himself as a scapegoat to be murdered by his own creation, he assumes a weakness that does not compromise his authority at all! In the genius of his wisdom he defeats the entire system of judgment under the Law of performance governing the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The seeming frailty of the slain Lamb never compromised the authority of the Lion of Judah!)
The Day of the LORD:
Revelation 1:10, I was in a spiritual trance where I witnessed the day of the Lord - I heard a loud voice behind me, clear and distinct, like the sound of a trumpet! ( The day of the Lord is the very day to which the prophetic voice of the Spirit of Christ pointed - Jesus the Messiah, is the fulfillment of that day! Look at 1Peter 1:10-11, where Peter specifically makes mention of this fact that throughout Scripture the Prophets mentioned the day of the Lord as pointing to the sufferings of the Christ and the consequent glory. Their urgent quest was to search out when this would happen and who the Messiah would be. Also in Acts 17:31, Paul addressed the Greek Philosophers and reminds them of their own ancient writings and he quotes two of their well known philosophers: in 600 BC Epimenedes wrote a song saying, "We live and more and have our being in GOD" then Aratus wrote in 300 BC that we are indeed GOD'S offspring! Paul then announces to them, that the GOD whom they worship in ignorance is not far from each one of us! He is not more Emmanuel to the Jew then what he is to the Gentile! Then, in the context of his Jewish background and personal encounter of the revelation of Jesus Christ, Paul declares to them the Good News of humanity's redeemed innocence. "GOD has overlooked the times of ignorance and now is calling all of humanity, whoever and wherever they are, to a radical mind-shift, since he has prophetically fixed a day on which he would judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed, and of this [righteous judgment] he has given proof to all by raising his from the dead." Acts 17:30-31. Look also at Romans 4:25 where, in Paul's understanding, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead includes humanity's co-resurrection and seals their acquittal and redeemed innocence. And the extended Notes on Eschatology at the end of Revelation 17.
John 5:25, Oh how I desire for you to get this! The prophetic hour has come! This is the moment for the dead to hear the voice of the Son of GOD - C'mon! Hear and live! (This is what is the result of what the guards saw as recorded by Matthew in chapter 27:51-54, as they watched over the garden tomb, early the first morning of the week. After the stone over the tomb was rolled away. Paul then bears witness to this event in Ephesians 4:8-10, and Colossians 2:8, 9-15) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Now may the LORD of all be ever increasing your knowledge of him in both you and yours. Until we visit again, the LORD willing, when we shall pick back up with "Eschatology Redefined and maybe the Son of man is the Son of GOD," as written here in.
The Mirror:
The Throne of GOD:
Revelation 4:1-2, Oh wow! What I see takes my breath away! A wide-open door in the heavenly realm! The first thing I heard was the voice addressing me! It was distinct and clear like the sound of a trumpet; It captured my attention, inviting me to enter. "Come on-up here and I will show you how everything coincides with what you have already seen! So here I am, immersed in this unrestricted space of spirit ecstasy. As the vision opens I immediately notice the Throne and One seated upon it.
Revelation 20:11, And I saw a huge white Throne and it was as if heaven and earth fled away from the presence of the One seated upon the Throne and its place was never found again. (This means that there is no accusation in the heavens or upon the earth that could possibly stand in the presence of the Lamb, the One seated upon the Throne of the judgment of righteousness -- his Throne gives testimony and is established upon the legitimacy and authority of humanity's redeemed innocence.
"Having accomplished purification of sins, he sat down!" Hebrews 1:3
There was never a time where GOD'S royal rule was in question. In giving himself as a scapegoat to be murdered by his own creation, he assumes a weakness that does not compromise his authority at all! In the genius of his wisdom he defeats the entire system of judgment under the Law of performance governing the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The seeming frailty of the slain Lamb never compromised the authority of the Lion of Judah!)
The Day of the LORD:
Revelation 1:10, I was in a spiritual trance where I witnessed the day of the Lord - I heard a loud voice behind me, clear and distinct, like the sound of a trumpet! ( The day of the Lord is the very day to which the prophetic voice of the Spirit of Christ pointed - Jesus the Messiah, is the fulfillment of that day! Look at 1Peter 1:10-11, where Peter specifically makes mention of this fact that throughout Scripture the Prophets mentioned the day of the Lord as pointing to the sufferings of the Christ and the consequent glory. Their urgent quest was to search out when this would happen and who the Messiah would be. Also in Acts 17:31, Paul addressed the Greek Philosophers and reminds them of their own ancient writings and he quotes two of their well known philosophers: in 600 BC Epimenedes wrote a song saying, "We live and more and have our being in GOD" then Aratus wrote in 300 BC that we are indeed GOD'S offspring! Paul then announces to them, that the GOD whom they worship in ignorance is not far from each one of us! He is not more Emmanuel to the Jew then what he is to the Gentile! Then, in the context of his Jewish background and personal encounter of the revelation of Jesus Christ, Paul declares to them the Good News of humanity's redeemed innocence. "GOD has overlooked the times of ignorance and now is calling all of humanity, whoever and wherever they are, to a radical mind-shift, since he has prophetically fixed a day on which he would judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed, and of this [righteous judgment] he has given proof to all by raising his from the dead." Acts 17:30-31. Look also at Romans 4:25 where, in Paul's understanding, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead includes humanity's co-resurrection and seals their acquittal and redeemed innocence. And the extended Notes on Eschatology at the end of Revelation 17.
John 5:25, Oh how I desire for you to get this! The prophetic hour has come! This is the moment for the dead to hear the voice of the Son of GOD - C'mon! Hear and live! (This is what is the result of what the guards saw as recorded by Matthew in chapter 27:51-54, as they watched over the garden tomb, early the first morning of the week. After the stone over the tomb was rolled away. Paul then bears witness to this event in Ephesians 4:8-10, and Colossians 2:8, 9-15) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Now may the LORD of all be ever increasing your knowledge of him in both you and yours. Until we visit again, the LORD willing, when we shall pick back up with "Eschatology Redefined and maybe the Son of man is the Son of GOD," as written here in.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Intro 3 to "The Secret of GOD", as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
Continuing in the introduction to the Revelation of Christ as witnessed by John now known as the revelator and up dated by Francois du Toit in the Mirror Study Bible a most unusual Bible indeed. As he draws from the viewpoint of GOD as one born a new and from above can do once freed from religions bonds.
The Mirror:
The Lamb of GOD:
In the scandalous genius of GOD, the slain and risen Lamb is the central theme of the book. "Look! The Lion has conquered! He who is of the tribe of Judah, the root of David is qualified to open the scroll and its seven seals!" So I looked to see the Lion and there, as if fused into one with the Throne and in unison with the four Living Beings, taking center stage in the midst of the Elders, I saw a little Lamb, alive and standing; Even though it appeared to have been violently butchered in sacrifice! It had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of GOD, sent out to accomplish his biding in all the earth. (Revelation 5:5-6. Also Zechariah 3:9, For behold, upon the stone which I have set before Joshua, upon a single stone with seven facets [eyes], I will engrave its inscription, says the LORD of hosts, I will remove the guilt of the earth in a single day.)
1Peter 1:18-19, It is clear to see that you were ransomed from the futile, fallen mindset that you inherited from your fathers, not by the currency of your own labor, represented by the fluctuating values of gold and silver, and the economy of your religious efforts; But you were redeemed with the priceless blood of Christ; He is the ultimate sacrifice; Spotless and without blemish. He completes the prophetic picture! (In him GOD speaks the most radical scapegoat language of the law of judgment, and brings final closure to a dead and redundant system! In Psalm 40:6-7, it is clearly stated that GOD does not require sacrifices or offerings! Jesus is the Lamb of GOD! He collides victoriously with the futile sacrificial system whereby offerings are constantly made to the pseudo, moody, monster gods of our imagination! This is the scandal of the cross! GOD does not demand a sacrifice of himself in Christ in order to forever eradiate sin-consciousness from our minds and radically change the way we think about our Maker, one another and ourselves! [Sin-consciousness is in essence a works-based consciousness.] GOD did not clothe Adam with the skin of a slain animal because of a divine need to be appeased, but because of their unconditional agape for Adam; They spoke the language of Adam's own judgment: Adam, not GOD, was embarrassed about his nakedness. The clothing was not to make GOD look at Adam differently, but to make Adam feel better about himself! And ultimately it was to prophetically prepare Adam for the unveiling of the mystery of humanity's redemption in the incarnation. Here Deity would clothe themselves in human skin, in a Son; And the Lion of Judah would become the Lamb of GOD in order to free our minds to re-discover his image and likeness in our skin! Look at 1Peter 1:2.)
In 1Corinthians 2:2, Paul makes a very bold and radical statement, confirming his ministry focus to "know" the full scope and consequence of the revelation of mankind's redeemed innocence as communicated in the cross Jesus Christ! This is the essence of the mystery of GOD! He writes, "My mind is fully made up about you! The only possible way in which I can truly know you, is in the light of GOD'S mystery, which is Christ in you! Jesus died humanity's death on the cross and thus brought final closure to any other basis of judgment! (The word, (G2919) krino, to judge, to determine, to deem in a forensic sense, here, in the Aorist Tense, ekrina, which suggests a once and for all completed act.)
Also in 2Corinthians 5:14, Paul makes this emphatic statement in the immediate context of the constraining impact of the Agape of Christ within his spirit; "I am persuaded that One has died for all, therefore all have died!" In the Mirror it reads, "The love of Christ resonates within us and leaves us with only one conclusion: Jesus died humanity's death; Therefore, in GOD'S logic every indivdual simultaneously died." (The Mirror, with editing)
In our next visit we shall, the LORD willing, look at "The Throne of GOD," and possibly, "The Day of the LORD." Now may our LORD and GOD increase our persuasion of perception in his logic.
The Mirror:
The Lamb of GOD:
In the scandalous genius of GOD, the slain and risen Lamb is the central theme of the book. "Look! The Lion has conquered! He who is of the tribe of Judah, the root of David is qualified to open the scroll and its seven seals!" So I looked to see the Lion and there, as if fused into one with the Throne and in unison with the four Living Beings, taking center stage in the midst of the Elders, I saw a little Lamb, alive and standing; Even though it appeared to have been violently butchered in sacrifice! It had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of GOD, sent out to accomplish his biding in all the earth. (Revelation 5:5-6. Also Zechariah 3:9, For behold, upon the stone which I have set before Joshua, upon a single stone with seven facets [eyes], I will engrave its inscription, says the LORD of hosts, I will remove the guilt of the earth in a single day.)
1Peter 1:18-19, It is clear to see that you were ransomed from the futile, fallen mindset that you inherited from your fathers, not by the currency of your own labor, represented by the fluctuating values of gold and silver, and the economy of your religious efforts; But you were redeemed with the priceless blood of Christ; He is the ultimate sacrifice; Spotless and without blemish. He completes the prophetic picture! (In him GOD speaks the most radical scapegoat language of the law of judgment, and brings final closure to a dead and redundant system! In Psalm 40:6-7, it is clearly stated that GOD does not require sacrifices or offerings! Jesus is the Lamb of GOD! He collides victoriously with the futile sacrificial system whereby offerings are constantly made to the pseudo, moody, monster gods of our imagination! This is the scandal of the cross! GOD does not demand a sacrifice of himself in Christ in order to forever eradiate sin-consciousness from our minds and radically change the way we think about our Maker, one another and ourselves! [Sin-consciousness is in essence a works-based consciousness.] GOD did not clothe Adam with the skin of a slain animal because of a divine need to be appeased, but because of their unconditional agape for Adam; They spoke the language of Adam's own judgment: Adam, not GOD, was embarrassed about his nakedness. The clothing was not to make GOD look at Adam differently, but to make Adam feel better about himself! And ultimately it was to prophetically prepare Adam for the unveiling of the mystery of humanity's redemption in the incarnation. Here Deity would clothe themselves in human skin, in a Son; And the Lion of Judah would become the Lamb of GOD in order to free our minds to re-discover his image and likeness in our skin! Look at 1Peter 1:2.)
In 1Corinthians 2:2, Paul makes a very bold and radical statement, confirming his ministry focus to "know" the full scope and consequence of the revelation of mankind's redeemed innocence as communicated in the cross Jesus Christ! This is the essence of the mystery of GOD! He writes, "My mind is fully made up about you! The only possible way in which I can truly know you, is in the light of GOD'S mystery, which is Christ in you! Jesus died humanity's death on the cross and thus brought final closure to any other basis of judgment! (The word, (G2919) krino, to judge, to determine, to deem in a forensic sense, here, in the Aorist Tense, ekrina, which suggests a once and for all completed act.)
Also in 2Corinthians 5:14, Paul makes this emphatic statement in the immediate context of the constraining impact of the Agape of Christ within his spirit; "I am persuaded that One has died for all, therefore all have died!" In the Mirror it reads, "The love of Christ resonates within us and leaves us with only one conclusion: Jesus died humanity's death; Therefore, in GOD'S logic every indivdual simultaneously died." (The Mirror, with editing)
In our next visit we shall, the LORD willing, look at "The Throne of GOD," and possibly, "The Day of the LORD." Now may our LORD and GOD increase our persuasion of perception in his logic.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Intro 2 to "The Secret of GOD", as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We are look into the introduction to the small stand alone book of Revelation, the historical account of Christ and his being the hidden but much talked about theme of the Bible. We are about to look at such subtopics as "Date, Symbolism, Prophetic, The Lamb of GOD, The Throne of GOD, The Day of the LORD and many more as they are dealt with by John in this book. And again I am using the Mirror Study Bible for the base of this discourse. And as always should the LORD give more insight I will add it there and then. So lets get about clearing the air and error that surrounds this Prophetic book of the events that began to take place at the ascension of Christ and his Spiritual return as recorded in Acts 2 and there after, this thereafter includes today in eternity.
The Mirror Bible:
Date: The "Syriac version of the NT, which dates back to the second century AD, states that Revelation was written during the reign of Nero bringing a date of 64-68 AD. This date is also confirmed in the "Muratorian Fragment" which dates back to 170-190 AD. A quote, arguably attributed to Papius (130 AD), states that John the Apostle was martyred before the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Symbolism: John uses the word (Strong's G4591) semaino in Revelation 1:1 which is an important word to introduce the idea of a symbolic sign; to signify; to picture; to portray. Symbolism and imagery play a significant role throughout the book. John would regularly employ pictures that his mostly Jewish audience was already familiar with in their own prophetic writings.
Prophetic: Revelation 1:10, "I was in a spiritual trance where I witnessed the day of the LORD - I heard a loud voice behind me, clear and distinct, like the sound of a trumpet!"
The fact that John hears a word behind him is so significant! it means that what he hears already happened within us, its prophetic context! This reminds of the incident recorded in Genesis 22:7-8, where Abraham was asked by Isaac, "We have the fire and the wood; but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?" Abraham answered, "GOD will provide a lamb for the burnt offering, Son." Then, in Genesis 22:13, we read that Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by its horns! Jesus refers to this in John 8:56-58 when he says, "Abraham saw my day!" And, "Before Abraham was, I am!"
Revelation 1:12, Having turned about to face the voice, I saw seven lamp-stands made out of gold. (John's attention is drawn back to the prophetic context of the OT Scriptures. Exodus 25:36-37, "The entire lamp-stand was fashioned from one piece of hammered, pure gold. Make seven of these lamps for the Table. Arrange the lamps so they throw their light out in front." [prophetic light!] Exodus 25;34, "The lamp-stand itself is to have four flower cups shaped like almond blossoms, with buds and petals." The almond tree is the prophetic tree; of all the trees, it's blossoms awaken first the dead. Jeremiah 1:11-12, "Jeremiah, what do you see? I answered, I see a branch of an almond tree! The the LORD said to me, I am awake over my word to perform it!" The Hebrew word Strong's H8245 שָׁקַד shâqad, means awaken; it is also the word for an almond tree.
The table in the Temple is also a significant theme in the Revelation of Jesus Christ! It clearly points to the New Covenant, Burial-banquet of the Marriage feast of the Lamb!)
Much of what John saw reflected in the Jewish mind as familiar prophetic pointers and symbols. See the prophetic imagery in Ezekiel 1:1-28 mirrored in Revelation 4. The symbolic pictures John sees of judgment would immediately remind his typical Jewish audience of their prophets' imagery about their judgment. This time however, the slaughtered and risen Lamb brings brand new context too! Israel's unfaithfulness is met and eclipsed by GOD'S faithfulness. The Lamb's death and resurrection confirms every idea of judgment that was mankind's due.
Revelation 1:19, Now therefore, without delay, give accurate account in documenting, everything that you have seen; Both as they are and also what their immediate, intentional context has brought about. It is important to see the relevance in mirror-matching all these things, both in their prophetic context as well as in their fulfillment.
Revelation 10:11, And he said to me, Necessity is laid upon you to now disclose with new insight the prophetic word again - this prophecy's time has come and is now relevant and you will declare it before many people and different nations and their kings in their specific mother tongue languages.
Revelation 12:10, Then I heard a very loud voice in the heavens announcing, This is the moment which the entire prophetic word pointed to and culminates in; It is the realization of humanity's salvation. The power of the kingdom of our GOD and its authority is endorsed in the I-am-ness of his Christ. The business of accusation is bankrupted. The 24/7 industry of condemning the brotherhood of humanity before the face of GOD has been annihilated, by exoneration.
Revelation 22:10, He told me not to seal this conversation in futuristic, prophetic language since it's time has come! (The Mirror, with editing.)
Until our next visit may the LORD confirm within you and yours all that He is. In our next post we shall look at "The Lamb of GOD."
The Mirror Bible:
Date: The "Syriac version of the NT, which dates back to the second century AD, states that Revelation was written during the reign of Nero bringing a date of 64-68 AD. This date is also confirmed in the "Muratorian Fragment" which dates back to 170-190 AD. A quote, arguably attributed to Papius (130 AD), states that John the Apostle was martyred before the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Symbolism: John uses the word (Strong's G4591) semaino in Revelation 1:1 which is an important word to introduce the idea of a symbolic sign; to signify; to picture; to portray. Symbolism and imagery play a significant role throughout the book. John would regularly employ pictures that his mostly Jewish audience was already familiar with in their own prophetic writings.
Prophetic: Revelation 1:10, "I was in a spiritual trance where I witnessed the day of the LORD - I heard a loud voice behind me, clear and distinct, like the sound of a trumpet!"
The fact that John hears a word behind him is so significant! it means that what he hears already happened within us, its prophetic context! This reminds of the incident recorded in Genesis 22:7-8, where Abraham was asked by Isaac, "We have the fire and the wood; but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?" Abraham answered, "GOD will provide a lamb for the burnt offering, Son." Then, in Genesis 22:13, we read that Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by its horns! Jesus refers to this in John 8:56-58 when he says, "Abraham saw my day!" And, "Before Abraham was, I am!"
Revelation 1:12, Having turned about to face the voice, I saw seven lamp-stands made out of gold. (John's attention is drawn back to the prophetic context of the OT Scriptures. Exodus 25:36-37, "The entire lamp-stand was fashioned from one piece of hammered, pure gold. Make seven of these lamps for the Table. Arrange the lamps so they throw their light out in front." [prophetic light!] Exodus 25;34, "The lamp-stand itself is to have four flower cups shaped like almond blossoms, with buds and petals." The almond tree is the prophetic tree; of all the trees, it's blossoms awaken first the dead. Jeremiah 1:11-12, "Jeremiah, what do you see? I answered, I see a branch of an almond tree! The the LORD said to me, I am awake over my word to perform it!" The Hebrew word Strong's H8245 שָׁקַד shâqad, means awaken; it is also the word for an almond tree.
The table in the Temple is also a significant theme in the Revelation of Jesus Christ! It clearly points to the New Covenant, Burial-banquet of the Marriage feast of the Lamb!)
Much of what John saw reflected in the Jewish mind as familiar prophetic pointers and symbols. See the prophetic imagery in Ezekiel 1:1-28 mirrored in Revelation 4. The symbolic pictures John sees of judgment would immediately remind his typical Jewish audience of their prophets' imagery about their judgment. This time however, the slaughtered and risen Lamb brings brand new context too! Israel's unfaithfulness is met and eclipsed by GOD'S faithfulness. The Lamb's death and resurrection confirms every idea of judgment that was mankind's due.
Revelation 1:19, Now therefore, without delay, give accurate account in documenting, everything that you have seen; Both as they are and also what their immediate, intentional context has brought about. It is important to see the relevance in mirror-matching all these things, both in their prophetic context as well as in their fulfillment.
Revelation 10:11, And he said to me, Necessity is laid upon you to now disclose with new insight the prophetic word again - this prophecy's time has come and is now relevant and you will declare it before many people and different nations and their kings in their specific mother tongue languages.
Revelation 12:10, Then I heard a very loud voice in the heavens announcing, This is the moment which the entire prophetic word pointed to and culminates in; It is the realization of humanity's salvation. The power of the kingdom of our GOD and its authority is endorsed in the I-am-ness of his Christ. The business of accusation is bankrupted. The 24/7 industry of condemning the brotherhood of humanity before the face of GOD has been annihilated, by exoneration.
Revelation 22:10, He told me not to seal this conversation in futuristic, prophetic language since it's time has come! (The Mirror, with editing.)
Until our next visit may the LORD confirm within you and yours all that He is. In our next post we shall look at "The Lamb of GOD."
Monday, December 2, 2019
Intro 1 to "The Secret of GOD", as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
I have been stewing on this for some time now and this is what I've been led to do, use Francois du Toit's introduction to his rendition of Revelation as the intro to this study. He does a fine job of clearing the mystery and air that has surrounded this stand a lone book for ages. I will do this in short segments, just as I have with the other letters. And when completed I will continue with doing the translations comparisons of the KJV verses the ESV. How else will anyone know the err of the KJV, even though many of the translations carry forward the same errors.
From "The Mirror Study Bible:"
The book of Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ as the great Rescurer of the human race. As the slain and risen Lamb of GOD, he fulfilled humanity's destiny with death and judgment! The signifiance of the implications of this cannot be exaggerated! It reaches into the entire past, present and future of human history!
In the immediate context of the time of its writing - about 68 AD - the graphic and prophetic symbolism of Revelation seem to have already played out in the tragic events of 70 AD. However, the central message of this book is of a far more dramatic and timelessly relevant significance.
It unveils the extent of the triumph of the Lamb of GOD in redeeming the innocence, the sense of belonging, inherent value, identity and royalty of the entire human race and securing their Wedlock-union in the Romance of the ages! In his blood he brought closure to an incompetent sacrificial system which failed in its attempt to manage humanity's sinfulness and their sin-consciousness. Jesus Christ who was and is fully GOD and fully man (our humanity), represented us individually; he gave himself as our "Scapegoat" in dying our death, then raised us together within himself in his resurrection. as the first-born (born from above, birth again by GOD) from the dead, he re-birthed us and redeemed our original innocence, in his righteousness. as first-born from the dead, he re-birthed us and redeemed his image and likeness within us!
Colossians 1:26, Humanity's most sought after quest, the mystery which has remained elusive and concealed for ages and generations, is now fully realized in our redeemed innocence.
Colossians 1:27, Within us, GOD is delighted to exhibit the priceless treasure of this glorious unveiling of Christ's indwelling in order that every person on the planet, whoever they are, may now come to the greatest discovery of all time and recognize Christ in themselves as in a mirror! He is the desire of the nations and completes our every expectation! [Haggai 2:6-7]
Colossians 1:28, This is the essence and focus of our message; we awaken and realign everyone's mind, instructing every individual by bringing them into full understanding (flawless clarity) in order that we prove (present) everyone perfect in Christ. (Translating vous + tithemi as to re-align every mind with GOD'S mind.)
The message in the Revelation of the Lamb is not static but dynamic; people across the planet would face challenges at any time of testing and experience temptation to confirm to diabolical religious mindsets at the expense of their true identity and freedom. Sadly history will repeat itself, in "judgments" of horrific proportions until we fully realize the finished work of Jesus and what it was that the Lamb of GOD accomplished when, instead of demanding a sacrifice, he gave hilmself as the required sacrifice and took away the 'sin' of the world-thus bringing hostility and every excuse for separation to an end! Tragedy, crisis and wars are not actions of GOD! Judgment is not GOD'S business! GOD'S business is salvation!
In our next post we shall the LORD willing look at "DATE" and "SYMBOLISM." Until then may the LORD increase our understanding of all that HE IS.
From "The Mirror Study Bible:"
The book of Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ as the great Rescurer of the human race. As the slain and risen Lamb of GOD, he fulfilled humanity's destiny with death and judgment! The signifiance of the implications of this cannot be exaggerated! It reaches into the entire past, present and future of human history!
In the immediate context of the time of its writing - about 68 AD - the graphic and prophetic symbolism of Revelation seem to have already played out in the tragic events of 70 AD. However, the central message of this book is of a far more dramatic and timelessly relevant significance.
It unveils the extent of the triumph of the Lamb of GOD in redeeming the innocence, the sense of belonging, inherent value, identity and royalty of the entire human race and securing their Wedlock-union in the Romance of the ages! In his blood he brought closure to an incompetent sacrificial system which failed in its attempt to manage humanity's sinfulness and their sin-consciousness. Jesus Christ who was and is fully GOD and fully man (our humanity), represented us individually; he gave himself as our "Scapegoat" in dying our death, then raised us together within himself in his resurrection. as the first-born (born from above, birth again by GOD) from the dead, he re-birthed us and redeemed our original innocence, in his righteousness. as first-born from the dead, he re-birthed us and redeemed his image and likeness within us!
Colossians 1:26, Humanity's most sought after quest, the mystery which has remained elusive and concealed for ages and generations, is now fully realized in our redeemed innocence.
Colossians 1:27, Within us, GOD is delighted to exhibit the priceless treasure of this glorious unveiling of Christ's indwelling in order that every person on the planet, whoever they are, may now come to the greatest discovery of all time and recognize Christ in themselves as in a mirror! He is the desire of the nations and completes our every expectation! [Haggai 2:6-7]
Colossians 1:28, This is the essence and focus of our message; we awaken and realign everyone's mind, instructing every individual by bringing them into full understanding (flawless clarity) in order that we prove (present) everyone perfect in Christ. (Translating vous + tithemi as to re-align every mind with GOD'S mind.)
The message in the Revelation of the Lamb is not static but dynamic; people across the planet would face challenges at any time of testing and experience temptation to confirm to diabolical religious mindsets at the expense of their true identity and freedom. Sadly history will repeat itself, in "judgments" of horrific proportions until we fully realize the finished work of Jesus and what it was that the Lamb of GOD accomplished when, instead of demanding a sacrifice, he gave hilmself as the required sacrifice and took away the 'sin' of the world-thus bringing hostility and every excuse for separation to an end! Tragedy, crisis and wars are not actions of GOD! Judgment is not GOD'S business! GOD'S business is salvation!
In our next post we shall the LORD willing look at "DATE" and "SYMBOLISM." Until then may the LORD increase our understanding of all that HE IS.
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