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What is the mystery of the kingdom?
- Thread starter Heneni
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Wandered Off
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I think the mystery is that, whatever you think it is, it always turns out it's not that at all.
blackout
Violet.
If the kingdom is within us, then you and I are the greatest mystery of all time.
Not only within...
but in the Midst of you.
Is there no more hidden?
sojourner
Annoyingly Progressive Since 2006
The Church Fathers also used the term "mystery" to describe something that was once hidden but has been made clear.
Heneni
Miss Independent
Or you could shorten it to the above, and have a Zen koan.
There are so many scriptures telling us that we can know the mystery of God /kingdom, namely christ in us...but this is a personal revelation based on one's personal relationship and walk with God through the Holy Spirit
Mar 4:11 and he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables:
Col 1:27[Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:To whom God would make known what [is] the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Heneni
Miss Independent
From the scriptures cited Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables the you to me are those that have been given the gift of Faith, those without faith receive the teaching is parables, they may be just curious about the way the Lord explained these spiritual truths, curiosity brings questions and a desire to know, to whom would a sincere seeker turn for answers? To the master offcourse and there is where the mystery will cease been a mystery.
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations.
The first generations of believers, believed in a earthly kingdom promised to Abraham, Jesus preached of a Kingdom that is not of this world, a spiritual Kingdom and the Lord preached the way to obtain that Kingdom, actually He is the way there.
Thanks roli!:foryou:
Heneni asked roli:
what do you think is mysterious about 'christ in you, the hope of glory'?
Allowe me to give you my take on it, I believe that the mystery is the spiritual Kingdom that Jesus when up to prepared for those that believe, in hope of the glory tells me that Christ came to give us hope and that because of this hope we will overcame all in this earthly passage.
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations.
The first generations of believers, believed in a earthly kingdom promised to Abraham, Jesus preached of a Kingdom that is not of this world, a spiritual Kingdom and the Lord preached the way to obtain that Kingdom, actually He is the way there.
Thanks roli!:foryou:
Heneni asked roli:
what do you think is mysterious about 'christ in you, the hope of glory'?
Allowe me to give you my take on it, I believe that the mystery is the spiritual Kingdom that Jesus when up to prepared for those that believe, in hope of the glory tells me that Christ came to give us hope and that because of this hope we will overcame all in this earthly passage.
Darkwater
Well-Known Member
As it is within,so it is without,above as it is below,every conceivable angle you could just about imagine,then you are just regular & perfect.....such is the mystery of the upside down pallindrome of life....all in great love,ecstatic self love usually.
Once you can pierce the veil of darkness/light,you can come to recognise the grey areas & exploit these to your own benefit.
There is nothing new under the sun,such is the mystery which does become apparent.
Many times it is a case where the fingers upon the left have no idea what the fingers on the right of the fickle hands of fate are up to.
Money won't help,crying wont help,praying won't help.there is no help,only self help.
What do you desire most of all things,what is the most precious gift you can have in life?
Once you can pierce the veil of darkness/light,you can come to recognise the grey areas & exploit these to your own benefit.
There is nothing new under the sun,such is the mystery which does become apparent.
Many times it is a case where the fingers upon the left have no idea what the fingers on the right of the fickle hands of fate are up to.
Money won't help,crying wont help,praying won't help.there is no help,only self help.
What do you desire most of all things,what is the most precious gift you can have in life?
Heneni
Miss Independent
Well its not me. Its god. I dont want myself as a gift, i gave myself to god. He has recieved the gift of 'me'. Ok...it was filthy rags...but hes the soap, and now i shine up like a new penny. I love a happy ending.
Heneni
Darkwater
Well-Known Member
That is lovely hen,bet you looked nice in the sackcloth & ashes.
Jesus is no more important or unique than any other being ever born.
who am I?
why am I here?
where am I coming from?
Where am I going too?
applies to us all,as well as Jesus(if he was human...what is human?)
I can define human pretty well in a multidimensional sense,as it happens.
Your posts present questions I would not associate with a flatlander,they are not the product of a meat machine.I know you are in touch with your divinity,having self realised just not fully realised.
You are attacking definitions from many angles & shall soon have a greater overview.
Your past is just your *whatever*,every day is great now.
In great love,
Andy
Jesus is no more important or unique than any other being ever born.
who am I?
why am I here?
where am I coming from?
Where am I going too?
applies to us all,as well as Jesus(if he was human...what is human?)
I can define human pretty well in a multidimensional sense,as it happens.
Your posts present questions I would not associate with a flatlander,they are not the product of a meat machine.I know you are in touch with your divinity,having self realised just not fully realised.
You are attacking definitions from many angles & shall soon have a greater overview.
Your past is just your *whatever*,every day is great now.
In great love,
Andy
Heneni
Miss Independent
If im attacking would you hold it against me...did you not claim to be a warrior yourself? Would you be surprised to learn that meekness is in the hand of a warrior? Would i be smart if i didnt test you? I have a kingdom that is more real to me than this world, and my teacher and trainers are many, and my possition strong. I belong to the kingdom of god, and as such i am his great love. Whatever you feel you want to tell me, say it with the utmost of care, because if you turn around, i might see the big picture and require your life. It is not often that two people meet who are equaly aware of their spiritual purpose. It is not often that i meet someone who i can sense through my hands as i am typing. You are either crazy or you are who you say you are....either way, i will not compromise my position, neither will i tell you of my travels, lest you ambush me half-way and put me to death. That which i have seen and that which i know is locked up safely. Why talk about that which can hurt me, or compromise me? Why do you?
Darkwater
Well-Known Member
Attacking id good,it is how you learn stuff......We Scots will always love anyone who is not scared to show their ignorance,it is how we learn stuff too.
Ah,always approach in love....I have long since put aside my old bushwacking days in the deserts of Arabia under Baal(king of the hill)..I always approach in love,& admittedly will kill in love,of course.
Eh,caution is good too!Till you get the right signs,of course.
I can recount everywhere I have ever been,the net is plastered with my experiences as I seek answers from people.heh heh.
To thine own self be true...gtg,
In love
Andy
Let your light shine,or keep it under a bushel....ah,I'll work on a strategy with you,I knwo what maybe a barrier for you....check out the 9 spheres which will aid you to not take everything personally maybe?
Love & light,
Andy
Ah,always approach in love....I have long since put aside my old bushwacking days in the deserts of Arabia under Baal(king of the hill)..I always approach in love,& admittedly will kill in love,of course.
Eh,caution is good too!Till you get the right signs,of course.
I can recount everywhere I have ever been,the net is plastered with my experiences as I seek answers from people.heh heh.
To thine own self be true...gtg,
In love
Andy
Let your light shine,or keep it under a bushel....ah,I'll work on a strategy with you,I knwo what maybe a barrier for you....check out the 9 spheres which will aid you to not take everything personally maybe?
Love & light,
Andy