What we see in this world is a reflection – both an
illusion and an allegory that is a pattern and form of what is real and
spiritual. The Kingdom within and the great divide between the two worlds
(outer/reflective, inner/active principle)
The “good-news” that was preached to the masses and
the Mysteries that were too sacred to be written down (“Gospel of God”).
Attempting to interpret the Scriptures literally and the reason why Jesus
spoke in Parables
Continuing to dwell in sin – clinging to the world and
attempting to half-heartedly embrace truth. Purification of the body, mind
and heart
The foundational concepts of the Soul and
reincarnation
“Babes in Christ.” Developing to maturity, never
revealing more than the individual can comprehend. The embryonic mind of
natural man, limitations and the physical body. The carnal nature –
squandering away and the loss of our vital-life force as it is consumed by
the sensual and material things of this world
Symbols and allegory. Even if the events in the Bible
were historical, they benefit us very little unless we are able to turn them
within. Crucifixion – taking up our cross and imitating the example and
pattern of Jesus in our daily lives. Preparing the mind and body - we must
become as consecrated ground
Gnosticism. The inner workings of the mind and the
spirit of man – how they are affected by the Laws of Creation, activating
the dormant areas of mind. Complacency (satisfied with the exoteric milk),
or Genuine Knowledge that is only given to those that seek and desire to
become immersed in Truth
Scripture is written in accordance with the culture of
the people – incorporating the language of the people in order to develop
the people (Jews, Gentiles, Greeks, Muslims, etc) in the endeavor to reveal
the Divine Nature in a way that people can accept
Widows and orphans – a condition of mind and stage of
spiritual growth. Each of us are reflective with respects to the soul and
therefore portrayed in the feminine gender
Relinquishing biased, personal interpretation of the
Bible and seeking to know the Truth