“The True Word” and “Origen Contra Celsum” – a glimpse
into the beliefs and doctrines of the first and second century Gentile
Christian Church. The pre/post Nicene Church [325 A.D.] – the
institutionalized church (welcoming sinners as they are the strength and
support of the system)
The Son of God – Journey of the Prodigal Son
Fixed creeds and dogma are detriment to a truly
spiritual religion – the beliefs and views of each person are a product of
their stage of spiritual development (condition)
The milk and the Sacred doctrine – the Word presented
at varying levels in accordance with the needs of the individual. Spiritual
Knowledge and the Anointing of Light – gnosis
Faith is the foundation, it is the works of the spirit
that open the gate between this realm and the Kingdom
Reinterpretation of the gospel message: Original Sin,
a means of justification and redemption from sin.
The conflict between the carnal and spiritual
Christians during the first four centuries, which came to an end when the
carnal believers formed an alliance with Emperor Constantine. The plight of
the carnal man is embodied in the reality of the unmarried or unfaithful
woman – in the New Testament the Lord is often referred to as the Bridegroom
Male/female polarities and the reason why the New
Testament and Old Testament theology is often obsessed with the absolute
purity of the wife. The Divine Pattern in relationship to the soul
(consciousness of our vital-energies). Oneness and division – the Bible is
neither sexist or anti-female, but rather a portrayal of the male/female
polarities that we are living. Return of the Prodigal Son through the
marriage and merger of our inner spiritual nature
Three-fold nature of the church prior to Constantine –
the carnal (milk), dedicated disciple, and the Spiritual Christian. The
Mysteries of God are beyond natural man’s perception. Beliefs, opinions,
dogma and doctrine of the church – religious genetic flaws
Sacred symbolism of Scripture – doctrines of the flesh
are used to convey the great metaphysical truths of the spirit, immersing
the believer in these truths. Gnosticism, possessing knowledge, or remaining
complacent
Examination of the writings of the Early Church
Fathers (Clement and Origen)
Replacement of the One Teacher. Failure to apply the
Scriptures and the Law of Moses within – the creation of rituals and
traditions that were practiced outwardly in worldly temples