Paradox of shared reality both are right, though
both are equally in error. The reality that modern Christians ignore and the
real doctrines that Atheists find fault with (modern Christian belief)
Christians and Atheists dwell in a divided reality
where each possess valid facts that are rejected by their opposites each
in error
*Introduction:
The Shepherd of Hermas the most popular book in the
Christian church during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
centuries. The Son of God and the physical man Jesus (Hermas, Gibbon, and
the Church Fathers). Becoming the Anointed. The Royal Law
The literal text of the Bible is designed to provoke
thought in the reader, that they might seek the deeper meaning of the Word.
Milk of the Scriptures preparation for the greater Mysteries, that is
written from a universal perspective (the reason why each sect sees their
own personal mindset in the Scriptures)
When we do the Will of God, we will Know the Will of
God the process of Spiritual transformation
Scripture is written in the language and culture of
the people, in order to develop the people. The Old and New Testaments
Divine Pattern and the three-fold nature of Reality.
Physical, mental/soul, spiritual. Carnal man only perceives the body of the
Scriptures, which hold the instruction of proper lifestyle for spiritual
progress
Clement, Peter, and Origen symbolism of the widows
and orphans (James 1:27). Stages of growth three levels of Christianity
(believer, seeker, Disciple).
Simon and Peter interpretation of the Scriptures.
Any one can prove any doctrine using the Bible, yet ignore the warnings that
their perception is incomplete. Looking past our own opinions and beliefs to
perceive the inner meaning (relinquishing personal interpretation)
The Bible is designed for a higher purpose than to
inform believers about the past. The deeper meaning behind what appears to
be historical
Blatant inconsistency, historically inaccurate and
illogically impossible events that occur in the Bible provoking higher
thought (sun and moon standing still, three hours of darkness at the
Crucifixion, Herod)
Acts Paul along the road to Damascus. The
significance of Saul (of the Old Testament). The Death of Stephen as spirit
became clothed with flesh, to Saul from Jew to Paul from Paul the little
one, whose blindness was healed by Ananias (gift from God) symbolism of
this account
Inconsistencies in the genealogies of Jesus. Matthew
4 women and 3 foreigners. Sequence of numbers 14, 14, 14. The portrayal of
the three minds of man (physical, mental, spiritual)
History is only useful to the degree that it assists
the disciple in manifesting the Living Christ. Exoteric doctrine good
news, invitation to the masses
Condemnation of the Saducees and Pharisees (carnal
Jews vs. Spiritual Israelites). Seeing the body, while ignoring the mind and
spirit. Failure to understand the Key of Knowledge and the three-fold nature
of Scripture.
The partiality of the Jew and the Completeness of
Israel. Samaritans and the Nations. Portrayal of the multitude of
personalities that must be brought to Oneness
Matthew 9:12-13 they that are whole need no
physician. Doctrinal conflicts (Original Sin) what must we do to be saved?
What does it mean to be Whole? Prov. 28:18 walking blamelessly with save
us. Luke 10:25-28 (The Law). Mark 12:34. Paul instinctively doing the
things of the Law (Rom. 2:14). Fulfilling the Law of God
Armageddon within (Papias and Eusebius) and the Second
Coming. Carnal understanding (St. Augustine). Paul and the allegory of
Abraham- the two covenants- numbers in Scripture.
The view that God that is drawn from the literal Old
Testament text barbaric, carnal, irrational, and unrighteous
The Shepherd of Hermas essence of the early
Christian thought. Impossible to mature spiritually while divided between
two world (culture and Truth)