- Part VI -

• Religion:  knowledge, action, experience - three-one. If one of these three elements are missing, then our religious experience remains stagnant and cannot be fruitful.
• The point of division that separates the powers and influences of the forces of Light and darkness. The power of adversary in this world (Biblical portrayal of Satan) and the leaders we accept as authority (Matt. 24:24, Mk. 12:22, Matt. 7:15). Sects of Christianity that condemn each other while claiming to be "approved by God" - flaws and positives of each 
• The incremental process of compromising our beliefs (embracing the culture and mindset of this world). Each concession and incremental step we take departs from the way of Jesus and we will not be able to recognize that "Satan" has prevailed in our lives
• When we live a lifestyle of the Pagan customs and heathen/hedonistic culture that modern Christianity embraces, we cannot comprehend higher truth and create doctrines that further alienate us from the spiritual essence of Scripture
• Condemning our own flaws in the reflection of others - Christianity: modern day Pharisees and Sadducees (a body, without soul and spirit, is a corpse). True repentance, self-examination
• The multi-dimensional dynamics of Scripture and the false perception of simplicity in the eyes of religious groups and sects. The conflicting opinions and doctrines formed through the Bible. Did God not foresee the misconception and conflict between the sects of Christianity? The Biblical warning that natural man cannot perceive the depth of the Scriptures ("So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall" - 1 Cor. 10:12)
• Martin Luther, an example of the carnal interpretation of Scripture - the Genesis account, women portrayed as evil and the cause of all man's trouble (ignorance of the sacredness of the feminine gender). Knowledge of good and evil (the underlining concepts of truth, error, life and death). The literal interpretation of Genesis - how could Eve, so innocent and child-like (lacking experience and the knowledge of right and wrong), be held accountable for her actions? Is God incompetent?
• The First Adam and the Last (1 Cor. 15:45). The first man dwelled in ignorance and was easily overcome by the powers of darkness - the last man knew all things and easily overcame the powers of darkness. Without knowledge man is easily victimized by the darker elements of this world
• Does God judge and hold children accountable for the wrongdoings of their parents - or judge each person individually? The paradox of eternal damnation and unconditional divine forgiveness. Forgiveness and Judgment in the life of the seeker. 
• When we attempt to interpret the Scriptures in division (good/bad-positive/negative), we are guilty of the same "sin" as Adam and Eve (the Tree of Duality). The Tree of Life - perceiving the harmony of Creation - the true nature of Eve. The Key of Knowledge - Divine Pattern. Failure to question the paradoxes of Scripture, which were designed to provoke thought, is failure to truly understand and seek the Kingdom.

• Questioning and contemplating the narrative of the Scriptures. The literal word and the spiritual symbols and allegory that represent higher truths. The Scriptures are as a roadmap for the disciple to use in his endeavor to open the gate to the Kingdom within.

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• Moving into harmony with the Soul, expanding consciousness - understanding both the essence and ultimate resolution of what we see and observe in the world around us. The pattern of the physical birth and the Three-Fold Nature (physical-soul/mental-spiritual). The Divine Pattern of Creation - the forth polarity (higher vision of the three-fold pattern, completion and development of the third-force)

• The sacredness of the feminine polarity and the ignorance of transitory doctrines (the feminine polarity and this world, viewed as evil). Spiritual completion cannot be attained without the reflective/feminine polarity of this world. The nature of evil - trials and events that will bring us to perfection (the corrective force). "As ye sow, so shall ye Reap." The higher view of man's reality

• The religions of the Nations - dualistic philosophy and the doctrine of the Trinity. The Hebrew vision of the Fourth Way of Completion (the forth polarity). The nature of the Christ/Messiah/Anointing - the Covenant of David.

• The physical body is composed of earthly elements and does not readily support mental development beyond what corresponds to the physical world. Spiritualization of the body (transformation) and the lifestyle and method of conduct that Jesus taught. Departure from the thinking and lifestyle of our culture. The physical body is feminine/reflective in relation to the Soul (the symbolism of the wife in Scripture)

• Living allegory and man's partial perception of reality. The pre-existent cause for all events in this realm (past and future) - the effects of our lifestyle. The higher truths within Scripture (application of symbolism in our lives). DNA of Creation - observing the harmony and balance in all things.

• The symbolism of Adam and Eve - application. The choices we are confronted with (discerning good from evil from higher vision). We are created in the image and likeness of God. Awareness of the pattern and immersing ourselves in the currents of Creation. The second chapter of Genesis - all of mankind emanated from one singular pair of beings that were ultimately part of one another (symbolism and significance). The Divine Pattern of Creation and the Forth Polarity of Creation (the Prodigal Son, the Revelation, the Covenant of David)

• The two Creation accounts of Genesis. "Elohiym" - translation in various parts of Scripture and the spiritual significance. All of life is manifest through the interaction of the masculine and feminine forces - symbolism of life and Scripture. The Divine purpose for the many perspectives on the Bible