The picture below represents what I've been thinking about concerning the "other
side of the grave," or "realm of the spirit" (sheol-hebrew or hades-greek). I believe
there are progressions in learning and the undoing of error (sin) in our belief systems.
The condition of one's soul would dictate which world that person finds their own
existence in. As the soul progresses on it's journey unto perfection, the world it is
able to live within changes, as well. This is not to say that we are not already perfect,
because I believe we are all perfect in God. However, as long as we believe otherwise,
there are false beliefs which must be eradicated. Didn't Christ say we are to be holy
as He (God) is holy?
I believe the beauty that is found within most of these worlds to be unimaginable. I
see all progressing unto perfection, because we are all one. Will all progress beyond
and become as angels? (That's right, I said angels.) I do not know. (I do wonder about a verse which
says, "and the door will be shut." Could this be a season for all to progress to where they choose to be?)
When Jesus stated that some would become as angels in heaven, there is a truth to be
understood concerning angels. They are humans who have ascended spiritually. The
word "angel" means "messenger." I believe they have the desire and task of
speaking to all of us to assist in our ascension. This would explain "Jacob's ladder" as
"angels" who ascend (first), then descend (to assist others in their ascension).
side of the grave," or "realm of the spirit" (sheol-hebrew or hades-greek). I believe
there are progressions in learning and the undoing of error (sin) in our belief systems.
The condition of one's soul would dictate which world that person finds their own
existence in. As the soul progresses on it's journey unto perfection, the world it is
able to live within changes, as well. This is not to say that we are not already perfect,
because I believe we are all perfect in God. However, as long as we believe otherwise,
there are false beliefs which must be eradicated. Didn't Christ say we are to be holy
as He (God) is holy?
I believe the beauty that is found within most of these worlds to be unimaginable. I
see all progressing unto perfection, because we are all one. Will all progress beyond
and become as angels? (That's right, I said angels.) I do not know. (I do wonder about a verse which
says, "and the door will be shut." Could this be a season for all to progress to where they choose to be?)
When Jesus stated that some would become as angels in heaven, there is a truth to be
understood concerning angels. They are humans who have ascended spiritually. The
word "angel" means "messenger." I believe they have the desire and task of
speaking to all of us to assist in our ascension. This would explain "Jacob's ladder" as
"angels" who ascend (first), then descend (to assist others in their ascension).
"PROGRESSIVE THINKING"
Copyright 2002
-LC
Some of my thoughts. I will add to this
page as I feel it necessary.
page as I feel it necessary.
David said, "If I make my bed in hell, you are there."
So, what is the purpose of this physical world in which we now find ourselves living
within? I feel it is used to bring us into the realization of "self." Think back to your
earliest memory. Somehow, I cannot help but feel I have always existed in some
way, but there came a point when I became aware of my individuality or became
"conscious" of my own existence. Certainly I believe we are all part of the whole,
but are subject to its' force, like a river and its' contents flowing to a pre-determined,
final destination. Yes, I see "self" as important and not something to be done away
with. We must come to the knowledge of our own creative power within the whole
and the laws that operate within that whole. If I "mis-think" and thus, "mis-create,"
there is a self-imposed price to be paid. While I do not see that price to be
un-ending punishment, I do see it as necessary and of my own creation. That is the
law of God: attack and be attacked. Can one truly attack anything other than one's
own self? Life is like a mirror which reflects back to the one who stands before it.
Either I see love, joy and peace through giving the same; or I see fear, condemnation
and guilt, through giving the same. My final destination, no matter which choice I
make, cannot be altered except in the amount of time I choose for the things of
suffering to endure. When the things of suffering no longer exist in me, then time is no
longer. Only eternal love, joy and peace remain...
I believe the journey then must still continue. That journey will never end, but will be
joyous in ever-learning and ever-knowing more. The more progression is made, the
more like our heavenly Father we become...possessing and ever-increasing in love,
immortality, and wisdom.
within? I feel it is used to bring us into the realization of "self." Think back to your
earliest memory. Somehow, I cannot help but feel I have always existed in some
way, but there came a point when I became aware of my individuality or became
"conscious" of my own existence. Certainly I believe we are all part of the whole,
but are subject to its' force, like a river and its' contents flowing to a pre-determined,
final destination. Yes, I see "self" as important and not something to be done away
with. We must come to the knowledge of our own creative power within the whole
and the laws that operate within that whole. If I "mis-think" and thus, "mis-create,"
there is a self-imposed price to be paid. While I do not see that price to be
un-ending punishment, I do see it as necessary and of my own creation. That is the
law of God: attack and be attacked. Can one truly attack anything other than one's
own self? Life is like a mirror which reflects back to the one who stands before it.
Either I see love, joy and peace through giving the same; or I see fear, condemnation
and guilt, through giving the same. My final destination, no matter which choice I
make, cannot be altered except in the amount of time I choose for the things of
suffering to endure. When the things of suffering no longer exist in me, then time is no
longer. Only eternal love, joy and peace remain...
I believe the journey then must still continue. That journey will never end, but will be
joyous in ever-learning and ever-knowing more. The more progression is made, the
more like our heavenly Father we become...possessing and ever-increasing in love,
immortality, and wisdom.
One reaps
what one
sows.
what one
sows.
darkness...
darkness...
light...
light...
light...
light...
The Love
of God
can still be
felt even in
the lowest
hell...
of God
can still be
felt even in
the lowest
hell...
...as a man
thinks in his
heart, so is he...
thinks in his
heart, so is he...
The Kingdom of God