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How do we understand the ground opening up and swallowing Korah Dathan and Abiram? Why did Moses use this situation to prove that he was sent by God? Had not God already shown the People that Moses was His chosen servant?
In Exodus 32 the Levites are commanded by Moses to slay with the sword those who refused to repent of their sin with the Golden Calf.Jesus said all who take the sword will perish with the sword. How does this all fit together in the light of the character of Christ and the Father?
address the seal of God and our Father's character following the rejection of the 1888 message, revisiting the iniquities of the third and fourth generation to bring us back once again to the most glorious message of His agape love.
Elijah killed 850 men with a sword at Mt Carmel. How does this reflect the character of God? Why did Elijah run from Jezebel? Why did God speak to Elijah with a still small voice and what was the meaning of this after the wind, earthquake and fire? And what the fire that came down from heaven to burn the 2 sets of 50 men in 2 Kings chapter 1? All therse are addressed in this presentation
The Father called His Son - His Beloved or Agape Son. Agape Love is self sacrificing, giving without seeking for any return. The evidence that the Son of God is an Agape Son is found in His inhertiance. As He inherited or received all things this thus proves that Christ is an agape Son. The second person of the Trinity cannot be an Agape Son because He is taught as being equal with the Father by His own power and intellect or simply being the same power and intellect as the Father in one being. As Pope Benedict states
God is the absolute and ultimate source of all being; but this universal principle of creation—the Logos, primordial reason—is at the same time a lover with all the passion of a true love. Eros is thus supremely ennobled, yet at the same time it is so purified as to become one with agape. Pope Benedict IX Encyclical Letter, 2005, Deus Caritas Est “God is Love.”
Agape and Eros are contrasted as Follows
Agape is often contrasted with eros, which is not found in the New Testament though it is prominent in Greek philosophy. Eros can refer to a vulgar, carnal love, but in the context of Hellenic thought it takes the form of spiritual love that aspires to procure the highest good. Eros is the desire to possess and enjoy; [The need or desire for another] agape is the willingness to serve without reservations.... Eros is attracted to that which has the greatest value; [need for equal status or co-equality] agape goes out to the least worthy. Eros discovers value [seeks equal] wheras agape creates value. [makes equal] Agape is a gift love whereas eros is a need love. Eros springs from a deficiency that must be satisfied. Agape is the overflowing abundance of divine grace. (`God the Almighty': Power, Wisdom, Holiness and Love', D. Bloesch, 2006, p. 147.)
Eros springs from a deficiency or need. Whenever you hear a preacher state that in order for love to exist there needs to be more than one being to love - this is speaking of Eros and not Agape.
1 Cor 10:1-11 (11) Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
The mystery of the cross explains all other mysteries. In the light that streams from Calvary the attributes of God which had filled us with fear and awe appear beautiful and attractive. Mercy, tenderness, and parental love are seen to blend with holiness, justice, and power. While we behold the majesty of His throne, high and lifted up, we see His character in its gracious manifestations, and comprehend, as never before, the significance of that endearing title, "Our Father." {GC 652.1}
Greetings everyone from Dejon Delchev's house here in the outskirts of Sophia, Bulgaria. Very exciting things are going on here and the message is being received in a powerful way. As Dejon himself said, "things are happening here in Bulgaria and people are interested - because nothing ever happens here." I rejoice to see how God is moving in this small country of 6 million.
Adrian and I flew into Toulouse in Southern France, which became the capital of the Visigoth Kingdom in 418 after their conquests moving westward. The Visigoths are most famous for their armies under King Alaric sacking Rome in 410 AD, which according to our pioneers was the first trumpet in Revelation 8:7. It was the first time that Rome had fallen to a foreign army in 800 years, and was a major shock to people at that time.
Our Bible Training Program here in Talking Rock, Georgia has just finished. Already we are missing some of our brothers and sisters who have left. We had spent 4 weeks in consistent study; what a blessing and an opportunity God has given all those here who were able to attend. I praise God and am so grateful for the privilege. It is such a blessing to have the freedom to get off work and the financial stability to fly out here. I and everybody else involved are so thankful to Gary and Caroline Hullquist for being such generous hosts and for all who have been here, each has been important in the fellowship we have experienced. I want to thank Pastor Adrian for inviting me and encouraging me to come to America and on this trip with him. We who have stayed in the Duplex also were able to spend a lot of time with Phyllis, Angel, and Ray (and Amy sometimes), who took such good care of us and fed us so well. Now it is only Ruben and I left here; we miss Craig, Torsten, Carlos, and Daniel very much.
Foremost among those who were called to lead the church from the darkness of popery into the light of a purer faith, stood Martin Luther. Zealous, ardent, and devoted, knowing no fear but the fear of God, and acknowledging no foundation for religious faith but the Holy Scriptures, Luther was the man for his time; through him God accomplished a great work for the reformation of the church and the enlightenment of the world. Great Controversy p 120
From our stand point in history to seek to read the Old Testament outside of the revelation of the New Testament is seeking to approach the Father outside of Christ. This will lead to death. The New Testament gives us the clarity to look into the Old Testament even as the mercy seat gives us the protection we need when approaching the Law of God.
