Religion & Spirituality - 20 December 2006

First here's my thought or point of view on the subject. John the Divine in Revelation Chapter 1:4 says.

Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven “Spirits” which are before his throne;

Here we have the “First” of a series of “Sevens” that are mentioned in the book of Revelation. There is a reason for this. Nothing God does is by accident!

Seven is the key number of this book, as well as other scripture recordings. When you find seven of anything in the Bible, it is a symbol of Completeness, Perfection or Plenitude.

John says…. The Seven Spirits, which are before God throne.

This, I believe is the “Spirit” of God in the plenitude of His being.

It can be seen in Isaiah the Prophet’s recordings of Chapter 1:1-2, concerning his prophecy of the birth of Jesus, and the Spirit coming upon Messiah, here we read.

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;

The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him
The Spirit of Wisdom
The Spirit Understanding
The Spirit of Counsel
The Spirit of Might or Power
The Spirit of Knowledge
The Spirit of Fear of the Lord

This is the prophecy Jesus, alludes to in Luke 4:16-21 where we read.

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

So the Seven Spirit’s is the Holy Spirit in His Fullness.


http://wings-of-an-eagle3.com/A_Journey_Through_Revelation_1.doc

2006-12-20 07:55:46 · 4 answers · asked by n_007pen 4

do you get the sense that those whole believe in LITERAL translations of the Bible (the born again fundamentalist types) are overwhelmed by questions here which expose huge logic holes in their viewpoint of the world, as they try to scramble to answer the onslaught on their myopic viewpoints and opinions? Do you detect a sense that they can't deal logically with all this, so they just resort to quoting scripture when lost for an answer that makes any sense?

2006-12-20 07:55:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 07:54:35 · 28 answers · asked by ? 1

Please do not be insulting

2006-12-20 07:54:21 · 8 answers · asked by *gasp* it's me! 3

2006-12-20 07:53:56 · 30 answers · asked by Life Rocks 1

2006-12-20 07:53:03 · 8 answers · asked by BowtiePasta 6

In a lot of Biblical references, God is said to be talking to the protagonist (be it Moses, Noah, Jesus, the list goes on...). But how do we know he wasn't talking to the shrub and not Moses? How can we be sure he didn't tell two Gorillas to create a boat and gather two of each animal? What if the ox and lamb that kept time for the little drummer boy during the coming of Christ were the ones that should have been Jesus? How can we be too sure of anything? I mean, what if you just overhear God talking and it sounds like he's talking to you or something? Can we be sure he even made us out of HIS image? What if the duck-billed platypus was His image, and we just overheard him saying this to one of those funny creatures? Can we be too sure of anything the Bible tells us? Or should I just have 'faith'? bah... Please answer EVERY question, as I love to hear opinions of atheists, christians and everyone in between (cuz really, who else is there?)......

2006-12-20 07:51:38 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Earlier today I was preparing my bath water when the doorbell rang. I went to see who was there and there they were! Normally I will listen but I was water running and wanted to relax. So for about 1 minute I listened to them talk about today’s events and I flat out told them "look I am a political science major and I am quite sure I know more about what’s going on then you, now if you don’t mind I have a bath to take" I then accepted their little brochure and said good bye.

How should I have acted differently?

2006-12-20 07:50:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 07:50:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Surely your god knows what you are going to pray for beforehand - and has already decided on his course of action. Is it not absurd to think that you can persuade god to change his mind?

2006-12-20 07:49:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

everyone has a right to thier beliefs, i don't believe there is a god but thats just my opinion.

2006-12-20 07:48:52 · 19 answers · asked by chimpshagga 1

Indigo Children are misunderstood and unappreciated! They do not recognize how we change society today! Please, is there anyone who knows they are an Indigo Child out there? This question is to share information with each other, and feelings about being an Indigo, Crystal, or Rainbow Child! We are not of the devil, as many have claimed, but we are bright, shining children of God, who has sent us with a higher sentience to change the world!

2006-12-20 07:47:08 · 6 answers · asked by Chakra_Guru 2

Aish HaTOrah is a kiruv organization that employs lies and twists Judaism to try to get Jews who aren't religious to be Religious. Do you think they should say they are not teaching Judaism as it is held in most of the Orthodox world, or is it okay to tell lies to get people to keep the Sabbath?

2006-12-20 07:45:25 · 4 answers · asked by 0 3

2006-12-20 07:45:02 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1

2006-12-20 07:44:16 · 29 answers · asked by LaDy gEeZy 1

2006-12-20 07:44:13 · 27 answers · asked by Jack 2

or as the christians always say "God is Love"

Malachi 1:2-3 declares, “’I have loved you,’” says the LORD. But you ask, 'How have you loved us?' ‘Was not Esau Jacob's brother?’ the LORD says. ‘Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have hated, and I have turned his mountains into a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.’ Malachi 1:2-3 is quoted an alluded to in Romans 9:10-13, “Not only that, but Rebekah's children had one and the same father, our father Isaac. Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad — in order that God's purpose in election might stand: not by works but by him who calls — she was told, ‘The older will serve the younger.’ Just as it is written: ‘Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.’” Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau? If God is love (1 John 4:8,16), how could He hate anyone?

2006-12-20 07:42:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

lol
lmao
rofl

2006-12-20 07:42:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Christians do what they are told, and if I was found to be a prophet explaining how the mighty platypi would one day save us all from eternal damnation, would you believe me? Could you? Please discuss, in detail, why or why not you believe that they platypus is really God watching us here on Earth.

2006-12-20 07:41:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

A. A place on Earth (Thank you Belinda Carlisle...you are a saint)
B. For the slow and the dumb
C. A place to b|tch about your Mother-In-Law
D. An algebra book (3rd Ed.)
E. A German dog that is shaped like a hotdog and is normally associated with hunting badgers

2006-12-20 07:40:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 07:39:54 · 8 answers · asked by Myaloo 5

A.500 times
B.1000 times
C.2000 times

2006-12-20 07:39:35 · 9 answers · asked by schteppi 2

Why?

2006-12-20 07:38:15 · 15 answers · asked by Jessi 2

could jerusalem be set up like vatican city and if so could this end the problems with palestine and israel? a rep from each of the three major religons and a neutral goverment. what would it take?

2006-12-20 07:35:37 · 11 answers · asked by BRYAN H 5

If so, can Christians create cane corridors or continuously crave copper cabinets?

2006-12-20 07:35:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jesus Christ of Nazereth who promises salvation after death?Or Flying Spghetti Monter who promises absolutely nothing? And Why?

2006-12-20 07:34:20 · 22 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

As far as time ( and how we reached this point from infinity)
As far as what pre-existed
As far as what is created and what came about through science

If its too much to answer don't bother.

2006-12-20 07:34:11 · 12 answers · asked by ۞ JønaŦhan ۞ 7

Why do the schools have a "Christmas Break?" Why not a Yule Vacation or a Winter Solstice Break? Why can't we have a Hannuhka Vacation or Ramadan Break? And who says it can't be Kwanza Break?

Anyways, Blessed Yule/Winter Solstice to all who will celebrate it this year!

2006-12-20 07:31:14 · 21 answers · asked by lavos1412 3

do do do do do do?

2006-12-20 07:29:04 · 12 answers · asked by Let there be JIMBO 4

I am an Indigo Child, and a firm believer in LDS Mormonism. What can anybody tell me about Indigo Children? This question is meant for readers and answerers to recieve and share information, thoughts, and feelings about being an Indigo, Crystal, Or Rainbow child!

2006-12-20 07:28:37 · 12 answers · asked by Chakra_Guru 2