05-06-2019, 08:56 AM
(05-06-2019, 04:42 AM)loostudent Wrote:(05-04-2019, 12:40 PM)ScottK Wrote: I have this one stored in my bookmarks:
http://www.llresearch.org/transcripts/is..._0805.aspx
Quote:We shall move to the first way as the lesser of the two understandings that may aid in diffusing the tremendous damage the phrase, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father but by Me”, has caused.
This line is from the Gospel of John - the youngest of the canonical works. It reads not so much as a historycal account of Jesus but more as an account expanded with later theological and dogmatic commentary (I don't know if I put it right). Also the role of the Holy Spirit working inside is more emphasised ... This gospel was probably completed half a century after Jesus' death. There were already some competing groups and teachings ... Maybe the teaching of this gospel is somewhat mixed in polarity and authenticy but it has some really deep messages like "the truth will set you free".
When understood with the key of Kabbalah there is nothing wrong with that saying at all.
Tiphareth reflects Kether on the Middle Pillar. They are directly connected. Also in the Bible does it say, “None may look upon the Face of God and live.” so, for all intent and purposes, Tiphareth is Kether for us while incarnate. “None get to the Father but by me.” He is not speaking about his incarnational self: Tiphareth is a gateway sphere, and if one walks the Way of Return he shall surely have to cross that gate.
Tiphareth is the sphere of beauty and truth. It shows us the way to our Lord, the path of equilibrium and balance. Tiphareth is also the sphere of the Adept, for Mercy and Power are balanced forces within his being (Jesus Christ exemplified this).
I love Kabbalah because it truly seems to be the key to many of the mystical utterances in the Bible, both new and old testaments.