07-04-2018, 06:14 PM
I want to share some of my ponderings from different sources - Bible, Kabbalah and Law of One. What's your view?
The central message (gospel) of Jesus (and also John the Baptist) was the coming of kingdom of God (or kingdom of heaven in the Matthew Gospel):
I think primarily it is not a place but a state/configuration of being, atmosphere of love and light, reign of harmonic relations:
Usually the kingdom in this world has a king and a monarchic government but this coming kingdom is different. It's not what is usually understood under this concept. Monarchic ruling is actualy turned on its head. God is not a big boss but Love. It's more like a family or brotherhood/sisterhood. After all Jesus called God as "Daddy".
Furthermore the King (the Creator) is not something outside or far from us. It's Intimacy. It's breathing us and everything (the word "Spirit" or "Ruah" in Hebrew means "Breath").
It is possible to enter this kingdom in the present world but it will be fully experienced and unveiled in the world to come, where it will reign the whole world. It's living the future in the present. Jesus showed us an example. We could say for now there are only embassys of the kingdom paving the way and helping the transition - that's everyone who (in heart) has already entered the kingdom. Transition in the world to come is reffered to as harvest, end of days or judgement.
The central message (gospel) of Jesus (and also John the Baptist) was the coming of kingdom of God (or kingdom of heaven in the Matthew Gospel):
Quote:The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. (Mr 1:15)
I think primarily it is not a place but a state/configuration of being, atmosphere of love and light, reign of harmonic relations:
Quote:The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of/within you. (Luke 17:20-21)
"Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est." Translation: Where charity and love are, God is there. (early Christian hymn)
Usually the kingdom in this world has a king and a monarchic government but this coming kingdom is different. It's not what is usually understood under this concept. Monarchic ruling is actualy turned on its head. God is not a big boss but Love. It's more like a family or brotherhood/sisterhood. After all Jesus called God as "Daddy".
Quote:My kingdom is not of this world. (Jn 18:36)
You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. (Mt 20:25-26)
The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. (Mt 23:11-12)
Furthermore the King (the Creator) is not something outside or far from us. It's Intimacy. It's breathing us and everything (the word "Spirit" or "Ruah" in Hebrew means "Breath").
Quote:By this we know that we reside in God and he in us: in that he has given us of his Spirit. (1 Jn 4:16)
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Mt 5:8)
It is possible to enter this kingdom in the present world but it will be fully experienced and unveiled in the world to come, where it will reign the whole world. It's living the future in the present. Jesus showed us an example. We could say for now there are only embassys of the kingdom paving the way and helping the transition - that's everyone who (in heart) has already entered the kingdom. Transition in the world to come is reffered to as harvest, end of days or judgement.