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Gilgal: More Scriptural Evidence for Reincarnation

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Wheel of ReincarnationSince my last post mentioned reincarnation, I thought I would continue with that subject, specifically how it relates to the word “Gilgal” mentioned in the Bible.

The word “Gilgal” appears in the Old Testament about 40 times. It’s most prevalent in the book of Joshua. When the Biblical narratives are read literally, the term designates a specific place in Palestine; it was at Gilgal that Joshua pitched the famous 12 stones drawn from the river Jordan. [Read more…] about Gilgal: More Scriptural Evidence for Reincarnation

What is the Unpardonable Sin?

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imagesCANEMC0NOne of the most serious and jolting verses in the Bible is Matthew 12:32. In that verse Jesus speaks about blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, also known as the “unpardonable sin.” I have seen this scripture strike terror in the hearts of many Christians. I don’t blame them because this scripture used to scare me too. Let’s review it together:

“…whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.” [Read more…] about What is the Unpardonable Sin?

Flaws in Modern Christian Doctrine

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untitledBefore I jump into the meat of this post, I want to make it clear that if a critic looked hard enough at my life he or she could probably find hypocrisy. With that being said, it is not my intention to attack any one individual. But I believe the very simple message of this blog post may help someone “see” the flagrant hypocrisy which lives and breathes in modern Christianity, and, hopefully, to help us all graduate from religion and live a more pure form of spirituality. As I write this post, I also examine my own life. [Read more…] about Flaws in Modern Christian Doctrine

Detachment: Yes Jesus Taught it Too

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Detachment is FreedomIt’s a shame how many religious leaders still don’t understand the reason ancient religious texts like the Bible were written; it certainly wasn’t to establish a religion! But that’s what happened. And now every Sunday millions of people go to a church and sing songs. Then they sit and listen to the pastor as he opens his Bible and elucidates his thoughts on individual verses. Why? For salvation. At least that’s the consensus. But let me ask you a question. Have you ever wondered what we truly need salvation from? [Read more…] about Detachment: Yes Jesus Taught it Too

When Is It Time to Leave Your Church?

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ChurchIn-empty1If you are content with your church experience, there’s no need to read this post. But if you have ever felt like you would rather be somewhere else during your church service, please read on.

I talk with a lot of people who go to church but aren’t getting any fulfillment there anymore. Most of the time it’s because they are seeing contradictions or holes within the doctrines of their faith. Others may just be tired of teaching [Read more…] about When Is It Time to Leave Your Church?

Separation of Light and Darkness: Another Esoteric Message from Michelangelo

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separation of light and darknessAbout eight months ago I wrote a post entitled, The Sistine Chapel Ceiling: The Secret in Plain Site, about Michelangelo’s esoteric message within his painting, The Creation of Adam. In that painting Michelangelo conveys the idea that God is manifested through the human brain. It appears he has hidden similar esoteric messages within multiple paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Another painting which clearly portrays this same idea is called, The Separation of Light and Darkness. On this painting God is seen separating light from darkness with his outstretched hands and arms. But something is amiss: if you look closely at God’s neck, there are multiple unnatural bulges which appear completely out of place. In fact, art critics have argued about what these bulges mean for hundreds of years. [Read more…] about Separation of Light and Darkness: Another Esoteric Message from Michelangelo

The Book of Life, the Strong Angel, and the Slain Lamb

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SpineImagebigIn Revelations chapter four we saw where John received an invitation to “come up hither,” or enter into higher consciousness. Revelations chapter five continues to show us how this process is accomplished. There are three important symbols we must breakdown in order to see this process: the Book of Life, the Strong Angel, and the slain lamb.

Let’s begin with Revelations 5:1:

“And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.” [Read more…] about The Book of Life, the Strong Angel, and the Slain Lamb

A Simple Kundalini Meditation

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kundalini meditationAs the title to this post suggests, I am going to give you a very simple meditation for moving kundalini. This meditation is good because it increases concentration power and helps transform potent sexual energy into spiritual energy that will help strengthen the body and mind.

But first I want to discuss a bit of background information for first time readers. If this is your first visit to Spirit of the Scripture, you may be wondering why a Bible blog is using terms like kundalini and sexual energy. [Read more…] about A Simple Kundalini Meditation

The Twenty-Four Elders, the Four Beasts, and the Throne of God

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Revelations chapter four opens with an important invitation in the human conscious experience. Verse one states:

“After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven…”

The opening door to heaven is a metaphor for a state of higher consciousness. Jesus made it clear in Luke that the Kingdom of Heaven was within us, and heaven can only be accessed by turning inward. That verse finishes with: [Read more…] about The Twenty-Four Elders, the Four Beasts, and the Throne of God

How God and the Breath Are Linked

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Breathing and GodBreathing and the breath in general is an important concept in esoteric practices. The question is why. Let’s start with the Bible scripture Genesis 2:7:

“And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul.”

In the above scripture the “breath of life” is associated with “living soul.” Scientifically we know that man needs oxygen in order for our cells to function properly. Without oxygen human cells die. [Read more…] about How God and the Breath Are Linked

Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea: The Chakras of Our Upper Body Temple

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5th ChakraIn the last post we discussed the churches of Revelations that made up our lower body temple. Now we will look at the last three churches that make up our upper body temple.

 Sardis

The church of Sardis relates to the throat chakra. Traditionally, this chakra has been associated with [Read more…] about Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea: The Chakras of Our Upper Body Temple

Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira: The Chakras of our Lower Temple

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Picture of ChakraThe first four chakras, and therefore the first four churches of Revelations chapter two, collectively represent the lower temples of our body. Revelations chapter three discusses the churches and chakras of our upper temple.

 In this post we’ll discuss the first four chakras and how they relate to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira. [Read more…] about Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira: The Chakras of our Lower Temple

Three and a Half Coils, Kundalini, and Revelations Chapter One

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kundalini serpent energyMany Christians are quick to brush off the notion that Revelations contains esoteric knowledge about the mind, body, God, and even kundalini. I understand the reservation because I was once a mainstream Christian, but the evidence is scattered throughout the book. All it takes is an open mind and a willingness to admit that mainstream Christianity might have missed something. 🙂

Before delving into chapter one, I want you to see the importance of the number 3 ½ in the rest of Revelations. It’s literally scattered everywhere and it has to do with kundalini. After reviewing a short history of this sacred number, we’ll look at each individual scripture in Revelations that contains it. [Read more…] about Three and a Half Coils, Kundalini, and Revelations Chapter One