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The Higher and Lower Self

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2882312995_2856e47a58_oFrom the first Adam containing the fallen lower nature, to the second Adam (Christ) containing the risen higher nature, the Biblical stories explain the development of consciousness from the lower ego to the maturation of the spiritual ego. This is the main key to unlocking all of the Bible’s deeper mysteries.

With that being said, let’s jump into the topic of the lower and higher self. Although this information comes from esoteric material outside of the Bible, by the end of this post you should be able to see that the higher and lower self are certainly Biblical concepts. [Read more…] about The Higher and Lower Self

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?

Job’s Friends: The Mental, Astral, and Physical Bodies, and the Root of Suffering

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Why we sufferIn the last post we began a series on Job. We discussed who Satan was, how Job’s children represented qualities within himself, and the fact that Job was doing everything he could (religiously) to make atonement for his natural shortcomings. And although Job was perfect according to the religious rites and customs of his day, these acts, while noble, are never good enough to reach the divine because they come from the lower nature.

Today we are going to address the concept of suffering further. Why do the seemingly innocent suffer? How could God even allow such a thing? As we’ll soon see, the answer is provided through an esoteric understanding of the roles of Job’s friends. [Read more…] about Job’s Friends: The Mental, Astral, and Physical Bodies, and the Root of Suffering

What Happens When We Die?

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What happens at death? Is there an afterlife? Are we still aware of anything? If so, what it’s like? These are the types of questions today’s post will delve into.

A general search across the internet will reveal all kinds of interesting answers, but what does the Bible say? I will admit the subject can get confusing when studying the scriptures; there seems to be contradictory answers throughout both the Old and New Testaments. One could easily argue many different viewpoints from many different verses. That’s why I think it’s important to lay some groundwork before we discuss any one Bible verse. [Read more…] about What Happens When We Die?

Reality Manifestation and the Bible

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There are a lot of personal development websites out there talking about manifesting your own reality these days. Many of them contain a lot of great and interesting information. But over the years I have learned some things about reality manifestation that many of these websites leave out. This is where I believe the Bible can help fill in a gap for us. After a brief discussion of God and reality manifestation, we’ll look at some scriptures from the New Testament book of James to get better grip on all this. [Read more…] about Reality Manifestation and the Bible

Cain and Abel: Higher and Lower Consciousness

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We all know the Biblical story of Cain and Abel, but do we really understand the great spiritual implications of this iconic struggle between brothers? For centuries the church has taught this story as a literal struggle between two individuals. However, the true intent behind the narrative of Cain and Abel is much more important than its literal rendition because Cain and Abel represent something much nearer to us than a 6,000 year-old story ever could. [Read more…] about Cain and Abel: Higher and Lower Consciousness