GOD's Dissatisfaction
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The Invasion (The Great Reveal)
The Invasion (The Great Reveal)
Turn in your Bibles to John Chapter 1
1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. 4 The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. 6 God sent a man, John the Baptist, 7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. 8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. 9 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. 11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.
1 (NLT)
1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. 4 The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. 6 God sent a man, John the Baptist, 7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. 8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. 9 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. 11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. 12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. 13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. 14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. 15 John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’ ” 16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. 17 For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
NLT
1 In the beginning [was] the Word already existed.
In the beginning [was] the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
3 God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,
and his life brought light to everyone.
12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. 13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. 14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. 15 John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’ ” 16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. 17 For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
5 The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never extinguish it.
6 God sent a man, John the Baptist,
7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony.
8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.
9 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.
11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.
13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
15 John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’ ”
16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.
17 For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.
18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
Chapter One
One commentator writes, "The Gospel of John illustrates what it looks like when God the Son comes to live among His people."
One commentator writes, "The Gospel of John illustrates what it looks like when God the Son comes to live among His people."
Background
Background
One commentator writes, "The Gospel of John illustrates what it looks like when God the Son comes to live among His people."
The Gospel of John was probably written ca. ad 85–95.
In other words friends, we have been invaded.
In other words friends, we have been invaded.
The Gospel of John was probably written ca. ad 85–95.
Absolute and Total Perfection found wanting
Absolute and Total Perfection found wanting
I want you to imagine with me our All-Powerful Creator enthroned in Heaven in power and glory. We are told in Scripture (by John interestingly enough) that peals of thunder, lightening, and a brightness brighter than the sun emanates from Him. He is surrounded by brilliant rainbows, countless angels, and marvelous, beautiful, and mysterious heavenly creatures.
Chapter One
Chapter One
And they are crying, "Holy, Holy, Holy LORD. GOD of power and might! You alone are greatly to be praised!"
One commentator writes, "The Gospel of John illustrates what it looks like when God the Son comes to live among His people."In other words friends, we have been invaded.I want you to imagine with me our All-Powerful Creator enthroned in Heaven in power and glory. We are told in Scripture (by John interestingly enough) that peals of thunder, lightening, and a brightness brighter than the sun emanates from Him. He is surrounded by brilliant rainbows, countless angels, and marvelous, beautiful, and mysterious heavenly creatures.And they are crying, "Holy, Holy, Holy LORD. GOD of power and might! You alone are greatly to be praised!"He is also in perfect loving union within the Triune GodheadHe has been this way forever. For all eternity And then, in some strange and unfathomable way, a thought flashes through the mind of GOD, and He becomes dissatisfied.Simply put, He wants more.And He is not dissatisfied with any lack of perfection and praise. He does not need anything. But He craves one thing. To love more. GOD's infinite heart wants to pour out His love to more than infinite angels.In short, He wants you... and He wants me... He wants us.And, somehow, He will not be satisfied until He creates us so He can love us with an infinite and eternal love.He will not be content until He creates a perfect place for us, and lives with us, and us with Him. He will not be satisfied until we are with Him. When GOD uttered the words of "Let there be light!" He was declaring to Heaven that he wanted you, me, and the rest of humanity.How is it that a perfect GOD, in a perfect Heaven, grew "discontented?"How is it that He desired children, the sons and daughters of man, the offspring of woman?GOD deigned to become Abba-Father and be with, dwell with, His children. You, me, us...(Mother Theresa has come to realize that the fleas - no, the amoebas on the fleas - on the destitute she serves have a greater need than humans. She has now dedicated her life to serve them.) And that my friends is what this is all about.That’s why there is a universe in the first place.That’s why you and I are here.God dwelling with his people is what the universe and existence itself, and the Bible, Scripture, is all about.It's what human history is all aboutIt is what life is aboutIt is what you and I are about.Why did GOD bang the big bang? For you! For me! For His children.
And they are crying, "Holy, Holy, Holy LORD. GOD of power and might! You alone are greatly to be praised!"He is also in perfect loving union within the Triune GodheadHe has been this way forever. For all eternity And then, in some strange and unfathomable way, a thought flashes through the mind of GOD, and He becomes dissatisfied.Simply put, He wants more.And He is not dissatisfied with any lack of perfection and praise. He does not need anything. But He craves one thing. To love more. GOD's infinite heart wants to pour out His love to more than infinite angels.In short, He wants you... and He wants me... He wants us.And, somehow, He will not be satisfied until He creates us so He can love us with an infinite and eternal love.He will not be content until He creates a perfect place for us, and lives with us, and us with Him. He will not be satisfied until we are with Him. When GOD uttered the words of "Let there be light!" He was declaring to Heaven that he wanted you, me, and the rest of humanity.How is it that a perfect GOD, in a perfect Heaven, grew "discontented?"How is it that He desired children, the sons and daughters of man, the offspring of woman?GOD deigned to become Abba-Father and be with, dwell with, His children. You, me, us...(Mother Theresa has come to realize that the fleas - no, the amoebas on the fleas - on the destitute she serves have a greater need than humans. She has now dedicated her life to serve them.) And that my friends is what this is all about.That’s why there is a universe in the first place.That’s why you and I are here.God dwelling with his people is what the universe and existence itself, and the Bible, Scripture, is all about.It's what human history is all aboutIt is what life is aboutIt is what you and I are about.Why did GOD bang the big bang? For you! For me! For His children.
One commentator writes, "The Gospel of John illustrates what it looks like when God the Son comes to live among His people."In other words friends, we have been invaded.I want you to imagine with me our All-Powerful Creator enthroned in Heaven in power and glory. We are told in Scripture (by John interestingly enough) that peals of thunder, lightening, and a brightness brighter than the sun emanates from Him. He is surrounded by brilliant rainbows, countless angels, and marvelous, beautiful, and mysterious heavenly creatures.And they are crying, "Holy, Holy, Holy LORD. GOD of power and might! You alone are greatly to be praised!"He is also in perfect loving union within the Triune GodheadHe has been this way forever. For all eternity And then, in some strange and unfathomable way, a thought flashes through the mind of GOD, and He becomes dissatisfied.Simply put, He wants more.And He is not dissatisfied with any lack of perfection and praise. He does not need anything. But He craves one thing. To love more. GOD's infinite heart wants to pour out His love to more than infinite angels.In short, He wants you... and He wants me... He wants us.And, somehow, He will not be satisfied until He creates us so He can love us with an infinite and eternal love.He will not be content until He creates a perfect place for us, and lives with us, and us with Him. He will not be satisfied until we are with Him. When GOD uttered the words of "Let there be light!" He was declaring to Heaven that he wanted you, me, and the rest of humanity.How is it that a perfect GOD, in a perfect Heaven, grew "discontented?"How is it that He desired children, the sons and daughters of man, the offspring of woman?GOD deigned to become Abba-Father and be with, dwell with, His children. You, me, us...(Mother Theresa has come to realize that the fleas - no, the amoebas on the fleas - on the destitute she serves have a greater need than humans. She has now dedicated her life to serve them.) And that my friends is what this is all about.That’s why there is a universe in the first place.That’s why you and I are here.God dwelling with his people is what the universe and existence itself, and the Bible, Scripture, is all about.It's what human history is all aboutIt is what life is aboutIt is what you and I are about.Why did GOD bang the big bang? For you! For me! For His children.
One commentator writes, "The Gospel of John illustrates what it looks like when God the Son comes to live among His people."In other words friends, we have been invaded.I want you to imagine with me our All-Powerful Creator enthroned in Heaven in power and glory. We are told in Scripture (by John interestingly enough) that peals of thunder, lightening, and a brightness brighter than the sun emanates from Him. He is surrounded by brilliant rainbows, countless angels, and marvelous, beautiful, and mysterious heavenly creatures.And they are crying, "Holy, Holy, Holy LORD. GOD of power and might! You alone are greatly to be praised!"He is also in perfect loving union within the Triune GodheadHe has been this way forever. For all eternity And then, in some strange and unfathomable way, a thought flashes through the mind of GOD, and He becomes dissatisfied.Simply put, He wants more.And He is not dissatisfied with any lack of perfection and praise. He does not need anything. But He craves one thing. To love more. GOD's infinite heart wants to pour out His love to more than infinite angels.In short, He wants you... and He wants me... He wants us.And, somehow, He will not be satisfied until He creates us so He can love us with an infinite and eternal love.He will not be content until He creates a perfect place for us, and lives with us, and us with Him. He will not be satisfied until we are with Him. When GOD uttered the words of "Let there be light!" He was declaring to Heaven that he wanted you, me, and the rest of humanity.How is it that a perfect GOD, in a perfect Heaven, grew "discontented?"How is it that He desired children, the sons and daughters of man, the offspring of woman?GOD deigned to become Abba-Father and be with, dwell with, His children. You, me, us...(Mother Theresa has come to realize that the fleas - no, the amoebas on the fleas - on the destitute she serves have a greater need than humans. She has now dedicated her life to serve them.) And that my friends is what this is all about.That’s why there is a universe in the first place.That’s why you and I are here.God dwelling with his people is what the universe and existence itself, and the Bible, Scripture, is all about.It's what human history is all aboutIt is what life is aboutIt is what you and I are about.Why did GOD bang the big bang? For you! For me! For His children.
GOD's desire to live with His people is preeminent.He's ultimate determination that His children should have access to Him is supreme. GOD would do, and will do, anything - to the ultimate extreme - so that His children could live with Him, dwell with Him.From the beginning he was saying not just "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them," but "Let my little children come to me."
He is also in perfect loving union within the Triune Godhead
GOD's desire to live with His people is preeminent.He's ultimate determination that His children should have access to Him is supreme. GOD would do, and will do, anything - to the ultimate extreme - so that His children could live with Him, dwell with Him.From the beginning he was saying not just "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them," but "Let my little children come to me."
Spurgeon
Spurgeon
He has been this way forever. For all eternity
Wanting More to Love
Wanting More to Love
And then, in some strange and unfathomable way, a thought flashes through the mind of GOD, and He becomes dissatisfied.
Simply put, He wants more.
And He is not dissatisfied with any lack of perfection and praise. He does not need anything. But He craves one thing. To love more. GOD's infinite heart wants to pour out His love to more than infinite angels.
In short, He wants you... and He wants me... He wants us.
And, somehow, He will not be satisfied until He creates us so He can love us with an infinite and eternal love.
He will not be content until He creates a perfect place for us, and lives with us, and us with Him. He will not be satisfied until we are with Him. When GOD uttered the words of "Let there be light!" He was declaring to Heaven that he wanted you, me, and the rest of humanity.
How is it that a perfect GOD, in a perfect Heaven, grew "discontented?"
How is it that He desired children, the sons and daughters of man, the offspring of woman?
GOD deigned to become Abba-Father and be with, dwell with, His children. You, me, us...
(Mother Theresa has come to realize that the fleas - no, the amoebas on the fleas - on the destitute she serves have a greater need than humans. She has now dedicated her life to serve them. And through the marvels of science she has decided to be made into a flea to better serve them.) And that my friends is what this is all about.
That’s why there is a universe in the first place.That’s why you and I are here.
God dwelling with his people is what the universe and existence itself, and the Bible, Scripture, is all about.
It's what human history is all about
It is what life is about
It is what you and I are about.
Why did GOD bang the big bang? For you! For me! For His children.
And today we see the culmination of all of GOD’s planning throughout eternity. We read of the “Great Invasion.”
1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. 4 The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. 6 God sent a man, John the Baptist, 7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. 8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. 9 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. 11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.
NLT
12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. 13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. 14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. 15 John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’ ” 16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. 17 For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
In our passage we are told when what and why:
When? 2000 years ago
What? GOD became human
Why? Some say, to reveal GOD to humanity. And that is true- absolutely true. Jesus did come to show us the heart and character of GOD.
But He also did for a reason.
GOD’s Ultimate Desire
GOD’s Ultimate Desire
New Living Translation Chapter 1
But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
New Living Translation Chapter 1
12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. 13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
“In the same way a bird returns to its nest often, and a traveler hurries to return home, the mind continually pursues the object of its focus. We cannot look too often upon that face which we love; we desire always to have our precious ones in our sight. It is the same with our Lord Jesus.
“In the same way a bird returns to its nest often, and a traveler hurries to return home, the mind continually pursues the object of its focus. We cannot look too often upon that face which we love; we desire always to have our precious ones in our sight. It is the same with our Lord Jesus.
GOD's desire was to make children of men, children of GOD.
There you have it guys! All this great and cosmic universe, the world and human history boils down to this: GOD made all this because He wanted kids. And He wanted to love them, and for them to love Him back. That’s it!
Hey, I’m not twisting scripture! We see it, GOD gave us “the right to become children of GOD.”
We are reborn by “a birth that comes from GOD.”
Jesus came to dwell among us so that He could to live with His children then, and we could live with Him now.
GOD’s ultimate determination that His children should have access to Him is supreme. GOD would do, and will do, anything - to the ultimate extreme - so that His children could live with Him, dwell with Him, be with Him.
From the beginning GOD was saying "Let MY little children come to me and do not hinder them."
Spurgeon
From all eternity “His delights were with the sons and daughters of men”; His thoughts rolled forward to the time when his chosen ones should be born into the world; He viewed them in the mirror of his foreknowledge.
Spurgeon
From all eternity “His delights were with the sons and daughters of men”; His thoughts rolled forward to the time when his chosen ones should be born into the world; He viewed them in the mirror of his foreknowledge.
“In the same way a bird returns to its nest often, and a traveler hurries to return home, the mind continually pursues the object of its love. We cannot look too often upon that face which we love; we desire always to have our precious ones in our sight. It is the same with our Lord Jesus.
“In the same way a bird returns to its nest often, and a traveler hurries to return home, the mind continually pursues the object of its focus. We cannot look too often upon that face which we love; we desire always to have our precious ones in our sight. It is the same with our Lord Jesus.
Because his soul delighted in them, he could not rest away from them, for his heart longed after them. Never were they absent from his heart, for he had written their names upon his hands, and graven them upon his side.”
Because his soul delighted in them, he could not rest away from them, for his heart longed after them. Never were they absent from his heart, for he had written their names upon his hands, and graven them upon his side.”
From all eternity “His delights were with the sons and daughters of men”; His thoughts rolled forward to the time when his chosen ones should be born into the world; He viewed them in the mirror of his foreknowledge.
“16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”
From all eternity “His delights were with the sons and daughters of men”; His thoughts rolled forward to the time when his chosen ones should be born into the world; He viewed them in the mirror of his foreknowledge.
“16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”
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Because his soul delighted in them, he could not rest away from them, for his heart longed after them. Never were they absent from his heart, for he had written their names upon his hands, and graven them upon his side.”
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Because his soul delighted in them, he could not rest away from them, for his heart longed after them. Never were they absent from his heart, for he had written their names upon his hands, and graven them upon his side.”
-CHARLES SPURGEON
(NLT) . 16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”
(NLT)
“16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”
(NLT)
You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out
before a single day had passed.
(NLT) 4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
(Ps. 139:16).
Ephesians 1:4 (NLT)
So, it is in this context that we read:
So, it is in this context that we read:
(NLT)
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
New Living Translation ()
4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
New Living Translation ()
4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
So, it is in this context that we read:
Prologue: Christ, the Eternal Word
Prologue: Christ, the Eternal Word
In the beginning the Word already existed.
(NLT)
New Living Translation (Jn 1:1–18)
In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
The Word was with God,
Prologue: Christ, the Eternal Word
In the beginning [was] the Word already existed.
and the Word was God.
Jn 1:1 In the beginning the Word already existed.
and the Word was God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
The Word was with God,
The Word was with God,
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
and the Word was God.
3 God created everything through him,
3 God created everything through him,
and the Word was God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
and nothing was created except through him.
and nothing was created except through him.
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,
3 God created everything through him,
3 God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
and nothing was created except through him.
and his life brought light to everyone.
and his life brought light to everyone.
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,
5 The light shines in the darkness,
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,
5 The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never extinguish it.
and the darkness can never extinguish it.
and his life brought light to everyone.
and his life brought light to everyone.
6 God sent a man, John the Baptist,
5 The light shines in the darkness,
5 The light shines in the darkness,
6 God sent a man, John the Baptist,
7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony.
and the darkness can never extinguish it.
and the darkness can never extinguish it.
7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony.
8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.
6 God sent a man, John the Baptist,
6 God sent a man, John the Baptist,
8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.
7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony.
9 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
9 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony.
8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.
10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.
10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.
8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.
9 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.
11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.
9 The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.
12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.
12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.
11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.
13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
15 John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’ ”
13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.
15 John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’ ”
14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.
16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.
14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
17 For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.
15 John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’ ”
17 For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.
15 John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’ ”
16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.
18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.
18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
17 For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.
"The world has been invaded by God, and it is with God we have to (deal with)." Peterson, E. H. The contemplative pastor: returning to the art of spiritual directionFriends we have been invaded and the incarnation of Jesus has inaugurated a new age.
"The world has been invaded by God, and it is with God we have to (deal with)." Peterson, E. H. The contemplative pastor: returning to the art of spiritual directionFriends we have been invaded and the incarnation of Jesus has inaugurated a new age.
17 For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.
18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
Vs 1-5 A poem, creed, song, a psalm?
Vs 1-5 A poem, creed, song, a psalm?
John tells us that the Word, the Logos, became human and lived with us.
In Greek philosophy, logos referred to the ordering principle behind the universe, the all-pervasive creative energy at the source of all things...
John’s usage combines Jewish and Greek concepts about the universe and ultimate reality.
John’s usage combines Jewish and Greek concepts about the universe and ultimate reality. Creation [Reality] is the central concept of the message of John’s Gospel... John puts it all together: Jesus is none other than God’s creative, life-giving, light-giving Word. Jesus, the logos, who has come to earth in the flesh, is the power of God that created the world and the reason of God that sustains the world.
[Reality] is the central concept of the message of John’s Gospel... John puts it all together:
Jesus is none other than God’s creative, life-giving, light-giving Word.
Jesus, the logos, who has come to earth in the flesh, is the power of God that created the world and the reason of God that sustains the world.
The WORD synonymous to GOD’s NAME in OT?
"The world has been invaded by God, and it is with God we have to (deal with)."
The WORD synonymous to GOD’s NAME in OT?
"The world has been invaded by God, and it is with God we have to (deal with)." Peterson, E. H. The contemplative pastor: returning to the art of spiritual directionFriends we have been invaded and the incarnation of Jesus has inaugurated a new age.
- Eugene Peterson The contemplative pastor: returning to the art of spiritual direction
EUGENE PETERSON The contemplative pastor: returning to the art of spiritual direction
Friends we have been invaded and the incarnation of Jesus has inaugurated a new age.
Means Essence, Nature of GOD,
Means Essence, Nature of GOD,
Vs 1-5 A poem, creed, song, a psalm?
Vs 1-5 A poem, creed, song, a psalm?
The WORD synonymous to GOD’s NAME in OT?
essence noun
The WORD synonymous to GOD’s NAME in OT?
essence noun
1 a basic underlying or constituting entity, substance, or form <succeeds in conveying completely the essential nature of someone or something>
Means Essence, Nature of GOD,
Means Essence, Nature of GOD,
1 a basic underlying or constituting entity, substance, or form <succeeds in conveying completely the essential nature of someone or something>
synonyms being, essentia, essentiality, nature, texture
essence noun
essence noun
synonyms being, essentia, essentiality, nature, texture
1 a basic underlying or constituting entity, substance, or form <succeeds in conveying completely the essential nature of someone or something>
related words entity, form, substance
related words entity, form, substance
1 a basic underlying or constituting entity, substance, or form <succeeds in conveying completely the essential nature of someone or something>
synonyms being, essentia, essentiality, nature, texture
2 the most basic, significant, and indispensable element, attribute, quality, property, or aspect of a thing <the very essence of Machiavellianism is the belief that in politics there is neither good nor evil>
2 the most basic, significant, and indispensable element, attribute, quality, property, or aspect of a thing <the very essence of Machiavellianism is the belief that in politics there is neither good nor evil>
synonyms being, essentia, essentiality, nature, texture
synonyms be-all and end-all, bottom, essentiality, marrow, pith, quintessence, quintessential, rock bottom, root, soul, stuff, substance, virtuality; compare BODY 3, CENTER 2, SUBSTANCE 2
synonyms be-all and end-all, bottom, essentiality, marrow, pith, quintessence, quintessential, rock bottom, root, soul, stuff, substance, virtuality; compare BODY 3, CENTER 2, SUBSTANCE 2
related words entity, form, substance
related words entity, form, substance
2 the most basic, significant, and indispensable element, attribute, quality, property, or aspect of a thing <the very essence of Machiavellianism is the belief that in politics there is neither good nor evil>
related words timber; element, fiber, property; aspect, attribute, quality, spirit; inwardness, significance; crux, gist, kernel, nub, nubbin; distillate, distillation
related words timber; element, fiber, property; aspect, attribute, quality, spirit; inwardness, significance; crux, gist, kernel, nub, nubbin; distillate, distillation
2 the most basic, significant, and indispensable element, attribute, quality, property, or aspect of a thing
essentia noun
essentia noun
essentia noun
synonyms be-all and end-all, bottom, essentiality, marrow, pith, quintessence, quintessential, rock bottom, root, soul, stuff, substance, virtuality; compare BODY 3, CENTER 2, SUBSTANCE 2
related words timber; element, fiber, property; aspect, attribute, quality, spirit; inwardness, significance; crux, gist, kernel, nub, nubbin; distillate, distillation
related words timber; element, fiber, property; aspect, attribute, quality, spirit; inwardness, significance; crux, gist, kernel, nub, nubbin; distillate, distillation
synonyms ESSENCE 1, being, essentiality, nature, texture
synonyms ESSENCE 1, being, essentiality, nature, texture
essentia noun
essentia noun
VS: 9 - The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
VS: 9 - The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
synonyms ESSENCE 1, being, essentiality, nature, texture
(AMP) There it was—the true Light [was then] coming into the world [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] that illumines every person.
synonyms ESSENCE 1, being, essentiality, nature, texture
(AMP) There it was—the true Light [was then] coming into the world [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] that illumines every person.
[.] He says, “You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me.
VS: 9 - The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
VS: 9 - The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
[.] He says, “You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me.
I will make you a light to the Gentiles, and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.”
I will make you a light to the Gentiles, and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.”
(AMP) There it was—the true Light [was then] coming into the world [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] that illumines every person.
(AMP) There it was—the true Light [was then] coming into the world [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] that illumines every person.
The Word is:Pre-existent, eternalIn communion with GOD(GOD wants us to have what Jesus Himself has had throughout all eternity.)GOD HimselfThe Creative forceThe Life-GiverThe Light-Giver
[Isa. 49:6.] He says, “You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me.
[.] He says, “You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me.
The Word is:Pre-existent, eternalIn communion with GOD(GOD wants us to have what Jesus Himself has had throughout all eternity.)GOD HimselfThe Creative forceThe Life-GiverThe Light-Giver
I will make you a light to the Gentiles, and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.”
I will make you a light to the Gentiles, and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.”
VS: 4-9 The WORD is Light. The Light:Is brought to everyoneShines in the darknessCan never be extinguished by the darknessJohn the Baptist testified about the Light.Is the “true” lightGives light to everybody
VS: 4-9 The WORD is Light. The Light:Is brought to everyoneShines in the darknessCan never be extinguished by the darknessJohn the Baptist testified about the Light.Is the “true” lightGives light to everybody
The Word is:Pre-existent, eternalIn communion with GOD(GOD wants us to have what Jesus Himself has had throughout all eternity.)GOD HimselfThe Creative forceThe Life-GiverThe Light-Giver
The Word is:
In Greek philosophy, logos referred to the ordering principle behind the universe, the all-pervasive creative energy at the source of all things... John’s usage combines Jewish and Greek concepts about the universe and ultimate reality. Creation [Reality] is the central concept of the message of John’s Gospel... John puts it all together: Jesus is none other than God’s creative, life-giving, light-giving Word. Jesus, the logos, who has come to earth in the flesh, is the power of God that created the world and the reason of God that sustains the world.
In Greek philosophy, logos referred to the ordering principle behind the universe, the all-pervasive creative energy at the source of all things... John’s usage combines Jewish and Greek concepts about the universe and ultimate reality. Creation [Reality] is the central concept of the message of John’s Gospel... John puts it all together: Jesus is none other than God’s creative, life-giving, light-giving Word. Jesus, the logos, who has come to earth in the flesh, is the power of God that created the world and the reason of God that sustains the world.
Pre-existent, eternal
Pre-existent, eternal
In communion with GOD
In communion with GOD
(GOD wants us to have what Jesus Himself has had throughout all eternity.)
(GOD wants us to have what Jesus Himself has had throughout all eternity.)GOD HimselfThe Creative forceThe Life-GiverThe Light-Giver
GOD Himself
The Creative force
The Life-Giver
The Light-Giver
In Faithlife Study Bible. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.
VS: 4-9 The WORD is Light.
In Faithlife Study Bible. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.
VS: 4-9 The WORD is Light. The Light:Is brought to everyoneShines in the darknessCan never be extinguished by the darknessJohn the Baptist testified about the Light.Is the “true” lightGives light to everybody
The Light:Is brought to everyone
Shines in the darkness
Can never be extinguished by the darkness
John the Baptist testified about the Light.
Is the “true” light
Gives light to everybody
Conclusion
Conclusion
In Greek philosophy, logos referred to the ordering principle behind the universe, the all-pervasive creative energy at the source of all things... John’s usage combines Jewish and Greek concepts about the universe and ultimate reality. Creation [Reality] is the central concept of the message of John’s Gospel... John puts it all together: Jesus is none other than God’s creative, life-giving, light-giving Word. Jesus, the logos, who has come to earth in the flesh, is the power of God that created the world and the reason of God that sustains the world.
And this immaterial and supernatural and incomprehensible Logos-Light became human and lived with us.
(Amoeba on flea analogy?)
“After a simple moment of reflection we realize the greatest hope of the Christian, the greatest promise of GOD is that we might dwell with Him - be with Him forever.”
Jesus says to us:
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14:1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
And the culmination of the ages is echoed in:
()
21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone.
2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.
So, what’s the deal? Did Jesus want to go on vacation to a new spot?
Well, only if you think the richest man on the planet, Jeff Bezos would “holiday” in Haiti, or Calcutta
For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.
One man writes:
One man writes:
One man writes:
“After a simple moment of reflection we realize the greatest hope of the Christian, the greatest promise of GOD is that we might dwell with Him - be with Him forever.”
(EXPOUND)
Jesus says to us:
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“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
14:1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
And the culmination of the ages is echoed in:
()
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.
21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone.
2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.
One man writes: "The divorce almost killed me. It's amazing how much emotional pain the human body can endure and not die. It was hard enough losing the "love of my life," but the hardest thing was losing my kids under my roof full time. We sold the house, so "home" was now gone. None of us seemed to belong anywhere any longer.
In Faithlife Study Bible. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.
One man writes: "The divorce almost killed me. It's amazing how much emotional pain the human body can endure and not die. It was hard enough losing the "love of my life," but the hardest thing was losing my kids under my roof full time. We sold the house, so "home" was now gone. None of us seemed to belong anywhere any longer.
Conclusion
And when we take just a moment to think about it, that was our condition. Sin - ours, mine, yours: lies, jealousy, greed, lust. Gossip, slander, hate, unforgiveness. The sin of humnity causing a great and terrible cosmic divorce between us and our Beloved. But GOD would not let that stand. (NLT) 18 Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. GOD annulled our divorce by invading earth, becoming a man, living a sinless life, and reconciling fallen humanity through the ultimate sacrifice - receiving the full wrath of GOD on His broken and bloodied Son.
And when we take just a moment to think about it, that was our condition. Sin - ours, mine, yours: lies, jealousy, greed, lust. Gossip, slander, hate, unforgiveness. The sin of humnity causing a great and terrible cosmic divorce between us and our Beloved. But GOD would not let that stand. (NLT) 18 Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. GOD annulled our divorce by invading earth, becoming a man, living a sinless life, and reconciling fallen humanity through the ultimate sacrifice - receiving the full wrath of GOD on His broken and bloodied Son.
Conclusion
One man writes: "The divorce almost killed me. It's amazing how much emotional pain the human body can endure and not die. It was hard enough losing the "love of my life," but the hardest thing was losing my kids under my roof full time. We sold the house, so "home" was now gone. None of us seemed to belong anywhere any longer.
So now:
So now:
One man writes: "The divorce almost killed me. It's amazing how much emotional pain the human body can endure and not die. It was hard enough losing the "love of my life," but the hardest thing was losing my kids under my roof full time. We sold the house, so "home" was now gone. None of us seemed to belong anywhere any longer.
(NLT) 13 But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. (NLT) 12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
(NLT) 13 But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. (NLT) 12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
And when we take just a moment to think about it, that was our condition. Sin - ours, mine, yours: lies, jealousy, greed, lust. Gossip, slander, hate, unforgiveness. The sin of humnity causing a great and terrible cosmic divorce between us and our Beloved. But GOD would not let that stand. 1 Peter 3:18a (NLT) 18 Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. GOD annulled our divorce by invading earth, becoming a man, living a sinless life, and reconciling fallen humanity through the ultimate sacrifice - receiving the full wrath of GOD on His broken and bloodied Son.
And when we take just a moment to think about it, that was our condition. Sin - ours, mine, yours: lies, jealousy, greed, lust. Gossip, slander, hate, unforgiveness. The sin of humnity causing a great and terrible cosmic divorce between us and our Beloved.
But GOD would not let that stand.
(NLT) 18 “Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. “
GOD annulled our divorce by invading earth, becoming a man, living a sinless life, and reconciling fallen humanity through the ultimate sacrifice - receiving the full wrath of GOD on His broken and bloodied Son.
One man writes:
So now:
So now:
One man writes:
Ephesians 2:13 (NLT) 13 But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.Ephesians 3:12 (NLT) 12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
“After a simple moment of reflection we realize the greatest hope of the Christian, the greatest promise of GOD is that we might dwell with Him - be with Him forever.”
(NLT) 13 But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.
“After a simple moment of reflection we realize the greatest hope of the Christian, the greatest promise of GOD is that we might dwell with Him - be with Him forever.”
(NLT) 12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
One man writes:
Jesus says to us:
Jesus says to us:
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“After a simple moment of reflection we realize the greatest hope of the Christian, the greatest promise of GOD is that we might dwell with Him - be with Him forever.”
“After a simple moment of reflection we realize the greatest hope of the Christian, the greatest promise of GOD is that we might dwell with Him - be with Him forever.”
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Jesus says to us:
14:1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
14:1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
Jesus says to us:
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2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
(Jn 14:1–3).
14:1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
14:1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And the culmination of the ages is echoed in:
2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And the culmination of the ages is echoed in:
()
3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
()
21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone.
And the culmination of the ages is echoed in:
21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone.
And the culmination of the ages is echoed in:
(Re 21:1–3)
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2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone.
3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.
21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone.
3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.
2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
To us here today, even in our current condition, there is some awesome news. Spiritually speaking we don't have to wait to experience a form of GOD's presence now. Is it the ultimate experience of being in Heaven with GOD? No. But God's spiritual presence is available to us today by His Holy Spirit.
To us here today, even in our current condition, there is some awesome news. Spiritually speaking we don't have to wait to experience a form of GOD's presence now. Is it the ultimate experience of being in Heaven with GOD? No. But God's spiritual presence is available to us today by His Holy Spirit.
3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.
3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.
Spurgeon
Spurgeon
“In the same way a bird returns to its nest often, and a traveler hurries to return home, the mind continually pursues the object of its focus. We cannot look too often upon that face which we love. We desire always to have our precious ones in our sight. It is the same with our Lord Jesus.”
To us here today, even in our current condition, there is some awesome news. Spiritually speaking we don't have to wait to experience a form of GOD's presence now. Is it the ultimate experience of being in Heaven with GOD? No. But God's spiritual presence is available to us today by His Holy Spirit.
To us here today, even in our current condition, there is some awesome news. Spiritually speaking we don't have to wait to experience a form of GOD's presence now. Is it the ultimate experience of being in Heaven with GOD? No. But God's spiritual presence is available to us today by His Holy Spirit.
“In the same way a bird returns to its nest often, and a traveler hurries to return home, the mind continually pursues the object of its focus. We cannot look too often upon that face which we love. We desire always to have our precious ones in our sight. It is the same with our Lord Jesus.”
Our Prayer
Spurgeon
Our Prayer
Spurgeon
living in GOD’s presence, individually and together.
“In the same way a bird returns to its nest often, and a traveler hurries to return home, the mind continually pursues the object of its focus. We cannot look too often upon that face which we love. We desire always to have our precious ones in our sight. It is the same with our Lord Jesus.”
living in GOD’s presence, individually and together.
“In the same way a bird returns to its nest often, and a traveler hurries to return home, the mind continually pursues the object of its focus. We cannot look too often upon that face which we love. We desire always to have our precious ones in our sight. It is the same with our Lord Jesus.”
Tozer
Tozer
Our Prayer
Our Prayer
living in GOD’s presence, individually and together.
living in GOD’s presence, individually and together.
“This [spiritual connection] between God and the soul is known to us in conscious personal awareness. It is personal: that is, it does not come through the body of believers, as such, but is known to the individual, and to the body through the individuals which compose it. And it is conscious: that is, it does not stay below the threshold of consciousness and work there unknown to the soul... but comes within the field of awareness where the man can "know" it as he knows any other fact of experience.”
“This [spiritual connection] between God and the soul is known to us in conscious personal awareness. It is personal: that is, it does not come through the body of believers, as such, but is known to the individual, and to the body through the individuals which compose it. And it is conscious: that is, it does not stay below the threshold of consciousness and work there unknown to the soul... but comes within the field of awareness where the man can "know" it as he knows any other fact of experience.”
Ouou
Tozer
Ouou
Tozer
1 a basic underlying or constituting entity, substance, or form <succeeds in conveying completely the essentiyal nature of someone or something> through the body of believers, as such, but is known to the individual, and to the body through the individuals which compose it. And it is conscious: that is, it does not stay below the threshold of consciousness and work there unknown to the soul... but comes within the field of awareness where the mouan can "know" it as he knows any other fact of experience.” y
“This [spiritual connection] between God and the soul is known to us in conscious personal awareness. It is personal: that is, it does not come through the body of believers, as such, but is known to the individual, and to the body through the individuals which compose it. And it is conscious: that is, it does not stay below the threshold of consciousness and work there unknown to the soul... but comes within the field of awareness where the man can "know" it as he knows any other fact of experience.”
Ouou
Ouou