The Mystery of Jesus (Page 2 of 12)

I think that the story of Jesus, as presented by the bible, has obviously been tampered with from several different sources (and each time for different reasons to boot) before appearing in the form that we read today. The interesting thing is that in spite of this, the essential message is still uncorrupted.

I seem to recall that a Roman historian chronicled Christ's crucifixition in his memoirs, so I am somewhat inclined to believe that Jesus wore a human body while he was here. As for the stories attributed to his deeds, these have been manipulated for various reasons, but I've found that the part of the truth that matters tends to be strongly reflexive.

I think that Jesus was the first person acknowledged who identified the underlying principles of energy and polarity and applied them to help ease the suffering of the human condition. He was also the first to show that the purpose of forgiving your enemy has almost nothing to do with them, but everything to do with yourself, as the release of negative cycles cannot be achieved by defeating them from without, since doing so usually requires you to become similar or identical to what you just defeated. From an STS perspective, the identity of an oppressor doesn't matter as long as the energy produced by the ensuing conflict is suitable. Jesus showed that the goal isn't to win this rigged game, but to transcend it, and he demonstrated how to do it.

As for the Rapture that everyone keeps talking about that's supposed to happen sometime soon, I've already had mine, so I guess that all I have to do now is be patient. In the meantime, if someone asks me if I'm a Christian, I reply to them: "Yes, but only in the Gnostic sense."

Hmmmm... since I'm not seeing the rational leap between the first question and the second question, if the Pentacost didn't actually happen, then how is the second question "closer" to the truth than the purported disception? My next question will call for more even more speculation than the first: if the Pentacost didn't happen as described, then to what end do you think it was contracted to appear as this particular "story"? .... aside of the obvious answer--disinformation.

I do have another passage highlighted about the corruption of the Bible, but this is a thread about Jesus, not the Bible... although it seems as though I/we can't talk about one without talking about another... after all, it's the mainstay documentation of Jesus's life. If someone would indeed like to see it, I do have it saved in a draft... but unless someone else thinks it's appropriate I'll just let it be.

I'm not trying to be coy by asking if you guys want to see more of the C's material or not, the transcripts are available to any and all, I just don't want to overload the thread in any manner... you know, create an imbalance. I find myself liking to visit this thread, it's got a good feel. And I certainly don't want to offend anyone by continuing with a discussion about the Bible's corruption.... I myself don't need to be convinced of anything where the Bible's concerned, and likewise feel no need to convince another of anything either . Choice is great, choice is good .

The name "Pentecost" comes from the Greek word Pentékosté, meaning "fiftieth", and originally referred to Shavuot, celebrated after seven full weeks on the fiftieth day after Passover (the second day of Passover, on the 16th of Nisan, is the first day of counting the Omer). The Hebrew festival was originally connected with celebrating the first-fruits of the spring grain harvest, but the Christian festival lost those associations to the new association with the descent of the Holy Spirit.
Pentecostal Christian churches, which are so named because they emphasise the Holy Spirit in each individual, celebrate Pentecost as the anniversary of the disciples' being filled with the Spirit, as described in the New Testament in Acts 2. Most Christians recognise this event as the birth of the Church.

Q: (L) What is the origin of the name Appolyon?
A: Light being?
Q: (L) Why is Appolyon called the "destroyer" in Revelation?
A: Backward for sake of deception. Bible corrupted.
Q: (L) You have often stated that the Bible is corrupted, I would like to know who, exactly, corrupted the Bible and when and how they did
this?
A: Illuminati brotherhood for a thousand earth years.
Q: (L) Does this mean that up until a thousand years ago the Bible was fairly accurate?
A: No.
Q: (L) Is there any possibility that the Catholic church had anything to do with this corrupting influence?
A: Yes.
Q: (L) Does the Catholic church have in its possession actual original texts of the Bible that have not been corrupted?
A: No.
Q: (L) Were there ever such texts in existence?
A: No.
Q: (L) Who wrote the book of Matthew?
A: Greek enforcers.
Q: (L) What are Greek enforcers?
A: Like your FBI.
Q: (L) Who wrote the book of Mark?
A: Same.
Q: (L) Luke and John?
A: Same?
Q: (L) Acts?
A: Same?
Q: (L) Are any books of the New Testament written by who they claim to be written by?
A: No. Remember this is 70% propaganda.
Q: (L) Is 30% then the truth or the actual teachings?
A: Close. Enough you must decipher from instinct through meditation.

The authorship of this article is attributed to Emmet Fox as it appears on pp. 45 to 51 of Power Through Constructive Thinking, copyright 1932, Harper Collins publisher.

PSALM 91

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

The 91st Psalm is one of the greatest chapters in the Bible. Like the rest of the Scriptures, the underlying thought is developed through a series or symbols and it is by the appreciation of the values lying behind these symbols that the power of this prayer is understood.

The 91st Psalm is one of the most powerful prayers ever written. Persons have gotten themselves out of every conceivable kind of trouble by working on this prayer every day in the spiritual way. Others have turned to the Psalm in some great emergency and have overcome their difficulties.

The best way to get the most out of this Psalm is to read it through quietly, pause after each verse to consider the meaning. Prayer is thinking about God; and while working on this prayer in the study, you are praying in a spiritual way.

If in a specific trouble or fear, after reading this Psalm several times your fears will be gone. Let us think on it in detail. ............

"Because thou hast made the Lord which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation, there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling."

This is a beautiful promise. This is one of the most definite promises in the Bible. A marvelous promise. It says that once you have made the divine Christ power your refuge by living in it regularly and knowing God to love, because of your prayers, no trouble can touch you. Could anything be more convincingly said?

By meditating regularly on the presence of God within you, and directing your life in accordance with your knowledge, you are thus protected from any kind of danger.

"For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands lest thou dash thy foot against a stone."

This is another lovely promise. Read it again and again. Nothing could be more exquisite. "He shall give His angels charge over thee." This is meant for you and me. Make this promise the subject of your thought every day for a month. Think about it. Realize it. Charge over thee. Think of this promise, "Charge over thee," and your entire life will be changed. You will be uplifted. You are in the charge of angels and will be safeguarded in all ways - health, food, clothing, all the necessities of life. Kept from fear of all kind, danger of all kind, a wonderful promise. A thought to keep one smiling, happy, well, strong, vital, young, day in and day out for the rest of your life.