we explore the differing uses and meanings of the word ‘fear’ in Biblical scriptures, particularly in Psalm 118. We delve into its Hebrew origins, distinguishing between ‘fear’ as being afraid and ‘fear’ as reverence or awe. We analyze various verses to identify
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Understanding Spiritual Corners: Lessons from Swedenborg and Scripture. In this episode, we delve into the concept of ‘cutting corners’ and examine the significance of corners both physically and spiritually. Drawing on the teachings of Swedenborg and biblical passages, the discussion explores the
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Have you found us on other platforms? Go to: https://linktr.ee/swedenborgcommunityvic Want exclusive content, advance notice of events, and news? Sign up here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y6e8v6 Read Swedenborg at: www.newchristianbiblestudy.org ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE, WHO or WHAT is the enemy Jesus is said to defeat? “So
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The word, “CHURCH” – only 3 uses in the Gospels, in 2 verses: Matt 16:18 & 18:17 ecclesia = “called out”, an assembly, could be a mob “TEMPLE”: e.g., Jesus clears the temple When He had made a whip of cords, He
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He that complies against his will, Is of his own opinion still. [Samuel Butler (1612-1680): Hudibras] … there is danger in confirming anything by visions with men who are in falsities, for they would first believe and afterwards deny, and this would
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Have you found us on other platforms? Go to: https://linktr.ee/swedenborgcommunityvic Want exclusive content, advance notice of events, and news? Sign up here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y6e8v6 Our website: www.swedenborgcommunityvictoria.net.au Read Swedenborg at: www.newchristianbiblestudy.org Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing?
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COMPARING this beatitude with the last, WHAT DO YOU NOTICE? Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in
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Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8) Revisiting the series so far … The first four: the poor in spirit those who mourn the meek those who hunger and thirst for righteousness Expressed as negatives, lacking
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At the end of Revelation, in the closing chapter of the Bible, we discover that evil has NOT been destroyed! “Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through
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The story so far … We often use “Blessings” to describe external states or end results (of wealth, happiness, prosperity etc.), but it must refer to internal states as the source of those externals, the Lord is working with the path that
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