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Was There a Reason Jesus Came at the Time He Did?

Though this answer is based primarily on the Bible itself, it comes from a perspective outlined in the theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772). Human spiritual ages start pristine, then fall, and finally end in corruption and destruction In the

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How Can Every Eye See Jesus When He Returns? Is the Earth Flat?

Here is a Spiritual Conundrum submitted to Spiritual Insights for Everyday Life by a reader named JoRena: Hello, Lee. I’ve been reading on your website for a few years since my husband of 47 years went to Heaven. And I

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Jesus Was Not White

Jesus was not White. He wasn’t Black, either. Jesus was Middle Eastern. Biblically, he was descended, not from Japheth, nor from Ham, but from Shem. Historically, he lived, not in Europe, nor in Africa (though he did spend some time

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Is God a Spirit Being?

In a comment here, a reader named leeannemeredith wrote: Do you think God is a Spirit Being? I get tied up in these questions regarding the nature of God. Where or how God came into being. Sometimes I think of

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Desert Warfare

Then Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4:1) Among the various terrains in which wars can be fought, the desert is one of the most severe and unforgiving. Intense heat;

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Water and Spirit

“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.” (Matthew 3:11)

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And Jesus Grew in Wisdom

After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. (Luke 2:46–47) The story of Jesus as

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A Child of Revelation

This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. (Luke 2:34–35) “The thoughts of many

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The Infant Lord

Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory

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The Divine Birth

For the day of vengeance was in my mind, and the year for my redeeming work had come. I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one gave support. So my own arm worked

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