Tears = when your spirit gets too big for your body. That's one definition I've heard. So glad the clip touched your heart, lengnauer78! Blessings to you!
Great video. Great information and new knowledge, as well as perspective. I am intrigued by this "second coming" information because I have seen Jesus myself but as you stated,not with my physical eyes but with my mind's eye. It was Jan,2000 that I ended up in jail. I was getting ready to turn 20 years old and I had lived a life of promiscuity,drug abuse and so on. I never believed in God, nor did my mother attend or push church on us. I truly always believed if there was a God,then he definitely hated me because of the crappy life I was born to. (That's how I felt) I grew up fatherless and to an alcoholic/drug using mother. I felt I was unlucky. In turn,I went down a very bad path. Oct,28 1999 I ended up having a cocaine overdose and my heart stopped 3x. I was told by the Dr in the ER that I was lucky. I was living in a car at this point and became a heavy drinker because I was now afraid to take any drugs. I walked down a cold snowy road in December and at that point for the first time I started thinking about Jesus. I remembered hearing stories about him through television and other people. I got down on my knees and said "Jesus,if you are who they say you are,then save me" Nothing happened. Nothing magical. I went back to living in a car and drinking away my reality that my life was worthless. I ended up getting pulled over by detectives, who have been following my boyfriend,who was a drug dealer. I remember them pulling him out of the car and I heard a voice in my head say "The truth will set you free" I knew that that did not come from my brain. I knew that I had to take action, and I got out of the car and began babbling to the detective about every bad thing I had ever done in my life, right down to stealing candy as a child. I told them of the crimes I have recently been involved in months before(a robbery) and I asked them to take me to me jail,and indeed they did. I remember sleeping for many days because I had been out on the streets for so long and I was just so tired. So tired of the life I was living etc...I am not sure of the date/night it happened (I entered jail Jan 23,2000 and this number is important to me) I was laying in my jail bed and I was curled up crying...crying like I have never cried before. I was in so much pain,physically from crying so hard and spiritually from the life I lead. In that moment Jesus came to me. His face was so bright I couldn't look. I remember my eyes were squinting so hard that my forehead was hurting. It all happened ,what seem to be all at once. I then saw everything I had ever done and was saying how sorry I truly was,how broken I truly was. I remember being afraid when he came but also that I knew exactly who he was. I remember in that moment memories of men that had been in my life (step father,grandfather) memories of them loving me and reading to me,comforting me and in this I felt calm (felt a father connection to Jesus) I remember looking at Jesus then, and seeing him in an off white colored robe and he was very tall and he had his hands stretched out.....His face and head were brighter than the sun. My grandfather then came forward to the left side of his shoulder and told me not to be afraid,that is was ok. Jesus touched my forehead and I fell in a deep sleep. I remember that night having a dream of walking up on a grassy hill and seeing a large bright white cross, and it was so bright I had to cover my eyes. I woke the next morning and someone had slid a Daily Bread under my cell door. The passage for that day had a picture of a bright white cross on it and it said something like "God's salvation is bright as the sun" Not exactly sure but it basically made me remember what happened the night before, and I new that in that moment I had seen God. Everything had then been lifted off of me. Feelings of shame,worthlessness,and regret had all vanished. I was in awe that God loved me that much that he would come to me like that. It has been 16 years since this experience and my life has never been the same. The 23Psalm was the first thing I read and the number 23 pops up all the time and always reminds me of God and what He did for me. This is my story,my truth,my testimony. Thank you for what you do and the things you are sharing here on you-tube. You are waking people up. It is time.
+Erica McBride Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story! It was really moving to read, and I very much appreciate you being willing to tell us about it and the impact it had on you. I hope others get a chance to read it and be inspired by it as well. It's great to hear that you're enjoyed this video. Thanks for the comment!
Hi again I went upstairs and said some prayers after reading your story it tooched me as I can relate being an ex drug user and spending my life in many prisons in u.k and on streets. I open my prayer book at random not all time but I did this time and it landed me on a prayer what I think links to your exsperence God is so cool. Hope you like peace and God's love allways with you 🙂 O Lord Jesus Christ, who art the very bright sun of the world, ever rising and never going down: shine, we beseech thee, upon our spirit, that the night of sin and error being driven away by thy inward light, we may walk without stumbling as in the day. Grant this, O Lord, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost for evermore. Amen. Prymer (1559)
I am just beginning to watch this video. (4:25) You know, when I get super depressed, I ask to speak to the High Heavens... not meaning any disrespect, but they already know that. I was never sure of this type of praying until now. I am grateful to Jehovah for His Love and help. So, the diagram shows God Jehovah and His Son Jesus as separate entities at that moment? God is above and Jesus is as a result of God's spoken word, which was always "spoken" since Eternity. This is difficult to comprehend fully because we have not experienced Eternity...yet. But, I am very curious about it all. Enquiring minds need to know! Lol I am so happy to you friends for making this video to explain what I have already spiritually known, but not in words. I am grateful, of course, always, to Emanuel Swedenborg, too! Every time I watch a nother video (I'm way behind) I feel the Love from so many places, here and in Heaven. Wouldn't it be lovely if those who chose hell would stop for a couple minutes and just try to understand? Some say they can't imagine staying in Heaven because they would become bored. I couldn't believe what I was reading! The real Truth is the exact opposite. You know, maybe, just maybe, some of those evildoers did figure it all out and are now standing in the Light of God? I hope so. 🙏😊🧡✌️
Hi, Debra! I can see your full engagement with the questions in your mind about who God is! Allow the process to keep unfolding, my friend. You are doing exactly what Swedenborg says God wants each of us to do: applying your rationality to nebulous religious topics in order to understand them. Only then can our stated beliefs bind themselves to our hearts!
I love going back and watching previous shows! This is one of my favorites! Happy 2017 Curtis and crew! Thanks for continuing to bring us the good Word!
God Bless You Curtis. And God Bless the Merkaba you're wearing. God Bless the words of Sweedenborg. May God bless my words as a philosopher as I celebrate life in the Bronx!
+offTheLeftEye Curtis, I'm sorry for the hammy comment--I was in the middle of a two day stretch preparing for final exams. I've been a fan of your channel and Swedenborg's work for a few years now. I realize that a great deal of great people have acquainted themselves with Swedenborg's work--the foundation to their conviction towards achieving goals that benefit the entirety of society. He came my way at a very dark period of my life, and I am truly thankful to you and the Swedenborg Foundation for sharing his philosophy and his example of faith with candor and genuine comfort. I know this may be a bit informal, but I would love to help in any way shape or form. I know the Foundation is not too far from (NYC)--and I'm a budding philosopher myself. Please let me know if we can begin a correspondence of any sort. Thank You & Happy Holidays, Kwame
***** Hello! No worries at all. I enjoyed your first comment as well! I'm so glad to hear that Swedenborg's message came to you at the right time and that the Foundation could be a part of bringing the message to you. Certainly, I'd be happy to continue a conversation. Offthelefteye@gmail.com is a great place to reach me for longer conversations. Looking forward to hearing from you!
I usually listen to these videos while I'm working in the kitchen and i don't catch all the illustrations/graphics. This time I watched the video more closely and that helped me to grasp the explanations. Thanks! God bless you dear people at Swedenborg and Life!
Thank you so much, Joanne! Yes, the graphics really help the ideas come across -- and my hat's off to our graphics/art team! Glad you had some time to take them in -- I am usually working in the kitchen while I listen, too, so I get it!
Just wanted to comment and say thank you for this particular episode. Believe it or not this has strengthened my faith in Christ in more ways than one, just by giving me a better understanding of why Jesus did what he did and why God did it this way.
the length of these videos are absolutely necessary because of all the info. he is providing for us to get a clear perspective and try to understand. Thanks
I watched this inspiring uplifting episode before but, today, Christmas Day 2022, I felt a need to watch it again, thank you, I feel it was a gift I so much needed today.
So glad to know it still touches your heart, Gabriella! These ideas are indeed uplifting and inspiring. May you feel the Lord's love in your heart today and every day!
This presentation has explained some of the experiences that I have had during my lifetime. Jesus came to me in a vision during the night and taught me how to destroy evil by taking away the power of evil (fear) and casting it away while making sure not to retain any of the residue. Protecting myself from the power of evil through genuine laughter and lightheartedness. Jesus returned the following night and tested me to see if i had learned my lesson. An angry mob intent upon my destruction came to destroy me. Jesus was standing to my right side as I started laughing and reached my hand forward to the strongest member intent to draw out the evil and then cast it away. This dispelled the mob in fear. The fear that the mob intended to use as a weapon was their demise. The beings that devoid of fear were closer to the light; in a position where they still might be redeemed. Evil gains power from fear and laughter and lightheartedness dispel it. Those who operate from fear and promote fear it are coming from the side of evil: whereas laughter and joy are the armor of goodness. In another experience while I was returning through the darkness of the VOID after being in the presence of THE LIGHT i was captured by an intensely evil entity. The evil entity was forced to release me as directed by the creator. I learned that evil takes immense pleasure in the suffering of others, the opposite of compassion. In yet another experience I was physically walking down a busy street in my hometown one evening and encountered a man in his early 30"s who appeared to be homeless. As we passed I looked at his face and into his EYES OF LOVE! I recognized him as Jesus. The woman who was with me could not look upon him or speak; unusual for someone who talkehimd constantly. I had no money with me and apologized. I was disheartened by missing the opportunity to help. It took me 20 minutes to run home and another 10 to drive back. When I got back he was gone. I returned the next night looking for the man with a pocketful of money. A homeless man was walking towards me at the same place. It was a different man who again asked for some money but this time to buy some cigarettes of which i did not approve of. Normally i would have said sorry. I had changed and instead felt compassion. A person would not ask unless it was important to them. The thought that passed through my head was to give him more than he asked for. Thus the nature of God to extend without reservation even when we reject him I have long been confused by the person of Jesus who I consider to be a teacher, brother and a model of how we are to evolve spiritually. I feel the power of the Holy Spirit as an energy present within me since It entered me long ago and the creator as Love, Light and a force that would destroy me in my current physical form. Jesus is becoming less of a mystery dispelling some of the early religious teachings forced upon me in my youth. I have always known that the one true church is found within each of us, We are all called to have a loving relationship with the source of all LOVE and LIGHT. Thank you for bringing these lessons to the world in a form that The world is ready for!
There's so much to unpack here, Barry! First let me say thank you for sharing these experiences with us. I feel moved by your encounter with that homeless man, having witnessed in him eyes of love and recognizing him as Jesus. You're right in that we are called to have a relationship with the source, being pure love and wisdom. And not to mention your clarification of the nature of evil-- to operate in and promote fear. Swedenborg discovered something similar, and perhaps more broad, in noticing that evil is driven by a love of self and love of the world. There are limitless ways that this can show up (fear, greed, reputation, shame, lust, etc). Yet centering ourselves back with the source destroys the power of these hellish things, and creates a reality for us that is filled with joy and meaning.
The first man simply appeared as a homeless man but I knew him as Jesus from previous spiritual encounters. He wanted to teach me a lesson while providing reassurance.
I too had a dream about 2 yrs ago. Showing me I am not to fear spirit. That I have the authority given to me by christ to rebuke anything that feels ungodly to me. God is so amazing we just have to be still and listen.
Hello, thank you for the show. This is a letter I wrote to a friend after James (my very, very loved partner) passed away on July 1st, 2014. Near the end is how he described some of his experience, after dying, that I referred to during the show. I think the rest might also be of interest. The letter: I spoke of "hearing" James after he died. When I say that I speak to him people often understand that but not so often that he speaks back. I don't hear him so often as I did the first few months - although, when I quiet myself I sometimes still do. One or two weeks ago (I lose track of time so quickly) I felt his energy fluttering all about me - sort of zooming in circles about me and loving "kisses" on my face. I don't attempt to explain how I feel and hear these things. I don't dismiss them, either. Shortly after he died I asked him about where he is now. In two different ways I was answered. Once it was with a lot of words and realizing I would surely forget them, I immediately got my computer and wrote while I was hearing his voice in my thoughts. The second time, a short while later, he gave me a series of images. He said I wouldn't understand what I was seeing because it was inside energy streams and then my was mind flooded again but this time with images rather than words. I tried afterward to convert the images to words but I don't even have names for the colours I saw let alone anything else. And I realized I wouldn't be able to replicate the amazing designs I saw either - as he said, it quite defied human understanding, at least mine. I could only witness it and, as time goes by, the images fade from my mind although I still can recall a sense of them. In the first few months, I felt his energy take my body and swirl me in a dance. I spoke out loud to him and heard him speak back. He told me that while a part of his presence resides always within me - I felt him enter into me - that mostly he was going "to see what is mine to do here Bu." (Bu was his nickname for me). And as time goes by, indeed I trust he is bringing his very loving, lovely and wise self and energy to good use. I appreciate the visits I do have with him when they still come. These are the words James from July or so, 2014 - describing where he was at that time, according to my best ability to transcribe what he was saying: There are universes existing within universes - they are occupying the same space but exist as a different dimension. Some beings exist in more than one dimension by virtue of such aspects as their eye sight. For example, humans can see in one manner with the eye structure they have while many other eyes - for example - insects, birds, fish - have eyes that are structured differently, in some cases markedly different. This difference allows vision not visible to human eyes - this gives them sight in one dimension while they have physical presence in this one. Right now, beings are meditating strongly to shift the energy vibrations of earth to peace. There are beings in many dimensions who are embarking on this endeavor. Many of the strong people who have been recently leaving the earth - the strong souls, the peacemakers - they are working on this as well and are able to add their energy in such as way as was not possible when their energy was inhabiting form. The energy from beings of form is a completely necessary part to create peace and the time spent meditating in this way will link one to the energy of beings across many dimensions working in earnest that all people will look to each other with care and compassion and begin to express those within the realm of kindness. When we learn to live in this part of the universe and in this dimension in peace with each other and peace with the earth - then all other universes and all other dimensions benefit. And indeed, survive along with us. It is truly a strong and amazing thing to do - to imagine all beings laying aside that which is destructive to themselves and to others and to begin the process of caring for each other.
Lift up those Holy hands, shake off those heavy bands and Praise the Lord. I believe that to glorify God in the heart means to lift up those holy hands, shake off those heavy bands, and Praise the Lord. I believe it means to look up to the Lord instead of down to the Earth. I use to sing this song in church many yrs ago and as I was listening to this song, this other song come to me and i believe lifting up the heart to the Lord is to Glorify Him, but then so does our life when we live daily for Him in whatever we do. Right now I believe this is what the Lord is saying to me and to all of you. Thanks for listening.
I hadn't seen this post when I replied to your other one. But I see you've come to the same conclusion! "Live daily for him in whatever we do." Thanks, Shara!
Sharma Palmer. Didn't Jesus teach that the kingdom of heaven is WITHIN? I know historically the we tend to look up but I wonder if we shouldn't be focused more inwardly.
@@geraldeast8518 Swedenborg learned that "up" is just a representation of going inward. So the gesture or thought of looking upward is just a way to symbolize looking more deeply within. And you're right, that is what it's all about! The kingdom of heaven, and the presence of God, is deep within us.
Most of us are connected However Most of us also chose to ignore the connection to our Lord. I myself am still learning so I can’t wait 😊 for the fullness of God!!
Yes definitely. I have many connections with spirit. I connect with the Angelic realms and have with Christ during a meditation channeling session that I performed. i have a huge interest in always wanting to know more. I am a knowledge seeker.Perhaps because I have always been open to spirit which has been with me since childhood and into adulthood. Even though I did try to run from it at one point. Today I am very comfortable with the gifts I have been given and with my writing. I have done such a switch with everything in my life as I have discovered more over the years and I love it. Swedenborg has really opened my eyes even more. Thank you so much I truly love this knowledge. It helps in more ways then you could know.
This is wonderful to hear, Yvette! I hear the gratitude in your tone! What you said about running away resonates with me. It sounds like your journey has led you away, and then back again, to acknowledging the influence of the spiritual world on your life. I'm so glad Swedenborg's ideas have enhanced your experience in the process!
You did an excellent job presenting a very complex topic that we may never fully comprehend, thank you. Regarding the second coming of the Lord, as you mentioned, it is manifested as a new understanding or enlightenment from within. The Kingdom of God is within us (Luke 17:21), so, the Lord comes from within or spiritually, as I understand Swedenborg.
Watching this video on Christmas Eve. I see now Christmas with new eyes! I am amazed by the richness of Swedenborg teachings. Thank you for making them available for all of us! Merry Christmas to the Off The Left Eye team !
Yeah, it really clarifies what this incarnation was all about, doesn't it? And like you say, emphasizes how much love our Creator has for us all. Thanks for watching, Jeff. I'm glad this made sense to you!
Sometimes I think the Lord wants all of us to search Him out for ourselves, these are good questions I think the Lord would like to answer each of us. And I believe this is how He wants it done. Don't stop here keep looking till you're satisfied.
Just beautiful and the last scene with the poetry was just as beautiful and simple to understand as it should be. As God intended... God bless you all at OTLE for your sharing and spreading your love to others. So we can all stand in the light of God's love one day soon...
Thanks for yet another loving and encouraging bit of feedback, Pamelyn! Glad that poem touched your heart -- the line about Scrooge at the end always makes me laugh!
Praise God. Thank you OTLE/ SF, great episode - i have to watch several more times. i am a cerebral expressionist dreamer-artist, i tend to feel lonely, sad, dark. I need spiritual instructions and examples that are congruent with all of this, like a pattern-design of how to actually be all day, how to go about my artwork, manners, my communications, exercise routine, how i respond to negative situations, etc. In other words, i understand the wisdom, but i don't understand how to be synchronized with Godin my actions, in daily life. I hope and pray God will correct me of any wrongness and lead me with the holy spirit and what to do with my art, and how to have an enjoyable personality and not be insecure
I'm very glad you enjoyed the episode. God understands how confusing earthly life is. We are not expected to know how to do everything "right," but only to make sincere efforts as best we can, and trust that God can work with those. There is much more spiritual development going on within us than we realize, if we just keep making efforts.
hello. I just read your comment and wanted to mention what works most times for me. live each day with a service to others mindset. leave people feeling better than before you encountered them. wake each day and pick 3 things you are grateful for. count all your many blessings. remember that it's all been done before. SMILE. much love and many blessings to you and yours. :)
All is 'grace' ? The love of God. I suppose like all life on earth - as the sun shines on various forms of life to bring them to new life and abundance. Thank you for the work you put into all this. Really beginning to enjoy now.
Thank you for bringing these glorious facts to us in an easy accessible manner. Your simple soft background strings support as well without interfering with your spoken words.
Yes, Aleijadinhopatriota! It's fun for me to see that word "fiancée" here -- I'm used to "bride," and seeing a new word gives me a new set of feelings to ponder!
In the end, the 2nd coming is most definitely the transformation of the heart & mind. Just like the way when the Godlike attributes + the Sons attributes = GOODNESS & TRUTH . We labor in this world , giving our best in goodness & truth for our Lord. That is what I believe. Thank you so much.🤔
The closer you come to God the more you will feel true ecstacy you won't even need to pray thoughts will manifest if you don't want them to you must hold your thoughts captive!
I am amazed how you can remember all the material in All Sweedenburgh's books. You do a superb job with these shows. Your explanations are very clear. Thank you!
okay, I have listened to this a couple of times, and this time it all seems clear. Thank you, Curtis and team, to be able to provide this in a way that we can relate to and understand. And for not being boring. I am entertained as well as educated. Thanks to all......
That's great to hear, bailey! So glad you were able to relate to the ideas and find the content entertaining as well as educational. We really appreciate hearing how the shows land with people. Thanks for this and your other comments!
congratulations! your videos shed a lot of light on quiet complex swedenborg concepts which reading alone are difficult to understand. Always a great show..... thank you and keep up the good work.
i would like to get in Jesus's mind and see how He thinks of salvation, and how He changes a person. The soul is an amazing thing and how the rational is connected with the way a person changes and becomes mature and can see clearly. This is all so fasinating.
There is so much information about this in Swedenborg's teachings! Check out the two episodes I sent you in your previous comment. Let me know what you think, friend!
Hi, What does it mean to glorify God in my heart?? Tonight or this morning I was listening to a group of men sing a song called "Glorify God in My Heart". And i began to think what does it mean..to Glorify God in our hearts? And i'm still asking "What does it mean to glorify God in our/my heart?" How does one Glorify God in their heart?? I began to praise God, lifting hands that hang down, Lift up those Holy hands and Praise God. How to Glorify God in the Heart? Is it an individual thing? and yet with other's also like in Church.
Hi Shara -- Swedenborg defines true worship as living a life of loving kindness to others. So my first guess at an answer would be that we glorify God in our hearts by following his commandments (Ten Commandments, Two Great Commandments, Golden Rule...), turning away from our tendencies toward extreme selfishness and control, and learning to truly love others. We let the way we live our life be a reflection of our love for God and Divine truth. Does that resonate at all? I wonder how others might answer?
More thoughts: It's not about a public display, but about quietly going about giving God the glory for all goodness, and trying to be a conduit of his love for the world.
And one more: Here's a quote from Swedenborg's "Heaven and Hell" §404, about some spirits newly arrived in the afterlife: "Some spirits who thought themselves better informed than others claimed that in the world they had held to the belief that heavenly joy consisted solely in praising and glorifying God, and that this was an active life. They have been told, though, that praising and glorifying God is not an appropriate kind of active life, since God has no need of praise and glorification. Rather, God wants us to be useful to each other, to do the worthwhile things that are called works of charity. " So, loving people by being useful to them and serving them!
@@offTheLeftEye i also wonder, but i think with everyone it might be different cuz no one is in the same place at the same time. it doesn't seem equal but it is all individual. That's why when we see things the way jesus does we will also agree. it takes a lot of mental and physical determination to see things like Jesus does. Prayer, much prayer and research. Lol i have my service for awhile longer.
@@sharapalmer7024 Well said, Shara! Thank you for sharing those insights. I agree, no one is ever emotionally, mentally, or developmentally in the same place as others, so everyone will receive things differently. And you're right, we we finally receive Jesus's heart and point of view within our own hearts and minds, we will not feel any divisive disagreements any more!
I'm so glad you enjoyed this topic! And yes, this must have been just the right time for you to watch it. It's so powerful to learn more about why God manifested in this way, and what he was doing. Such a testament to God's infinite love for us all!
While I was washing dishes yesterday the Lord said to me " It is appointed unto men once to die but after this the judgement" Heb 9:27. What does he mean by judgement?
Shara, I can't find anything in Swedenborg on this specific passage, but Swedenborg tells us God does not judge us. We alone determine whether we go to heaven or hell. I read this passage as saying that humans die once, and then go on to the next world, to determine their place for eternity (either heaven or hell). I think "judgement" really refers to the process of shedding our externals and becoming our true selves, which we do after death in the world of spirits (See "The World of Spirits" for more, th-cam.com/video/qoaPwhzDHWM/w-d-xo.html ). The next passage is Hebrews 9:28, which says, "So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation." Jesus died to become divinely human, and to reset the spiritual state of earth. His appearance to those who look for him means, as I understand it, that those who loved and followed him had the spiritual eyes opened and saw Jesus risen in heaven. I don't know why God said this to you while doing the dishes, or what it means for you spefically, but Swedenborg says that every part of the Bible is written secret meanings, and that all of it can apply to us individually. Perhaps our episode, "Why Did Jesus Suffer and Die?" th-cam.com/video/VqsbY9gRXxo/w-d-xo.html will shed some light on what that passage may mean! Check it out, Shara, and let me know how that lands with you.
@@offTheLeftEye Hi, to me judgement always makes me feel like I'm in court waiting for my sentence, lol. I think most ppl feel that way. As for what the Lord meant in Heb 9:27, 28 I'm not sure yet but what you said abt shedding our externals and becoming our true selves sounds right, but as to what the Lord was trying to tell me individually I have no idea yet! Whenever the Lord tells me something I always look to myself first to see if it applies to me first or what it suppose to mean. I will let you know when I know, lol
There is great strength in having three people work together because of the multiplier effect. Two people can pick up more than the total picked up separately, and the third person adds further strength, and the three working together can pick up more total per-person weight than two people working together. This is easily demonstrated in the building trades. Spiritual attention multiplies even more powerfully, from my experience. I have really felt this when singing with others in church. I feel a presence much stronger than usual, the multiplier effect transformed by 'lifting' our voices together. The Holy Spirit can more easily be discerned under these conditions. However, Swedenborg also says that the best of the angels live alone, although they are still associated with angelic communities. It take a unique sort of person, or couple, to live apart, and this ability seems to be highly regarded by heaven.
Thanks for sharing these great thoughts, Ken! Multiplying certainly does bring more power, ability, skill, etc. I've read that those highest angels have the biggest auras, and thus can be in touch with more communities than lower angels. So maybe "alone" isn't really alone to them!
when I am going through all my trials and tribulations it feels like I'm being crucified too... lol and now after giving up trying to do things my way I am now more spiritual and feel resurrected by letting go of my ego etc. some still working on it
I truly enjoy your videos and the graphics help to msle something that can be so heavy to be light and fun. I'm going to get s membership. Please Keep these videos coming.
I'm so thrilled to hear from you, Katira! Thanks for all your support and encouragement. We will most certainly keep the videos coming. Feel free to subscribe to our channel (if you haven't already) to get notified when new content comes out. Wishing you well :)
Oh my, I found myself stopping and going back over the same points at 3-4 different times. THIS WAS INTENSE. I really HEARD( maybe absorbed it for the 1st time), that earth is the lowest place . Hell is simply lower than earth. If I find myself being tempted OR conversely, on my high horse- it will be in my memory that earth is in the lower categories. That will snap me from a mis step😯
We have to have faith when you have faith you can recieve love, wisdom, truth,light & best of all God🙏🏽🙏🏽thank you for another great video👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️
Speaking about other planets in the Universe inhabited by humans…I was raised by my Southern Baptist grandmother who loved Billy Graham, as do I. He believed the same thing, that when we die we’ll have jobs and be busy working with beings all over the Universe. One video to search tor is an amazing interview with Billy by Johnny Carson on the Tonight show. He talked candidly about sins and accepting Christ. Can’t see that happening today.
Wow, that's great that Billy Graham talked openly about jobs and intergalactic contact in the afterlife! And yes, it certainly doesn't happen at present to have religion talked about on a popular late-night show. 😊 I wonder if that will come back again someday?
@@offTheLeftEye Not like it was. Billy was the _Pastor to the Presidents_ . Johnny was the _King of Late Night_ It was a powerful show, he believed many things that Swedenborg wrote about.
Okay, now I'm almost through this video and it's answering some of my questions on Swedenborg.....his view on Yeshua was that he came from the Father as Divine Truth, but as all one person? Yeshua is all of that, but he is separate from the Father in the Trinity as a person but one in essence...Yeshua sat down at the right hand of God and offered for all time one sacrifice for sins....Hebrews 10:12....please let me know your thoughts.....God Bless...
Hey, +Keith Angel! It's a huge topic and a lot of people understand it differently. I can tell you what Swedenborg wrote about it. The understanding Swedenborg had about it is that the trinity is not one of persons. There is one divine human who is Jesus Christ, in whom is the divine trinity. The verse in Hebrews gets into the language of correspondences that the Bible is written in. The "right hand" is a symbol of power used throughout the Bible. So to speak of Jesus sitting down at the right hand of God is not a literal description, but denotes that in Jesus Christ is all the power of the divine ("All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth" Matthew 28:18). There's a lot more Swedenborg wrote about the topic. If you want to dig in deep I'd recommend his book True Christianity which is available as a free download here: www.swedenborg.com/product/true-christianity-1-nce/ (it's two volumes; this is the link to the first one). Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I've been watching this past year and a half. I enjoy it, I do. Perhaps you can wait until recording is over to have a large meal though? It's never been a pet peeve of mine, and it's relatively trivial, but you have a form of indigestion at almost every show.
Hi, Elizabeth. This is Karin, a member of Curtis's team. I'm really glad to know that you have been out there in the audience all this time, and have been enjoying the shows! Thank you so much for watching. In response to your comment, I can only offer that maybe you'd have an easier time overlooking this if you picture Curtis having to head home after a full day of work and fit into a limited amount of time a meal with his wife and small daughter and helping out at home, before coming back to the office to film a live show in the evening. Also, having to talk almost non-stop live for an hour makes the throat dry, causing more swallowing and having to gulp some water during opportune moments. The physical body does what's it's going to do in such circumstances! Recently, we've begun to make more re-recorded shows which have opportunities to take breaks and do second takes. But almost all of these older shows were streamed live right onto TH-cam, with no opportunity to re-take anything.
I feel the same way, Lionel. These are exciting times and we feel overwhelmed by the feedback we're getting from viewers all over the world. So much to be thankful for :)
This matches what the Lord is teaching me , and it confirms that truth can flow to anyone that diligently seeks. The Lord is teaching me how our “attention” is how we determine what we love and desire and our thoughts contain electricity , which contains electrons , and magnetism , and it pulls or repels other spiritual entities, Or Gods Devine power! When we invite a spirit to teach us , we become a receptive charge and that’s why we must seek the Holy Spirit only. When we focus on annoyance of others, we pull a dark energy to us. And I’ve changed my life, by rejecting my old , learned negativity toward others and now , I try to love all people especially , those who are rude, and my life is becoming so blessed . Its fascinating to see the change I have been very judgmental and I didn’t know it . I thought my judgment was TRUTH but I lacked LOVE
Those are amazing changes, Ms Writer. To reject negativity, and actively love others is a direct line for blessings to flow in. You are on to something big. I agree that looking for annoyance assures that we will find it, and that darkens our hearts. Bless you for your strong efforts to seek God's guidance.
Just realise please, Jehovah is Satan, he is NOTHING like Jesus, in fact Jesus condemned the Israelites for worshipping their God the devil who was Satan/Yahweh/Jehovah in the Hebrew scriptures, the only writings they had access to at the time. John 8:44 "For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies." Jesus on the other hand was born from his Mother, his heavenly Mother of divine love. He came to earth as her physical representative, the true God of divine love.
Great video. The time is now for the 2nd coming. As we all unite together in prayer to our Lord for his world he created to be healed and people turn back to him. He is waiting for all his children to acknowledge him again to increase love in the world again thru prayer and not selfishness greed envy hate..
The truth is we all have that within us so please choose goodness and truth and if there is a world war 3 we will win and reform the world for future generations
Watching this in January 2021 D.C.during covid lol 😂 I love you guys! Always bringing in the word I love hearing it and it aligns me. Happy new year Curtis and Off The Left Eye 👁
Thanks for this lovely feedback, wonderingheights! So glad these ideas feel helpful to you, and we're happy to have you with us! Wishing you bountiful blessings in 2021!
It's so cool that all of this is still relevant - that these stories apply to us over and over! Always more to learn and love! Stay healthy, and God bless, Tommaso Luca Sanna!
I think the infinite image we carry within us on earth is also like our mental schema of categories that reflect material experiences with stimuli such as objects, sounds, aromas, nature, animals, foods, and babies, etc. that contain divine energy in the form of atoms and molecules. However, Robert Monroe says in heaven, we are connected with everything on a subatomic level. It makes sense how this would establish universal peace and contentment in heaven, rather than longing and capturing the energy through childhood experiences, etc, but it is a start on our spiritual journey on earth. It reminds me of Monroe's beautiful description of heaven as a similar concept of our earthly actions that drive us subconsciously to do good things that seem worthwhile. Personally, I enjoy exploring my childhood memories through sensory experiences on a subatomic level, based on the chemicals in stimuli that cause biological and neurological changes within us that create these longings and memories. Monroe says in heaven we are connected to everything because atoms and electrons are already within us over there. My favourite part of Monroe's description of heaven is "...when you longed for the place where you belonged, whether city, town, country, nation or family - these are now fulfilled. You are Home. You are where you belong. Where you always should have been" (Monroe, 1972, p. 124). That quote provides me with immense joy and contentment as a salvation for all my memories that stay intact and I know I will relive again.
That sounds so beautiful, Murtaza Arif, and utterly fascinating! Sounds like I need to explore the work and ideas of Robert Monroe. Seems what he learned lines up very well with Swedenborg's idea of everything in the afterlife feeling perfectly suited to who you are, what you love, and what you need! Thanks for sharing this!
@@offTheLeftEye Thank you. Yes, Swedenborg and Robert Monroe both seemed to have had similar experiences. Monroe's book also includes exercises for initiating OBE's. Also, a chapter called 'Mind and Super mind', invites scientists to explore the process of OBE's through scientific knowledge, particularly psychology. Simply reading his book again reminded me of the relaxation techniques he names in the glossary of his book, which initiated an OBE in me where I visited my local PC World computer store and Bingo hall arcade centre recently.
The Divine Human that has always existed is God the Creator as what Swedenborg calls the "Essential Person," meaning, God is the original Human, a Divine Human, with thoughts and feelings, goals and efforts, and we are all made in the image and likeness of God. We can only be human because our Creator is human. When Swedenborg talks about the Lord (Jesus) "making his human divine," that means that by being born into a physical body on earth, God took on what we would call a "lower self" (Swedenborg calls it a "proprium" of "selfhood"). This layer that God took on as Jesus involved taking on a finite and fallible human heredity. It was the mission of Jesus while on earth to purify this fallible human nature that he had taken on by going through constant spiritual struggles. By doing this, he was also putting the whole spiritual realm back into order, and making it possible that our own individual lower selves could also be purified, if we are willing to make the effort. This process, of Jesus purifying the lower human nature that he took on, is what is meant by "making his human [nature] divine." He purified that lower human nature and made it completely in harmony with cosmic Divine love and goals. So, there are a few thoughts, and I hope that helps, but also this show called "How to Understand the Trinity" might also help. th-cam.com/video/-YbEHk2N884/w-d-xo.html
I have always had issues with the Christianity I was taught. I have found Swedenborg to answer a lot of those questions. I call it the VOICE OF REASON. It makes spiritual sense and human sense be not at odds but closely knit. We ALL have the spark of God/ Goodness. Most of us have no trouble being good to those we love. It's loving others we have trouble with. Some need the MESSENGER to understand this, some only the MESSAGE. Regardless the result should be the same. A better humanity.:o)
You can find it on your own as a fallible human or... Acts 4:12 and there is not salvation in any other, for there is no other name under the heaven that hath been given among men, in which it behoveth us to be saved.Please be carful when attempting to outsmart your Creator. Swedenborg was a fallible human and was no better than any other sinful man that requires a savior.
You would have to believe the Bible to be inerrant, FIRST. Most Christians today are biblical idolaters. The BIBLE is their God. Yet does not Jesus tell us the Kingdom of God is within? Doctrine is what it is, it's not always seen in the same light or we wouldn't have 1000's of Christian denominations. Once saved always saved. Other's claim you can lose your salvation. Some believe Jesus came for MANY but not ALL. Some believe ALL will come to the knowledge and glory of God. Without the right doctrine you're hell bound yet there is constant division about doctrine. That's why the RCC never encourage anyone to read the BIBLE, they will tell you what it means.We have 3 major religions that believe in the same first 5 books of the Bible yet bear no resemblance to each other beyond that. One has Jesus being God, the other has Mohammed being called by God but not the son of God. The Jews would never believe a man to be GOD so their messiah is fully human but again called by God. Now I know you believe YOU have the right doctrine. So do these other people. Why do you believe what you do? Fear of Hell is usually the answer I get. I rarely hear anyone say it's bc they want a closer walk with Jesus. I rarely hear its to become more loving, forgiving and personally non judgmental. Hate the sin not the sinner.... but I see so little of the actuality of this statement.
tonithennightowl : You are right on ---keep following the path and listen to these on Swedenborg---there are many videos and you will be enlightened as I was. Blessings and Peace Be Upon You......
Swedenborg does not tell us what was physically happening with Jesus during those years. But he does tell us about the inner process that Jesus was going through during his childhood and adolescence and early adulthood. We give an overview of that in our episode "The Psychology of Jesus" th-cam.com/video/CQxCplkoPIg/w-d-xo.html
Hi Asha! Divinity itself which flows from the Lord is goodness itself and truth itself, or divine love and divine wisdom. Only God is good. Humans are created to be vessels of love and wisdom flowing in from the Lord, but even when we regenerate to the point of being angels, we are still only vessels--we never *become* the goodness itself. So when the Lord's love and wisdom is received by angels, even though they have so thoroughly opened their spirits to it, it is still technically less pure than divinity itself. If you want to hear more about how Swedenborg learned that all spiritual beings, including angels, are not a separate race but all began as people, you could check out our most recent live show which was exactly on this topic! th-cam.com/video/7Ter3mwIGow/w-d-xo.html Let me know how this all lands with you and if you have any further questions!
A bit of confusion: If God is the most powerful entity in the universe how could hell overtake heaven? And if God is the same yesterday today and tomorrow why would we need a change by bringing Christ? Wouldn't that mean that hell was always stronger than heaven?
Hi, Shaunie. I realize that this is hard to wrap our heads around. We have to realize that there is a complex science to spiritual reality, and that things have to be done in certain ways and with great care in order that the whole system is preserved. First, consider what a complex project it is to maintain human freewill while preventing total annihilation from bad choices. Second, consider that all people ever created are connected in the same giant network. Swedenborg learned that all the inhabitants of the spiritual realm and the earthly realm are connected like cells in a body. So if some cells choose destructive behavior, that will eventually start to cause an infection that has an effect on the whole body. God had to work carefully to provide healing that still honored freewill, and yet protected the body from destruction by infection. Also, good people on earth are always unknowingly intertwined with hellish influence, and to simply wipe that away would rip peoples' spirits apart and harm them. So again, it all has to be done very carefully, and precise timing is crucial. The infection has to reach a certain point at which action will be the most effective and without doing harm to the healthy tissue by having the treatment be too sudden. As far as God changing: the essence of God never changes. But God is Light and Love itself, and when humanity created dark and cold states of existence through selfish and worldly choices, God had to put on a new covering in order to descend into that darkness to help us. The sun itself couldn't come down to earth and help (it would burn us up!). That "covering" was Jesus, a way God could help us without annihilating us with the full, unfiltered force of the Divine. So, there are some thoughts to consider, and I hope that helps a bit. Thank you for the good question!
Doesn't it seem from near-death experiences that the inner beliefs of a person affect what they experience? If that IS the case, then wouldn't Swedenborg's existing Christian beliefs have influenced what he was seeing and how he interpreted his visions? I had a peak experience in 1995, in which I left my body and experienced being both myself and also being part of God. What surprised me was that everything in the material world is held together with God's love - I experienced love of roof tiles, bricks, and at the same time was surprised that it wasn't just living breathing things that were loved - everything in the material world is filled with God's love. That contact was very short, but I understood for the first time how we are all part of the same thing, and part of God, and that the purpose of our lives is to be uniquely ourselves with our own contribution to all that is, but to eventually rejoin our source at our own pace... and that everything we experience and everything we learn is to that end, so that God is eternally changing and growing. I'm disinclined to accept other people's stories of how things are/were, when they don't resonate as truth for me, although I find much of Swedenborg's thinking interesting I find the explanation for the threat unconvincing.
A NDE is a 'waking up' in the spiritual atmosphere which we created for ourselves in this life, which does not make it Truth. But Swedenborg was invited and asked by the Lord to come into the whole spiritual world and write everything down what He told and showed him. That is why we see the massive and consistent and detailed information as Revelation.
Thanks for describing your beautiful experience, caliandris. I don't see it as opposed to what Swedenborg described. He learned that everything is indeed made out of the substance of God, and that God is the only real existence. And yet, as you can look around and witness, people can and do take that substance and twist it and do harm to one another and to nature. So, the threat is for that to become the prevalent use of the life force, instead of using the life force for love and usefulness and the benefit of all. To try to take and keep things only for self instead of being part of the flow of mutual love. Like cancer cells, people who only take and don't give infect the system. Jesus came to provide medicine to heal infections that were threatening the whole.
Someone corresponding to the name appears to have been around. If you throw out the Flavius claim, or overlapping characters. Others were hanging around as well, like John the Baptist, Simon the Magus etc.
I too have had an NDE, in fact more then one. I also experienced that oneness and that Love that was beyond description that was a love so pure it could not see or do evil of any kind. That happened In 1988 and I have been looking ever since what it means. I read about as many NDE's as I could and learned much from them. Yes our experiences are different but the same . I realized that everyone was only seeing a glimpse of what the afterlife is and that according to their own upbringing. For many years I was on the fence about Jesus until about 5 months ago when I ask God to show me the truth about Jesus. When I sincerely asked that, an energy I will call the holy spirit hit me full force in the stomach area (I was lying down). My whole body shook and actually levitate some off the bed. While that was happening I saw and learned much about the Christ Jesus, but once it stopped the knowledge I was given about Jesus faded, but the incident remained sharp in my mind. It was mind boggling. At first I wondered why I was showed all about Jesus but it was taken away just so fast. As days went on I began to realized something. Everything I saw came to light about Jesus. Things about Jesus were appearing all over the place. When I read the bible it became clearer, when I watched life it became clearer. What was happening was that I was being taught about Jesus and my mind could understand who Jesus was and that he was real. I hadn't forgotten, It was just put into a perspective I could understand from. I have been in search of the one true God since I was very young (I am 70 years old now). People get things wrong because we are in the world of deception. I have had experiences that most other people do not have, so I don't have a belief in God, instead I have a knowing. It wasn't just my NDE's that gave me a new view but other (for lack of a better word) paranormal things happen around me most all my life. I believe this to be because when I was an infant I died on my mom. My lungs filled with fluid, from pneumonia, and I stopped breathing and turned blue. In her panic she grabbed me by the feet and started to pound on my back, which resulted in the fluid come pouring out of my lungs and she was able to revive me. This is what my mom had told me when I was older. It incident made me different as a child growing up (I did not realize this until I got older that this incident effected my life). I was close to nature and could understand the animals and the plants. I was telepathic and could even see events before they happen , I could see energy fields. In my teen I became afraid of the being able to see events before they happened, as it seems it was always tragedy's I predicted and I did not want to know those things anymore. So I started to turn that part of me off because of the death of my most beloved brother. Any way what I am telling you is this. Yes Jesus is real and I am being shown more about Jesus all the time. I went from being on the fence about Jesus, to knowing he was real and why. But like Swedenborg , I know God has given to all mankind a way to understand him, because God is that Love and Wisdom Swedenborg talks about, and if you have that Love and Wisdom in your heart then you know Jesus because that is who Jesus was. He was of our Father God (Love and Wisdom). I realized I was blessed to have these experiences in my life that showed me truths but I always had to integrate what I was shown into this life, because the human mind is narrow compared to our true vision. I came to listen to Swedenborg long before I had that experience about Jesus, as I was still wondering about Jesus and how he fit in. Now I know, and I see and understand with a wider vision. If you but ask to be shown sincerity in your heart about Jesus, you will be shown, but you must have that sincerity of heart. Life is amazing and you can never learn enough because you are talking about infinity. I have come to realize that the more I know, the more I know I don't know. Even when we die we will still be learning. God Speed
I've noticed a theme in the presentatuons that the Word, or holy writ, is to be interpreted symbolically. I have not read enough of Swedenborg to answer my own question, but does it follow that this precludes the stories literally happening? For example, most bible students would regard the dealings with the house of Israel as being at two levels, both literal and also symbolic of our relationship to Jehovah/God. Where did Swedenborg get this idea from? Was it his own best explanation, or was it from angels with whom he conversed.
Thank you so much for the videos, amazing information in them. I have a question about the geneology of Jesus through Joseph in the bible and at the same time the afirmation of the Virgin Mary. How does Swedenborg reconciles both afirmations? Thank you so much
@@offTheLeftEye Mary is pregnant from the Holly Spirit (God) and so she is called the Virgin Mary. However, instead of her geneology, the Gospels of Luke and Matthew describe Joseph's, the stepfather, geneology, with some differences between them, from Abraham or Adam until Jesus, clearly affirming a blood connection between Jesus and Joseph? Thank you for your reply
@@ConstancaClara Ah, yes, now I see what you are asking about. Yes, it seems very confusing in the literal sense! I am going to share a couple of quotes from a book called "Commentary on a Harmony of the Four Gospels", written in the 1970s by George de Charms, a Swedenborgian minister and scholar. He points out a practical, historical reason for the genealogy being presented this way, but then emphasizes that the main purpose of any Biblical genealogy is not for the sake of literal, historical figure. The genealogy actually contains information about a spiritual progression of states of mind throughout the story of humanity on earth, and how God worked to care for and save us. “There is every indication, from the literal sense of Matthew’s gospel, that he was addressing himself primarily to the Jews. Because of this is was most important to demonstrate that Jesus Christ was a direct descendant of the house of David. . . . To this end he began by citing the genealogy (or the ‘generation’) from Abraham to Joseph, who was regarded legally as the progenitor of Jesus Christ. . . . Yet, as Matthew testifies in verse 18 of the same chapter, Joseph was not the father of Jesus Christ. . . . Although therefore Joseph was not actually the father of Jesus, he was nevertheless to be so regarded according to Jewish law. This was necessarily the case because, legally, ancestry could be traced only through the male side.” “The purpose of genealogy was not primarily historical, but spiritual. . . . History is used throughout [the Bible] as a means of presenting spiritual truth, and to this supreme purpose all else has been subordinated. . . . The real purpose of Matthew’s genealogy is to represent the process of Divine incarnation whereby Jehovah God descended through the heavens to assume a material body in the womb of Mary. For this descent there had to be preparation through all the centuries. . . . This preparation had to be made simultaneously in both the natural and spiritual worlds. It had to be made on earth by means of successive prophecies, so designed that men might recognize the Savior when He came. But it also had to be made in the heavens by the spiritual sense of the Old Testament as understood by the angels. To them, historic events as well as open prophecies kept the promise of the Lord’s advent constantly before their minds. . . . During the entire history of the Jewish and Israelitish nation, the Lord was preparing in both worlds for His Advent in the flesh. By means of it the Lord was progressively descending through the heavens, taking upon Himself the Divine Presence with the angels. Yet in this descent He took nothing from the angels except the Divine Word as it was accommodated to their reception. As the Ancient Church declined, the Lord did not forsake mankind but continually accommodated His Divine truth to them at every step of their recession.”
Salvation isn't about repeating statements, but desiring what GOD desires (Good) in our hearts. Eventually EL ECHAD'S Goal is that All Life (Hearts) will move to The point that only Good exists. That we're filled so much with Providence that we don't think about things contrary to Our FATHER.
"Desiring what God desires in our hearts" -- yes, Reginald! Imagine a day when we could all be filled with God's goodness and love -- something to strive for!
Hi Lindsey -- This is a great question, and I think there's a different answer for everyone, since everyone is interested in different things! One suggestion would be "The New Jerusalem and its Heavenly Teachings," downloadable (I believe) or buyable at swedenborg.com under the short title "New Jerusalem." It's not a huge book, and has a brief couple of pages of explanation on just about every topic of faith you could think of. After each short chapter, there are MANY references to the work Secrets of Heaven where the topic is discussed further, but you can just stick to the short chapters and skip all those references, just to get a feel for things. Another book some people like to start with is "Heaven and Hell," which dives deep into explanations of the afterlife and the reality of the spiritual world around us. There's a short video called "Who Was Swedenborg?" ( th-cam.com/video/HEa0e8AcS78/w-d-xo.html) which includes a brief description of his main titles, and you can see if one of them grabs you. In terms of videos, here's one we did called "Swedenborg 101: The Basic Nature of Everything" -- th-cam.com/video/3Q14EcEwQVQ/w-d-xo.html. It's about 90 minutes long and gives an overview of the theology, along with some tips for how to dive deeper into any given topic. Let us know if you'd like more guidance on this!
Luke 5:31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. Galatians 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. 23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. 24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. Mark 2:15 And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him. 16 And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners? 17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 19:5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
I have always believed that the Second Coming of Christ was his resurrection; that it was his Divine Spirit returned to God that ever reigns supreme and it is we who have yet to realise it in its entirety: Entirety = Eternity.
Thanks for sharing this association, Gwendolyn. Can you say a little more about your thoughts on enmity between the serpent and the woman, bruising head and heel? Swedenborg says this is part of a prophecy of Jesus's birth, but I'm interested in hearing the connections you see! ~Chara
@@offTheLeftEye well my Understanding is that seed is children. Empty means separation and division. So our actions & thoughts shows us and others if we are a child of God or not. Just like wheat and tares…God is allowing us all to exist together but he is separating us by our spirits and actions. The serpent bruised his foot (meaning minor) Jesus by his crucifixion but he still lives in heaven but Jesus will bruise his head (meaning severe) which is total distraction and annihilation evilness…
@@iamgwendolyn3792 Here is a video about Is Everyone a Child of God? th-cam.com/video/9bAzAF-PZcY/w-d-xo.html I appreciate the conversation, and your willingness to share ideas. There is much to learn about the time Jesus spent on earth, and all he did for our eternal happiness. We are loved for sure!
@@iamgwendolyn3792 Thank you. I too strive to understand God's word. You might enjoy this video called Is Everyone a Child of God? th-cam.com/video/9bAzAF-PZcY/w-d-xo.html Take care.
Sometimes I get the feeling I am doing now what I would be doing in the next life. In essence I talk to others abt the Lord and Swedenborg and how they relate to each other.
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i‘ve read so many NDEs OBEs and channeled material and its so frustrating that everyone is saying something different about jesus, god, reincarnation, pre existence the messages contradict each other all the time 😒 i dont know what to believe anymore
Yes, it's hard! I can share more about what WE believe - but I think the most crucial part of belief is allowing what resonates in! One thing I love about Swedenborg's works (which is what this channel is based on), is that we are encouraged to think for ourselves, to listen to our intuition, and to latch on to the spiritual ideas that feel peaceful, that don't hold conflict for us. He taught that LOVE is what illuminates truth in scripture, so when we read or hear something and feel love or affection, that indicates it's truth for us! Does that make sense? This doesn't mean that the path to a loving, spiritual life is easy - it takes work to shed the negativity in our hearts and minds, and ascend to a higher plane! But I think REAL truth won't ever feel painful or hurtful. Here are a couple of clips and one episode that will better explain what I'm trying to here: Why Should You Believe Swedenborg? th-cam.com/video/2n98Up10Zs4/w-d-xo.html Only Love Can Reveal Truth in Bible Scripture th-cam.com/video/PoTQ7pBX26Q/w-d-xo.html and a little longer: Real Faith Is Simply Recognizing That Something is True th-cam.com/video/dAHxkubNzJo/w-d-xo.html One more short one - What God/Jesus Is th-cam.com/video/5Y0q0Lw30aE/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps bring some clarity! Thanks for sharing your frustrations - I am sure you will find the right ideas that help you have your own, personal relationship with your Creator! God bless!
Curtis, I'm getting to the last section, but before I start...I want to touch on what you said in the previous section....you stated that God or YHWY(Jehovah) never appeared to us before Yeshua incarnation, but only through the Angels? Okay? When Adam or Enoch walked with God....was God an Angel? Or has it always been Yeshua, Son of God, in human form from the beginning how God walked with mankind....food for thought....love your insight on this too, Curtis....thanks for all your time.
My mum said don't renounce your lord so what did I do then went into the abyss od nothingness I have been repenting daily I don't even feel like myself I was scattered across the universe!
Red flags 911, have you seen our short clip, "Why Doubt is Essential to Faith" ? th-cam.com/video/dVyS23MOJWA/w-d-xo.html Check it out, let me know how it resonates! - it's okay sometimes to lose faith, to question things - because it makes your return to faith that much stronger, and can help you flush out harmful or misguided ideas that don't serve you! Are you still feeling scattered?
Wow! i wrote about the divine-human and the nature of a Jehovah individuals in my book in the Tesseract chapter. It's a tough one to explain. Enlil, bodhisattvas, etc etc. People don't often mention how when Jesus died all manner of magic in this world came to an end, as how it was used before. The Jehovah's lost their power. Many of them were vengeful. They were malevolent god-kings as well as benevolent spiritual leaders.
@@webslinger325 I'll let you know that Swedenborg learned a very different take on Jehovah -- that Jehovah is the same as the Father that Jesus came to show us, the Essence of God's Divine Love, but that Essence had been severely misunderstood in during the violent times recorded in the Old Testament, and the way the text is written reflects the violent tendencies of humanity rather than of God. If you are ever interested in learning more about that way of looking at it, see our episode "Why Is God So Angry in the Bible?" th-cam.com/video/yVb66mnefPc/w-d-xo.html However, we know everyone must understand the Bible in the way that makes the most sense to them, so we are wishing you all the best in your continued research and writing!
Could you pls tell me WHAT IS SIN? and what makes it sin? and why is it sin and why is it wrong? I look all these things up and I can't come up a suitable answer that satisfies me.
Here's a definition that Swedenborg offers. Tell me what you think of it: "The evil that is sinful is simply evil against our neighbor; and evil against our neighbor is also evil against God, which is what sin is." --True Christianity §525
Yes. He reported that he once saw Mary in the spiritual realm, in heaven: "To the above I will add a matter especially worthy of note. Mary, the mother of the Lord, once passed by; and she appeared over my head in white raiment. Pausing for a moment she said that she was the mother of the Lord, and that He was indeed born of her; but that, having become God, He put off all that was human which He had from her, and that she, therefore, now worships Him as her God; and that she does not desire that any one should acknowledge Him as her son, since all in Him is Divine." -True Christianity 827
Listen to this many times. The design and work of the Swedenborg Foundation is based in love, truth , understanding and wisdom.
Why was Jesus born? To encourage us to work diligently to become more and more like him, to learn to love everyone, even our enemies.
even enemies can become frenemies ^~*
2 Corinthians 5:18
That short video clip made me cry, Curtis. A beautiful Correspondence. Thank you to you and the whole Team for that inspired writing!
Tears = when your spirit gets too big for your body. That's one definition I've heard. So glad the clip touched your heart, lengnauer78! Blessings to you!
Great video. Great information and new knowledge, as well as perspective. I am intrigued by this "second coming" information because I have seen Jesus myself but as you stated,not with my physical eyes but with my mind's eye.
It was Jan,2000 that I ended up in jail. I was getting ready to turn 20 years old and I had lived a life of promiscuity,drug abuse and so on. I never believed in God, nor did my mother attend or push church on us. I truly always believed if there was a God,then he definitely hated me because of the crappy life I was born to. (That's how I felt) I grew up fatherless and to an alcoholic/drug using mother. I felt I was unlucky. In turn,I went down a very bad path. Oct,28 1999 I ended up having a cocaine overdose and my heart stopped 3x. I was told by the Dr in the ER that I was lucky. I was living in a car at this point and became a heavy drinker because I was now afraid to take any drugs. I walked down a cold snowy road in December and at that point for the first time I started thinking about Jesus. I remembered hearing stories about him through television and other people. I got down on my knees and said "Jesus,if you are who they say you are,then save me" Nothing happened. Nothing magical. I went back to living in a car and drinking away my reality that my life was worthless.
I ended up getting pulled over by detectives, who have been following my boyfriend,who was a drug dealer. I remember them pulling him out of the car and I heard a voice in my head say "The truth will set you free" I knew that that did not come from my brain. I knew that I had to take action, and I got out of the car and began babbling to the detective about every bad thing I had ever done in my life, right down to stealing candy as a child.
I told them of the crimes I have recently been involved in months before(a robbery) and I asked them to take me to me jail,and indeed they did. I remember sleeping for many days because I had been out on the streets for so long and I was just so tired. So tired of the life I was living etc...I am not sure of the date/night it happened (I entered jail Jan 23,2000 and this number is important to me)
I was laying in my jail bed and I was curled up crying...crying like I have never cried before. I was in so much pain,physically from crying so hard and spiritually from the life I lead. In that moment Jesus came to me. His face was so bright I couldn't look. I remember my eyes were squinting so hard that my forehead was hurting. It all happened ,what seem to be all at once. I then saw everything I had ever done and was saying how sorry I truly was,how broken I truly was. I remember being afraid when he came but also that I knew exactly who he was. I remember in that moment memories of men that had been in my life (step father,grandfather) memories of them loving me and reading to me,comforting me and in this I felt calm (felt a father connection to Jesus) I remember looking at Jesus then, and seeing him in an off white colored robe and he was very tall and he had his hands stretched out.....His face and head were brighter than the sun. My grandfather then came forward to the left side of his shoulder and told me not to be afraid,that is was ok.
Jesus touched my forehead and I fell in a deep sleep. I remember that night having a dream of walking up on a grassy hill and seeing a large bright white cross, and it was so bright I had to cover my eyes. I woke the next morning and someone had slid a Daily Bread under my cell door. The passage for that day had a picture of a bright white cross on it and it said something like "God's salvation is bright as the sun" Not exactly sure but it basically made me remember what happened the night before, and I new that in that moment I had seen God. Everything had then been lifted off of me. Feelings of shame,worthlessness,and regret had all vanished. I was in awe that God loved me that much that he would come to me like that. It has been 16 years since this experience and my life has never been the same. The 23Psalm was the first thing I read and the number 23 pops up all the time and always reminds me of God and what He did for me. This is my story,my truth,my testimony. Thank you for what you do and the things you are sharing here on you-tube. You are waking people up. It is time.
+Erica McBride Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story! It was really moving to read, and I very much appreciate you being willing to tell us about it and the impact it had on you. I hope others get a chance to read it and be inspired by it as well. It's great to hear that you're enjoyed this video. Thanks for the comment!
Awesome story!
Thank you for your testimony it touched me. God bless you
Hi again I went upstairs and said some prayers after reading your story it tooched me as I can relate being an ex drug user and spending my life in many prisons in u.k and on streets. I open my prayer book at random not all time but I did this time and it landed me on a prayer what I think links to your exsperence God is so cool. Hope you like peace and God's love allways with you 🙂
O Lord Jesus Christ, who art the very bright sun of the world, ever rising and never going down: shine, we beseech thee, upon our spirit, that the night of sin and error being driven away by thy inward light, we may walk without stumbling as in the day. Grant this, O Lord, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost for evermore. Amen.
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The most clear and incisive explanation of why the Lord came here. Thank you.
+Eliza de vries So glad to hear it! You're welcome!
I am just beginning to watch this video. (4:25)
You know, when I get super depressed, I ask to speak to the High Heavens... not meaning any disrespect, but they already know that. I was never sure of this type of praying until now. I am grateful to Jehovah for His Love and help.
So, the diagram shows God Jehovah and His Son Jesus as separate entities at that moment? God is above and Jesus is as a result of God's spoken word, which was always "spoken" since Eternity. This is difficult to comprehend fully because we have not experienced Eternity...yet. But, I am very curious about it all. Enquiring minds need to know! Lol
I am so happy to you friends for making this video to explain what I have already spiritually known, but not in words. I am grateful, of course, always, to Emanuel Swedenborg, too!
Every time I watch a nother video (I'm way behind) I feel the Love from so many places, here and in Heaven.
Wouldn't it be lovely if those who chose hell would stop for a couple minutes and just try to understand? Some say they can't imagine staying in Heaven because they would become bored. I couldn't believe what I was reading! The real Truth is the exact opposite.
You know, maybe, just maybe, some of those evildoers did figure it all out and are now standing in the Light of God? I hope so. 🙏😊🧡✌️
Hi, Debra! I can see your full engagement with the questions in your mind about who God is! Allow the process to keep unfolding, my friend. You are doing exactly what Swedenborg says God wants each of us to do: applying your rationality to nebulous religious topics in order to understand them. Only then can our stated beliefs bind themselves to our hearts!
I love going back and watching previous shows! This is one of my favorites! Happy 2017 Curtis and crew! Thanks for continuing to bring us the good Word!
Thanks so much Sharon! Happy New Year!
God Bless You Curtis. And God Bless the Merkaba you're wearing. God Bless the words of Sweedenborg. May God bless my words as a philosopher as I celebrate life in the Bronx!
Thanks +Kwame Kruw Ocran! God bless you too!
+offTheLeftEye
Curtis,
I'm sorry for the hammy comment--I was in the middle of a two day stretch preparing for final exams. I've been a fan of your channel and Swedenborg's work for a few years now. I realize that a great deal of great people have acquainted themselves with Swedenborg's work--the foundation to their conviction towards achieving goals that benefit the entirety of society. He came my way at a very dark period of my life, and I am truly thankful to you and the Swedenborg Foundation for sharing his philosophy and his example of faith with candor and genuine comfort.
I know this may be a bit informal, but I would love to help in any way shape or form. I know the Foundation is not too far from (NYC)--and I'm a budding philosopher myself. Please let me know if we can begin a correspondence of any sort.
Thank You & Happy Holidays,
Kwame
***** Hello! No worries at all. I enjoyed your first comment as well!
I'm so glad to hear that Swedenborg's message came to you at the right time and that the Foundation could be a part of bringing the message to you.
Certainly, I'd be happy to continue a conversation. Offthelefteye@gmail.com is a great place to reach me for longer conversations.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks *****!
+offTheLeftEye I love all of the lord
I usually listen to these videos while I'm working in the kitchen and i don't catch all the illustrations/graphics. This time I watched the video more closely and that helped me to grasp the explanations. Thanks! God bless you dear people at Swedenborg and Life!
Thank you so much, Joanne! Yes, the graphics really help the ideas come across -- and my hat's off to our graphics/art team! Glad you had some time to take them in -- I am usually working in the kitchen while I listen, too, so I get it!
Wow, prophetic. It's 2020 and I'm here awakening. Love and goodness for us all! Thank you.
Just wanted to comment and say thank you for this particular episode. Believe it or not this has strengthened my faith in Christ in more ways than one, just by giving me a better understanding of why Jesus did what he did and why God did it this way.
Brandon, your testimony is a gift to us. Thank you for sharing this profound reflection with us! May God bless you...
the length of these videos are absolutely necessary because of all the info. he is providing for us to get a clear perspective and try to understand. Thanks
I watched this inspiring uplifting episode before but, today, Christmas Day 2022, I felt a need to watch it again, thank you, I feel it was a gift I so much needed today.
So glad to know it still touches your heart, Gabriella! These ideas are indeed uplifting and inspiring. May you feel the Lord's love in your heart today and every day!
This presentation has explained some of the experiences that I have had during my lifetime. Jesus came to me in a vision during the night and taught me how to destroy evil by taking away the power of evil (fear) and casting it away while making sure not to retain any of the residue. Protecting myself from the power of evil through genuine laughter and lightheartedness. Jesus returned the following night and tested me to see if i had learned my lesson. An angry mob intent upon my destruction came to destroy me. Jesus was standing to my right side as I started laughing and reached my hand forward to the strongest member intent to draw out the evil and then cast it away. This dispelled the mob in fear. The fear that the mob intended to use as a weapon was their demise. The beings that devoid of fear were closer to the light; in a position where they still might be redeemed. Evil gains power from fear and laughter and lightheartedness dispel it. Those who operate from fear and promote fear it are coming from the side of evil: whereas laughter and joy are the armor of goodness.
In another experience while I was returning through the darkness of the VOID after being in the presence of THE LIGHT i was
captured by an intensely evil entity. The evil entity was forced to release me as directed by the creator. I learned that evil takes immense pleasure in the suffering of others, the opposite of compassion.
In yet another experience I was physically walking down a busy street in my hometown one evening and encountered a man in his early 30"s who appeared to be homeless. As we passed I looked at his face and into his EYES OF LOVE! I recognized him as Jesus. The woman who was with me could not look upon him or speak; unusual for someone who talkehimd constantly. I had no money with me and apologized. I was disheartened by missing the opportunity to help. It took me 20 minutes to run home and another 10 to drive back. When I got back he was gone. I returned the next night looking for the man with a pocketful of money. A homeless man was walking towards me at the same place. It was a different man who again asked for some money but this time to buy some cigarettes of which i did not approve of. Normally i would have said sorry. I had changed and instead felt compassion. A person would not ask unless it was important to them. The thought that passed through my head was to give him more than he asked for. Thus the nature of God to extend without reservation even when we reject him
I have long been confused by the person of Jesus who I consider to be a teacher, brother and a model of how we are to evolve spiritually. I feel the power of the Holy Spirit as an energy present within me since It entered me long ago and the creator as Love, Light and a force that would destroy me in my current physical form. Jesus is becoming less of a mystery dispelling some of the early religious teachings forced upon me in my youth. I have always known that the one true church is found within each of us, We are all called to have a loving relationship with the source of all LOVE and LIGHT. Thank you for bringing these lessons to the world in a form that The world is ready for!
There's so much to unpack here, Barry! First let me say thank you for sharing these experiences with us. I feel moved by your encounter with that homeless man, having witnessed in him eyes of love and recognizing him as Jesus. You're right in that we are called to have a relationship with the source, being pure love and wisdom. And not to mention your clarification of the nature of evil-- to operate in and promote fear. Swedenborg discovered something similar, and perhaps more broad, in noticing that evil is driven by a love of self and love of the world. There are limitless ways that this can show up (fear, greed, reputation, shame, lust, etc). Yet centering ourselves back with the source destroys the power of these hellish things, and creates a reality for us that is filled with joy and meaning.
The first man simply appeared as a homeless man but I knew him as Jesus from previous spiritual encounters. He wanted to teach me a lesson while providing reassurance.
I too had a dream about 2 yrs ago. Showing me I am not to fear spirit. That I have the authority given to me by christ to rebuke anything that feels ungodly to me. God is so amazing we just have to be still and listen.
Yes I had to forgive everyone that kicked me while I was down and keep focused on jesus' teachings!
Hi, Red flags 911, that's not easy to do, but way to stay strong and keep your faith in hard times! I believe it's what carries us through! God bless.
Hello, thank you for the show. This is a letter I wrote to a friend after James (my very, very loved partner) passed away on July 1st, 2014. Near the end is how he described some of his experience, after dying, that I referred to during the show. I think the rest might also be of interest.
The letter:
I spoke of "hearing" James after he died. When I say that I speak to him people often understand that but not so often that he speaks back. I don't hear him so often as I did the first few months - although, when I quiet myself I sometimes still do. One or two weeks ago (I lose track of time so quickly) I felt his energy fluttering all about me - sort of zooming in circles about me and loving "kisses" on my face. I don't attempt to explain how I feel and hear these things. I don't dismiss them, either.
Shortly after he died I asked him about where he is now. In two different ways I was answered. Once it was with a lot of words and realizing I would surely forget them, I immediately got my computer and wrote while I was hearing his voice in my thoughts. The second time, a short while later, he gave me a series of images. He said I wouldn't understand what I was seeing because it was inside energy streams and then my was mind flooded again but this time with images rather than words. I tried afterward to convert the images to words but I don't even have names for the colours I saw let alone anything else. And I realized I wouldn't be able to replicate the amazing designs I saw either - as he said, it quite defied human understanding, at least mine. I could only witness it and, as time goes by, the images fade from my mind although I still can recall a sense of them.
In the first few months, I felt his energy take my body and swirl me in a dance. I spoke out loud to him and heard him speak back. He told me that while a part of his presence resides always within me - I felt him enter into me - that mostly he was going "to see what is mine to do here Bu." (Bu was his nickname for me). And as time goes by, indeed I trust he is bringing his very loving, lovely and wise self and energy to good use. I appreciate the visits I do have with him when they still come.
These are the words James from July or so, 2014 - describing where he was at that time, according to my best ability to transcribe what he was saying:
There are universes existing within universes - they are occupying the same space but exist as a different dimension. Some beings exist in more than one dimension by virtue of such aspects as their eye sight. For example, humans can see in one manner with the eye structure they have while many other eyes - for example - insects, birds, fish - have eyes that are structured differently, in some cases markedly different. This difference allows vision not visible to human eyes - this gives them sight in one dimension while they have physical presence in this one.
Right now, beings are meditating strongly to shift the energy vibrations of earth to peace. There are beings in many dimensions who are embarking on this endeavor. Many of the strong people who have been recently leaving the earth - the strong souls, the peacemakers - they are working on this as well and are able to add their energy in such as way as was not possible when their energy was inhabiting form.
The energy from beings of form is a completely necessary part to create peace and the time spent meditating in this way will link one to the energy of beings across many dimensions working in earnest that all people will look to each other with care and compassion and begin to express those within the realm of kindness.
When we learn to live in this part of the universe and in this dimension in peace with each other and peace with the earth - then all other universes and all other dimensions benefit. And indeed, survive along with us.
It is truly a strong and amazing thing to do - to imagine all beings laying aside that which is destructive to themselves and to others and to begin the process of caring for each other.
+barb northwood Wow! Thanks so much for sharing your story, and James' inspiring description of the present/future!
This is by far my favorite video!!! I've watched MANY and wow!!! I cried when you did the little poem thing at the end! Thanks so much!
Tiffany, I hope they were GOOD tears! I'm so glad it resonated powerfully with you, thanks for watching!
christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful...
***** thank you...
Blessings to you all. Thank you for this show. Much needed for me.
So glad it felt meaningful and helpful in some way, spirit wolf. Blessings to you, too!
I hope you guys never stop making videos. I think I could probably watch them forever.
Your encouragement means a lot to us! We're grateful to be a part of your spiritual journey, and for having you out there in the audience.
I am so grateful to have found this channel........
Lift up those Holy hands, shake off those heavy bands and Praise the Lord. I believe that to glorify God in the heart means to lift up those holy hands, shake off those heavy bands, and Praise the Lord. I believe it means to look up to the Lord instead of down to the Earth. I use to sing this song in church many yrs ago and as I was listening to this song, this other song come to me and i believe lifting up the heart to the Lord is to Glorify Him, but then so does our life when we live daily for Him in whatever we do. Right now I believe this is what the Lord is saying to me and to all of you. Thanks for listening.
I hadn't seen this post when I replied to your other one. But I see you've come to the same conclusion! "Live daily for him in whatever we do." Thanks, Shara!
Sharma Palmer. Didn't Jesus teach that the kingdom of heaven is WITHIN? I know historically the we tend to look up but I wonder if we shouldn't be focused more inwardly.
@@geraldeast8518 Swedenborg learned that "up" is just a representation of going inward. So the gesture or thought of looking upward is just a way to symbolize looking more deeply within. And you're right, that is what it's all about! The kingdom of heaven, and the presence of God, is deep within us.
Most of us are connected However Most of us also chose to ignore the connection to our Lord. I myself am still learning so I can’t wait 😊 for the fullness of God!!
We are happy to be learning along with you! And yes, the most important thing to learn is how to connect with God.
Yes definitely. I have many connections with spirit. I connect with the Angelic realms and have with Christ during a meditation channeling session that I performed. i have a huge interest in always wanting to know more. I am a knowledge seeker.Perhaps because I have always been open to spirit which has been with me since childhood and into adulthood. Even though I did try to run from it at one point. Today I am very comfortable with the gifts I have been given and with my writing. I have done such a switch with everything in my life as I have discovered more over the years and I love it. Swedenborg has really opened my eyes even more. Thank you so much I truly love this knowledge. It helps in more ways then you could know.
This is wonderful to hear, Yvette! I hear the gratitude in your tone! What you said about running away resonates with me. It sounds like your journey has led you away, and then back again, to acknowledging the influence of the spiritual world on your life. I'm so glad Swedenborg's ideas have enhanced your experience in the process!
You did an excellent job presenting a very complex topic that we may never fully comprehend, thank you.
Regarding the second coming of the Lord, as you mentioned, it is manifested as a new understanding or enlightenment from within.
The Kingdom of God is within us (Luke 17:21), so, the Lord comes from within or spiritually, as I understand Swedenborg.
+Keith Ducharme You're welcome! Thanks for sharing, and yes, I agree with your assessment!
Appropriate for COVID-19 . Something new is evolving. Stay healthy and safe!
Something is evolving alright, globalist tyranny
Watching this video on Christmas Eve. I see now Christmas with new eyes! I am amazed by the richness of Swedenborg teachings. Thank you for making them available for all of us! Merry Christmas to the Off The Left Eye team !
We are delighted that it brought fresh meaning to your Christmas! Take care Olivia.
Thank you for this episode. This has been one of the hardest things for me to understand clearly. Much illumination!
I finally saw this teaching and it was excellent. It just falls so much more in line with a creator who loves unconditionally. Thank you.
Yeah, it really clarifies what this incarnation was all about, doesn't it? And like you say, emphasizes how much love our Creator has for us all. Thanks for watching, Jeff. I'm glad this made sense to you!
Sometimes I think the Lord wants all of us to search Him out for ourselves, these are good questions I think the Lord would like to answer each of us. And I believe this is how He wants it done. Don't stop here keep looking till you're satisfied.
Well said! I agree.
Just beautiful and the last scene with the poetry was just as beautiful and simple to understand as it should be. As God intended... God bless you all at OTLE for your sharing and spreading your love to others. So we can all stand in the light of God's love one day soon...
Thanks for yet another loving and encouraging bit of feedback, Pamelyn! Glad that poem touched your heart -- the line about Scrooge at the end always makes me laugh!
@@offTheLeftEye ,
I have to agree with you... Lol.
It's good to laugh, it's good for the soul...
@@pamelyncaldwell4060 I would even say it's NECESSARY! (=
@@offTheLeftEye ,
I believe so too...🙏😇🌹
Praise God. Thank you OTLE/ SF, great episode - i have to watch several more times. i am a cerebral expressionist dreamer-artist, i tend to feel lonely, sad, dark. I need spiritual instructions and examples that are congruent with all of this, like a pattern-design of how to actually be all day, how to go about my artwork, manners, my communications, exercise routine, how i respond to negative situations, etc. In other words, i understand the wisdom, but i don't understand how to be synchronized with Godin my actions, in daily life. I hope and pray God will correct me of any wrongness and lead me with the holy spirit and what to do with my art, and how to have an enjoyable personality and not be insecure
I'm very glad you enjoyed the episode. God understands how confusing earthly life is. We are not expected to know how to do everything "right," but only to make sincere efforts as best we can, and trust that God can work with those. There is much more spiritual development going on within us than we realize, if we just keep making efforts.
hello. I just read your comment and wanted to mention what works most times for me. live each day with a service to others mindset. leave people feeling better than before you encountered them. wake each day and pick 3 things you are grateful for. count all your many blessings. remember that it's all been done before.
SMILE.
much love and many blessings to you and yours.
:)
All is 'grace' ? The love of God. I suppose like all life on earth - as the sun shines on various forms of life to bring them to new life and abundance. Thank you for the work you put into all this. Really beginning to enjoy now.
Thank you for bringing these glorious facts to us in an easy accessible manner. Your simple soft background strings support as well without interfering with your spoken words.
Hi +judith rausch! So glad to hear you're enjoying the content and music! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
I say again “thank you so much.” May God Bless.
You're so welcome, again, Ken! Blessings to you!
It is very important to understand throughout Swedenborg, howThe Divine came to us in flesh. The New Church is the Holy Fiancée.👰🙏🏻
Yes, Aleijadinhopatriota! It's fun for me to see that word "fiancée" here -- I'm used to "bride," and seeing a new word gives me a new set of feelings to ponder!
This is the best video ever,you explain this things clearly,God Bless You
Jesus Christ is the first and the last !!!keep it up
I feel overwhelmed by your message! Thanks SO much for the kind words and encouragement, my friend!
In the end, the 2nd coming is most definitely the transformation of the heart & mind. Just like the way when the Godlike attributes + the Sons attributes = GOODNESS & TRUTH . We labor in this world , giving our best in goodness & truth for our Lord. That is what I believe. Thank you so much.🤔
Thanks for sharing your response here, Bridget. Here's to a transformation of heart and mind in people all over the globe!
The closer you come to God the more you will feel true ecstacy you won't even need to pray thoughts will manifest if you don't want them to you must hold your thoughts captive!
I loved this video. Thank you for all your hard work on sharing the wisdom. thank you.
You're very welcome! So glad you enjoyed the video!
I am amazed how you can remember all the material in All Sweedenburgh's books. You do a superb job with these shows. Your explanations are very clear. Thank you!
+Suzanne Grandma Thanks so much for then encouragement! I guess it's easier for me to remember because I enjoy it so much!
okay, I have listened to this a couple of times, and this time it all seems clear. Thank you, Curtis and team, to be able to provide this in a way that we can relate to and understand. And for not being boring. I am entertained as well as educated. Thanks to all......
That's great to hear, bailey! So glad you were able to relate to the ideas and find the content entertaining as well as educational. We really appreciate hearing how the shows land with people. Thanks for this and your other comments!
congratulations! your videos shed a lot of light on quiet complex swedenborg concepts which reading alone are difficult to understand. Always a great show..... thank you and keep up the good work.
WOW! Thanks for a remarkable year. Merry Christmas.
+Pops You're welcome! Merry Christmas to you too!
i would like to get in Jesus's mind and see how He thinks of salvation, and how He changes a person. The soul is an amazing thing and how the rational is connected with the way a person changes and becomes mature and can see clearly. This is all so fasinating.
There is so much information about this in Swedenborg's teachings! Check out the two episodes I sent you in your previous comment. Let me know what you think, friend!
Hi, What does it mean to glorify God in my heart?? Tonight or this morning I was listening to a group of men sing a song called "Glorify God in My Heart". And i began to think what does it mean..to Glorify God in our hearts? And i'm still asking "What does it mean to glorify God in our/my heart?" How does one Glorify God in their heart?? I began to praise God, lifting hands that hang down, Lift up those Holy hands and Praise God. How to Glorify God in the Heart? Is it an individual thing? and yet with other's also like in Church.
Hi Shara -- Swedenborg defines true worship as living a life of loving kindness to others. So my first guess at an answer would be that we glorify God in our hearts by following his commandments (Ten Commandments, Two Great Commandments, Golden Rule...), turning away from our tendencies toward extreme selfishness and control, and learning to truly love others. We let the way we live our life be a reflection of our love for God and Divine truth. Does that resonate at all? I wonder how others might answer?
More thoughts: It's not about a public display, but about quietly going about giving God the glory for all goodness, and trying to be a conduit of his love for the world.
And one more: Here's a quote from Swedenborg's "Heaven and Hell" §404, about some spirits newly arrived in the afterlife:
"Some spirits who thought themselves better informed than others claimed that in the world they had held to the belief that heavenly joy consisted solely in praising and glorifying God, and that this was an active life. They have been told, though, that praising and glorifying God is not an appropriate kind of active life, since God has no need of praise and glorification. Rather, God wants us to be useful to each other, to do the worthwhile things that are called works of charity. "
So, loving people by being useful to them and serving them!
@@offTheLeftEye i also wonder, but i think with everyone it might be different cuz no one is in the same place at the same time. it doesn't seem equal but it is all individual. That's why when we see things the way jesus does we will also agree. it takes a lot of mental and physical determination to see things like Jesus does. Prayer, much prayer and research. Lol i have my service for awhile longer.
@@sharapalmer7024 Well said, Shara! Thank you for sharing those insights. I agree, no one is ever emotionally, mentally, or developmentally in the same place as others, so everyone will receive things differently. And you're right, we we finally receive Jesus's heart and point of view within our own hearts and minds, we will not feel any divisive disagreements any more!
What is most Beautiful is the human in Heaven ascending to the Throne of God.and being Welcomed and Embracecd by Him in Eternal Love!
Wow, what a great show. I wish I seen it seven years ago but I guess timing is everything.
I absolutely love this show.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this topic! And yes, this must have been just the right time for you to watch it. It's so powerful to learn more about why God manifested in this way, and what he was doing. Such a testament to God's infinite love for us all!
While I was washing dishes yesterday the Lord said to me " It is appointed unto men once to die but after this the judgement" Heb 9:27. What does he mean by judgement?
Shara, I can't find anything in Swedenborg on this specific passage, but Swedenborg tells us God does not judge us. We alone determine whether we go to heaven or hell. I read this passage as saying that humans die once, and then go on to the next world, to determine their place for eternity (either heaven or hell). I think "judgement" really refers to the process of shedding our externals and becoming our true selves, which we do after death in the world of spirits (See "The World of Spirits" for more, th-cam.com/video/qoaPwhzDHWM/w-d-xo.html ).
The next passage is Hebrews 9:28, which says, "So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation."
Jesus died to become divinely human, and to reset the spiritual state of earth. His appearance to those who look for him means, as I understand it, that those who loved and followed him had the spiritual eyes opened and saw Jesus risen in heaven. I don't know why God said this to you while doing the dishes, or what it means for you spefically, but Swedenborg says that every part of the Bible is written secret meanings, and that all of it can apply to us individually. Perhaps our episode, "Why Did Jesus Suffer and Die?" th-cam.com/video/VqsbY9gRXxo/w-d-xo.html will shed some light on what that passage may mean! Check it out, Shara, and let me know how that lands with you.
@@offTheLeftEye Hi, to me judgement always makes me feel like I'm in court waiting for my sentence, lol. I think most ppl feel that way. As for what the Lord meant in Heb 9:27, 28 I'm not sure yet but what you said abt shedding our externals and becoming our true selves sounds right, but as to what the Lord was trying to tell me individually I have no idea yet! Whenever the Lord tells me something I always look to myself first to see if it applies to me first or what it suppose to mean. I will let you know when I know, lol
There is great strength in having three people work together because of the multiplier effect. Two people can pick up more than the total picked up separately, and the third person adds further strength, and the three working together can pick up more total per-person weight than two people working together. This is easily demonstrated in the building trades.
Spiritual attention multiplies even more powerfully, from my experience. I have really felt this when singing with others in church. I feel a presence much stronger than usual, the multiplier effect transformed by 'lifting' our voices together. The Holy Spirit can more easily be discerned under these conditions.
However, Swedenborg also says that the best of the angels live alone, although they are still associated with angelic communities. It take a unique sort of person, or couple, to live apart, and this ability seems to be highly regarded by heaven.
Thanks for sharing these great thoughts, Ken! Multiplying certainly does bring more power, ability, skill, etc. I've read that those highest angels have the biggest auras, and thus can be in touch with more communities than lower angels. So maybe "alone" isn't really alone to them!
when I am going through all my trials and tribulations it feels like I'm being crucified too... lol and now after giving up trying to do things my way I am now more spiritual and feel resurrected by letting go of my ego etc. some still working on it
I appreciate your message, Mrs. D! It sounds like you've developed some great insight into spiritual life. Thanks for sharing this experience with us!
I truly enjoy your videos and the graphics help to msle something that can be so heavy to be light and fun. I'm going to get s membership. Please Keep these videos coming.
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Oh my, I found myself stopping and going back over the same points at 3-4 different times. THIS WAS INTENSE. I really HEARD( maybe absorbed it for the 1st time), that earth is the lowest place . Hell is simply lower than earth. If I find myself being tempted OR conversely, on my high horse- it will be in my memory that earth is in the lower categories. That will snap me from a mis step😯
So glad that concept feels helpful to you, Bridget. Great to add being on one's high horse as another category of possibly being out of alignment....
We have to have faith when you have faith you can recieve love, wisdom, truth,light & best of all God🙏🏽🙏🏽thank you for another great video👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️
So glad to hear you're resonating with these ideas, KARMA! And thank YOU for joining in the conversation!
Speaking about other planets in the Universe inhabited by humans…I was raised by my Southern Baptist grandmother who loved Billy Graham, as do I. He believed the same thing, that when we die we’ll have jobs and be busy working with beings all over the Universe. One video to search tor is an amazing interview with Billy by Johnny Carson on the Tonight show. He talked candidly about sins and accepting Christ. Can’t see that happening today.
Wow, that's great that Billy Graham talked openly about jobs and intergalactic contact in the afterlife! And yes, it certainly doesn't happen at present to have religion talked about on a popular late-night show. 😊 I wonder if that will come back again someday?
@@offTheLeftEye Not like it was. Billy was the _Pastor to the Presidents_ . Johnny was the _King of Late Night_ It was a powerful show, he believed many things that Swedenborg wrote about.
Okay, now I'm almost through this video and it's answering some of my questions on Swedenborg.....his view on Yeshua was that he came from the Father as Divine Truth, but as all one person? Yeshua is all of that, but he is separate from the Father in the Trinity as a person but one in essence...Yeshua sat down at the right hand of God and offered for all time one sacrifice for sins....Hebrews 10:12....please let me know your thoughts.....God Bless...
Hey, +Keith Angel! It's a huge topic and a lot of people understand it differently. I can tell you what Swedenborg wrote about it. The understanding Swedenborg had about it is that the trinity is not one of persons. There is one divine human who is Jesus Christ, in whom is the divine trinity. The verse in Hebrews gets into the language of correspondences that the Bible is written in. The "right hand" is a symbol of power used throughout the Bible. So to speak of Jesus sitting down at the right hand of God is not a literal description, but denotes that in Jesus Christ is all the power of the divine ("All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth" Matthew 28:18). There's a lot more Swedenborg wrote about the topic. If you want to dig in deep I'd recommend his book True Christianity which is available as a free download here: www.swedenborg.com/product/true-christianity-1-nce/ (it's two volumes; this is the link to the first one). Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I've been watching this past year and a half. I enjoy it, I do. Perhaps you can wait until recording is over to have a large meal though? It's never been a pet peeve of mine, and it's relatively trivial, but you have a form of indigestion at almost every show.
Hi, Elizabeth. This is Karin, a member of Curtis's team. I'm really glad to know that you have been out there in the audience all this time, and have been enjoying the shows! Thank you so much for watching.
In response to your comment, I can only offer that maybe you'd have an easier time overlooking this if you picture Curtis having to head home after a full day of work and fit into a limited amount of time a meal with his wife and small daughter and helping out at home, before coming back to the office to film a live show in the evening. Also, having to talk almost non-stop live for an hour makes the throat dry, causing more swallowing and having to gulp some water during opportune moments. The physical body does what's it's going to do in such circumstances! Recently, we've begun to make more re-recorded shows which have opportunities to take breaks and do second takes. But almost all of these older shows were streamed live right onto TH-cam, with no opportunity to re-take anything.
Amazing work
Thank you so much for bringing Swedenborgs experience to the world and for all you do to relay that information
Great time to be alive
I feel the same way, Lionel. These are exciting times and we feel overwhelmed by the feedback we're getting from viewers all over the world. So much to be thankful for :)
This matches what the Lord is teaching me , and it confirms that truth can flow to anyone that diligently seeks. The Lord is teaching me how our “attention” is how we determine what we love and desire and our thoughts contain electricity , which contains electrons , and magnetism , and it pulls or repels other spiritual entities, Or Gods Devine power!
When we invite a spirit to teach us , we become a receptive charge and that’s why we must seek the Holy Spirit only. When we focus on annoyance of others, we pull a dark energy to us. And I’ve changed my life, by rejecting my old , learned negativity toward others and now , I try to love all people especially , those who are rude, and my life is becoming so blessed . Its fascinating to see the change
I have been very judgmental and I didn’t know it . I thought my judgment was TRUTH
but I lacked LOVE
Those are amazing changes, Ms Writer. To reject negativity, and actively love others is a direct line for blessings to flow in. You are on to something big. I agree that looking for annoyance assures that we will find it, and that darkens our hearts. Bless you for your strong efforts to seek God's guidance.
Just realise please, Jehovah is Satan, he is NOTHING like Jesus, in fact Jesus condemned the Israelites for worshipping their God the devil who was Satan/Yahweh/Jehovah in the Hebrew scriptures, the only writings they had access to at the time. John 8:44 "For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies."
Jesus on the other hand was born from his Mother, his heavenly Mother of divine love. He came to earth as her physical representative, the true God of divine love.
Can you tell me what music is playing in the background? It is very nice ~
+ydoyou wannano Hello! It's a version of "O Holy Night" that we recorded in GarageBand. Glad you like it!
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I'd like a Christmas album like that !
(or a mini album)
Great video. The time is now for the 2nd coming. As we all unite together in prayer to our Lord for his world he created to be healed and people turn back to him. He is waiting for all his children to acknowledge him again to increase love in the world again thru prayer and not selfishness greed envy hate..
Well said, L G. Check out this short clip, "What Will the Second Coming of Jesus Christ Look Like?" th-cam.com/video/8oXBtjoroxw/w-d-xo.html
The truth is we all have that within us so please choose goodness and truth and if there is a world war 3 we will win and reform the world for future generations
Let's not even think about that, The Cube! Let's focus on love! But you're right - love always wins. It is the ultimate power!
Watching this in January 2021 D.C.during covid lol 😂
I love you guys! Always bringing in the word I love hearing it and it aligns me. Happy new year Curtis and Off The Left Eye 👁
Thanks for this lovely feedback, wonderingheights! So glad these ideas feel helpful to you, and we're happy to have you with us! Wishing you bountiful blessings in 2021!
My life reality Now. Wow! You filmed it 5 years ago. ❤️🙏🏼 praise God! Our future is bright!!!
It's so cool that all of this is still relevant - that these stories apply to us over and over! Always more to learn and love! Stay healthy, and God bless, Tommaso Luca Sanna!
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We appreciate your support Liz!
I think the infinite image we carry within us on earth is also like our mental schema of categories that reflect material experiences with stimuli such as objects, sounds, aromas, nature, animals, foods, and babies, etc. that contain divine energy in the form of atoms and molecules. However, Robert Monroe says in heaven, we are connected with everything on a subatomic level. It makes sense how this would establish universal peace and contentment in heaven, rather than longing and capturing the energy through childhood experiences, etc, but it is a start on our spiritual journey on earth. It reminds me of Monroe's beautiful description of heaven as a similar concept of our earthly actions that drive us subconsciously to do good things that seem worthwhile. Personally, I enjoy exploring my childhood memories through sensory experiences on a subatomic level, based on the chemicals in stimuli that cause biological and neurological changes within us that create these longings and memories. Monroe says in heaven we are connected to everything because atoms and electrons are already within us over there. My favourite part of Monroe's description of heaven is "...when you longed for the place where you belonged, whether city, town, country, nation or family - these are now fulfilled. You are Home. You are where you belong. Where you always should have been" (Monroe, 1972, p. 124). That quote provides me with immense joy and contentment as a salvation for all my memories that stay intact and I know I will relive again.
That sounds so beautiful, Murtaza Arif, and utterly fascinating! Sounds like I need to explore the work and ideas of Robert Monroe. Seems what he learned lines up very well with Swedenborg's idea of everything in the afterlife feeling perfectly suited to who you are, what you love, and what you need! Thanks for sharing this!
@@offTheLeftEye Thank you. Yes, Swedenborg and Robert Monroe both seemed to have had similar experiences. Monroe's book also includes exercises for initiating OBE's. Also, a chapter called 'Mind and Super mind', invites scientists to explore the process of OBE's through scientific knowledge, particularly psychology. Simply reading his book again reminded me of the relaxation techniques he names in the glossary of his book, which initiated an OBE in me where I visited my local PC World computer store and Bingo hall arcade centre recently.
Does Swedenborg give a clear explanation and distinction for "divine humanity" and "making his humanity divine"?
The Divine Human that has always existed is God the Creator as what Swedenborg calls the "Essential Person," meaning, God is the original Human, a Divine Human, with thoughts and feelings, goals and efforts, and we are all made in the image and likeness of God. We can only be human because our Creator is human. When Swedenborg talks about the Lord (Jesus) "making his human divine," that means that by being born into a physical body on earth, God took on what we would call a "lower self" (Swedenborg calls it a "proprium" of "selfhood"). This layer that God took on as Jesus involved taking on a finite and fallible human heredity. It was the mission of Jesus while on earth to purify this fallible human nature that he had taken on by going through constant spiritual struggles. By doing this, he was also putting the whole spiritual realm back into order, and making it possible that our own individual lower selves could also be purified, if we are willing to make the effort. This process, of Jesus purifying the lower human nature that he took on, is what is meant by "making his human [nature] divine." He purified that lower human nature and made it completely in harmony with cosmic Divine love and goals. So, there are a few thoughts, and I hope that helps, but also this show called "How to Understand the Trinity" might also help.
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More heredity again?
i really like the intro music
I have always had issues with the Christianity I was taught. I have found Swedenborg to answer a lot of those questions. I call it the VOICE OF REASON. It makes spiritual sense and human sense be not at odds but closely knit. We ALL have the spark of God/ Goodness. Most of us have no trouble being good to those we love. It's loving others we have trouble with. Some need the MESSENGER to understand this, some only the MESSAGE. Regardless the result should be the same. A better humanity.:o)
You can find it on your own as a fallible human or... Acts 4:12 and there is not salvation in any other, for there is no other name under the heaven that hath been given among men, in which it behoveth us to be saved.Please be carful when attempting to outsmart your Creator. Swedenborg was a fallible human and was no better than any other sinful man that requires a savior.
You would have to believe the Bible to be inerrant, FIRST. Most Christians today are biblical idolaters. The BIBLE is their God. Yet does not Jesus tell us the Kingdom of God is within? Doctrine is what it is, it's not always seen in the same light or we wouldn't have 1000's of Christian denominations. Once saved always saved. Other's claim you can lose your salvation. Some believe Jesus came for MANY but not ALL. Some believe ALL will come to the knowledge and glory of God. Without the right doctrine you're hell bound yet there is constant division about doctrine. That's why the RCC never encourage anyone to read the BIBLE, they will tell you what it means.We have 3 major religions that believe in the same first 5 books of the Bible yet bear no resemblance to each other beyond that. One has Jesus being God, the other has Mohammed being called by God but not the son of God. The Jews would never believe a man to be GOD so their messiah is fully human but again called by God. Now I know you believe YOU have the right doctrine. So do these other people. Why do you believe what you do? Fear of Hell is usually the answer I get. I rarely hear anyone say it's bc they want a closer walk with Jesus. I rarely hear its to become more loving, forgiving and personally non judgmental. Hate the sin not the sinner.... but I see so little of the actuality of this statement.
tonithennightowl : You are right on ---keep following the path and listen to these on Swedenborg---there are many videos and you will be enlightened as I was. Blessings and Peace Be Upon You......
Yes, inclusion not exclusion makes more sense to me. Peace, blessings and a Happy New Year.:o)
Does Swedenborg have anything to say about the so called "lost years of Christ"?
Swedenborg does not tell us what was physically happening with Jesus during those years. But he does tell us about the inner process that Jesus was going through during his childhood and adolescence and early adulthood. We give an overview of that in our episode "The Psychology of Jesus" th-cam.com/video/CQxCplkoPIg/w-d-xo.html
@@offTheLeftEye ok I'll look into that ... Thank you 😊
Jesus came to show us the true nature of God. He is a nonjugdgemental unconditional love light 🕯️...
Amen to that, Shelley!
6373 mentioned 'divinity flowing thru heavenly kingdom could not remain pure' - what cause this impurity?
Hi Asha! Divinity itself which flows from the Lord is goodness itself and truth itself, or divine love and divine wisdom. Only God is good. Humans are created to be vessels of love and wisdom flowing in from the Lord, but even when we regenerate to the point of being angels, we are still only vessels--we never *become* the goodness itself. So when the Lord's love and wisdom is received by angels, even though they have so thoroughly opened their spirits to it, it is still technically less pure than divinity itself.
If you want to hear more about how Swedenborg learned that all spiritual beings, including angels, are not a separate race but all began as people, you could check out our most recent live show which was exactly on this topic! th-cam.com/video/7Ter3mwIGow/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how this all lands with you and if you have any further questions!
Thank you so much! You present an incredible amount to digest.
It IS a lot to take in and ponder, as is the case with everything Swedenborg discusses! Glad you're here with us, digesting away.... :)
Amazing presentation! I learned a lot from it tonight. (Oct. 22/16)
Hi Edie! So glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting us know!
A bit of confusion: If God is the most powerful entity in the universe how could hell overtake heaven? And if God is the same yesterday today and tomorrow why would we need a change by bringing Christ? Wouldn't that mean that hell was always stronger than heaven?
Hi, Shaunie. I realize that this is hard to wrap our heads around. We have to realize that there is a complex science to spiritual reality, and that things have to be done in certain ways and with great care in order that the whole system is preserved.
First, consider what a complex project it is to maintain human freewill while preventing total annihilation from bad choices.
Second, consider that all people ever created are connected in the same giant network. Swedenborg learned that all the inhabitants of the spiritual realm and the earthly realm are connected like cells in a body. So if some cells choose destructive behavior, that will eventually start to cause an infection that has an effect on the whole body. God had to work carefully to provide healing that still honored freewill, and yet protected the body from destruction by infection. Also, good people on earth are always unknowingly intertwined with hellish influence, and to simply wipe that away would rip peoples' spirits apart and harm them. So again, it all has to be done very carefully, and precise timing is crucial. The infection has to reach a certain point at which action will be the most effective and without doing harm to the healthy tissue by having the treatment be too sudden.
As far as God changing: the essence of God never changes. But God is Light and Love itself, and when humanity created dark and cold states of existence through selfish and worldly choices, God had to put on a new covering in order to descend into that darkness to help us. The sun itself couldn't come down to earth and help (it would burn us up!). That "covering" was Jesus, a way God could help us without annihilating us with the full, unfiltered force of the Divine.
So, there are some thoughts to consider, and I hope that helps a bit. Thank you for the good question!
You are an excellent teacher!!! Thank you.
That means so much to me, Susan! Thank you :)
Doesn't it seem from near-death experiences that the inner beliefs of a person affect what they experience? If that IS the case, then wouldn't Swedenborg's existing Christian beliefs have influenced what he was seeing and how he interpreted his visions? I had a peak experience in 1995, in which I left my body and experienced being both myself and also being part of God. What surprised me was that everything in the material world is held together with God's love - I experienced love of roof tiles, bricks, and at the same time was surprised that it wasn't just living breathing things that were loved - everything in the material world is filled with God's love. That contact was very short, but I understood for the first time how we are all part of the same thing, and part of God, and that the purpose of our lives is to be uniquely ourselves with our own contribution to all that is, but to eventually rejoin our source at our own pace... and that everything we experience and everything we learn is to that end, so that God is eternally changing and growing. I'm disinclined to accept other people's stories of how things are/were, when they don't resonate as truth for me, although I find much of Swedenborg's thinking interesting I find the explanation for the threat unconvincing.
A NDE is a 'waking up' in the spiritual atmosphere which we created for ourselves in this life, which does not make it Truth. But Swedenborg was invited and asked by the Lord to come into the whole spiritual world and write everything down what He told and showed him. That is why we see the massive and consistent and detailed information as Revelation.
Thanks for describing your beautiful experience, caliandris. I don't see it as opposed to what Swedenborg described. He learned that everything is indeed made out of the substance of God, and that God is the only real existence. And yet, as you can look around and witness, people can and do take that substance and twist it and do harm to one another and to nature. So, the threat is for that to become the prevalent use of the life force, instead of using the life force for love and usefulness and the benefit of all. To try to take and keep things only for self instead of being part of the flow of mutual love. Like cancer cells, people who only take and don't give infect the system. Jesus came to provide medicine to heal infections that were threatening the whole.
Someone corresponding to the name appears to have been around. If you throw out the Flavius claim, or overlapping characters. Others were hanging around as well, like John the Baptist, Simon the Magus etc.
I too have had an NDE, in fact more then one. I also experienced that oneness and that Love that was beyond description that was a love so pure it could not see or do evil of any kind. That happened In 1988 and I have been looking ever since what it means. I read about as many NDE's as I could and learned much from them. Yes our experiences are different but the same . I realized that everyone was only seeing a glimpse of what the afterlife is and that according to their own upbringing. For many years I was on the fence about Jesus until about 5 months ago when I ask God to show me the truth about Jesus. When I sincerely asked that, an energy I will call the holy spirit hit me full force in the stomach area (I was lying down). My whole body shook and actually levitate some off the bed. While that was happening I saw and learned much about the Christ Jesus, but once it stopped the knowledge I was given about Jesus faded, but the incident remained sharp in my mind. It was mind boggling. At first I wondered why I was showed all about Jesus but it was taken away just so fast. As days went on I began to realized something. Everything I saw came to light about Jesus. Things about Jesus were appearing all over the place. When I read the bible it became clearer, when I watched life it became clearer. What was happening was that I was being taught about Jesus and my mind could understand who Jesus was and that he was real. I hadn't forgotten, It was just put into a perspective I could understand from. I have been in search of the one true God since I was very young (I am 70 years old now). People get things wrong because we are in the world of deception. I have had experiences that most other people do not have, so I don't have a belief in God, instead I have a knowing. It wasn't just my NDE's that gave me a new view but other (for lack of a better word) paranormal things happen around me most all my life. I believe this to be because when I was an infant I died on my mom. My lungs filled with fluid, from pneumonia, and I stopped breathing and turned blue. In her panic she grabbed me by the feet and started to pound on my back, which resulted in the fluid come pouring out of my lungs and she was able to revive me. This is what my mom had told me when I was older. It incident made me different as a child growing up (I did not realize this until I got older that this incident effected my life). I was close to nature and could understand the animals and the plants. I was telepathic and could even see events before they happen , I could see energy fields. In my teen I became afraid of the being able to see events before they happened, as it seems it was always tragedy's I predicted and I did not want to know those things anymore. So I started to turn that part of me off because of the death of my most beloved brother. Any way what I am telling you is this. Yes Jesus is real and I am being shown more about Jesus all the time. I went from being on the fence about Jesus, to knowing he was real and why. But like Swedenborg , I know God has given to all mankind a way to understand him, because God is that Love and Wisdom Swedenborg talks about, and if you have that Love and Wisdom in your heart then you know Jesus because that is who Jesus was. He was of our Father God (Love and Wisdom). I realized I was blessed to have these experiences in my life that showed me truths but I always had to integrate what I was shown into this life, because the human mind is narrow compared to our true vision. I came to listen to Swedenborg long before I had that experience about Jesus, as I was still wondering about Jesus and how he fit in. Now I know, and I see and understand with a wider vision. If you but ask to be shown sincerity in your heart about Jesus, you will be shown, but you must have that sincerity of heart. Life is amazing and you can never learn enough because you are talking about infinity. I have come to realize that the more I know, the more I know I don't know. Even when we die we will still be learning. God Speed
I've noticed a theme in the presentatuons that the Word, or holy writ, is to be interpreted symbolically. I have not read enough of Swedenborg to answer my own question, but does it follow that this precludes the stories literally happening? For example, most bible students would regard the dealings with the house of Israel as being at two levels, both literal and also symbolic of our relationship to Jehovah/God. Where did Swedenborg get this idea from? Was it his own best explanation, or was it from angels with whom he conversed.
Thank you so much for the videos, amazing information in them. I have a question about the geneology of Jesus through Joseph in the bible and at the same time the afirmation of the Virgin Mary. How does Swedenborg reconciles both afirmations? Thank you so much
Hi Constance Clara, I'm sorry I'm not quite sure what you mean, can you tell me more about the affirmation of the Virgin Mary? Thanks!
@@offTheLeftEye Mary is pregnant from the Holly Spirit (God) and so she is called the Virgin Mary. However, instead of her geneology, the Gospels of Luke and Matthew describe Joseph's, the stepfather, geneology, with some differences between them, from Abraham or Adam until Jesus, clearly affirming a blood connection between Jesus and Joseph? Thank you for your reply
@@ConstancaClara Ah, yes, now I see what you are asking about. Yes, it seems very confusing in the literal sense! I am going to share a couple of quotes from a book called "Commentary on a Harmony of the Four Gospels", written in the 1970s by George de Charms, a Swedenborgian minister and scholar. He points out a practical, historical reason for the genealogy being presented this way, but then emphasizes that the main purpose of any Biblical genealogy is not for the sake of literal, historical figure. The genealogy actually contains information about a spiritual progression of states of mind throughout the story of humanity on earth, and how God worked to care for and save us.
“There is every indication, from the literal sense of Matthew’s gospel, that he was addressing himself primarily to the Jews. Because of this is was most important to demonstrate that Jesus Christ was a direct descendant of the house of David. . . . To this end he began by citing the genealogy (or the ‘generation’) from Abraham to Joseph, who was regarded legally as the progenitor of Jesus Christ. . . . Yet, as Matthew testifies in verse 18 of the same chapter, Joseph was not the father of Jesus Christ. . . . Although therefore Joseph was not actually the father of Jesus, he was nevertheless to be so regarded according to Jewish law. This was necessarily the case because, legally, ancestry could be traced only through the male side.”
“The purpose of genealogy was not primarily historical, but spiritual. . . . History is used throughout [the Bible] as a means of presenting spiritual truth, and to this supreme purpose all else has been subordinated. . . . The real purpose of Matthew’s genealogy is to represent the process of Divine incarnation whereby Jehovah God descended through the heavens to assume a material body in the womb of Mary. For this descent there had to be preparation through all the centuries. . . . This preparation had to be made simultaneously in both the natural and spiritual worlds. It had to be made on earth by means of successive prophecies, so designed that men might recognize the Savior when He came. But it also had to be made in the heavens by the spiritual sense of the Old Testament as understood by the angels. To them, historic events as well as open prophecies kept the promise of the Lord’s advent constantly before their minds. . . . During the entire history of the Jewish and Israelitish nation, the Lord was preparing in both worlds for His Advent in the flesh. By means of it the Lord was progressively descending through the heavens, taking upon Himself the Divine Presence with the angels. Yet in this descent He took nothing from the angels except the Divine Word as it was accommodated to their reception. As the Ancient Church declined, the Lord did not forsake mankind but continually accommodated His Divine truth to them at every step of their recession.”
@@offTheLeftEye thank you so much!
@@ConstancaClara You're very welcome! Thanks for the great question!
To claim the victory over death and sin. Only an infinite and eternal God could effectuate an infinite and eternal sacrifice.
Amen!
this episode was brilliant.
So glad you enjoyed it, Asha!
Salvation isn't about repeating statements, but desiring what GOD desires (Good) in our hearts. Eventually EL ECHAD'S Goal is that All Life (Hearts) will move to The point that only Good exists. That we're filled so much with Providence that we don't think about things contrary to Our FATHER.
"Desiring what God desires in our hearts" -- yes, Reginald! Imagine a day when we could all be filled with God's goodness and love -- something to strive for!
Please talk about what book could be a good place to begin reading Swedenborg’s writings.
Hi Lindsey -- This is a great question, and I think there's a different answer for everyone, since everyone is interested in different things! One suggestion would be "The New Jerusalem and its Heavenly Teachings," downloadable (I believe) or buyable at swedenborg.com under the short title "New Jerusalem." It's not a huge book, and has a brief couple of pages of explanation on just about every topic of faith you could think of. After each short chapter, there are MANY references to the work Secrets of Heaven where the topic is discussed further, but you can just stick to the short chapters and skip all those references, just to get a feel for things.
Another book some people like to start with is "Heaven and Hell," which dives deep into explanations of the afterlife and the reality of the spiritual world around us.
There's a short video called "Who Was Swedenborg?" ( th-cam.com/video/HEa0e8AcS78/w-d-xo.html) which includes a brief description of his main titles, and you can see if one of them grabs you.
In terms of videos, here's one we did called "Swedenborg 101: The Basic Nature of Everything" -- th-cam.com/video/3Q14EcEwQVQ/w-d-xo.html. It's about 90 minutes long and gives an overview of the theology, along with some tips for how to dive deeper into any given topic.
Let us know if you'd like more guidance on this!
Luke 5:31
And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
Galatians 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Mark 2:15 And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
16 And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?
17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 19:5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Thanks very much for sharing all these great Bible passages, Josiah. God bless!
Thank you so much. Blessings to you all.
You're so welcome, Yvette! Thanks for being here, and we wish you God's blessings, too!
I have always believed that the Second Coming of Christ was his resurrection; that it was his Divine Spirit returned to God that ever reigns supreme and it is we who have yet to realise it in its entirety: Entirety = Eternity.
I know I'm late, but very awesome show. Answered some questions
+Monique Kearney Hey! So glad you enjoyed it and that it provided some answers!
Hello Family, at 27.35 min. into this video the scripture GENESIS 3:15 came into my mind.
Thanks for sharing this association, Gwendolyn. Can you say a little more about your thoughts on enmity between the serpent and the woman, bruising head and heel? Swedenborg says this is part of a prophecy of Jesus's birth, but I'm interested in hearing the connections you see! ~Chara
@@offTheLeftEye well my Understanding is that seed is children. Empty means separation and division. So our actions & thoughts shows us and others if we are a child of God or not. Just like wheat and tares…God is allowing us all to exist together but he is separating us by our spirits and actions. The serpent bruised his foot (meaning minor) Jesus by his crucifixion but he still lives in heaven but Jesus will bruise his head (meaning severe) which is total distraction and annihilation evilness…
@@iamgwendolyn3792 Here is a video about Is Everyone a Child of God?
th-cam.com/video/9bAzAF-PZcY/w-d-xo.html
I appreciate the conversation, and your willingness to share ideas. There is much to learn about the time Jesus spent on earth, and all he did for our eternal happiness. We are loved for sure!
@@iamgwendolyn3792 Thank you. I too strive to understand God's word. You might enjoy this video called Is Everyone a Child of God?
th-cam.com/video/9bAzAF-PZcY/w-d-xo.html
Take care.
Sometimes I get the feeling I am doing now what I would be doing in the next life. In essence I talk to others abt the Lord and Swedenborg and how they relate to each other.
Wonderful, Shara! Yes, I'm sure you have already gotten started on the kind of work that you'll continue doing in the afterlife!
LOVE ❤
As bad as things seem to be getting in the world today, it's really hard to think things will get better.
Hope can be hard to find, Simsane. And yet believing that God is actually in charge brings me to that place.
Check out advait vedanta as simplified by swami sarvapriyananda- the minister in vedanta center of NY. He goes deeper into the understanding of the deepest truths of life and the meaning of it all.
Thanks for this recommendation, Krishnakali Bakshi. Always interesting to hear other people's take on life's big questions.
10: 10, read this about ten times- just to see it grows. This gonna be a looong episode ----
i‘ve read so many NDEs OBEs and channeled material and its so frustrating that everyone is saying something different about jesus, god, reincarnation, pre existence the messages contradict each other all the time 😒 i dont know what to believe anymore
Yes, it's hard! I can share more about what WE believe - but I think the most crucial part of belief is allowing what resonates in! One thing I love about Swedenborg's works (which is what this channel is based on), is that we are encouraged to think for ourselves, to listen to our intuition, and to latch on to the spiritual ideas that feel peaceful, that don't hold conflict for us.
He taught that LOVE is what illuminates truth in scripture, so when we read or hear something and feel love or affection, that indicates it's truth for us! Does that make sense?
This doesn't mean that the path to a loving, spiritual life is easy - it takes work to shed the negativity in our hearts and minds, and ascend to a higher plane! But I think REAL truth won't ever feel painful or hurtful.
Here are a couple of clips and one episode that will better explain what I'm trying to here:
Why Should You Believe Swedenborg? th-cam.com/video/2n98Up10Zs4/w-d-xo.html
Only Love Can Reveal Truth in Bible Scripture th-cam.com/video/PoTQ7pBX26Q/w-d-xo.html
and a little longer: Real Faith Is Simply Recognizing That Something is True th-cam.com/video/dAHxkubNzJo/w-d-xo.html
One more short one - What God/Jesus Is th-cam.com/video/5Y0q0Lw30aE/w-d-xo.html
Hope that helps bring some clarity! Thanks for sharing your frustrations - I am sure you will find the right ideas that help you have your own, personal relationship with your Creator! God bless!
Curtis,
I'm getting to the last section, but before I start...I want to touch on what you said in the previous section....you stated that God or YHWY(Jehovah) never appeared to us before Yeshua incarnation, but only through the Angels? Okay? When Adam or Enoch walked with God....was God an Angel? Or has it always been Yeshua, Son of God, in human form from the beginning how God walked with mankind....food for thought....love your insight on this too, Curtis....thanks for all your time.
Let your name be blessed in the name of god
My mum said don't renounce your lord so what did I do then went into the abyss od nothingness I have been repenting daily I don't even feel like myself I was scattered across the universe!
Red flags 911, have you seen our short clip, "Why Doubt is Essential to Faith" ? th-cam.com/video/dVyS23MOJWA/w-d-xo.html
Check it out, let me know how it resonates! - it's okay sometimes to lose faith, to question things - because it makes your return to faith that much stronger, and can help you flush out harmful or misguided ideas that don't serve you! Are you still feeling scattered?
Wow! i wrote about the divine-human and the nature of a Jehovah individuals in my book in the Tesseract chapter. It's a tough one to explain. Enlil, bodhisattvas, etc etc. People don't often mention how when Jesus died all manner of magic in this world came to an end, as how it was used before. The Jehovah's lost their power. Many of them were vengeful. They were malevolent god-kings as well as benevolent spiritual leaders.
if permitted, The Tesseract chapter: appleofperception.blogspot.com/2019/01/aop-podcast-episode-10-tesseract.html
Sounds interesting, Joseph. You've done quite a lot of spiritual research, it seems!
@@offTheLeftEye thanks! I did submit the book to your editor at Swedenborg foundation as well
@@webslinger325 I'll let you know that Swedenborg learned a very different take on Jehovah -- that Jehovah is the same as the Father that Jesus came to show us, the Essence of God's Divine Love, but that Essence had been severely misunderstood in during the violent times recorded in the Old Testament, and the way the text is written reflects the violent tendencies of humanity rather than of God. If you are ever interested in learning more about that way of looking at it, see our episode "Why Is God So Angry in the Bible?" th-cam.com/video/yVb66mnefPc/w-d-xo.html However, we know everyone must understand the Bible in the way that makes the most sense to them, so we are wishing you all the best in your continued research and writing!
Could you pls tell me WHAT IS SIN? and what makes it sin? and why is it sin and why is it wrong? I look all these things up and I can't come up a suitable answer that satisfies me.
Here's a definition that Swedenborg offers. Tell me what you think of it:
"The evil that is sinful is simply evil against our neighbor; and evil against our neighbor is also evil against God, which is what sin is."
--True Christianity §525
Spirits can still learn and gravitate towards Good.
Yes, Reginald!
does swedenborg says anything about mother mary
Yes. He reported that he once saw Mary in the spiritual realm, in heaven:
"To the above I will add a matter especially worthy of note. Mary, the mother of the Lord, once passed by; and she appeared over my head in white raiment. Pausing for a moment she said that she was the mother of the Lord, and that He was indeed born of her; but that, having become God, He put off all that was human which He had from her, and that she, therefore, now worships Him as her God; and that she does not desire that any one should acknowledge Him as her son, since all in Him is Divine."
-True Christianity 827