Are you in a spiritual tug-of-war? Want out?
As a former atheist and passionate believer in writers like Acharya S. who propose that the story of Christ is a reformatted pagan myth, I understand and appreciate their appeal. What I aspire to present in this post is not a religion to replace their teachings; but a freedom from ego-driven delusions—and yet at the same time a bondage to the will of The Creator, our divine Spiritual parent in Heaven.
How many reasons can you come up with NOT to believe in Jesus’ words in The Bible? Have you seen films like Zeitgeist that provide “experts” and researchers theorizing a great “Christ Conspiracy,” in which Jesus never existed? How about bad experieces with “good Christians” who were anything but that?
If you have, and you believe like I used to, please have a look and some honest critiques of Zeitgeist and Acharya S.—or even take a shot at a $1000 cash prize—to see significant holes in their theories.
And if you feel drawn to, continue to dig in your spiritual journey towards the HEART of God, not the WORDS of researchers who present their own personal biases and agendas as honest research; or for that matter dead-letter Scriptural dogmas and religious mandates without spiritual anointing.
Behold, the kingdom of God is within you. -Luke 17:21
When I was not quite a believer in, and passionate but mostly unsuccessful follower of Jesus Christ, I saw the only Christian movie that genuinely blew me away, Jesus of Nazareth. It is spectacularly acted, very well-produced, and has a profound anointing upon it that shows the heart of God outside of the lock and stone systems we find in most religions, Christian and otherwise, throughout history.
Some selected clips are below, a 28 part youtube series is here, and it can be purchased from Amazon here.
As Christ said, it was not he who did the miracles, but the Father in him. Therefore it is not our ego that matters, but rather the Will of God and His/Her wishes. This is the bondage I spoke of at the beginning. It may be uncomfortable, certainly at first; but if you believe an infinitely wise and loving God exists; and you’ll look into your own heart and mind with any objectivity, do you really think you can do better?
Or even more profoundly, what do you think about Jesus’ words that you shall do even greater things than he did? I for one, look forward to manifesting that!
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Thanks for your heartfelt and moving posts David. As we are both former New Age self-worshippers we have some extra camaraderie.
In regard to your second post, our perceptions have an amazing way of twisting our minds don’t they?
Although my writings are just clay and iron, with very limited Spirit in them compared to Scripture, the same is also true for The Bible itself, because as it’s written in Isaiah 29:11, it is a “sealed book.” Meaning that without the leading of the Holy Spirit it can give many different answers to the same question.
Another good friend named David has written extensively on this topic, here is a really interesting post: http://kingdavidstable.com/a-sealed-book/
Blessings of The Most High and The Lord Jesus Christ to you!
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Friend,
I came across your webpage while searching the internet. I have prayed for you. I pray that Jesus uses these words to bring light and joy to your heart. I praise his holy name. Glory be to the Father, amen.
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. There is no other salvation but through him. The enemy of God has many devices to ensnare the unwary and lead them from the path of life. One favorite device is to not deny God, but to attempt to change God; adding or subtracting from his word. This tactic has been used from Genesis (Eve) to the trial of Jesus himself.
For some time I used to follow such new-age teachers as you mention in this post. They give the veneer of Christianity by quoting a verse here and there, enticing our ears with pleasant words, but never in proper contexts. Eckhart Tolle often used a verse you quote, “the kingdom of God is within you.” The way this is used is to actually point us away from Christ and towards our own darkened understandings, however, so we may be robbed in the night. Reading of this verse in proper context and in prayer will give you a different understanding.
I will give you another verse to consider, if you will, Matthew 4:5:
“Then the devil took him to the holy city, had him stand on the highest point of the temple, and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you’ and ‘with their hands they will lift you up, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’’ Jesus said to him, ‘Once again it is written: ‘You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.’”
If the enemy so pridefully believed he could decieve the Son of God himself with misquoted scripture, how much more do you believe he will use this against you? I earnestly hope and ask you to put down the new age authors and go directly to the source material (the Bible) with a humble and contrite heart. This is the only way your eyes will be opened to the truth.
I will leave you with one final verse, James 1:5:
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord.”
May the blessings of God be upon you, with all truth and love, hiding nothing, for the preservation of your soul.
-David