“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9) What does it mean to be a “Son of God”? This is a focus of the Gospel of John: But as many as received Him, to them He
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Rev Todd Beiswenger talks about differing perspectives reconciling Divine Foresight and Human Freewill. Recorded on Friday 30 August 2024. Have you found us on other platforms? Go to: https://linktr.ee/swedenborgcommunityvic Want exclusive content, advance notice of events, and news? Sign up here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y6e8v6
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Looking at a story found in Mark chapter 10:32-45 (also Matthew chapter 20) Chapter 10 – Events and teachings – which the Disciples consistently misunderstand (consistent in Mark’s account): The Pharisees question Jesus about divorce (disciples don’t understand, and question Jesus) Disciples
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“Swedenborg says that Jesus is the head of heaven, and then there are 3 levels. I’ve been thinking of people who use religion and Jesus to hate their neighbour, if they will go to heaven or hell. On the one side, they
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The story so far … We often use “Blessings” to describe external states or end results (of wealth, happiness, prosperity etc.), but it must refer to internal states as the source of those externals, the Lord is working with the path that
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