In Genesis 2:10-14, The exact passage is given of the physical boundaries of the Garden location: Eastward of Eden. The names of the four rivers are noted: Pishon, Gihon (blue & white Nile), Hiddekel (Tigris) and the Euphrates. The Nile is the longest river system in the world. The early civilization was born along the banks of this river in Eqypt. The Tigris river is at AZ Qurnak, Iraq about 120 miles from the Persian Gulf. The Euphrates rises in the mountains of Turkey and runs southeast through the great plains of Syria in Iraq. Early scholars & historians have erroneously called the Mesopotamian basin the "Cradle of Civilization" It is also referred to as the "Fertile Crescent". Most contemporary maps of Africa show only the main body of continent with Suez Canal being its northern border. However, prior to the building of the Suez Canal (1859-1869). Africa perhaps extended to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. During that time this Region was landlocked with the main continent. Ancient caravans once sojourn these regions by foot (Gen 46:)
Also biblical historical accounting denotes that the original people who inhabited the land of this region were of Ebony Hue-black Africans and the mix stock of Afro-Asiatics. Hence the origin of mankind.
Even today, contemporary scholars verify that the "First People" of the Earth were of African descent. Scientific evidence has recently revealed that the earliest findings indicate that Eve lived in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The great legendary Anthropologist/Paleologist-Louis S.B. Leaky point some of this out in his early discoveries of fossil remains of man found in Eastern Africa.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
The Road Gets better....
The significance can begin with "The Book of Numbers" in the O.T. Bible. It is so named because it records several occasions where people were counted or numbered. In the Hebrew title, the first word in the Hebrew text, means"In the wilderness". This book relates the earliest experiences of the people of Israel who were under theocracy rule. When the people were obedient to God they enjoyed his blessings and protection. But their disobedience drew his ire and brought his judgment. A large portion of time that the people spent wandering in the wilderness is recorded in the historic annuals of the book of numbers.
THE ROAD GETS BETTER...
However, keys and tools must be in place. The process of redemption is made possible through the connection of the sphere of five (5). So let's begin to denote the life application process:
1. Father
2. Son
3. Holy Spirit
4. Creation
5. Redemption
After one obtains, hold the understanding of; and grasp; an appreciation for the process of the fore mentioned. Then it will be an opportune time to have a teachable moment for the meaning the biblical numbers of one-to-five
#1 .symbol of unity
#2. man's fall; oppression, opposition, a fundamental idea of division of differences
#3. the trinity (Father, Son & The Holy Ghost)
#4. man's vanity, his weakness; his helplessness, his arrogance, his stupidity...
#5. is the number of Grace=David chose 5 smooth stones to slay the giant Goliath
It is important and worthy to note: The 5 smooth stones that David chose-he only used one. Signifying the "power-of-one" that thought and gesture was sufficient to conquer the biggest and mightiest foe-Goliath. In the aftermath of the process, David in his "perfect weakness' was enhanced, empowered, and made to be catapulted into a "divine strength". It is now known, that David had fore-knowledge of "the presence of the Lord" which made him stronger in his weakness than all the armor Saul could provide.
THE ROAD GETS BETTER...
When creation came under the curse (Adam disobedience in the Garden of Eden) there he was "made subject to vanity". However, as God would have it in his plan, for man, who was of his creation. It would be that God decreed it, that man would be redeemed, re-connected, and restored to have a right relationship with him. That right relationship is part and parcel of the sphere of five (5) Father, Son, Holy Ghost, Creation and Redemption. Amen....
Reverend Steve Braxton
Master of Divinity Studies
Northern Seminary Univ
Lombard, IL
Author: The Road Gets Better (manuscript in progress)
THE ROAD GETS BETTER...
However, keys and tools must be in place. The process of redemption is made possible through the connection of the sphere of five (5). So let's begin to denote the life application process:
1. Father
2. Son
3. Holy Spirit
4. Creation
5. Redemption
After one obtains, hold the understanding of; and grasp; an appreciation for the process of the fore mentioned. Then it will be an opportune time to have a teachable moment for the meaning the biblical numbers of one-to-five
#1 .symbol of unity
#2. man's fall; oppression, opposition, a fundamental idea of division of differences
#3. the trinity (Father, Son & The Holy Ghost)
#4. man's vanity, his weakness; his helplessness, his arrogance, his stupidity...
#5. is the number of Grace=David chose 5 smooth stones to slay the giant Goliath
It is important and worthy to note: The 5 smooth stones that David chose-he only used one. Signifying the "power-of-one" that thought and gesture was sufficient to conquer the biggest and mightiest foe-Goliath. In the aftermath of the process, David in his "perfect weakness' was enhanced, empowered, and made to be catapulted into a "divine strength". It is now known, that David had fore-knowledge of "the presence of the Lord" which made him stronger in his weakness than all the armor Saul could provide.
THE ROAD GETS BETTER...
When creation came under the curse (Adam disobedience in the Garden of Eden) there he was "made subject to vanity". However, as God would have it in his plan, for man, who was of his creation. It would be that God decreed it, that man would be redeemed, re-connected, and restored to have a right relationship with him. That right relationship is part and parcel of the sphere of five (5) Father, Son, Holy Ghost, Creation and Redemption. Amen....
Reverend Steve Braxton
Master of Divinity Studies
Northern Seminary Univ
Lombard, IL
Author: The Road Gets Better (manuscript in progress)
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Life: Enduring it-to get beyond the Adversitities
Life may not be about expecting or waiting for the "storm" to pass..
But more about-"how to dance in the rain"
Its not that we don't have ups and downs in the daily walk of life
we may even face tough challenges of trials & tribulation
that may propel us to feel in-adequate or possibly sorry for self
Life is about growth, development and reaching full potential
So, let give credence to take responsibility with action steps
that will indeed, get us beyond the adversity of life
It may prove to be just what we need for dealing with "warfare' like encounters
This could-if you allow it; be the defining moment or the refining time of life
Resulting in being equipped, being empowered, and readied for the "purpose"
that God has pre-ordained for your life
Reverend Steve Braxton
Authhor: The Road That Is Difficult To Travel
But more about-"how to dance in the rain"
Its not that we don't have ups and downs in the daily walk of life
we may even face tough challenges of trials & tribulation
that may propel us to feel in-adequate or possibly sorry for self
Life is about growth, development and reaching full potential
So, let give credence to take responsibility with action steps
that will indeed, get us beyond the adversity of life
It may prove to be just what we need for dealing with "warfare' like encounters
This could-if you allow it; be the defining moment or the refining time of life
Resulting in being equipped, being empowered, and readied for the "purpose"
that God has pre-ordained for your life
Reverend Steve Braxton
Authhor: The Road That Is Difficult To Travel
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
THE "LOGOS" WORD
In his birth, life, early church history, and in his death and resurrection-how is Jesus the "Logos Word"?
In the Hebrew thought the "Logos"-it is personal. Jesus indeed; had the power of unity, coherence, and purpose. However, the distinctive point is that the biblical "Logos" is a He, not an it.
In the translation of the "Logos" great philosopher's has made many attempts to translate the "Logos" as logic, an act, or a deed or other sorts of things-all of which are inadequate in definition.
The apostle John declared and/or proclaimed; in one of his inspired Utterances: "The word became flesh... "
No other English word has been able to capture the fullness of Apostle John's "Logos" .When the Apostle declared: "The word became flesh"..in the Gospels... The word indeed; became flesh and dwelt among us. The Logos word does include action. The Logos is the eternal word-in-action. It is the epitome of the divine; acting in creation, redemptive and coherent ways.
It has the propensity to be eternal with the temporal, the infinite, with the finite, and the unconditioned, with the conditioned.
As the word became flesh, in the genre of the "Logos" . It becomes the cosmic Christ entering all of humanity.
It is the Supreme moment of visitation of the presence of the trinity. The essence of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Such as the Apostles experienced in the Upper Room on the Day-of-Pentecost, immediately after Jesus went back up to Heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father.
In the Hebrew thought the "Logos"-it is personal. Jesus indeed; had the power of unity, coherence, and purpose. However, the distinctive point is that the biblical "Logos" is a He, not an it.
In the translation of the "Logos" great philosopher's has made many attempts to translate the "Logos" as logic, an act, or a deed or other sorts of things-all of which are inadequate in definition.
The apostle John declared and/or proclaimed; in one of his inspired Utterances: "The word became flesh... "
No other English word has been able to capture the fullness of Apostle John's "Logos" .When the Apostle declared: "The word became flesh"..in the Gospels... The word indeed; became flesh and dwelt among us. The Logos word does include action. The Logos is the eternal word-in-action. It is the epitome of the divine; acting in creation, redemptive and coherent ways.
It has the propensity to be eternal with the temporal, the infinite, with the finite, and the unconditioned, with the conditioned.
As the word became flesh, in the genre of the "Logos" . It becomes the cosmic Christ entering all of humanity.
It is the Supreme moment of visitation of the presence of the trinity. The essence of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Such as the Apostles experienced in the Upper Room on the Day-of-Pentecost, immediately after Jesus went back up to Heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Words of comfort: "The voice that cry out in the wilderness" Isaiah 40;3
What is the essence of crying out in the wilderness? What comfort can be derived from such an utterance?
What of the outcome of such proclamation of words?
The cry out, is deferring to the power of a higher authority. The comforter is being aware of help that can come from a source greater than self. It has the propensity to make straight the road in a "dessert of the wilderness". A wilderness that can become a pathway to exalt valleys; make mountain and hills lower; crooked road to be made straight, and make rough spots smoother.
The clincher is the source of your "Strength". That being said, even the strongest of us get tired at times, but the power of a higher authority and strength never diminish. The youth who is full of vigor shall faint and be weary, young men shall ultimately fall; but those who wait on the Lord; shall "renew their strength". Albeit, as we mount-up and soar like eagles. When we do, one shall run; and not be weary, and one shall walk, and not be faint.
Never become too tired or too busy to listen and help others. Always be aware to know who is your source of strength, and most importantly; where it comes from. When life is closing in or crushing you and you cannot seem to find or go another step. Remember, you need only knock, seek or ask, and it shall be given to you. And when you do just that-the annuals of the channels of the source of power shall be available to you. Through that process; God can renew your 'Strength". This will translate to the "words of comfort"-that is the ultimate comforter...
Reverend Steve Braxton
Author: The Road That Is Difficult To Travel
What of the outcome of such proclamation of words?
The cry out, is deferring to the power of a higher authority. The comforter is being aware of help that can come from a source greater than self. It has the propensity to make straight the road in a "dessert of the wilderness". A wilderness that can become a pathway to exalt valleys; make mountain and hills lower; crooked road to be made straight, and make rough spots smoother.
The clincher is the source of your "Strength". That being said, even the strongest of us get tired at times, but the power of a higher authority and strength never diminish. The youth who is full of vigor shall faint and be weary, young men shall ultimately fall; but those who wait on the Lord; shall "renew their strength". Albeit, as we mount-up and soar like eagles. When we do, one shall run; and not be weary, and one shall walk, and not be faint.
Never become too tired or too busy to listen and help others. Always be aware to know who is your source of strength, and most importantly; where it comes from. When life is closing in or crushing you and you cannot seem to find or go another step. Remember, you need only knock, seek or ask, and it shall be given to you. And when you do just that-the annuals of the channels of the source of power shall be available to you. Through that process; God can renew your 'Strength". This will translate to the "words of comfort"-that is the ultimate comforter...
Reverend Steve Braxton
Author: The Road That Is Difficult To Travel
Sunday, May 1, 2011
OBEY: Where are you not obeying God?
How do you start obeying:
It might be acknowledging and confessing your sins
It may be reconciling with self and others
Where are you not "Obeying?"
Is it "Forgiveness?"
Is it "Pride" or "Cavalier Arrogance?"
Is it "Destruction" of others and relationships. When you do it to the least of these....
It might be acknowledging and confessing your sins
It may be reconciling with self and others
Where are you not "Obeying?"
Is it "Forgiveness?"
Is it "Pride" or "Cavalier Arrogance?"
Is it "Destruction" of others and relationships. When you do it to the least of these....
On-Point Insights: To Obey is better than Sacrifice...
On-Point Insights: To Obey is better than Sacrifice...: "In the old Testament Bible it grieved Samuel heart that King Saul was disobedient to God. Because Saul did not obey God, and even lied about..."
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