[ZION] Gnostic secrets and Gospel truths
One of the basic tenets of Gnosticsim seems to be that we were consigned to this mortal probation as punishment for our evil nature. This contradicts some of the basic principles of the true Gospel. The Gnostics were isolationists and hermits who hated the world, and expressed their emnity by holding themselves separate. Our doctrine is that we should live in the world, but avoid being worldly. A marked contrast in pragmatic thinking. One of the aspects of Gnosticism that appeals to some is the element of secrecy. Some would draw parallels between this and our religion. The difference is that temple ordinances are closed because of their sacred nature, not because there is any need to keep them hidden. Anyone who wishes can find out everything that goes on in our temples. An intriguing question -- if we enter the temple unworthily, how is our presence there different from interlopers who intrude there? --- Jim Cobabe // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / --^ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^
Re: [ZION] Gnostic secrets and Gospel truths
Another intriguing question is if someone enters unworthily why isn't the temple automatically defiled? Stacy. At 02:04 AM 08/19/2003 +, you wrote: One of the basic tenets of Gnosticsim seems to be that we were consigned to this mortal probation as punishment for our evil nature. This contradicts some of the basic principles of the true Gospel. The Gnostics were isolationists and hermits who hated the world, and expressed their emnity by holding themselves separate. Our doctrine is that we should live in the world, but avoid being worldly. A marked contrast in pragmatic thinking. One of the aspects of Gnosticism that appeals to some is the element of secrecy. Some would draw parallels between this and our religion. The difference is that temple ordinances are closed because of their sacred nature, not because there is any need to keep them hidden. Anyone who wishes can find out everything that goes on in our temples. An intriguing question -- if we enter the temple unworthily, how is our presence there different from interlopers who intrude there? --- Jim Cobabe // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.501 / Virus Database: 299 - Release Date: 07/14/2003 // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / --^ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^
Re: [ZION] Gnostic secrets and Gospel truths
An intriguing question -- if we enter the temple unworthily, how is our presence there different from interlopers who intrude there? --- Jim Cobabe .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤ The greater sin then be upon our own head. . . . . .the difference as I see it, is that if WE enter unworthily, we are aware of our unworthiness. We are knowingly defiling the temple. If an interloper intrudes, chances are, he has not made the same covenants and is therefore not subject to the same condemnation. Interloping is more of a curosity thing. val The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / --^ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^
