John 1:14 Examining the Relationship Between God and Jesus John’s opening verses have often been interpreted to mean that Jesus himself is the Word, and therefore God in the flesh. Yet a closer reading shows something different. John writes: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was …
Introduction: The clash between Arius of Alexandria, the brilliant defender of monotheism, and Nicholas of Myra, later sainted as “Santa Claus,” at the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. was more than a personal dispute—it was a turning point in Christian history. Arius, renowned for his intellect and spiritual discipline, stood against the rising tide …
Preface Many are the lives of learned men that have been spent, occupied with the task of deciphering the true meaning of the Kabbalah, the Tree of Life. Most people who know of the Kabbalah categorize it as Jewish mysticism but in reality, as you will see, it is a masterpiece of prophecy and a …
A Taxi Ride That Sparked a Dialogue While on a business trip to Seattle, I had a brief but memorable discussion with a taxi driver. He was dressed in all white, including a white fez, and was playing a tape of Arabic singing. The music was beautiful—entrancing, even. When I gave him directions, he turned …
This article explains the biblical meaning of “Return” as taught by Dr. Leland Jensen, showing how prophecy is fulfilled through mission rather than physical reappearance. Summary: An Explanation of the Return – Parable of Jesus, by Jesus Dr. Leland Jensen devoted fifty years to teaching — a long and honorable ministry. I had the privilege …
The Fourth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“Religion Must be a Source of Unity.” If it is not, its non-being were better than its being. The fourth foundation stone, the emerald, is green. Green is the color of harmony and unity. There is no color known that green will not harmonize with, as the green foliage blends …
The Twelth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“The Establishment of an International Tribunal, or Parliament of Man, with a descendant of King David as its Executive.” The twelth foundation stone, the Amethyst, is violet. It symbolizes spiritual light–reverence, healing, serenity and poise. This Tribunal of all nations must be as the ultra-violet rays for the “healing of …
The Eleventh Basic Baha’i Principle is:“A Universal Auxiliary Language.” The eleventh foundation stone, the Jacinth, is somewhat like the Jasper, rose red, the universal color, the hue of the heart. A race can only understand the heart of another when it can speak the same language.Abdu’l-Baha One of the major causes of differences today among …
The Tenth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“A Spiritual Solution to the Economic Problems of the World.” There is no cut and dried system of economics. Baha’u’llah establishes certain principles and leaves it to us to build the structure. There is a danger of the popular term “new world order” conjuring up a picture of something for …
The Ninth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“Universal Compulsory Education.” The ninth foundation stone, the Topaz, the glory of the sun, is symbolical of the light of knowledge and the glory of wisdom, which universal education will establish in the world when the golden Topaz, the light of the teachings of Baha’u’llah, is understood and lived.Abdu’l-Baha Education …