2008-6-4 00:27:00
Larry W writes:
"I studied the Book of Revelation for years. Now some insights I never considered come from JJ. He is just like Joseph Smith Jr. in that sense; he keeps coming up with new ways of looking at stuff you already thought you knew. I would love some insight on the part about the man- child. Who is this guy? Is this the Higher Being who will inhabit the Spiritual Molecule? (Rev. 12:5,13)"
JJ:
My book "The Unveiling" gives a totally different interpretation of the Book of Revelations. Every scripture has at least three levels of interpretation. Some of Revelations will apply to literal physical plane experience, but it will never make complete sense on this level. The only way all the pieces fit together is when we realize the book describes the path of the disciple and the work which he will do to become like Christ.
Here is my introduction to the book (soon to be published).
The great unveiling begins with these words:
"The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand." (Rev 1:1-3)
There are several interesting statements here that are ignored by many commentators:
"Revelation" here comes from the Greek APOKALUPSIS. Does this Greek word look a little familiar? It should for it is the word from which "Apocalypse" is derived. The book is sometimes called "The Book of Revelation" and other times "The Apocalypse," but in reality the name is the same. "Apocalypse" is the Greek rendition but "Revelation" is the English of the same original word.
Let us examine the Greek word a little more carefully. APOKALUPSIS is translated in a variety of ways including, "revelation, be revealed, to lighten, manifestation, coming and appearing." It is derived from the Greek APOKALUPTO which means "to take off the cover." This is perhaps the reason the Concordant Version translates the word as "unveiling." In fact, their translation does not name the book Revelation, or the Apocalypse, but "The Unveiling Of Jesus Christ."
Unveiling has a deeper meaning than the word revelation. A revelation of Jesus Christ could occur by having a short vision and seeing his image. But an unveiling is a different story. A short vision could not do this. To unveil Jesus Christ would imply the revealing of his mystery, layer after layer until there is a full understanding of the Master himself.
I, therefore, submit that the purpose of the book is much more than a mere revelation that there is such a being as the Christ. In addition, there is an unfolding of a mystery like the unfolding of a flower by the power of the light of the Sun. Keep this thought in mind as we proceed.
This seems to be an odd statement indeed when almost 2000 years has passed since it was written and most believe that the events have still not come to pass. Where is the great comet striking the earth? Where is the antichrist and where are the waters that are turned to blood, etc? 2000 years is not a short time by any standard, yet the scripture says these things would shortly come to pass. Now note the end of verse three: "the time is at hand."
Not only is the time short, but the time is at hand. Is it possible that all predictions within the book have already happened, or perhaps they repeat themselves on a cyclic nature? This is a good question to keep in mind as we examine the book.
Thus is a very interesting statement. Why?
Because most people who read the book do not feel blessed. Many feel almost cursed with fear instead because of all the calamities predicted there. How can you feel blessed when you feel that a good portion of the earth may be destroyed and many loved ones will suffer great calamities?
Or is it possible the book is misunderstood, that the real purpose is to unveil Jesus Christ, and such an unveiling will bring a blessing and not a curse?
This is more than a possibility. This is the reality we will explore.
(End of quote from "The Unveiling.")
As far as the "man child" goes this represents the work of the disciple which will elevate the consciousness of the planet.
More can be found on this at:
http://www.freeread.com/archives/3116.php
http://www.freeread.com/archives/3120.php
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