In the Empyrean Moses and the Son discuss the transition to the public teaching career and some of the temptations which might come up – both worldly and other-worldly. MOSES: Again, Sire, we know Father will announce his expressed approval of your incarnation in the presence of the Forerunner, but as to timing, he has [...]
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Empyrean Dialogues 8 – Temptations
Posted in Didactic Fiction, tagged Christ, Christianity, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of Matthew, Incarnation, Jesus, New Testament, temptation, Temptations, theology on March 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Empyrean Dialogues 7 – the First Sign
Posted in Didactic Fiction, tagged Christianity, Incarnation, New Testament, theology on March 11, 2011 | 3 Comments »
In the Empyrean Moses and the Son discuss possibilities surrounding the transition to Phase 2 of Father’s plan of salvation. MOSES: You have convinced me, Sire, that you can be a man in full and still live in obedience to Father’s ‘No dynasties’ rule – his prohibition of your leaving any progeny. THE SON: You say [...]
Empyrean Dialogues 6 – God’s plan; adolescence, manhood, women
Posted in Didactic Fiction, tagged Christ, God's will, Jesus, married priesthood, sin, temptation, theology, women's ordination on March 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »
In the Empyrean Moses continues to brief the Son on known elements of Father’s plan for the early phase of the Incarnation. Moses wonders if Father’s ‘No dynasties’ rule will require too much of the Son as a youth ‘in the fullness of his humanity,’ and sees potential problems with temptations of the flesh. MOSES: [...]
Empyrean Dialogues 5 – God’s plan, Phase 1
Posted in Didactic Fiction, tagged Christianity, Incarnation, Jesus, theology on February 18, 2011 | 2 Comments »
In the Empyrean the early phase of the Incarnation is discussed in its deeper implications and Moses asks a question about the possibility of the Son marrying while in the flesh. MOSES: Father has not revealed his objectives for the Incarnation in terms of specific events, Sire, but we have received a general plan in three main phases: [...]
Empyrean Dialogues 4 – The Mandate
Posted in Didactic Fiction, tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, eschatology, forgiveness, Incarnation, Jesus, New Testament, revelation, Scripture, theology on February 6, 2011 | 12 Comments »
While Moses briefs the Divine Son in the Empyrean prior to the Incarnation, the subject turns to the difficulties inherent in the Incarnation Mandate, and the possibility of rejection by Israel. MOSES: All the saints pray for Israel’s acceptance of your mission, Sire, but anyone can see Father’s mandate for your incarnation is bad news as [...]
Empyrean Dialogues 3 – The Forerunner
Posted in Didactic Fiction, tagged eschatology, Incarnation, revelation, theology on January 25, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The meeting of Moses and the Son goes on in the Empyrean prior to the Incarnation. Moses has expressed concern that the Forerunner may be adversely influenced by Jewish apocalyptic writing. MOSES: The saints are of course thrilled, Sire, that a native son of Israel will be harbinger of your mission. THE SON: The son of [...]
Empyrean Dialogues – 2
Posted in Didactic Fiction, tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, Christmas, eschatology, Incarnation, Jesus, revelation, Scripture, theology on December 24, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Moses has greeted the Son in the divine Empyrean prior to the incarnation. The prophet has suggested a review of future ‘possibilities’ – since the Father has not yet unequivocally revealed whether Israel shall accept or reject his Anointed. The Son: It’s just as you say, Moses – our Father’s counsel of mystery with regard [...]
Empyrean Dialogues 1 – Annunciation
Posted in Didactic Fiction, tagged Bible, Christianity, eschatology, Incarnation, Jesus, New Testament, revelation, theology on December 15, 2010 | 12 Comments »
The scene is the Empyrean just prior to the divine Son’s incarnation. His servant Moses enters. Son: “I can see you have good news.” Moses: “Everything’s at the cusp, Sire. Mary will hear your new name by announcement of our messenger as soon as she’s with child. You’re to be ready at a moment’s notice.” [...]
