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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript TRUE FAMILY VALUES: TRUE FAMILY VALUES “Engrafting into the Love, the Life and the Lineage of Jesus and the Holy Spirit”: 'Engrafting into the Love, the Life and the Lineage of Jesus and the Holy Spirit' 1 Peter 1:5We are "guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." : 1 Peter 1:5 We are 'guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.' The classic question of religion: what went wrong and how to solve it.: The classic question of religion: what went wrong and how to solve it. Thus far we have addressed the problem of the individual in front of God. The paradigm has been the individual. : Thus far we have addressed the problem of the individual in front of God. The paradigm has been the individual. Today we will address the problem of the family in front of God. The paradigm will be the family. : Today we will address the problem of the family in front of God. The paradigm will be the family. The paradigm of the individual and of the family harmonize with and complement each other. : The paradigm of the individual and of the family harmonize with and complement each other. Let’s look at God’s Ideal of Creation viewed from the perspective of the family.: Let’s look at God’s Ideal of Creation viewed from the perspective of the family. The Creator of the universe is our Father. “The rock who begat you.”Jesus called God his Father. : The Creator of the universe is our Father. 'The rock who begat you.' Jesus called God his Father. God feels what a father feels; He loves as a true father loves. The paradigm of the family is also a paradigm of love. : God feels what a father feels; He loves as a true father loves. The paradigm of the family is also a paradigm of love. Creation began from a seed within the Father, the Word of God. John 1:1-3: Creation began from a seed within the Father, the Word of God. John 1:1-3 There is a resemblance between the Father and His children. Genesis 1:27“You see me, you see the Father.” John 15: There is a resemblance between the Father and His children. Genesis 1:27 'You see me, you see the Father.' John 15 God feels joy to see His children follow His commandments. Proverbs 23:24 “The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.” : God feels joy to see His children follow His commandments. Proverbs 23:24 'The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.' But God’s ultimate joy, as our Father, is when we love each other in Him. : But God’s ultimate joy, as our Father, is when we love each other in Him. 1 John 2:5: “But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him.” John 15:11: Remain in my love, so that “my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.”: 1 John 2:5: 'But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him.' John 15:11: Remain in my love, so that 'my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.' From the family perspective, to reach this stage of life, children pass through a period of growth, from immaturity to maturity.: From the family perspective, to reach this stage of life, children pass through a period of growth, from immaturity to maturity. While immature, they are ruled by words, commandments and laws. When mature, they are ruled by heart (love).: While immature, they are ruled by words, commandments and laws. When mature, they are ruled by heart (love). “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” Gal 5:6 : 'The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.' Gal 5:6 God’s first blessing to Adam and Eve when they were brother and sister was to “be fruitful,” then He gave the Commandment. : God’s first blessing to Adam and Eve when they were brother and sister was to 'be fruitful,' then He gave the Commandment. What did David mean by “he is like a tree … which yields its fruit in season”? (Ps 1:3): What did David mean by 'he is like a tree … which yields its fruit in season'? (Ps 1:3) A. No evil advice. B. No evil association.C. Delights in truth. D. Thinks deeply on Law.: A. No evil advice. B. No evil association. C. Delights in truth. D. Thinks deeply on Law. To be fruitful means to inherit from the root of Jesus, the true vine.John 15:5 Apart from me, you can bear no fruit.: To be fruitful means to inherit from the root of Jesus, the true vine. John 15:5 Apart from me, you can bear no fruit. It means to be in Jesus’ lineage, to be Jesus’ child. “He has his father’s eyes.” : It means to be in Jesus’ lineage, to be Jesus’ child. 'He has his father’s eyes.' You are capable of relating to all people. Mt 5:46 : You are capable of relating to all people. Mt 5:46 You are capable of sacrifice for the sake of others. Mt 5:40-42 : You are capable of sacrifice for the sake of others. Mt 5:40-42 You have your mind in command of your body. Mt 5:28-30: You have your mind in command of your body. Mt 5:28-30 It means you are “perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” Mt 5:48 : It means you are 'perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.' Mt 5:48 Being fruitful is not the final goal. It is God’s preparation for us to marry and to create children. : Being fruitful is not the final goal. It is God’s preparation for us to marry and to create children. When it is mature, you call the tree “fruitful.” Psalms 1, Jer 17, John 15. A fruitful tree can multiply the seed. : When it is mature, you call the tree 'fruitful.' Psalms 1, Jer 17, John 15. A fruitful tree can multiply the seed. God told Adam and Eve to be fruitful and then multiply.Gen 1:28 : God told Adam and Eve to be fruitful and then multiply. Gen 1:28 This is why God decreed:“…the two shall become one flesh.” Gen 2:24: This is why God decreed: '…the two shall become one flesh.' Gen 2:24 Jesus repeated this in Matthew 19:5-6. Paul repeated it in Ephesians 5:31.: Jesus repeated this in Matthew 19:5-6. Paul repeated it in Ephesians 5:31. “Has not the Lord made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring.” Malachi 2:15: 'Has not the Lord made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring.' Malachi 2:15 “… he was seeking godly offspring” tells us that lineage is important to God. : '… he was seeking godly offspring' tells us that lineage is important to God. “The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed.” Gal 3:16Through Abraham, God created lineage. : 'The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed.' Gal 3:16 Through Abraham, God created lineage. John the Baptist “leapt in the womb” when Mary arrived. God works with the seed in the loins and fetus in the womb. : John the Baptist 'leapt in the womb' when Mary arrived. God works with the seed in the loins and fetus in the womb. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jer 1:5 : 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.' Jer 1:5 The second major topic exposed by the family paradigm is the husband and wife relationship. : The second major topic exposed by the family paradigm is the husband and wife relationship. “For your Maker is your husband… the Lord will call you back as if you were a wife deserted.” Isaiah 54:5-6 : 'For your Maker is your husband… the Lord will call you back as if you were a wife deserted.' Isaiah 54:5-6 The pair system:Genesis 1: heavens and earth.: The pair system: Genesis 1: heavens and earth. The pair system:Genesis 1: light and darkness.: The pair system: Genesis 1: light and darkness. The pair system:Genesis 1: evening and morning.: The pair system: Genesis 1: evening and morning. The pair system:Genesis 1: water under and water above.: The pair system: Genesis 1: water under and water above. The pair system:Genesis 1: land and seas.: The pair system: Genesis 1: land and seas. The pair system:Genesis 1: greater light and lesser light.: The pair system: Genesis 1: greater light and lesser light. The pair system:Genesis 1: male and female.: The pair system: Genesis 1: male and female. The pair system:Genesis 6:19 “You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you.”: The pair system: Genesis 6:19 'You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you.' God manifests His image as male and female with the goal of their reuniting in love, as one flesh. : God manifests His image as male and female with the goal of their reuniting in love, as one flesh. Man is created for woman and woman for man.Between man and woman is love, for God is love. : Man is created for woman and woman for man. Between man and woman is love, for God is love. Slide50: Husband Wife Children Central point of love Creative power Transmission of lineage God created Adam and Eve naked and not ashamed.: God created Adam and Eve naked and not ashamed. God wanted them to follow His words, like any father, because He wanted to bless them. : God wanted them to follow His words, like any father, because He wanted to bless them. “If you obey my commandments, … the fruit of your womb will be blessed.” Deut 7:13, 28:1, 4: 'If you obey my commandments, … the fruit of your womb will be blessed.' Deut 7:13, 28:1, 4 Where does the “fruit of the womb” come from?: Where does the 'fruit of the womb' come from? The sexual organs, whose mysterious function is the source of new life.: The sexual organs, whose mysterious function is the source of new life. This is where the husband’s and wife’s blood mingles.: This is where the husband’s and wife’s blood mingles. This is the origin of lineage. Therefore, love creates life and lineage.: This is the origin of lineage. Therefore, love creates life and lineage. From that point, husband and wife become parents. At the same time, God participates as the Heavenly Father. : From that point, husband and wife become parents. At the same time, God participates as the Heavenly Father. “What is the symbol of love of man and woman? Where is the last terminal of love? The sexual organs, for they enable a husband's and wife's bodies to unite. : 'What is the symbol of love of man and woman? Where is the last terminal of love? The sexual organs, for they enable a husband's and wife's bodies to unite. “They provide a path through which mind and body can unite completely centering on love.” Father Moon, “In Search of the Origin of the Universe” : 'They provide a path through which mind and body can unite completely centering on love.' Father Moon, 'In Search of the Origin of the Universe' This substantiation of creative, passionate, eternal, joyful, free and responsible love is the fulfillment of the purpose of creation.: This substantiation of creative, passionate, eternal, joyful, free and responsible love is the fulfillment of the purpose of creation. God in True Families: GOD God in True Families God in True Families: HUSBAND GOD God in True Families God in True Families: Mind Body (energy) GOD God in True Families HUSBAND WIFE God in True Families: Mind Body (energy) GOD CHILD God-Centered FAMILY Gen 1:28 God in True Families HUSBAND WIFE Slide66: GOD CHILD The Image of God God in True Families HUSBAND WIFE TRUE PARENTS The final perspective from the family paradigm is that of lineage. : The final perspective from the family paradigm is that of lineage. Elizabeth proclaimed to Mary, “ is the fruit of your womb.”: Elizabeth proclaimed to Mary, ' is the fruit of your womb.' In the love of a true husband and wife, God’s love merges with the couple’s love and God’s lineage comes forth.: In the love of a true husband and wife, God’s love merges with the couple’s love and God’s lineage comes forth. God’s seed (1 John 3:19) expands infinitely. : God’s seed (1 John 3:19) expands infinitely. God’s love multiplies from the scope of the individual to the family, society, nation, world and cosmos.: God’s love multiplies from the scope of the individual to the family, society, nation, world and cosmos. Slide72: GOD God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide73: Child GOD Family God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide74: Child GOD Family Clan God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide75: Child GOD Family Clan Society God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide76: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world TRUE PARENTS Gen 1:28 Slide77: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide78: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide79: Husband Wife Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos God is the center of all True Love relationships Parents Elders Youngers Slide80: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide81: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide82: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide83: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide84: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide85: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide86: Child Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos Even the harmony of creation is destroyed. Rom 8:20 + _ GOD FALLEN PARENTS How could God allow such a breakdown? The family paradigm is also one of freedom and responsibility. : How could God allow such a breakdown? The family paradigm is also one of freedom and responsibility. To maintain their freedom and responsibility, and the dignity, dominion and authority as co-creators with God, God would not intervene in the fall. : To maintain their freedom and responsibility, and the dignity, dominion and authority as co-creators with God, God would not intervene in the fall. If God had intervened, it would have invalidated His word because He would have been relating by heart to His children who were still immature in heart. : If God had intervened, it would have invalidated His word because He would have been relating by heart to His children who were still immature in heart. In the family paradigm, the fall is the fall of the family. : In the family paradigm, the fall is the fall of the family. Adam and Eve were betrothed--a biblical use of “husband and wife” (Mt 1:19, 24, Deut 22:24). : Adam and Eve were betrothed--a biblical use of 'husband and wife' (Mt 1:19, 24, Deut 22:24). God blessed Adam and Eve to be fruitful… Were they? No. : God blessed Adam and Eve to be fruitful… Were they? No. Adam and Eve’s conjugal love should have been blessed.: Adam and Eve’s conjugal love should have been blessed. Their children should have been the true children of God. : Their children should have been the true children of God. Their lineage should have been the lineage of God. : Their lineage should have been the lineage of God. But Adam and Eve ate the fruit and were cast out of the Garden, under the curse.: But Adam and Eve ate the fruit and were cast out of the Garden, under the curse. Was it a literal fruit? : Was it a literal fruit? Literal fruit does not affect blood lineage.: Literal fruit does not affect blood lineage. No one would eat a literal fruit if they knew or even suspected it would cause death.: No one would eat a literal fruit if they knew or even suspected it would cause death. They weren’t starving; there was plenty of fruit on other trees. : They weren’t starving; there was plenty of fruit on other trees. No parent would place a poisonous fruit within reach of children.: No parent would place a poisonous fruit within reach of children. Jesus said that no one is defiled by something that goes into the mouth. (Mt 15:11): Jesus said that no one is defiled by something that goes into the mouth. (Mt 15:11) The fruit was not a test--no parent would punish failure in a test with death. : The fruit was not a test--no parent would punish failure in a test with death. No parent gives a meaningless rule just to see if the child will obey. This is authoritarianism of the worst kind. : No parent gives a meaningless rule just to see if the child will obey. This is authoritarianism of the worst kind. What was “the fruit”?: What was 'the fruit'? Its allure was so powerful that it overcame the fear of death. : Its allure was so powerful that it overcame the fear of death. Only love is powerful enough to overcome the fear of death.“Love is as strong as death.” Song of Songs 8:6 : Only love is powerful enough to overcome the fear of death. 'Love is as strong as death.' Song of Songs 8:6 The fruit that destroyed God’s children must have had something to do with love. : The fruit that destroyed God’s children must have had something to do with love. Jesus spoke many things in parables and symbols. (Mt. 13:34)The rock, the stone, the lamb, the dove, the doe, fishermen of men, sheep and goats: Jesus spoke many things in parables and symbols. (Mt. 13:34) The rock, the stone, the lamb, the dove, the doe, fishermen of men, sheep and goats Solomon compares eating fruit to sexual intercourse.(Song of Songs 1:2, 2:3-4, 4:5, 4:16): Solomon compares eating fruit to sexual intercourse. (Song of Songs 1:2, 2:3-4, 4:5, 4:16) Let’s unwrap the symbols from this perspective.: Let’s unwrap the symbols from this perspective. The Tree of Life symbolizes Adam in perfection.Proverbs 13:12 Rev. 22:14: The Tree of Life symbolizes Adam in perfection. Proverbs 13:12 Rev. 22:14 Standing next to the Tree of Life in the center of the Garden was the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.: Standing next to the Tree of Life in the center of the Garden was the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Standing next to Adam was Eve.Proverbs 4: The true wife and mother are Wisdom. : Standing next to Adam was Eve. Proverbs 4: The true wife and mother are Wisdom. The fruit of a tree is that by which it multiplies. The fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil symbolizes Eve’s love.: The fruit of a tree is that by which it multiplies. The fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil symbolizes Eve’s love. The knowledge of love begins with Eve. Adam goes to Eve to find it.Genesis 2:24 : The knowledge of love begins with Eve. Adam goes to Eve to find it. Genesis 2:24 Slide117: Eve’s Love Satan’s Word God’s Word Good fruit Good children God’s lineage Evil fruit Fallen children Satan’s lineage God said that the day they ate the fruit, they would die…: God said that the day they ate the fruit, they would die… Was the commandment eternal?: Was the commandment eternal? No. It was a father’s word to His children while they were growing up. : No. It was a father’s word to His children while they were growing up. As He promised in Genesis 2:24, upon perfection, they were to be blessed in marriage, and… : As He promised in Genesis 2:24, upon perfection, they were to be blessed in marriage, and… Eat lots of fruit. Lots. : Eat lots of fruit. Lots. On the other hand, the serpent said they would not die.: On the other hand, the serpent said they would not die. Just to be clear, this serpent was not an animal…: Just to be clear, this serpent was not an animal… Animals don’t talk. Animals don’t know God’s Commandment. Animals cannot seduce people. : Animals don’t talk. Animals don’t know God’s Commandment. Animals cannot seduce people. Eve was dealing with a very intelligent being. An angel. : Eve was dealing with a very intelligent being. An angel. The “ancient serpent” was the devil, called Satan (Rev. 12:9). : The 'ancient serpent' was the devil, called Satan (Rev. 12:9). The “serpent” was an angel named Lucifer. Is. 14:12: The 'serpent' was an angel named Lucifer. Is. 14:12 Now, back to the tale: who was telling the truth? God, not Satan.: Now, back to the tale: who was telling the truth? God, not Satan. John 8:44…there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”: John 8:44 …there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.' So the day they ate, they died, because God said they did. : So the day they ate, they died, because God said they did. Adam and Eve died spiritually, not physically. : Adam and Eve died spiritually, not physically. Spiritual death = Dwelling outside the love of God in Christ. 1 John 3:14“Leave the dead to bury their own dead.”: Spiritual death = Dwelling outside the love of God in Christ. 1 John 3:14 'Leave the dead to bury their own dead.' Adam died. He had the name of being alive, but he was dead.1 Cor 15:22, Rom 5:12 : Adam died. He had the name of being alive, but he was dead. 1 Cor 15:22, Rom 5:12 John 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." : John 13:34 'A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.' John 15:12 "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." : John 15:12 'My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.' Therefore, spiritual death results from false, selfish love. : Therefore, spiritual death results from false, selfish love. Illicit love brings death. (Prov 7:21-23, 27) False love means that they ate the fruit of sexual love prematurely, in violation of God’s commandment, following Satan’s words. : False love means that they ate the fruit of sexual love prematurely, in violation of God’s commandment, following Satan’s words. True love means purity until God blessed them in marriage. : True love means purity until God blessed them in marriage. As do all parents, God told His children not to have sex before marriage. : As do all parents, God told His children not to have sex before marriage. The root problem: Adam and Eve had premature sex, in violation of God’s Word.: The root problem: Adam and Eve had premature sex, in violation of God’s Word. At the fall, were Adam and Eve mature or immature?The answer is revealed by the shame and blame. : At the fall, were Adam and Eve mature or immature? The answer is revealed by the shame and blame. Adam and Eve married outside the Garden, under a curse, not blessing. : Adam and Eve married outside the Garden, under a curse, not blessing. Because Adam and Eve fell, God could not participate in their conjugal life. : Because Adam and Eve fell, God could not participate in their conjugal life. Their children were not true children of God, and their lineage was not God’s lineage. : Their children were not true children of God, and their lineage was not God’s lineage. Gen 6:6 God was sorry He made man on the earth; it grieved Him to His heart.: Gen 6:6 God was sorry He made man on the earth; it grieved Him to His heart. Deuteronomy 28:15-18 If we disobey God’s word, “the fruit of your womb will be cursed.” Psalm 51:5John 8:44: Deuteronomy 28:15-18 If we disobey God’s word, 'the fruit of your womb will be cursed.' Psalm 51:5 John 8:44 If the fall left man in Satan’s lineage, then : If the fall left man in Satan’s lineage, then “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” John 3:3: 'I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.' John 3:3 “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” John 13:8 : 'Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.' John 13:8 This is the real meaning of rebirth. How does it happen? : This is the real meaning of rebirth. How does it happen? BIG point: Rebirth requires : BIG point: Rebirth requires Jesus and the Holy Spirit are the new parents and True Parents. : Jesus and the Holy Spirit are the new parents and True Parents. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” (2 Cor 5:17): 'If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.' (2 Cor 5:17) “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.” 1 Peter 1:23 : 'For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.' 1 Peter 1:23 We are saved by the blood of Jesus, not by the blood of the thieves. : We are saved by the blood of Jesus, not by the blood of the thieves. What is the difference between Jesus’ blood and the thieves’ blood? : What is the difference between Jesus’ blood and the thieves’ blood? Jesus’ blood is God’s blood. In Jesus’ blood is the Father’s seed. 1 John 3:9: Jesus’ blood is God’s blood. In Jesus’ blood is the Father’s seed. 1 John 3:9 Then whose seed is in the thieves’ blood? John 8:44--Satan’s seed.Which blood do we have? : Then whose seed is in the thieves’ blood? John 8:44--Satan’s seed. Which blood do we have? We are born in sin. Even if our parents were saved as individuals, they passed Satan’s blood to us. : We are born in sin. Even if our parents were saved as individuals, they passed Satan’s blood to us. Here’s a tough one: the act of procreation, the act of love, is not saved. : Here’s a tough one: the act of procreation, the act of love, is not saved. Parents give us flesh and blood. Jesus came to give us his flesh—the bread of life—and his blood--the water of life. : Parents give us flesh and blood. Jesus came to give us his flesh—the bread of life—and his blood--the water of life. “For the bread of life is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” John 6:33 : 'For the bread of life is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.' John 6:33 Did we receive it? No; his blood never created a physical lineage.: Did we receive it? No; his blood never created a physical lineage. He was a bridegroom with no bride; a father with no children. He longed to gather together Jerusalem, but they would not. Mt 23:37 : He was a bridegroom with no bride; a father with no children. He longed to gather together Jerusalem, but they would not. Mt 23:37 This is what Satan destroyed when he entered Judas Iscariot. : This is what Satan destroyed when he entered Judas Iscariot. He could not destroy Jesus’ love, but he could destroy his physical lineage. : He could not destroy Jesus’ love, but he could destroy his physical lineage. From this family paradigm, let us view the work of Father and Mother Moon. : From this family paradigm, let us view the work of Father and Mother Moon. “The returning Messiah, who comes as True Parents, should give rebirth through true love to humankind, whose blood lineage was defiled by the original sin. : 'The returning Messiah, who comes as True Parents, should give rebirth through true love to humankind, whose blood lineage was defiled by the original sin. “When viewed from this perspective, the International Blessing Ceremonies are not conducted simply to bring young men and women together as husbands and wives.: 'When viewed from this perspective, the International Blessing Ceremonies are not conducted simply to bring young men and women together as husbands and wives. “In fact, they are holy ceremonies in which people are reborn as God’s true children through the original seed of life from God.” Father Moon, The Cosmos is My Hometown and Fatherland, a speech given in the United States Capitol building, February 2, 2000 : 'In fact, they are holy ceremonies in which people are reborn as God’s true children through the original seed of life from God.' Father Moon, The Cosmos is My Hometown and Fatherland, a speech given in the United States Capitol building, February 2, 2000 Rebirth--engrafting-- comes through marriage. This is the significance of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. : Rebirth--engrafting-- comes through marriage. This is the significance of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. This comes only through the grace of God, not by human works.: This comes only through the grace of God, not by human works. Our goal today is to get marriage back inside the Garden. : Our goal today is to get marriage back inside the Garden. Biblical Models of Oneness:Christ / Church Mind / Body Husband / Wife : Biblical Models of Oneness: Christ / Church Mind / Body Husband / Wife By engrafting we will become with Christ. : By engrafting we will become with Christ. 1 Cor 12:13 Eph 5:23, 28-32We become one with Jesus by receiving his flesh and blood. : 1 Cor 12:13 Eph 5:23, 28-32 We become one with Jesus by receiving his flesh and blood. John 6:48-51: “I am the bread of life. … This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.”: John 6:48-51: 'I am the bread of life. … This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.' How? By engrafting--becoming one flesh--which takes place biblically in one way only--by marriage. : How? By engrafting--becoming one flesh--which takes place biblically in one way only--by marriage. In marriage, the two become one flesh. We can be physically engrafted by standing in a bride's position to Jesus. : In marriage, the two become one flesh. We can be physically engrafted by standing in a bride's position to Jesus. 2 Cor 11:2--”I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.”: 2 Cor 11:2--'I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.' One lineage is established in marriage. : One lineage is established in marriage. The Bride joins the lineage of the Bridegroom. : The Bride joins the lineage of the Bridegroom. Through the blessing of marriage, the curse is lifted. We can join God’s lineage. We can be physically reborn. : Through the blessing of marriage, the curse is lifted. We can join God’s lineage. We can be physically reborn. To carry this out, Christ must return to us physically, not just spiritually, in a marriage event represented in Revelation by the Marriage of the Lamb. : To carry this out, Christ must return to us physically, not just spiritually, in a marriage event represented in Revelation by the Marriage of the Lamb. Sin began with a couple on earth. A couple on earth must restore it, and open the gates for all couples to engraft. : Sin began with a couple on earth. A couple on earth must restore it, and open the gates for all couples to engraft. Jesus said, all who overcome become pillars in the temple of God, with "the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God … and my own new name" written on them. (Rev. 3:12): Jesus said, all who overcome become pillars in the temple of God, with 'the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God … and my own new name' written on them. (Rev. 3:12) Rev. 19:11-16 " … the name by which he is called is The Word of God. … From his mouth issues a sharp sword with which to smite the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron … his name inscribed, King of kings and Lord of lords." : Rev. 19:11-16 ' … the name by which he is called is The Word of God. … From his mouth issues a sharp sword with which to smite the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron … his name inscribed, King of kings and Lord of lords.' As Jesus foretold in the marriage parables, he will restore marriage on Earth as it is in Heaven. : As Jesus foretold in the marriage parables, he will restore marriage on Earth as it is in Heaven. Heb 9:28: "Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.”: Heb 9:28: 'Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.' With his bride, he will Bless the marriages of those waiting for him. : With his bride, he will Bless the marriages of those waiting for him. Rev 2:7 Jesus says “to him who overcomes” I will grant him the right to eat from the Tree of Life, which is in the paradise of God. : Rev 2:7 Jesus says 'to him who overcomes' I will grant him the right to eat from the Tree of Life, which is in the paradise of God. Rev 2:17 “I will also give him a white stone with a new name known only to him who receives it.” “Stone” is a symbol for Christ, the “living stone,” and 1 Peter 2:4 ways we all are to be “living stones.” : Rev 2:17 'I will also give him a white stone with a new name known only to him who receives it.' 'Stone' is a symbol for Christ, the 'living stone,' and 1 Peter 2:4 ways we all are to be 'living stones.' 1 John 3:1 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! … we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.” : 1 John 3:1 'How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! … we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.' All who overcome and wash their robes will have the right to the Tree of Life, drinking the water of life. Rev. 22 : All who overcome and wash their robes will have the right to the Tree of Life, drinking the water of life. Rev. 22 We all can and should become true parents, small messiahs, for our family, church and nation.: We all can and should become true parents, small messiahs, for our family, church and nation. “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these…” Jn 14:12: 'I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these…' Jn 14:12 “Set your mind on things above, not earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. : 'Set your mind on things above, not earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. “When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” Col 3:2-4Amen. : 'When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.' Col 3:2-4 Amen. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript TRUE FAMILY VALUES: TRUE FAMILY VALUES “Engrafting into the Love, the Life and the Lineage of Jesus and the Holy Spirit”: 'Engrafting into the Love, the Life and the Lineage of Jesus and the Holy Spirit' 1 Peter 1:5We are "guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." : 1 Peter 1:5 We are 'guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.' The classic question of religion: what went wrong and how to solve it.: The classic question of religion: what went wrong and how to solve it. Thus far we have addressed the problem of the individual in front of God. The paradigm has been the individual. : Thus far we have addressed the problem of the individual in front of God. The paradigm has been the individual. Today we will address the problem of the family in front of God. The paradigm will be the family. : Today we will address the problem of the family in front of God. The paradigm will be the family. The paradigm of the individual and of the family harmonize with and complement each other. : The paradigm of the individual and of the family harmonize with and complement each other. Let’s look at God’s Ideal of Creation viewed from the perspective of the family.: Let’s look at God’s Ideal of Creation viewed from the perspective of the family. The Creator of the universe is our Father. “The rock who begat you.”Jesus called God his Father. : The Creator of the universe is our Father. 'The rock who begat you.' Jesus called God his Father. God feels what a father feels; He loves as a true father loves. The paradigm of the family is also a paradigm of love. : God feels what a father feels; He loves as a true father loves. The paradigm of the family is also a paradigm of love. Creation began from a seed within the Father, the Word of God. John 1:1-3: Creation began from a seed within the Father, the Word of God. John 1:1-3 There is a resemblance between the Father and His children. Genesis 1:27“You see me, you see the Father.” John 15: There is a resemblance between the Father and His children. Genesis 1:27 'You see me, you see the Father.' John 15 God feels joy to see His children follow His commandments. Proverbs 23:24 “The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.” : God feels joy to see His children follow His commandments. Proverbs 23:24 'The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.' But God’s ultimate joy, as our Father, is when we love each other in Him. : But God’s ultimate joy, as our Father, is when we love each other in Him. 1 John 2:5: “But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him.” John 15:11: Remain in my love, so that “my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.”: 1 John 2:5: 'But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him.' John 15:11: Remain in my love, so that 'my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.' From the family perspective, to reach this stage of life, children pass through a period of growth, from immaturity to maturity.: From the family perspective, to reach this stage of life, children pass through a period of growth, from immaturity to maturity. While immature, they are ruled by words, commandments and laws. When mature, they are ruled by heart (love).: While immature, they are ruled by words, commandments and laws. When mature, they are ruled by heart (love). “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” Gal 5:6 : 'The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.' Gal 5:6 God’s first blessing to Adam and Eve when they were brother and sister was to “be fruitful,” then He gave the Commandment. : God’s first blessing to Adam and Eve when they were brother and sister was to 'be fruitful,' then He gave the Commandment. What did David mean by “he is like a tree … which yields its fruit in season”? (Ps 1:3): What did David mean by 'he is like a tree … which yields its fruit in season'? (Ps 1:3) A. No evil advice. B. No evil association.C. Delights in truth. D. Thinks deeply on Law.: A. No evil advice. B. No evil association. C. Delights in truth. D. Thinks deeply on Law. To be fruitful means to inherit from the root of Jesus, the true vine.John 15:5 Apart from me, you can bear no fruit.: To be fruitful means to inherit from the root of Jesus, the true vine. John 15:5 Apart from me, you can bear no fruit. It means to be in Jesus’ lineage, to be Jesus’ child. “He has his father’s eyes.” : It means to be in Jesus’ lineage, to be Jesus’ child. 'He has his father’s eyes.' You are capable of relating to all people. Mt 5:46 : You are capable of relating to all people. Mt 5:46 You are capable of sacrifice for the sake of others. Mt 5:40-42 : You are capable of sacrifice for the sake of others. Mt 5:40-42 You have your mind in command of your body. Mt 5:28-30: You have your mind in command of your body. Mt 5:28-30 It means you are “perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” Mt 5:48 : It means you are 'perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.' Mt 5:48 Being fruitful is not the final goal. It is God’s preparation for us to marry and to create children. : Being fruitful is not the final goal. It is God’s preparation for us to marry and to create children. When it is mature, you call the tree “fruitful.” Psalms 1, Jer 17, John 15. A fruitful tree can multiply the seed. : When it is mature, you call the tree 'fruitful.' Psalms 1, Jer 17, John 15. A fruitful tree can multiply the seed. God told Adam and Eve to be fruitful and then multiply.Gen 1:28 : God told Adam and Eve to be fruitful and then multiply. Gen 1:28 This is why God decreed:“…the two shall become one flesh.” Gen 2:24: This is why God decreed: '…the two shall become one flesh.' Gen 2:24 Jesus repeated this in Matthew 19:5-6. Paul repeated it in Ephesians 5:31.: Jesus repeated this in Matthew 19:5-6. Paul repeated it in Ephesians 5:31. “Has not the Lord made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring.” Malachi 2:15: 'Has not the Lord made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring.' Malachi 2:15 “… he was seeking godly offspring” tells us that lineage is important to God. : '… he was seeking godly offspring' tells us that lineage is important to God. “The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed.” Gal 3:16Through Abraham, God created lineage. : 'The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed.' Gal 3:16 Through Abraham, God created lineage. John the Baptist “leapt in the womb” when Mary arrived. God works with the seed in the loins and fetus in the womb. : John the Baptist 'leapt in the womb' when Mary arrived. God works with the seed in the loins and fetus in the womb. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jer 1:5 : 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.' Jer 1:5 The second major topic exposed by the family paradigm is the husband and wife relationship. : The second major topic exposed by the family paradigm is the husband and wife relationship. “For your Maker is your husband… the Lord will call you back as if you were a wife deserted.” Isaiah 54:5-6 : 'For your Maker is your husband… the Lord will call you back as if you were a wife deserted.' Isaiah 54:5-6 The pair system:Genesis 1: heavens and earth.: The pair system: Genesis 1: heavens and earth. The pair system:Genesis 1: light and darkness.: The pair system: Genesis 1: light and darkness. The pair system:Genesis 1: evening and morning.: The pair system: Genesis 1: evening and morning. The pair system:Genesis 1: water under and water above.: The pair system: Genesis 1: water under and water above. The pair system:Genesis 1: land and seas.: The pair system: Genesis 1: land and seas. The pair system:Genesis 1: greater light and lesser light.: The pair system: Genesis 1: greater light and lesser light. The pair system:Genesis 1: male and female.: The pair system: Genesis 1: male and female. The pair system:Genesis 6:19 “You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you.”: The pair system: Genesis 6:19 'You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you.' God manifests His image as male and female with the goal of their reuniting in love, as one flesh. : God manifests His image as male and female with the goal of their reuniting in love, as one flesh. Man is created for woman and woman for man.Between man and woman is love, for God is love. : Man is created for woman and woman for man. Between man and woman is love, for God is love. Slide50: Husband Wife Children Central point of love Creative power Transmission of lineage God created Adam and Eve naked and not ashamed.: God created Adam and Eve naked and not ashamed. God wanted them to follow His words, like any father, because He wanted to bless them. : God wanted them to follow His words, like any father, because He wanted to bless them. “If you obey my commandments, … the fruit of your womb will be blessed.” Deut 7:13, 28:1, 4: 'If you obey my commandments, … the fruit of your womb will be blessed.' Deut 7:13, 28:1, 4 Where does the “fruit of the womb” come from?: Where does the 'fruit of the womb' come from? The sexual organs, whose mysterious function is the source of new life.: The sexual organs, whose mysterious function is the source of new life. This is where the husband’s and wife’s blood mingles.: This is where the husband’s and wife’s blood mingles. This is the origin of lineage. Therefore, love creates life and lineage.: This is the origin of lineage. Therefore, love creates life and lineage. From that point, husband and wife become parents. At the same time, God participates as the Heavenly Father. : From that point, husband and wife become parents. At the same time, God participates as the Heavenly Father. “What is the symbol of love of man and woman? Where is the last terminal of love? The sexual organs, for they enable a husband's and wife's bodies to unite. : 'What is the symbol of love of man and woman? Where is the last terminal of love? The sexual organs, for they enable a husband's and wife's bodies to unite. “They provide a path through which mind and body can unite completely centering on love.” Father Moon, “In Search of the Origin of the Universe” : 'They provide a path through which mind and body can unite completely centering on love.' Father Moon, 'In Search of the Origin of the Universe' This substantiation of creative, passionate, eternal, joyful, free and responsible love is the fulfillment of the purpose of creation.: This substantiation of creative, passionate, eternal, joyful, free and responsible love is the fulfillment of the purpose of creation. God in True Families: GOD God in True Families God in True Families: HUSBAND GOD God in True Families God in True Families: Mind Body (energy) GOD God in True Families HUSBAND WIFE God in True Families: Mind Body (energy) GOD CHILD God-Centered FAMILY Gen 1:28 God in True Families HUSBAND WIFE Slide66: GOD CHILD The Image of God God in True Families HUSBAND WIFE TRUE PARENTS The final perspective from the family paradigm is that of lineage. : The final perspective from the family paradigm is that of lineage. Elizabeth proclaimed to Mary, “ is the fruit of your womb.”: Elizabeth proclaimed to Mary, ' is the fruit of your womb.' In the love of a true husband and wife, God’s love merges with the couple’s love and God’s lineage comes forth.: In the love of a true husband and wife, God’s love merges with the couple’s love and God’s lineage comes forth. God’s seed (1 John 3:19) expands infinitely. : God’s seed (1 John 3:19) expands infinitely. God’s love multiplies from the scope of the individual to the family, society, nation, world and cosmos.: God’s love multiplies from the scope of the individual to the family, society, nation, world and cosmos. Slide72: GOD God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide73: Child GOD Family God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide74: Child GOD Family Clan God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide75: Child GOD Family Clan Society God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide76: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world TRUE PARENTS Gen 1:28 Slide77: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide78: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos God’s ideal: true families multiply to fill the world Gen 1:28 TRUE PARENTS Slide79: Husband Wife Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos God is the center of all True Love relationships Parents Elders Youngers Slide80: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide81: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide82: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide83: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide84: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide85: Child GOD Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos The breakdown could come only in the destruction of family love. Parents Elders Youngers Husband Wife Slide86: Child Family Clan Society Nation World Cosmos Even the harmony of creation is destroyed. Rom 8:20 + _ GOD FALLEN PARENTS How could God allow such a breakdown? The family paradigm is also one of freedom and responsibility. : How could God allow such a breakdown? The family paradigm is also one of freedom and responsibility. To maintain their freedom and responsibility, and the dignity, dominion and authority as co-creators with God, God would not intervene in the fall. : To maintain their freedom and responsibility, and the dignity, dominion and authority as co-creators with God, God would not intervene in the fall. If God had intervened, it would have invalidated His word because He would have been relating by heart to His children who were still immature in heart. : If God had intervened, it would have invalidated His word because He would have been relating by heart to His children who were still immature in heart. In the family paradigm, the fall is the fall of the family. : In the family paradigm, the fall is the fall of the family. Adam and Eve were betrothed--a biblical use of “husband and wife” (Mt 1:19, 24, Deut 22:24). : Adam and Eve were betrothed--a biblical use of 'husband and wife' (Mt 1:19, 24, Deut 22:24). God blessed Adam and Eve to be fruitful… Were they? No. : God blessed Adam and Eve to be fruitful… Were they? No. Adam and Eve’s conjugal love should have been blessed.: Adam and Eve’s conjugal love should have been blessed. Their children should have been the true children of God. : Their children should have been the true children of God. Their lineage should have been the lineage of God. : Their lineage should have been the lineage of God. But Adam and Eve ate the fruit and were cast out of the Garden, under the curse.: But Adam and Eve ate the fruit and were cast out of the Garden, under the curse. Was it a literal fruit? : Was it a literal fruit? Literal fruit does not affect blood lineage.: Literal fruit does not affect blood lineage. No one would eat a literal fruit if they knew or even suspected it would cause death.: No one would eat a literal fruit if they knew or even suspected it would cause death. They weren’t starving; there was plenty of fruit on other trees. : They weren’t starving; there was plenty of fruit on other trees. No parent would place a poisonous fruit within reach of children.: No parent would place a poisonous fruit within reach of children. Jesus said that no one is defiled by something that goes into the mouth. (Mt 15:11): Jesus said that no one is defiled by something that goes into the mouth. (Mt 15:11) The fruit was not a test--no parent would punish failure in a test with death. : The fruit was not a test--no parent would punish failure in a test with death. No parent gives a meaningless rule just to see if the child will obey. This is authoritarianism of the worst kind. : No parent gives a meaningless rule just to see if the child will obey. This is authoritarianism of the worst kind. What was “the fruit”?: What was 'the fruit'? Its allure was so powerful that it overcame the fear of death. : Its allure was so powerful that it overcame the fear of death. Only love is powerful enough to overcome the fear of death.“Love is as strong as death.” Song of Songs 8:6 : Only love is powerful enough to overcome the fear of death. 'Love is as strong as death.' Song of Songs 8:6 The fruit that destroyed God’s children must have had something to do with love. : The fruit that destroyed God’s children must have had something to do with love. Jesus spoke many things in parables and symbols. (Mt. 13:34)The rock, the stone, the lamb, the dove, the doe, fishermen of men, sheep and goats: Jesus spoke many things in parables and symbols. (Mt. 13:34) The rock, the stone, the lamb, the dove, the doe, fishermen of men, sheep and goats Solomon compares eating fruit to sexual intercourse.(Song of Songs 1:2, 2:3-4, 4:5, 4:16): Solomon compares eating fruit to sexual intercourse. (Song of Songs 1:2, 2:3-4, 4:5, 4:16) Let’s unwrap the symbols from this perspective.: Let’s unwrap the symbols from this perspective. The Tree of Life symbolizes Adam in perfection.Proverbs 13:12 Rev. 22:14: The Tree of Life symbolizes Adam in perfection. Proverbs 13:12 Rev. 22:14 Standing next to the Tree of Life in the center of the Garden was the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.: Standing next to the Tree of Life in the center of the Garden was the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Standing next to Adam was Eve.Proverbs 4: The true wife and mother are Wisdom. : Standing next to Adam was Eve. Proverbs 4: The true wife and mother are Wisdom. The fruit of a tree is that by which it multiplies. The fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil symbolizes Eve’s love.: The fruit of a tree is that by which it multiplies. The fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil symbolizes Eve’s love. The knowledge of love begins with Eve. Adam goes to Eve to find it.Genesis 2:24 : The knowledge of love begins with Eve. Adam goes to Eve to find it. Genesis 2:24 Slide117: Eve’s Love Satan’s Word God’s Word Good fruit Good children God’s lineage Evil fruit Fallen children Satan’s lineage God said that the day they ate the fruit, they would die…: God said that the day they ate the fruit, they would die… Was the commandment eternal?: Was the commandment eternal? No. It was a father’s word to His children while they were growing up. : No. It was a father’s word to His children while they were growing up. As He promised in Genesis 2:24, upon perfection, they were to be blessed in marriage, and… : As He promised in Genesis 2:24, upon perfection, they were to be blessed in marriage, and… Eat lots of fruit. Lots. : Eat lots of fruit. Lots. On the other hand, the serpent said they would not die.: On the other hand, the serpent said they would not die. Just to be clear, this serpent was not an animal…: Just to be clear, this serpent was not an animal… Animals don’t talk. Animals don’t know God’s Commandment. Animals cannot seduce people. : Animals don’t talk. Animals don’t know God’s Commandment. Animals cannot seduce people. Eve was dealing with a very intelligent being. An angel. : Eve was dealing with a very intelligent being. An angel. The “ancient serpent” was the devil, called Satan (Rev. 12:9). : The 'ancient serpent' was the devil, called Satan (Rev. 12:9). The “serpent” was an angel named Lucifer. Is. 14:12: The 'serpent' was an angel named Lucifer. Is. 14:12 Now, back to the tale: who was telling the truth? God, not Satan.: Now, back to the tale: who was telling the truth? God, not Satan. John 8:44…there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”: John 8:44 …there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.' So the day they ate, they died, because God said they did. : So the day they ate, they died, because God said they did. Adam and Eve died spiritually, not physically. : Adam and Eve died spiritually, not physically. Spiritual death = Dwelling outside the love of God in Christ. 1 John 3:14“Leave the dead to bury their own dead.”: Spiritual death = Dwelling outside the love of God in Christ. 1 John 3:14 'Leave the dead to bury their own dead.' Adam died. He had the name of being alive, but he was dead.1 Cor 15:22, Rom 5:12 : Adam died. He had the name of being alive, but he was dead. 1 Cor 15:22, Rom 5:12 John 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." : John 13:34 'A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.' John 15:12 "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." : John 15:12 'My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.' Therefore, spiritual death results from false, selfish love. : Therefore, spiritual death results from false, selfish love. Illicit love brings death. (Prov 7:21-23, 27) False love means that they ate the fruit of sexual love prematurely, in violation of God’s commandment, following Satan’s words. : False love means that they ate the fruit of sexual love prematurely, in violation of God’s commandment, following Satan’s words. True love means purity until God blessed them in marriage. : True love means purity until God blessed them in marriage. As do all parents, God told His children not to have sex before marriage. : As do all parents, God told His children not to have sex before marriage. The root problem: Adam and Eve had premature sex, in violation of God’s Word.: The root problem: Adam and Eve had premature sex, in violation of God’s Word. At the fall, were Adam and Eve mature or immature?The answer is revealed by the shame and blame. : At the fall, were Adam and Eve mature or immature? The answer is revealed by the shame and blame. Adam and Eve married outside the Garden, under a curse, not blessing. : Adam and Eve married outside the Garden, under a curse, not blessing. Because Adam and Eve fell, God could not participate in their conjugal life. : Because Adam and Eve fell, God could not participate in their conjugal life. Their children were not true children of God, and their lineage was not God’s lineage. : Their children were not true children of God, and their lineage was not God’s lineage. Gen 6:6 God was sorry He made man on the earth; it grieved Him to His heart.: Gen 6:6 God was sorry He made man on the earth; it grieved Him to His heart. Deuteronomy 28:15-18 If we disobey God’s word, “the fruit of your womb will be cursed.” Psalm 51:5John 8:44: Deuteronomy 28:15-18 If we disobey God’s word, 'the fruit of your womb will be cursed.' Psalm 51:5 John 8:44 If the fall left man in Satan’s lineage, then : If the fall left man in Satan’s lineage, then “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” John 3:3: 'I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.' John 3:3 “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” John 13:8 : 'Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.' John 13:8 This is the real meaning of rebirth. How does it happen? : This is the real meaning of rebirth. How does it happen? BIG point: Rebirth requires : BIG point: Rebirth requires Jesus and the Holy Spirit are the new parents and True Parents. : Jesus and the Holy Spirit are the new parents and True Parents. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” (2 Cor 5:17): 'If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.' (2 Cor 5:17) “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.” 1 Peter 1:23 : 'For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.' 1 Peter 1:23 We are saved by the blood of Jesus, not by the blood of the thieves. : We are saved by the blood of Jesus, not by the blood of the thieves. What is the difference between Jesus’ blood and the thieves’ blood? : What is the difference between Jesus’ blood and the thieves’ blood? Jesus’ blood is God’s blood. In Jesus’ blood is the Father’s seed. 1 John 3:9: Jesus’ blood is God’s blood. In Jesus’ blood is the Father’s seed. 1 John 3:9 Then whose seed is in the thieves’ blood? John 8:44--Satan’s seed.Which blood do we have? : Then whose seed is in the thieves’ blood? John 8:44--Satan’s seed. Which blood do we have? We are born in sin. Even if our parents were saved as individuals, they passed Satan’s blood to us. : We are born in sin. Even if our parents were saved as individuals, they passed Satan’s blood to us. Here’s a tough one: the act of procreation, the act of love, is not saved. : Here’s a tough one: the act of procreation, the act of love, is not saved. Parents give us flesh and blood. Jesus came to give us his flesh—the bread of life—and his blood--the water of life. : Parents give us flesh and blood. Jesus came to give us his flesh—the bread of life—and his blood--the water of life. “For the bread of life is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” John 6:33 : 'For the bread of life is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.' John 6:33 Did we receive it? No; his blood never created a physical lineage.: Did we receive it? No; his blood never created a physical lineage. He was a bridegroom with no bride; a father with no children. He longed to gather together Jerusalem, but they would not. Mt 23:37 : He was a bridegroom with no bride; a father with no children. He longed to gather together Jerusalem, but they would not. Mt 23:37 This is what Satan destroyed when he entered Judas Iscariot. : This is what Satan destroyed when he entered Judas Iscariot. He could not destroy Jesus’ love, but he could destroy his physical lineage. : He could not destroy Jesus’ love, but he could destroy his physical lineage. From this family paradigm, let us view the work of Father and Mother Moon. : From this family paradigm, let us view the work of Father and Mother Moon. “The returning Messiah, who comes as True Parents, should give rebirth through true love to humankind, whose blood lineage was defiled by the original sin. : 'The returning Messiah, who comes as True Parents, should give rebirth through true love to humankind, whose blood lineage was defiled by the original sin. “When viewed from this perspective, the International Blessing Ceremonies are not conducted simply to bring young men and women together as husbands and wives.: 'When viewed from this perspective, the International Blessing Ceremonies are not conducted simply to bring young men and women together as husbands and wives. “In fact, they are holy ceremonies in which people are reborn as God’s true children through the original seed of life from God.” Father Moon, The Cosmos is My Hometown and Fatherland, a speech given in the United States Capitol building, February 2, 2000 : 'In fact, they are holy ceremonies in which people are reborn as God’s true children through the original seed of life from God.' Father Moon, The Cosmos is My Hometown and Fatherland, a speech given in the United States Capitol building, February 2, 2000 Rebirth--engrafting-- comes through marriage. This is the significance of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. : Rebirth--engrafting-- comes through marriage. This is the significance of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. This comes only through the grace of God, not by human works.: This comes only through the grace of God, not by human works. Our goal today is to get marriage back inside the Garden. : Our goal today is to get marriage back inside the Garden. Biblical Models of Oneness:Christ / Church Mind / Body Husband / Wife : Biblical Models of Oneness: Christ / Church Mind / Body Husband / Wife By engrafting we will become with Christ. : By engrafting we will become with Christ. 1 Cor 12:13 Eph 5:23, 28-32We become one with Jesus by receiving his flesh and blood. : 1 Cor 12:13 Eph 5:23, 28-32 We become one with Jesus by receiving his flesh and blood. John 6:48-51: “I am the bread of life. … This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.”: John 6:48-51: 'I am the bread of life. … This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.' How? By engrafting--becoming one flesh--which takes place biblically in one way only--by marriage. : How? By engrafting--becoming one flesh--which takes place biblically in one way only--by marriage. In marriage, the two become one flesh. We can be physically engrafted by standing in a bride's position to Jesus. : In marriage, the two become one flesh. We can be physically engrafted by standing in a bride's position to Jesus. 2 Cor 11:2--”I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.”: 2 Cor 11:2--'I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.' One lineage is established in marriage. : One lineage is established in marriage. The Bride joins the lineage of the Bridegroom. : The Bride joins the lineage of the Bridegroom. Through the blessing of marriage, the curse is lifted. We can join God’s lineage. We can be physically reborn. : Through the blessing of marriage, the curse is lifted. We can join God’s lineage. We can be physically reborn. To carry this out, Christ must return to us physically, not just spiritually, in a marriage event represented in Revelation by the Marriage of the Lamb. : To carry this out, Christ must return to us physically, not just spiritually, in a marriage event represented in Revelation by the Marriage of the Lamb. Sin began with a couple on earth. A couple on earth must restore it, and open the gates for all couples to engraft. : Sin began with a couple on earth. A couple on earth must restore it, and open the gates for all couples to engraft. Jesus said, all who overcome become pillars in the temple of God, with "the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God … and my own new name" written on them. (Rev. 3:12): Jesus said, all who overcome become pillars in the temple of God, with 'the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God … and my own new name' written on them. (Rev. 3:12) Rev. 19:11-16 " … the name by which he is called is The Word of God. … From his mouth issues a sharp sword with which to smite the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron … his name inscribed, King of kings and Lord of lords." : Rev. 19:11-16 ' … the name by which he is called is The Word of God. … From his mouth issues a sharp sword with which to smite the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron … his name inscribed, King of kings and Lord of lords.' As Jesus foretold in the marriage parables, he will restore marriage on Earth as it is in Heaven. : As Jesus foretold in the marriage parables, he will restore marriage on Earth as it is in Heaven. Heb 9:28: "Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.”: Heb 9:28: 'Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.' With his bride, he will Bless the marriages of those waiting for him. : With his bride, he will Bless the marriages of those waiting for him. Rev 2:7 Jesus says “to him who overcomes” I will grant him the right to eat from the Tree of Life, which is in the paradise of God. : Rev 2:7 Jesus says 'to him who overcomes' I will grant him the right to eat from the Tree of Life, which is in the paradise of God. Rev 2:17 “I will also give him a white stone with a new name known only to him who receives it.” “Stone” is a symbol for Christ, the “living stone,” and 1 Peter 2:4 ways we all are to be “living stones.” : Rev 2:17 'I will also give him a white stone with a new name known only to him who receives it.' 'Stone' is a symbol for Christ, the 'living stone,' and 1 Peter 2:4 ways we all are to be 'living stones.' 1 John 3:1 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! … we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.” : 1 John 3:1 'How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! … we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.' All who overcome and wash their robes will have the right to the Tree of Life, drinking the water of life. Rev. 22 : All who overcome and wash their robes will have the right to the Tree of Life, drinking the water of life. Rev. 22 We all can and should become true parents, small messiahs, for our family, church and nation.: We all can and should become true parents, small messiahs, for our family, church and nation. “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these…” Jn 14:12: 'I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these…' Jn 14:12 “Set your mind on things above, not earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. : 'Set your mind on things above, not earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. “When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” Col 3:2-4Amen. : 'When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.' Col 3:2-4 Amen.