Zakuska Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) I know this is walking a fine line but... since it is in Apocryphal texts. I think we can discuss this without getting in trouble. (Note: Mods if it gets out of hand close it)I just noticed this on Jeff Lindsey's site. It is speaking of Christs decent to earth and how he passed through the seven heavens and on the way he is required to give passwords to the sentinals.http://www.jefflinds...FQ_masons.shtml"And those who kept the gate of the (third) heaven demanded the password, and the LORD gave (it) to them in order that he should not be recognized . . . And again I saw when he descended into the second heaven, that there again he gave the password, for those who kept the gates demanded (it), and the LORD gave (it) . . . And again I saw when he descended into the first heaven, that there he gave the password to those who kept the gates . . . And again he descended into the firmament where the prince of this world dwells, and he gave the password to those who (were) on the left . . . And he did not give the password"(Martyrdom & Ascension of Isaiah 10:24-25, 27, 29, 31).http://www.earlychri.../ascension.htmlI also noticed how the 4th "password" from his perspective (first from ours) is "Secret". (ie Not disclosed)Reminds me of this:Judges 13 15 ¶And Manoah said unto the angel of the Lord, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee.16 And the angel of the Lord said unto Manoah, Though thou detain me, I will not eat of thy bread: and if thou wilt offer a burnt offering, thou must offer it unto the Lord. For Manoah knew not that he was an angel of the Lord.17 And Manoah said unto the angel of the Lord, What is thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour?18 And the angel of the Lord said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?19 So Manoah took a kid with a meat offering, and offered it upon a rock unto the Lord: and the angel did wondrously; and Manoah and his wife looked on.Turning to the Egyptians. Im reminded of a documentary on Net-GEO I saw the other night about Seti I. It was describing his Journey through the underworld and how he had to pass through ten gates. The first 4 gates he had to give passwords or the Snake gardians would kill his soul.Which brings us to the BOA.3. Is made to represent God, sitting upon his throne, clothed with power and authority; with a crown of eternal light upon his head; representing also the grand Key-words of the Holy Priesthood, as revealed to Adam in the Garden of Eden, as also to Seth, Noah, Melchizedek, Abraham, and all to whom the Priesthood was revealed.http://lds.org/scrip.../fac-2?lang=engThis is cool stuff! Edited September 22, 2011 by Zakuska
Duncan Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 If I had to pass through three heavens my password would be "1) Let, 2) Me, 3) In" and then if they don't my next three words would be "1) I'll, 2) Sue,3) You"!!!
Zakuska Posted September 21, 2011 Author Posted September 21, 2011 If I had to pass through three heavens my password would be "1) Let, 2) Me, 3) In" and then if they don't my next three words would be "1) I'll, 2) Sue,3) You"!!!I think there are going to be quite a few people locked out like the 10 virgins.Because I don't think there is a helpdesk you can call to have your passwords reset. 3
Questing Beast Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Only five virgins got locked out. i.e. half the Church membership, as I have heard it interpreted throughout my life....
Zakuska Posted September 22, 2011 Author Posted September 22, 2011 Only five virgins got locked out. i.e. half the Church membership, as I have heard it interpreted throughout my life....Good catch thank you.Im wondering if the analogy might be made with the oil and todays church, that the foolish virgins didn't come prepared and because of being slack in say "temple attendance" they forgot their passwords and couldn't get in.
cinepro Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 I think there are going to be quite a few people locked out like the 10 virgins.Because I don't think there is a helpdesk you can call to have your passwords reset. No, but I doubt anyone will be kept out on account of having forgotten a "key word, sign or token"
Zakuska Posted September 22, 2011 Author Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) No, but I doubt anyone will be kept out on account of having forgotten a "key word, sign or token"True, there are "porters" their to assist and we do want everone to receive it. Edited September 22, 2011 by Zakuska
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