Sealed by Christ, The Center of the Streams of Beneficence

By Dionne Sabbay Thompson June 28 2009


"God is the source of life and light and joy to the universe. Like rays of light from the sun, like the streams of water bursting from a living spring, blessings flow out from Him to all His creatures. And wherever the life of God is in the hearts of men, it will flow out to others in love and blessing" (Steps to Christ page 77).


The satanic rebellion that started in heaven became localized and concentrated on the planet earth. Emmanuel translates as God with us (Matthew 1:23, Desire of Ages Chapter 1). 2Corinthians 4:6 edifies that the light and knowledge of the glory of God is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ " (2Corinthians 4:6).


Hebrews 1:1,2,3 edifies that Christ is the image of God, the image of His majesty, manifesting His outshining glory, the Character of God (Exodus 20). Christ came to this sin darkened earth to reveal the light of the love of God (1John 4:8,16). By dwelling on earth with us, Jesus revealed the love of God to man and angels. Satan deceived one third of the angels who joined him in the rebellion, leaving doubt in the minds of all the angels, charging God as a deceiver and liar. However, at the cross, Jesus exposed every satanic charge as false, revealing God's perfect self-sacrificing love to humanity and angels.


Christ is the Word and Wisdom of the Godhead made audible (Deuteronomy 6:4, Psalms 33:6, 9, Proverbs 8:22-36, John 1:1-3, 14, 1Corinthians 1:30). The Wisdom, Righteousness and Word of God, Jesus Christ, found in Proverbs 8. God is gracious and long suffering. The perfect character of God was revealed even to Moses (Exodus 34:6). God's perfect love was made evident in the life of His only begotten Son, Christ Jesus (1John 4:9) God’s wonderful love and grace has been a mystery to some, causing it to be studied throughout endless ages. Both the redeemed and unfallen beings will witness the glory shining in the face of Jesus, the glory of self-sacrificing love (2 Corinthians 4:6). The Glory shining in the presence and face of Jesus is the glory of self-sacrificing love, the light from Calvary, the law of Heaven and life (1Corinthians 13:4-8). Love is kind, patient and forgiving; doing no ill to neighbors, fulfilling the law of Christ's perfect righteousness. 1John 4:8, 16 edifies that God is love, and His Decalogue and transcript is love (Exodus 20). 1Corinthians 13 speaks of Agape, unselfish love. Romans 13:10 edifies that God's love is harmless. God is in the business of saving souls. God gives life, seeking to preserve souls, while sin causes destruction and death. Functionally, it is sin that produces destruction and kills humanity. God’s wonderful purposeful grace is the mystery of Divine redeeming love, revealed at Calvary.


The Spirit of Beneficence involves the law of life, unveiling God's Self-sacrificing Loving nature for earth and heaven (Romans 5:5, 1John 4:8, 16, 19, Steps to Christ page 77-80, Desire of Ages page 21, Acts of the Apostles page 546-554). Christ was manifested, dwelling in the light of the glory of God. The Most High's character is revealed in His Son, Christ Jesus. Genesis to Revelations is interpreted by the life and death of Jesus Christ. Overcomers will search the scriptures, learning about eternal life (Revelation 3:21). We must understand the truth about the love of God, as He is humble, kind, loving, merciful and gracious.


Contrary to the Pharisees, we must understand the true transcript and Character of God (John 8:44, 1John 3:9). Jesus came to expose satanic deceptions, revealing the Divine goodness of Christ. Jesus came to provide salvation, while revealing the character of God, exposing the character of Satan, a murderer and liar (John 8:44, Revelation 12:9).


Christ provided a plan of eternal life for His children (John 6:47). However, those who reject eternal life will suffer the consequences of sin, death (Daniel 12:2). The Son of God spread the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth (John 1:1). The Son of God, Jesus Christ, was begotten. This term “begotten” does not refer to a beginning in time, but it does refer to internal realities concerning the mysteries of Godliness, of His relationship with His Father. The Father made things through His son (Colossians 1:16, 1Timothy 3:16).


In the beginning perfect creation, revealed God’s character, as it was the hand of the Son of God that executed the inception of the universe (Psalms 65:6, 95:5). God executes all His handiwork, through the Word, as things are spoken into existence (Deuteronomy 6:4, Psalms 33:6, 9, Proverbs 8:22-36).


Sadly, sin has marred God’s perfect creations. However, all creative things declare the glory of God’s perfect righteousness. Every tree pours forth oxygen and life without which neither humanity nor animals could live. Additionally, the sun and the entire solar system's functionability testifies of God's glory and power. Unfallen angels, ministers of mercy, find love in the light and glory of the Life-giver. Heavenly angels bring light to this dark world, finding joy in giving and sharing. Angels of mercy support the plan of redemption, in Christ Jesus, ruling the hearts of men, gently and patiently moving on human hearts, praying that humans accept Christ the Savior. We can behold God the Father in Jesus Christ the Son. Looking unto Jesus Christ, we see that God’s love is Infinite in Power, Wisdom and Love and by His Spirit, He offers eternal power to his children. All power in the form of the Holy Spirit's Love must pass from the Father, Infinite Power; through the Son, Infinite Wisdom; flowing unto the Universe (Deuteronomy 6:4, Psalms 33:6, 9, Proverbs 8:22-36, John 1:1-3, 14, Romans 1:20, 5:1-5, 1Corinthians 1:30).


Infinitely, God is constantly giving. The Godhead houses eternal love and self-sacrificing Truth evidenced as Christ, the Word of God. Humility manifested in the form of a man. Christ left His position and comfort in Heaven, unselfishly becoming a man as a means of reconciling man from sin. Such a transcript of perfect humility and love is captured in the Character of God (Exodus 20, 1 Corinthians 15:45, 1John 4:8,16). The Son of God came to this sin darkened earth to reveal the light of the glory of God, providing us with perfect unity with the Redeemer at the point of our conversion to a New Covenant Experience, Emmanuel God with us (Matthew 1:23, 1John 3:9, 1:5).