SEPARATING THE SPIRITUAL FROM THE PHYSICAL
THE HIDDEN MEANING
INTRODUCTION
In these next scriptures, we at VAL-TE’ believe is accepted as the natural end of the gift of life, and as a point of transition to another, yet unknown, existence. For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: “I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You.” And again: “I will put My trust in Him.” And again: “Here am I and the children whom God has given Me.” Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. Hebrews 2: 10-18 NKJV
Biblical Word
DEATH – As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Immanuel even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2: 1-5 NIV
Reference
Romans 6: 6-11 – And we know that our old being has been put to death with Immanuel on the cross, in order that the power of the sinful self might be destroyed, so that we should no longer be the slaves of sin. For when we die, we are set free from the power of sin. Since we have died with Immanuel, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that Immanuel has been raised from death and will never die again – death will no longer rule over him. And so, because he died, sin has no power over him; and now he lives his life in fellowship with God. In the same way you are to think of yourselves as dead, so far as sin is concerned, but living in fellowship with God through Immanuel. GNT
Significance
Spiritual restoration (Returning to God’s original design) – We at VAL-TE’ also believe is about removing layers of negativity to reveal the original, beautiful creation God intended. Often signifying a process of healing and renewal where a person is returned to their intended state of being with God, usually through the act of acknowledging and regretting past or present wrongdoings, and then committing to change. A deepened relationship with the spiritual qualities of humans that are considered godly or godlike, essentially re-establishing a connection that may have been broken or damaged; it implies being made new again, often exceeding the previous condition to become better than before.
