The New Humanity • The New Kind of Existence We're Invited To (Spiritual Beings Series Episode 7)

Summary

The script explores the biblical narrative of humanity's divine calling and fall from grace. It delves into the concept of humans being elevated from earthly beings to rulers in Eden, with access to the tree of life symbolizing eternal life. The deception by a spiritual rebel leads to humanity's exile, introducing evil and death. However, God's promise of a savior is fulfilled in Jesus, who embodies the union of God and humanity to restore the divine calling. Jesus' life, teachings, and resurrection offer a new kind of humanity, one transformed by God's love, promising eternal life and a reign in a united heaven and earth.

Takeaways

• 🌏 The Bible presents two realms: earth, where humans live, and heaven, where God resides.
• 👼 Spiritual beings like the elohim, divine council, angels, cherubim, and demons are part of the heavenly realm.
• 🙌 Humanity is unique, created from the earth like animals but called to a higher purpose by God.
• 🍎 The 'tree of life' symbolizes receiving God's eternal life, suggesting a transformation to a new kind of existence.
• 🔄 Physical beings can be transformed to live eternally, inhabiting both heaven and earth through God's life.
• 🧬 God's life also transforms human imagination, enabling us to rule the world in love, like God.
• 🗡 Humanity was deceived by a spiritual rebel, leading to exile from the garden and separation from life's source.
• 🛡 God promised a human savior who would defeat evil and death, reuniting heaven and earth.
• 🌟 Jesus embodies the fulfillment of this promise, uniting God and humanity to restore the lost calling.
• 🏞️ Jesus' life and teachings confront corrupt spiritual powers and liberate humanity from their lies.
• ✝️ Jesus' death and resurrection signify a victory over spiritual powers, offering a new kind of humanity.
• 🕊️ The risen Jesus represents a transformed humanity capable of eternal life and rule with God.
• 📢 Jesus' followers are called to announce the availability of eternal life in the present.
• 🛑 Eternal life is experienced through knowing God's love, which transforms our imagination and liberates us to love others.
• 🔚 The Bible's story concludes with a new beginning, where Jesus and the new humanity rule in a united heaven and earth.

Q & A

What are the two realms mentioned in the script from the story of the Bible?

The two realms mentioned are the earth, where humans live, and the heavens, where God resides.

What is the significance of humans being made of dirt in the context of the script?

Humans being made of dirt signifies their physical nature, similar to animals, but with the unique calling to become something more by God's design.

What does it mean to eat from the tree of life as described in the script?

Eating from the tree of life symbolizes receiving God's eternal life, which represents a new kind of existence.

How does the script describe the transformation of human bodies to inhabit heaven and earth?

The script suggests that sharing in God's life transforms human bodies, allowing them to exist in both heaven and earth simultaneously.

What is the role of imagination in the script's narrative about humanity?

Imagination is portrayed as being transformed to learn how to rule the world like God, in the power of love, after partaking in God's life.

How does the script explain the deception of humanity by a spiritual rebel?

The spiritual rebel deceives humans by lying to them that they can achieve rule and eternal life on their own terms, separate from God's plan.

What promise does God make according to the script, and how is it fulfilled?

God promises that a human will come to defeat evil and death, and to reunite heaven and earth. This promise is fulfilled in Jesus.

How is Jesus portrayed in the script in relation to God and humanity?

Jesus is portrayed as the embodiment of God and humanity becoming one, with the purpose of restoring humanity to its original calling.

What did Jesus do to confront the power of death, according to the script?

Jesus confronted the power of death through healing and exorcisms, thereby opening the way back to eternal life and a new kind of humanity.

How did Jesus' teachings challenge the existing corrupt spiritual powers, as described in the script?

Jesus' teachings exposed and countered lies propagated by corrupt spiritual powers, such as tribal superiority, power through force, and peace through violence, advocating instead for equality, self-giving love, and true peace.

What is the significance of Jesus' resurrection in the script's narrative?

Jesus' resurrection signifies the triumph over death and the introduction of a new kind of humanity that can live and rule with God eternally.

What is the script's perspective on eternal life and how can it be experienced now?

The script posits that eternal life is about knowing God's love, which transforms imaginations and liberates individuals to love God and their neighbors, with the promise of bodily transformation and resurrection into a new creation.

How does the script envision the end of the story of the Bible?

The script concludes with a new beginning where Jesus and the new humanity rule in a united heaven and earth, signifying the fulfillment of God's promise and the restoration of the original calling of humanity.

Outlines

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🌏 Realms of Existence and Human Elevation

This paragraph introduces the biblical concept of two realms: the earthly and the heavenly. It discusses spiritual beings such as the elohim, divine council, angels, cherubim, satan, and demons, and then shifts focus to humanity. Unlike spiritual beings, humans are created from the earth, akin to animals, yet are uniquely called by God to live and rule in Eden, symbolizing the convergence of heaven and earth. The invitation to partake in the tree of life signifies the opportunity to receive God's eternal life, suggesting a transformation that allows humans to exist in both realms and to rule with divine love and power. However, humanity's deception by a spiritual rebel leads to their exile from the garden, severing their access to eternal life and introducing evil and death into the world.

🕊 Promise of Redemption and Jesus' Role

The narrative continues with God's promise of a human who will overcome evil and death, reuniting heaven and earth. This promise is fulfilled in Jesus, who is depicted as both human and divine, embodying the union of God and humanity to restore the lost calling of mankind. Jesus is tested by the deceptive spiritual being in the wilderness, but unlike the first humans, he rejects the lie of ruling through evil means and emerges victorious. His mission is to announce and establish God's heavenly rule on earth, demonstrated through acts of healing and exorcism, which symbolize the defeat of death and the path to eternal life. Jesus also challenges societal imaginations by teaching against the lies propagated by corrupt spiritual powers, advocating for a new humanity based on the principles of love, sacrifice, and generosity.

🛐 Jesus' Teachings and Transformational Impact

This section delves into Jesus' teachings that counteract the lies perpetuated by corrupt powers, such as tribal superiority, the acquisition of power through force, and the illusion of peace through violence. Instead, Jesus promotes the idea that every human is an image of God, that true power is achieved through sacrifice and generosity, and that lasting peace is the result of self-giving love. His life and actions are presented as a testament to these ideals, bringing about a transformation in humanity that is empowered by God's love. Jesus' ultimate confrontation with the powers in Jerusalem, leading to his arrest, is portrayed not as a defeat but as a strategic battle against the spiritual forces of evil.

✝️ Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection as Victory

The paragraph discusses Jesus' perspective on his impending death as a battle against the spiritual powers that enslave humanity through lies. By willingly giving his life and allowing evil to exert its worst, Jesus' resurrection is depicted as a testament to God's power to create life from death. His followers encounter the risen Jesus, who possesses a transformed body capable of existing in both heaven and earth, representing a new category of humanity that can live and rule with God eternally. This signifies the beginning of a new humanity that is called to become like Jesus, embodying the eternal life available through knowing God's love and being liberated to love both God and neighbor.

🌟 The Eschatological Vision of New Humanity

The final paragraph presents the eschatological vision of the Bible, where Jesus and the new humanity rule over a united heaven and earth. It emphasizes the availability of eternal life in the present through Jesus, which is experienced by knowing God's love and allowing it to transform one's imagination and actions towards loving God and neighbor. The narrative concludes with the promise of God's love transforming believers' bodies and raising them into a new creation, signifying a new beginning where the restored humanity reigns with Jesus in harmony with divine love and power.

Keywords

💡Elohim

In the context of the Bible, 'Elohim' is a Hebrew term that refers to God but can also denote other spiritual beings. It highlights the concept of a divine council where multiple spiritual entities exist, with God as the supreme authority. The term is used to emphasize the existence of a spiritual realm that interacts with the human world, a central theme in the video's narrative.

💡Divine Council

The 'Divine Council' refers to a group of spiritual beings who assist God in the administration of the cosmos. This concept illustrates the hierarchical structure within the spiritual realm, where God is the ultimate authority, but other beings, such as angels and cherubim, have roles and responsibilities. The council is part of the broader theme of the spiritual world that coexists with the physical world.

💡Tree of Life

The 'Tree of Life' is a symbolic tree in the Garden of Eden that represents eternal life and a direct connection to God. In the video, it signifies the invitation to humans to partake in God's eternal life, which is a transformative experience. This tree symbolizes the potential for humans to transcend their earthly existence and live in unity with God.

💡Eternal Life

'Eternal Life' in the video refers to the divine life that God offers to humans, allowing them to transcend their mortal existence. It is not just about living forever but involves a transformation that enables humans to live in both heaven and earth simultaneously. This concept is central to the video’s message about humanity's potential to be united with God and fulfill their original calling.

💡Heaven and Earth

'Heaven and Earth' are two distinct realms mentioned in the Bible: heaven is where God resides, and earth is the human domain. The video discusses the integration of these realms through the story of Jesus, who embodies the union of heaven and earth. The theme highlights the biblical vision of a future where these two realms are reunited, with humanity playing a key role.

💡Spiritual Rebel

The 'Spiritual Rebel' refers to the deceptive being, often identified as Satan, who opposes God and leads humanity into sin. In the video, this rebel is responsible for deceiving the first humans and causing their exile from Eden. The concept represents the forces of evil that seek to disrupt the harmony between God and humanity, a recurring theme in the narrative.

💡New Humanity

'New Humanity' describes the transformed state of humans who accept and embody the teachings of Jesus. This transformation involves not only moral and spiritual renewal but also a change that allows humans to participate in both the heavenly and earthly realms. The video emphasizes that through Jesus, humanity can return to its original purpose and live in harmony with God's will.

💡Resurrection

The 'Resurrection' refers to Jesus rising from the dead, which the video presents as a victory over death and evil. This event is pivotal because it signifies the creation of a new kind of human, one who can live eternally in both heaven and earth. The resurrection is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, representing the hope for eternal life and the restoration of humanity’s original calling.

💡Sacrifice

'Sacrifice' in the video is exemplified by Jesus' willingness to give his life in order to defeat the powers of evil. The concept of sacrifice is portrayed as the true source of power, contrasting with the worldly idea that power comes through force. Jesus’ sacrifice is shown as a necessary act to bring about the possibility of a new kind of humanity, one that is rooted in love and selflessness.

💡New Creation

'New Creation' is the ultimate vision of the Bible, where heaven and earth are reunited, and humanity lives in harmony with God. The video suggests that this new creation is already beginning through the resurrection of Jesus and the transformation of those who follow him. The concept represents the fulfillment of God’s plan, where the world is renewed and evil is overcome.

Highlights

The Bible presents two realms: earth and heavens, where God resides.

Spiritual beings include the elohim, divine council, angels, cherubim, satan, and demons.

Humans are distinct from spiritual beings, being made of dirt like animals.

God calls humans to become more, elevating them to live and rule in Eden.

Eating from the tree of life symbolizes receiving God's eternal life.

Sharing in God's life transforms humans to inhabit both heaven and earth.

Transformation also includes learning to rule the world with love, like God.

Humans are quickly deceived by a spiritual rebel, leading to exile from the garden.

Evil and death gain power over humanity, resulting in a world of fear and violence.

God promises a human will come to defeat evil and death, reuniting heaven and earth.

Jesus embodies the fulfillment of this promise, being both human and divine.

Jesus is tested by the deceptive spiritual being, but rejects the lie of ruling through evil.

Jesus announces the arrival of God's heavenly rule on earth through his actions.

Healing and exorcisms demonstrate Jesus' power over death, opening the way to eternal life.

Jesus confronts corrupt spiritual powers that enslave communities with lies.

Jesus teaches that all humans are images of God, rejecting tribal superiority.

True power, according to Jesus, requires sacrifice and generosity, not force.

Jesus emphasizes that true peace comes through self-giving love, not violence.

Jesus' teachings and actions demonstrate a new kind of transformed humanity.

His crucifixion and resurrection represent a battle against spiritual powers of evil.

The risen Jesus has a transformed body, living in both heaven and earth.

Jesus represents the new humanity, able to live and rule with God eternally.

He grants his followers authority to announce the availability of eternal life.

Eternal life is knowing God's love, transforming our imaginations to love others.

Even in death, God's love can transform and raise us into a new creation.

The Bible concludes with a new beginning of Jesus and new humanity ruling a united heaven and earth.

Transcripts

In the story of the Bible there are two realms: the earth, where we live, and the heavens, where God lives.

We have been talking about the spiritual beings: the elohim, the divine council, angels and cherubim, the satan and demons.

The last character we want to focus on is humanity.

Now, humans aren't spiritual beings.

In Genesis 1 and 2, they are made of the dirt, like the animals.

But notice that God calls humans to become something more.

He elevates them to live and rule in Eden, the place where heaven and earth are one.

They are invited to eat from the tree of life.

What does that mean, to eat of the tree of life?

Well, it is an image of receiving God's own eternal life into yourself.

It is about a whole new kind of existence.

So, wait. Physical beings living forever?

How could that even work?

Well, somehow, sharing in God's life transforms our bodies so that we can inhabit heaven and earth at the same time.

It also transforms our imaginations so that we learn how to rule the world like God, in the power of love.

This is an amazing calling,

but humanity is quickly deceived by a spiritual rebel.

Yes. He lies to the humans, saying that they can rule and get eternal life on their own terms.

And God exiled all of them from the garden.

They are cut off from the source of true life.

Evil and death now have power over us and we live in a world of fear, self-preservation, and violence.

But God promises that one day a human will come to defeat evil and death at their source

and to open up a new way to a reunited heaven and earth.

This promise reaches its fulfillment in Jesus.

Right! When we are introduced to Jesus, he is a human but he is also way more.

Yeah, we are told that in Jesus, God and humanity have become one

so that he can restore the rest of humanity to its lost calling.

Jesus was tested by that same deceptive spiritual being, not in a garden but out in the wilderness.

Yeah, it tells Jesus the same lie:

"You could rule the whole world right now if you come under my authority and do things my way."

But, Jesus knew that that lie leads to death.

So, he rejected it and was victorious over the spiritual power of evil.

So then Jesus started announcing that God's heavenly rule was arriving here, on earth, through him.

So, he went around confronting the power of death in healing and exorcisms.

Jesus was opening the way back to eternal life to rule with God and become new humans.

Yes! He also confronted our imaginations by teaching how corrupt spiritual powers enslave whole communities with their lies.

Lies like, "My tribe is superior to your tribe."

But Jesus said every human is an image of God.

Or, the lie that power comes through force.

While Jesus taught that real power requires sacrifice and generosity.

Or the lie that peace comes through violence.

While he said that true peace comes through self-giving love.

This is a new kind of humanity.

Yeah, a humanity transformed by God's life and his love.

Jesus didn't just talk about these ideals, he lived them out.

Yeah, exactly! He brought God's heavenly kingdom to Jerusalem to confront the powers.

In fact, that's what got him arrested.

Well, so maybe the way of Jesus can't win over evil.

But from Jesus' point of view, his coming death was actually a battle.

A battle?

Yeah, not against humans but against the real enemy: the spiritual powers that enslave us through their lies.

Jesus gave his life and let evil do its worst.

But God's love has the power to create life even out of death.

That is what happened when Jesus rose from the dead.

The risen Jesus is human but a new kind of human.

Yeah, when Jesus' followers met him alive from the dead,

he had a transformed body that could live in heaven and earth at the same time.

He's like a new category of human, one that can live and rule with God forever.

Jesus is the new humanity that we are called to become.

Right. He said that all authority in heaven and earth belongs to him.

Then he sent out his followers to announce that his eternal life is available to us now in the present.

We can experience eternal life now?

Well, Jesus said that eternal life is knowing this God of love,

so that our imaginations can be transformed as we're liberated to love God and to love our neighbor.

We trust that even if we die, God's love will transform our bodies and raise us up into the new creation.

That is how the story of the Bible ends.

Yeah, the ending is a new beginning with Jesus and the new humanity ruling in a united heaven on earth together.