Attributes of the Sphere of Yesod
Yesod: Foundation
Divine Name: Shaddai El Chai (Almighty Living God) 2 Corinthians 6:16 Matthew 16:16 Genesis 17:1
Element: Air
Tarot Cards: The four Nines
Planet: The Moon
Color: Dark Purple
The sphere of Yesod (foundation) is where you develop a
strong foundation based on Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11). The name of God
associated with this sphere is Shaddai El-Chai (Almighty Living God). The sphere
of Yesod represents your conscience and can be associated with the Holy Spirit –
who dwells in you after you have been baptized into Christ. The Holy Spirit
helps you build a foundation based on Christ, and works within you to help you
accomplish the great work.
You might be wondering way Yesod is below Tiphareth on the Qabalah. Why would we
learn about being baptized into Christ’s sacrifice in Yesod, before studying
Christ’s sacrifice in Tiphareth? Christ’s sacrifice is positioned in Tiphareth,
because it is central to God’s plan (1 Peter 1:19-23, Revelations 13:8), and a
factor in all of the other spheres within the Qabalah that connect to it. I am
not saying that the work of the Holy Spirit in perfecting our souls is less
important, but it is only through Christ’s sacrifice that we are even given the
opportunity for salvation.
Tiphareth is positioned directly in the center of the Middle Pillar of the
Qabalah; this is because our salvation is directly centered on Christ’s
sacrifice for us. Yesod is below Tiphareth because it is how we gain access to
Christ’s sacrifice from the World (Malkuth). We gain access to Christ’s
sacrifice through baptism. It is through baptism that we are reborn into Christ,
receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, and can progress further up the Tree of
Life.
As far as learning about being baptized into Christ before you learn about the
sacrifice that Christ made, it depends on the way you are looking at the Qabalah.
If you look at it with Malkuth as the starting point it might be a little more
confusing, because you go from the World (Malkuth), to Baptism into Christ (Yesod),
to the sacrifice of Christ (Tiphareth), and then to Heaven and eternal life (Kether).
This may seem out of sequence, but it really isn’t for a couple of reasons.
The first reason is because all of the spheres of the Qabalah branch out from
Kether and are rejoined together in the sphere of Malkuth. Malkuth contains
aspects of all of the other spheres in the Qabalah. Malkuth is the world that we
live in. It is the world that you both learn about Christ and are baptized into
His name. The other reason that starting at Malkuth still is a logical
progression is due to Pathworking. The path of the Qabalah that connects Malkuth
and Yesod is associated with the World tarot card and represents overcoming the
world through the Gospel of Christ.
If you look at Malkuth as the starting point using path working, you would start
in a world full of sin (Malkuth), then you would learn about the sacrifice that
Christ made through studying the Gospel in the path connecting Malkuth and Yesod.
You accept the gospel and get baptized into Christ’s sacrifice in Yesod, and
because of Christ’s sacrifice in Tiphareth you are able to receive the Crown of
Life at Kether.
If you look at the Qabalah with Kether as the starting point then it might be a
more logical progression. Christ (Tiphareth) came from God the Father (Kether),
and sacrificed himself for the world (Malkuth). The Holy Spirit (Yesod) is the
mediator between Christ and the world, and it is through baptism (Yesod) that
the world (Malkuth) can accept the sacrifice for our sins that Christ has made.
The sphere of Yesod is associated with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit plays an
invaluable role to your salvation, and the purification of your soul. It is in
the sphere of Yesod that you learn about the work of the Holy Spirit, and how
you might receive the gift of the comforter. The Holy Spirit was sent by Christ
as a comforter after Christ’s resurrection and ascension into Heaven (John
20:17, Acts 1:2).
John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the
Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall
testify of me:
John 14:16-18 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another
Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom
the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye
know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you
comfortless: I will come to you.
John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send
in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your
remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
The Holy Spirit was sent by God, at the request of His son Jesus. The Holy
Spirit dwells within us, and will teach us all things. The Holy Spirit acts as a
sort of conscience for us, and guides us on the rest of our path as we transcend
the sin of this world and be conformed into the image of Christ.
Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed
to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
The Great Work of purifying our souls and conforming them to the image of Christ
begins with us receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. We are to be followers of
Christ and follow the guidelines set down before us in the Bible, with Christ as
our example (Matthew 16:24, Matthew 12:50).
Acts 5:32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy
Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
One of the requirements to receiving the Holy Spirit is that we must obey God.
Luke 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your
children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them
that ask him?
We must also ask God for the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his
mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy
Ghost;
Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles,
ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be
acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
The above verses are an example of the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit
renews, sanctifies, and regenerates us. The Holy Spirit works to conform us to
the image of Christ (Romans 8:28). The Holy Spirit dwells within us and acts as
a conscience for us. We need to listen to our conscience after we receive the
gift of the Holy Spirit, because that is how God will speak to us – and He will
write his commandments in our hearts.
Romans 9:1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me
witness in the Holy Ghost,
Hebrews 10:15-17 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that
he had said before, This is the covenant that I will make with them after those
days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds
will I write them; And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
The above verses do not say that after receiving the Holy Spirit you will not
have to study the word of God, but you will have additional assistance in
understanding it.
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth
not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
We must still do the research ourselves, but the Holy Spirit will bring to mind
the things that we have learned when we need them, and will help us to discern
spiritual matters.
1 Corinthians 2:9-16 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard,
neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared
for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for
the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man
knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the
things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not
the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the
things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in
the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth;
comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the
things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he
know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual
judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the
mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
The gift of the Holy Spirit gives us knowledge of the deeper things of God. The
truths of the Bible are spiritually discerned. The interpretation of the
scriptures is given to us in our hearts and minds by the Holy Spirit. To the
natural man these things seem foolish, because he is incapable of understanding
them without the gift of discernment that comes with the Holy Spirit.
John 16:13-15 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you
into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear,
that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. He shall glorify me:
for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you. All things that the
Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall
show it unto you.
Matthew 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet,
saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been
kept secret from the foundation of the world.
The Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth, and will give us the
interpretation of things that have been kept secret since the beginning of time.
The Holy Spirit will also provide us with what to say when we need Him to.
Mark 13:11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought
beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall
be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the
Holy Ghost.
Luke 12:11-12 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates,
and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye
shall say: For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to
say.
2 Peter 1:20-21 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any
private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of
man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
Now that we have covered the work of the Holy Spirit, we will look into how and
when you are able to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. We will begin by
examining the Baptism of Christ.
Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh
after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall
baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Luke 3:21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus
also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost
descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven,
which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
John 1:32-33 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from
heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I knew him not: but he that sent
me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the
Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the
Holy Ghost.
Jesus received the Holy Spirit at his baptism. The Holy Spirit descended on him
in the form of a dove. Before this John the Baptist baptized people for the
forgiveness of their sins. Jesus Christ is the one whom John prophesied would
baptized with the Holy Spirit. After Jesus’ resurrection He gave the great
commission to the Apostles to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit.
Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given
unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I
am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
The instructions in the great commission was for the Apostles to teach, which
means to spread the Gospel, informing those who might be saved of the deeds of
Christ and giving them the opportunity to accept salvation. After the new
disciple accepts the teaching of salvation, they are baptized in the name of the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
At this baptism the new disciple confesses Christ as their savior (Matthew
10:31), repents and has their sins forgiven, and receives the gift of the Holy
Spirit (Acts 2:38). The next step in the great commission is for the new
disciple to be taught again to observe all of the things that Christ commanded.
It is at this phase of the great commission that the disciple studies the word
of God, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit helping them to spiritually
discern the scriptures, as he writes God’s commandments on the tablets of their
hearts.
Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth,
the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were
sealed with that holy Spirit of promise
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in
the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the
gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 9:17-18 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting
his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto
thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy
sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately there fell from his
eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was
baptized.
The above verses associate the gift of the Holy Spirit with baptism. The act of
baptism is symbolic of the baptism of Christ. Like Christ, when you come out of
the water you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. You will not see the
Holy Spirit descends on you in the form of a dove (John 14:17), because this was
only done for the sake of John the Baptist to know that Jesus is the one that he
was waiting for (John 1:32). You will however, receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit; it has been promised by God (Acts 2:38). Being baptized is a requirement
to get into Heaven.
John 3:3-7 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith
unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time
into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto
thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the
kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born
of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born
again.
When you are baptized you are baptized into Christ’s death, so that like Christ
you can be raised from the dead. When you accept Christ and are baptized, you
die symbolically to your old sinful nature, and are reborn without sin. At that
time you also receive gift of the Holy Spirit to assist you in the rest of your
Christian walk.
Colossians 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him
through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
John chapter 3 and Colossians chapter 2 is where the saying, ‘Born Again
Christian’ originated. Baptism is for the forgiveness of sins, and is where you
receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. There is only one baptism, and it is for
all people.
1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether
we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to
drink into one Spirit.
Ephesians 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism
We will examine a few more scriptures on baptism before we move on.
Acts 8:36-38 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and
the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And
Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he
answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he
commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water,
both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Acts 8:37 associates making the good confession, or confessing Christ with
baptism.
Galations 3:26-29 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There
is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male
nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ’s, then are
ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Once we are baptized we are all equal children of God.
Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that
believeth not shall be damned.
Once you believe and get baptized you are saved. The Holy Spirit will then
assist you as you begin the great work of purifying your soul, or conforming to
the image of Christ. Now we will examine some other areas regarding the Holy
Spirit.
Matthew 12:31-32 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall
be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be
forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it
shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall
not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Mark 3:29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never
forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation
Luke 12:10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be
forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not
be forgiven.
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the only unforgivable sin. But what exactly
is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? The above three sets of scripture are
often used wrongly by false prophets to control Christians. These false prophets
use these verses to prevent the people that fall into their trap from
questioning any false statement the false prophet makes.
The false prophet will claim to be filled with the Holy Spirit and will make any
new rule or change any scripture to meet their desire, and if anyone questions
him/her, they will immediately accuse the person of denying the Holy Spirit and
threaten that if they don’t rescind their objection then hellfire awaits that
person. This is a misinterpretation of the above scriptures. The Bible tells to
test the doctrines and not to accept a doctrine that differs from the one taught
in the Bible.
Romans 16:17-18 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and
offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For
they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by
good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and
carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning
craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
2 John 1:9-11 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of
Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both
the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine,
receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth
him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
1 John 4:2 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they
are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing,
but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
The above sets of scripture make it clear that if we are uncertain of the truth
that someone speaks, we are to test it against the scriptures. It is not
blaspheming the Holy Spirit to question what somebody claims comes from the Holy
Spirit. We are instructed in the Bible to rebuke and correct the doctrines or
statements of others based on the scripture.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
So what does constitute blaspheming the Holy Spirit? It is blaspheming the Work
of the Holy Spirit. In Matthew Chapter 12 and Mark Chapter 3 Jesus was accused
of casting out demons by the power of Satan. In Luke chapter 12 it was denying
Christ. If something is based in scripture it is in accordance with the Holy
Spirit. If something is not based on scripture, it is not from God (2 John 1:9).
If you test the doctrines against the scriptures you will know whether or not
you a blaspheming the Holy Spirit. As a Christian you are to be a follower of
Christ, and to observe all the things in which you have been commanded (Matthew
28:20).
Romans 2:15 …show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience
also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else
excusing them
Romans 2:22-24 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou
commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? Thou
that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou
God? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is
written.
Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of
the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins
Ephesians 4: 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed
unto the day of redemption.
Once you are baptized into Christ you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit,
who will assist you in your spiritual development. The Holy Spirit will aid you
in writing the commandments of God on the tablet of your heart. The Holy Spirit
will act as a conscience for you, based on your understanding of the scriptures
(1 Corinthians 8:7-13, Romans 2:15), but if you sin willfully against the
commandments of God, being fully aware of your sins, then you are sinning
against your own conscience and there is no further sacrifice for your sins
(Romans 2:15). Willfully sinning against the commandments of God is an example
of grieving the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30).
Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come
upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also
that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Jesus was conceived through the Holy Spirit and John the Baptist was filled with
the Holy Spirit before he was even born.
Luke 1:15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink
neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even
from his mother's womb.
Just as Jesus and John the Baptist were filled with the Holy Spirit, your body
is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and it does not belong to you. At baptism you
give yourself to the Lord. Jesus purchased you with his blood (Acts 20:28). Do
not be surprised that you are not your own after baptism. Were you ever? If you
build a house, does it belong to you, or do you need to wait for the thing you
created to give itself to you before you own it? We have never been our own, we
are the creation.
1 Corinthians 6:15-17 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ?
Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot?
Certainly not! Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body
with her? For "the two," He says, "shall become one flesh But he who is joined
to the Lord is one spirit with Him.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy
Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? ye are
bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit,
which are God's.
Baptism is a physical action a believer takes to demonstrate his/her willingness
and desire to follow Christ. Since the church is referred to as Christ’s bride,
one’s baptism could be equated to a wedding ceremony. Marriage involves a man
and a woman committing their lives to one another and making certain promises to
each other. Baptism is very similar to marriage, in that one’s baptism
represents his/her conscious decision to follow Christ, to live the remainder of
the believer’s life according to the precepts in the Bible, and to remain
faithful to the teachings and instructions of God. Now we will look at some
verses regarding building a strong foundation in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 3:9-13 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's
husbandry, ye are God's building. According to the grace of God which is given
unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another
buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For
other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if
any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay,
stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it,
because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of
what sort it is.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the
Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall
God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
Our bodies are the Temple of God, and the Holy Spirit dwells within us to assist
us in perfecting our temple. The foundation that we are to build on is a
foundation based on Christ. We will be judged based of how we build on this
foundation, because we will be tried with fire. In the next chapter when we
study the path connecting Yesod and Tiphareth we will examine the trials we will
go through in further detail. If we defile our temple we will be destroyed.
Luke 6:47-49 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I
will show you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and
digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the
stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was
founded upon a rock. But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that
without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did
beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.
The above verses further elaborate on the need for us to build a strong
foundation, which is one based on the principles that Christ taught.
Ephesians 2:20-22 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and
prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the
building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom
ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
We are to build our temples as a holy dwelling place for God through the Holy
Spirit.
2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this
seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the
name of Christ depart from iniquity. But in a great house there are not only
vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour,
and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be
a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and met for the master's use, and prepared
unto every good work. Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith,
charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
The above verses tell us that we need to depart from iniquity and live righteous
lives, so that we are fit for the master’s use. We are to make our temple holy
so that we will become a vessel of honor, and be prepared for every good work.
1 Peter 1:19-23 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without
blemish and without spot: Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of
the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe
in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith
and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the
truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love
one another with a pure heart fervently: Being born again, not of corruptible
seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for
ever.
We purify our souls by obeying the truth given to us through the Holy Spirit. We
are born again at baptism and need to keep ourselves from being corrupted; this
is done by obeying the word of God. Now we will look at a few verses regarding
the Living God which is the name of God associated with this sphere.
Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an
everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall
not be able to abide his indignation.
Daniel 6:26 I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble
and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for
ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall
be even unto the end.
God is almighty and at His wrath the earth will tremble. His kingdom will last
for eternity, and no one can stand against Him.
Matthew 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of
the living God.
2 Corinthians 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye
are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and
walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.