Commentary

 

249 - Newness of Life

By Jonathan S. Rose

Title: Newness of Life

Topic: Salvation

Summary: What the Bible calls newness of life is not just a matter of changing our behaviors but of gaining a new heart and a new spirit.

Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.

References:
Romans 6:1, 4
Isaiah 65:17; 66:22
Jeremiah 31:31
Leviticus 3:1, 14, 17, Leviticus 3:23, Leviticus 3:26, Leviticus 3:33, Leviticus 3:40-41
Ezekiel 11:16; 18:30; 36:25
John 3:3
Romans 12:1-2
2 Corinthians 4:16; 5:17, 10
Galatians 6:12
Ephesians 4:17, 24
Colossians 3:5, 9-11
Titus 3:1-5
Revelation 21:1-5
Isaiah 62:1-2

Play Video
Spirit and Life Bible Study broadcast from 12/30/2015. The complete series is available at: www.spiritandlifebiblestudy.com

The Bible

 

Ezekiel 18:30

Study

       

30 Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.

From Swedenborg's Works

 

The Inner Meaning of the Prophets and Psalms #141

  
/ 418  
  

141. Internal Meaning of Ezekiel, Chapter 18

1-2 It is said, If the fathers are evil their offspring also are evil;, (2, 11)

3 but the offspring are not condemned on the father's account, but everyone on His own account. (2, 11, 11)

5-9 There are some of the offspring who do not commit evils, or act contrary to the goods and truths of the church, and these are saved. (2, 11, 11)

10-13 It is otherwise with the offspring who commit evils, or act contrary to the goods and truths of the church; these are condemned. (2, 11)

14-17 But He who does not do this is saved, (11, 3)

18 although the fathers are condemned. (2)

19-20 Everyone is dealt with according to His deeds. (2)

21-23 The impious man who is converted is saved, (2)

24 while the pious man, if he becomes impious, is condemned. (2)

25-29 Both are of Divine justice. (2)

30-32 Exhortation to be converted, because the Lord wishes the salvation of all. (2)

  
/ 418  
  

Thanks to the Swedenborg Foundation for the permission to use this translation.