1402. The things that are stated regarding Abram's sojourn in Egypt represent and mean the instruction which the Lord received first, 'Abram' being the Lord, 'Sarai as a wife' truth that was to be allied to the celestial, 'Sarai as a sister' intellectual truth, and 'Egypt' knowledge. An advance from factual knowledge right on to celestial truths is described, which was made in accordance with Divine order, to the end that the Lord's Human Essence might be joined to the Divine Essence, and at the same time become Jehovah.

Title: Abraham's Righteousness

Topic: Salvation

Summary: Scripture and salvation are not so much about belonging to an in-group than it is about being a good person.

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

References:
Psalms 37:39-40; 118:14-15
Isaiah 61:10-11; 62:1
Genesis 15:1-6; 17:10
Romans 3:28-31; 4:1-3, 8-13
Galatians 3:5-9
Acts of the Apostles 26:13-18
Philippians 3:1-12
Genesis 12:1-4, 7; 13:14; 14:12-14, 18-19; 15:7-8
James 2:14-26
Jeremiah 23:5-6

This video is a part of the Spirit and Life Bible Study series, whose purpose is to look at the Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible through a Swedenborgian lens.