Arcana Coelestia # 485
485. Here 'Seth' is used to mean a different Church from that described as Seth in Genesis 4:25; see 435. The fact that Churches with variant doctrines are called by the same name is clear from those called Enoch and Lamech in verses 17, 18, of the previous chapter as being different from those similarly called Enoch and Lamech in verses 21, 30 of the present chapter.
230 - James Symbolizes Charity
Napsal(a) Jonathan S. Rose
Title: James Symbolizes Charity
Topic: Salvation
Summary: The Apostle James lives his life with others but dies alone by Herod's sword. This parallels the way heartfelt neighborly love can be killed by selfishness and bad teachings.
Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.
References:
Matthew 17:1-2
Mark 5:35-37; 14:32-33, 37; 10:35-45; 13:3-4
Matthew 20:20-21
Luke 9:51-56
James 1:1, 17-26; 2:8, 14-20, 22-26; 3:13-18; 4:1-4, 7-8, 17; 5:8, 14-16
Acts of the Apostles 12:1-20
Genesis 4:2-17