A "house" is essentially a container -- for a person, a family, several families or even a large group with shared interests (think of the term "houses of worship.") In the Bible, a "house" is also a container, but for spiritual things rather than natural things. In various uses a "house" can represent part of the mind, the whole mind, a whole person or even a church. The other nuance to the word "house" is that it is generally used in regards to our affections and desires rather than our thoughts and principles. This makes sense; we tend to engage our thoughts and rationality when we are out in the world doing our work, but when we are inside our houses we are driven most by love for our families and the desire to be good to those we love. So "house" tends to represent the things we want and care about -- which are ultimately the things that define us.

Title: Salvation Is a Turning Upside Down and Inside Out

Topic: Salvation

Summary: Discussion of Swedenborg and the purposes of this bible study. A look at some passages on the exalted being humbled and the humble being exalted. Repentance and laying aside sins to make room for God.

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

References:
John 12:31; 16:7-13
2 Corinthians 4:3
Ezekiel 17:24
Zephaniah 3:8-end
Matthew 23:1-end
Luke 14:8-end
Luke 16:14-15
Philippians 2:2-end
James 4:1-10
Isaiah 31:7
Ezekiel 18:31-32; 20:7-8
1_Kings 36:31
James 1:21
Exodus 32:20; 33
Psalms 23
Mark 10:17-end
Mark 31