The Four Leading Doctrines of the New Church (1903) - Page 11

DOCTRINE OF THE SACRED SCRIPTURE.

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I. THE SACRED SCRIPTURE, OR THE WORD, IS THE DIVINE TRUTH ITSELF.	1	99
II. IN THE WORD THERE IS A SPIRITUAL SENSE, HERETOFORE UNKNOWN. The "Spiritual Sense" refers to an inner, symbolic meaning within the Bible that lies beneath the literal stories.		101
I. What the Spiritual Sense is.	5	in the same place original: ibid. (ibidem)
II. That the Spiritual Sense is in all and every part of the Word	9	103
III. That it is owing to the Spiritual Sense that the Word is divinely inspired, and holy in every syllable.	18	118
IV. That the Spiritual Sense of the Word has heretofore remained unknown	20	115
V. That hereafter the Spiritual Sense of the Word will be made known unto none but those who are principled in genuine truths from the Lord. "Principled in" here means those who live by and deeply understand these truths.	26	119
*III. THE LITERAL SENSE OF THE WORD IS THE BASIS, THE CONTINENT, AND THE FIRMAMENT, OF ITS SPIRITUAL AND CELESTIAL SENSES.* In this context, "Continent" (from the Latin continere) means that which contains or holds something together, and "Firmament" refers to a solid support or foundation.	27	120
IV. IN THE LITERAL SENSE OF THE WORD, DIVINE TRUTH IS IN ITS FULLNESS, IN ITS SANCTITY, AND IN ITS POWER.	37	124
I. That the Truths of the Literal Sense of the Word are meant by the Precious Stones, of which the Foundations of the New Jerusalem were built, as mentioned in the Apocalypse, chap. xxi. 17—21. The "Apocalypse" refers to the biblical Book of Revelation.	43	127
II. That the Truths and Goods of the Literal Sense of the Word, are meant by the Urim and Thummim. The Urim and Thummim were objects on the breastplate of the High Priest in the Old Testament used for seeking divine guidance.	44	128
III. That the Truths of the Literal Sense of the Word are meant by the Precious Stones in the Garden of Eden, wherein the King of Tyre is said to have been.	45	129
IV. That the Literal Sense of the Word is signified by the Curtains and Veils of the Tabernacle.	46	in the same place
V. That the Externals of the Word, or the things appertaining to the Literal Sense, were represented by the Externals of the Temple at Jerusalem.	47	130
VI. That the Word in its glory, was represented in the Person of the Lord at his Transfiguration. The Transfiguration is the event where Jesus was seen in a brilliant, radiant light by his disciples on a mountain.	48	in the same place
V. THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OUGHT TO BE DRAWN FROM THE LITERAL SENSE OF THE WORD, AND TO BE CONFIRMED THEREBY.	50	132
I. That the Word, without Doctrine, cannot be understood. "Doctrine" here refers to a systematic set of teachings or a "road map" for interpreting the text.	51	in the same place
II. That Doctrine ought to be drawn from the Literal Sense of the Word, and to be confirmed thereby.	53	135
III. That the genuine Truth which Doctrine is to teach, is apparent, in the Literal Sense of the Word, to those only who are in illustration from the Lord. "Illustration" refers to a state of spiritual enlightenment or mental clarity granted by God while reading.	57	137
VI. BY THE LITERAL SENSE OF THE WORD, MAN HAS CONJUNCTION WITH THE LORD, AND CONSOCIATION WITH THE ANGELS. "Conjunction" implies a spiritual joining or union, while "consociation" refers to being in the company or society of angels.	62	139
VII. THE WORD IS IN ALL THE HEAVENS, AND THAT THE WISDOM OF THE ANGELS IS THENCE DERIVED.	70	142
VIII. THE CHURCH EXISTS FROM THE WORD, AND THAT, WITH MAN, THE QUALITY OF THE CHURCH IS ACCORDING TO HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORD.	76	144
IX. THERE IS A MARRIAGE OF THE LORD AND THE CHURCH, AND THENCE A MARRIAGE OF GOOD AND TRUTH, IN EVERY PART OF THE WORD. The "Marriage of Good and Truth" is a central concept in this theology, suggesting that every part of the Bible contains a balance of love (good) and wisdom (truth).	80	147