THE EARTH AND THE WORLD; THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD CONCEPTS
These two words are perhaps the most misunderstood concepts by the majority of us. When something is misunderstood, it culminates to a wrong interpretation and definitely defective ideas are developed out it. Understanding the distinction between two words is crucial to rightly dividing the word of truth. It is also very important in unlocking the paradox of purpose , that is to say, the reason for your existence .
The two words are often used in the bible, there fore for a clear understanding of the word of God, and its purpose, then we need to rightly get these concepts right. lets see how its used in scripture.
The word "Earth" comes from the Hebrew word Tierria" and it means phisical plannet; It is a spherical-shaped mass of matter in time and space. The scripture says in
Psalms 115:15-16
"You are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. The heaven, even the heavens are the LORD's: but the earth hath he given to children of men."
And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. Revelation 7:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.Genesis 1:1
He that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof [are] as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: Isaiah 40:22.
In these scriptures, the word earth is reffering to the phisical and tangible elements of the plannet.
On the other hand, the word "World", as used in scripture, comes from the Greek word "Kosmos". The word Kosmos means
●Governing systems
●Powers of authority
●Controlling systems
●Systems of control
It also means influence or order of authority.
Therefore the "world" in a biblical perspective can be defined as the set of prevailing conditions over the face of the plannet earth. From this definition I refer to the world as systems that govern and controll what happens on the earth.
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:"(Rom 5:12 KJV)
The word "sin" is the translated from the Hebrew word "Chattaa'h" and it means rebellion. The fall of man therefore was a rebellion against God's system of controlling and governing the earth. Man was meant to govern and rule (dorminion) the earth with God's system.
Matthew 5:14-16NIV 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.16 In the same way, let your light shine before others,( that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
The word light in this scripture denotes Knowledge, understanding and wisdom. It is a call for all citizens to rise up and give direction on how the earth should be managed. it is a call for citizens to influence the systems of governance, and order of authority.
Daniel proved this scripture right, when he influenced the Babylonian systems and so did Shadrack, misearch, and Abednego. These gentlemen refused to be coformed to the Babylonian systems , although they were in Babylon but unstead worked to influence the systems.
Apostle Paul while writting to the Romans asked them not to be confirmed to the standards of this world.
Romans 12:2 " And be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by renewing of your mind that you may prove what is good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God." God doesn't want us to live by the systems of men but rather live by his systems of authority for us to live and successfully accomplish our purposes.
Like systems of men, God's system is also a government but his government is a kingdom. It is this government system that Jesus came to restore to earth. It is this system that Adam rebelled against/ rejected and all man's problems stem from rebellion of a system for which he was created to function in.
Prophet Isaiah while prophesying of the coming of Jesus, said " For unto us, the child is born, unto us a child is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God,The evelasting father,The Prince of Peace. Of increase of his government and peace , there shall be no end, upon the throne of David , and upon his kingdom, to order it and establish it with Judgement and Justice and from hence forth even for ever.The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6-7
When the time came for this prophecy to be fulfilled, its written thus "For God loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whover beleives in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16. Jesus came to save us from our own governance systems that are destroying us and to restore his government of righteousness, justice and peace.
God through man wants to be in controll of what happens on Earth. He wants to rule earth with his system. He wants to influence earth with the culture, laws, values and traditions of heaven. God's original plan for earth and man kind is Inotherwords to colonise Earth with heaven.
This is true to the fact that when He himslef came to earth in a man's form, his first message was repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mathew 4:17 "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent : for the kingdom of heaven s at hand.
GOD NEVER INTENDED TO HAVE A RELIGION BUT HIS GOVERNMENT ON EARTH.
Aggrey Muhangi is a citizen of heaven purposed to restore genuine relationships and transforming men into leaders and agents of change.
Email: aggreystyles@gmail.com
Twitter: @aggstyles
Web: http://kingdomrelationship.blogspot.ug
The two words are often used in the bible, there fore for a clear understanding of the word of God, and its purpose, then we need to rightly get these concepts right. lets see how its used in scripture.
The word "Earth" comes from the Hebrew word Tierria" and it means phisical plannet; It is a spherical-shaped mass of matter in time and space. The scripture says in
Psalms 115:15-16
"You are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. The heaven, even the heavens are the LORD's: but the earth hath he given to children of men."
And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. Revelation 7:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.Genesis 1:1
He that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof [are] as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: Isaiah 40:22.
In these scriptures, the word earth is reffering to the phisical and tangible elements of the plannet.
On the other hand, the word "World", as used in scripture, comes from the Greek word "Kosmos". The word Kosmos means
●Governing systems
●Powers of authority
●Controlling systems
●Systems of control
It also means influence or order of authority.
Therefore the "world" in a biblical perspective can be defined as the set of prevailing conditions over the face of the plannet earth. From this definition I refer to the world as systems that govern and controll what happens on the earth.
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:"(Rom 5:12 KJV)
The word "sin" is the translated from the Hebrew word "Chattaa'h" and it means rebellion. The fall of man therefore was a rebellion against God's system of controlling and governing the earth. Man was meant to govern and rule (dorminion) the earth with God's system.
Matthew 5:14-16NIV 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.16 In the same way, let your light shine before others,( that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
The word light in this scripture denotes Knowledge, understanding and wisdom. It is a call for all citizens to rise up and give direction on how the earth should be managed. it is a call for citizens to influence the systems of governance, and order of authority.
Daniel proved this scripture right, when he influenced the Babylonian systems and so did Shadrack, misearch, and Abednego. These gentlemen refused to be coformed to the Babylonian systems , although they were in Babylon but unstead worked to influence the systems.
Apostle Paul while writting to the Romans asked them not to be confirmed to the standards of this world.
Romans 12:2 " And be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by renewing of your mind that you may prove what is good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God." God doesn't want us to live by the systems of men but rather live by his systems of authority for us to live and successfully accomplish our purposes.
Like systems of men, God's system is also a government but his government is a kingdom. It is this government system that Jesus came to restore to earth. It is this system that Adam rebelled against/ rejected and all man's problems stem from rebellion of a system for which he was created to function in.
Prophet Isaiah while prophesying of the coming of Jesus, said " For unto us, the child is born, unto us a child is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God,The evelasting father,The Prince of Peace. Of increase of his government and peace , there shall be no end, upon the throne of David , and upon his kingdom, to order it and establish it with Judgement and Justice and from hence forth even for ever.The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6-7
When the time came for this prophecy to be fulfilled, its written thus "For God loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whover beleives in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16. Jesus came to save us from our own governance systems that are destroying us and to restore his government of righteousness, justice and peace.
God through man wants to be in controll of what happens on Earth. He wants to rule earth with his system. He wants to influence earth with the culture, laws, values and traditions of heaven. God's original plan for earth and man kind is Inotherwords to colonise Earth with heaven.
This is true to the fact that when He himslef came to earth in a man's form, his first message was repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mathew 4:17 "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent : for the kingdom of heaven s at hand.
GOD NEVER INTENDED TO HAVE A RELIGION BUT HIS GOVERNMENT ON EARTH.
Aggrey Muhangi is a citizen of heaven purposed to restore genuine relationships and transforming men into leaders and agents of change.
Email: aggreystyles@gmail.com
Twitter: @aggstyles
Web: http://kingdomrelationship.blogspot.ug
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