Comments on: God’s Plan of the Ages – Crossing the Jordan

By: Joseph Herrin

Joseph Herrin — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:33:12 +0000

Hello Todd,

You can read about the three resurrections in the book "Christ in You – The Hope of Glory." The chapter titled "Each in His Own Order" should get you right to the subject. The book is freely available at the Heart4God website under the book page.

Joseph

By: Todd

Todd — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:19:12 +0000

You mentioned three resurrections. What are they? So the 4 or five supposed resurrections which make up the first resurrection of dispensationalism is incorrect?

By: Joseph Herrin

Joseph Herrin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:43:52 +0000

Hello DC. Thanks for the comments.

I do believe that the immersion of Naaman was a parable of salvation. Christ referred to Naaman in Luke 4:27. Considering that Naaman was a leper, symbolizing the corruption of the flesh, and he was cleansed by humbling himself, and that Elijah would accept no money for this deliverance, I believe this is definitely a parable of salvation, and the figure of baptism that cleanses us from all defilement. We too have to humble ourselves. And there is nothing we can do to pay for salvation. It is a free gift of God.

May you be blessed with peace and understanding in these days,

Joseph

By: dc

dc — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:21:01 +0000

Oops. Have to correct a detail I referred to about the person who was to dip in the Jordan River. It was Naaman, captain of the army of the king of Aram. Just to set that straight! Thanks
Also, Joseph do you think this was a precursor to water baptism dipping? The water symbolizing the Water of Life? Washing of the Word.

By: dc

dc — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:48:28 +0000

Regarding Moses who stands for the Law, which he broke (literally – tossing down the 10 Commandments plaques, and in disobedience, striking the rock instead of speaking to it Num 20:8), showing that the Law didn't have the power to safe, lead or transform us – just show our fallen state and inability. The renewing in the "spirit of our minds" is necessary; the washing, cleansing is symbolized in the crossing thru the water – like a gateway.
Very interest Joseph.
The same Jordan river that cleansed the king in 2 Kings 5:10 of leprosy (dipping 7 times in the dirty water) once again is used by God to show He can do what human kings cannot: "When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive …" A strange reply of this king of Israel – why not just say "I can't cure him!" Fitting nicely with your script of passing over/thru into new life God’s Way.