Talk:Abr 3:1-21

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I haven't really digested this comment yet, but thought it might be interesting to ponder.... --RobertC 18:09, 3 Jul 2006 (UTC)

broad outline

I always wonder if there isn't some sense in which the purpose of chapter 3 is to teach us how to understand chapters 4 and 5. There is a certain pattern at work here. Here are the major indicators of the pattern. First, the pattern is stated explicitly in proof-like wording (Abr 3:8 (in relation to stars / time), Abr 3:16 (in relation to stars / time, Abr 3:18 (first half--apply what Abraham has learned about start to spirits.} Next, the fact that Kolob signifies the first creation (see explanation on Figure 1 for Facsimile 2) and Abraham chapter 4, more than any other creation story, makes a point of Adam being the first creation.

If I try to put it all together, maybe it gets a bit strained. You'll all have to tell me what you think.

All things Stars / Time Spirits Earth's creations
Some are greater moon, Earth some noble and great living/non-living?
Some are close to God (rulers) governing ones rulers animals?
One is very close to God (first) Kolob (first creation) Christ (first born) Man (first flesh)
God Throne of God God Gods (the us in "Let us go down")

A couple of to-do's: Fill this out and think through. Add scripture references. --Matthew Faulconer 06:46, 16 Aug 2006 (UTC)

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