Els, I don't see that this has any bearing on the matter at hand. God seems to have given Moses a look into Heaven, as He has done with other prophets, especially Daniel and John the Theologian. God showed them things which are visible, at least with the mind's eye, but He gave Moses the blueprints; and like a good Jewish lawyer, gave Himself and Moses the copyright by virtue of issuing the second of the Ten Commandments.
1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Sure, but these things are abstract, hence not visible, thus cannot be seen, although they may be experienced. For openers, you could start with God's attributes, which gives rise to the sequel:
1 Corinthians 2:10
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
I assume that 'prepared' means created beforehand. Would that be close?
Yeah, regarding abstract qualities and actions that, when employed, might produce material results.
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However, its about time to draw this debate to a close. I want to go on record that as a Christian, I love you as a brother, and have the sense that taking this any farther might not be profitable to that great adventure we share.
I agree wholeheartedly!
We FReepers tend to devolve into arguing (debating ;^) over words; and Scripture has warned us of that.
I can’t hardly tell my Catholic believers to call no man father when I tend to ignore the arguing over words verse.