That there is no probability of a general resurrection and judgment in the natural world, inferred from the want of any evidence in the word of the Lord that the natural earth will ever be destroyed.
The doctrine of correspondences—Different mediums of spiritual and natural truth—The Jewish prophecies not fulfilled in a natural sense—Similar prophecies in the New Testament must be explained in the same way |
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Apparent objections in the writings of the Apostles examined and answered.
Certain passages in the writings of Peter—Whether the Apostles understood the internal sense—An affirmative answer to this question not absolutely necessary—Nature and extent of their illumination—State of the human mind in that age—Only external truths could be received—Illustrated by the atonement, resurrection,
and second coming—The Apostolic writings not a part of the Divine Word—Compared with the writings of Swedenborg—Importance of examining this subject |
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That the World of spirits must be the scene of the last judgment, shown to be necessary, in order that the end of the divine love may be attained.
Common opinions in regard to nature—Such opinions lead to dangerous conclusions—The natural world an effect from spiritual causes—Quotation from E. S.—Cause and effect—The existence of the natural world a consequence of the divine love—Exists that heaven may be formed—Quotations from E. S.—Natural world must
continue to exist in order that heaven may be continually increased. |
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PART SECOND,
The nature of the Spiritual World
Reference to former part—A deep and general conviction of the existence of a spiritual world—Cause of difficul- |
