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God’s Word for Our Time – Insights on Jesus, the Soul, and Eternal Love

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Why God’s Word Still Speaks Today

In today’s world, where fear and division often overshadow love, God’s message is as vital as ever. Jesus said, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away” (Matt 24:35). These words remind us that truth remains eternal even as the world changes.

This article brings together insights from scripture and revelations received in prayer and reflection. Each theme reflects God’s desire to draw us closer to Him, to live in His love, and to experience eternal life as He intended. The following chapters explore the innocence of children, the soul’s journey, the meaning of prayer, forgiveness, and the call to live in love without fear. Each theme can stand alone, but together they form a living picture of God’s message for our time.

The Bible and Spiritual Experience

The Bible is more than history; it is God’s living word. When read with an open heart, it resonates with our own spiritual experiences. God speaks in scripture, but also in the quiet voice of conscience, in prayer, and in moments of deep insight.

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Many have discovered that personal encounters with God confirm the truths of scripture. When love replaces fear, when forgiveness heals wounds, when prayer brings peace—these are experiences that echo the Bible’s promises. As Paul wrote, “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children” (Rom 8:16).

God’s word and spiritual experience are not in competition but in harmony. Scripture guards us from deception, while the Spirit personalizes the word, making it alive in our daily lives. This unity strengthens faith and gives us confidence to walk in truth. Read the full article here

The Soul as a Studen

God has shown that life is a school for the soul. Each challenge, each joy, and each sorrow becomes a lesson that shapes us. We are not here by accident but with purpose, to grow in love and wisdom.

The soul gathers experience across time. Some lessons are learned quickly, others repeat until we truly understand. God’s patience is infinite; He allows us to stumble so that we may rise stronger and wiser.

Every lesson ultimately points us back to God, the Source of life and love. The more we grow in understanding, the more we long to live in unity with Him. As children mature into adults, so souls mature into oneness with God. Read the full article here

Eternal Life in Love

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Eternal life is not simply endless existence. It is the fullness of living in God’s presence. Jesus defined it: “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent” (John 17:3).

The soul’s deepest longing is to be close to God. Earthly pursuits fade, but the love of God remains. Eternal life is the soul’s union with this love, free from fear, pain, and separation.

Love unlocks eternal life. Every act of love, no matter how small, moves us closer to God. When we live in love, we already taste eternity here and now. Read the full article here

Prayer and Silence

Prayer is not about endless words but about real contact with God. In silence, we discover His presence. Jesus taught, “When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen” (Matt 6:6).

Prayer is dialogue. We speak, but we also listen. Often, God’s answers are not solutions to earthly problems but wisdom for the soul. He guides us to grow, to take responsibility, and to walk in truth.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find” (Matt 7:7). This does not mean every wish is granted, but that God always gives what our soul truly needs to flourish. Read the full article here

Warning Against False Prophets

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Every human carries an ego that can distort truth. This is why Jesus warned about false prophets. A prophet is not false because they are human, but because they let ego override God’s word.

Jesus said: “By their fruit you will recognize them” (Matt 7:16). True words from God produce love, peace, and healing. False words sow fear, division, and pride.

God desires to speak directly to every soul. While teachers and leaders can guide us, our ultimate authority is God’s Spirit within. This protects us from deception and keeps us rooted in love. Read the full article here

Life Review After Death

After death, the soul experiences life again, but through God’s eyes. We see every action, word, and thought—not only how we felt, but how others felt because of us.

God does not condemn. Instead, He allows us to see and learn. The pain we caused becomes our pain, not as punishment, but as understanding. This experience refines the soul.

When we face our own darkness, time seems to stretch into eternity. Yet in moments of love and forgiveness, eternity feels like light and freedom. This is why heaven and hell are not places but states of being in God’s presence. Read the full article here

Forgiveness and Repentance

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God calls us to forgive as we have been forgiven. When others wrong us, forgiveness frees our hearts. Without it, bitterness chains us and blocks God’s love.

Repentance is not empty sorrow but turning back to God. It means choosing love instead of selfishness, truth instead of lies, humility instead of pride. True repentance transforms the soul.

Jesus taught us to pray: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matt 6:12). Forgiveness is not optional—it is the very flow of love. To be forgiven, we must also forgive. Read the full article here

Reincarnation or Eternal Life?

The soul is eternal. It cannot be destroyed. Sometimes souls return to earthly life for further learning, but this is not the ultimate goal. It is only a means of growth.

When lessons are unfinished, a soul may choose to return. This is not punishment but opportunity. Each life brings new chances to grow in love.

The soul longs not for endless cycles but for completion in God’s love. Eternal life is the end of wandering and the beginning of perfect union with the Source. Read the full article here

Jesus as the Way

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Jesus is not only a teacher but the way itself. He said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Through Him, the soul finds its path home.

Jesus meets us as soul, guiding us into God’s presence. He is not a distant figure waiting beyond death, but a living reality drawing us closer to love here and now.

Jesus came to shorten our detours, reminding us that truth sets us free. Lies create chains, but His word cuts them away, leading us into the freedom of love. Read the full article here

The Innocence of Children

Children embody innocence. They carry God’s light in a way adults often forget. Their trust, joy, and openness reflect heaven itself.

To harm a child is the gravest betrayal. God has revealed that whoever knowingly harms a child will face the deepest regret, for they have violated purity itself. Jesus warned that it would be better to sink into the sea than to cause a child to stumble (Matt 18:6).

The one who harms a child must experience what the child felt, the ripple effects across time, and the anguish of remorse in God’s love. Yet even then, God’s mercy calls the soul back to healing and forgiveness. Read the full article here

Conclusion – Living in Love Without Fear

The message of all these themes is one: love. God calls us not to live in fear, but to become better versions of ourselves each day. Religion is not meant to enslave or terrify but to remind us of love’s path.

To live in love is to live in God. To forgive is to set ourselves free. To protect the innocent is to honor God’s own heart. And to follow Jesus is to walk the way of truth and eternal life.

Let us therefore not be bound by fear, but inspired by love. For when we love, we are already tasting eternity, and we reflect the very image of God Himself.

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The Innocence of Children – Why Harming a Child is the Greatest Betrayal

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Introduction

In God’s eyes, children are the purest expression of the soul. They come into the world without guilt, with open hearts and a natural trust in love. That is why God lifts children up as an example for us adults: “Let the little children come to me, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14).

Through God’s revelation, it becomes even clearer: children are young and innocent, therefore pure. They are souls with as much eternal experience as anyone else, but in their present earthly life they remain innocent. To harm them is not only a crime, but a deep spiritual betrayal.

The Child’s Soul – Purity and Experience

A child is no less of a soul than an adult. They carry within themselves the same eternity and depth, but in this earthly life they are placed here as an innocent expression of God’s light. Their earthly experience is still free from the heavy patterns of sin, fear, and pride that adults often carry.

God reveals that children come to us as living reminders of what we are truly created for: to live in pure love, with openness, joy, and wonder. When we adults lose touch with this, the children point us back to the Source.

Jesus’ Words About Children

Jesus placed children at the center several times during His ministry. He used them as examples of how we must become in order to inherit God’s kingdom. In Matthew 18:3 He says: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Through God’s living word we understand that this is not about imitating childishness, but about opening our hearts as children do. Children believe before they doubt. They love before they judge. They live close to God’s love without effort.

Harming a Child – The Greatest Betrayal

God has shown me clearly: whoever knowingly harms a child will regret ever being born. Why? Because the child is innocent, and because the child reflects God’s purest gift.

To harm a child is to wound a soul that still lives in open innocence. The one who does so does not only break the child’s life and trust but also tears apart a thread that connects humanity to the Source. This is why such betrayal is the greatest.

Jesus Himself spoke with strong words in Matthew 18:6: “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.”

The Spiritual Consequence of Harming a Child

Through God’s voice I have learned that the one who harms a child must experience the consequences on several levels:

  1. To experience being the child: The soul must itself experience being the child and feel the harm that was inflicted. This is not punishment, but learning—to know what it means to be the one who was wounded.
  2. The chain of consequences: It is not only about the moment of harm, but about all the ripple effects. How the child grows up with scars, how the family is affected, how others are shaped. The one who harmed must experience the entire chain.
  3. Remorse in God’s light: When the soul meets God’s love in heaven, it will experience all it has caused. And because the love is so overwhelming, the contrast to one’s own actions will feel like a burning hell—until the soul is able to forgive itself.

Heaven and Hell – Experience, Not Condemnation

God explained to me that hell is not a place He sends people to. Hell is the experience of seeing and feeling all that one has done in the light of God’s love. For the one who has harmed a child, this experience will be extremely heavy. Because innocence stands in such stark contrast to the deed, the soul will feel an intense remorse.

But God’s love abandons no one. He lets the soul go through the pain, experience the consequences, and gradually find its way back to the light. Still, the path is long for the one who has violated a child.

Our Task – To Protect the Children

As adults and as a society, we have been given a sacred task: to protect the children. Not only against physical harm, but also against spiritual and emotional violation.

  • We must give them love, not fear.
  • We must teach them truth, not deceit.
  • We must provide them safety, not insecurity.
  • We must stand up when children are harmed, and be their voice.

God has reminded me: When we protect the children, we protect God’s own face among us. When we betray the children, we betray God.

The Role of Children in God’s Plan

God has revealed that children are not only the adults of tomorrow—they are His living light here and now. They carry with them love, joy, and the ability to live in the present moment, which points us back to the Source. Many times God speaks to us through children, because their words and questions cut through all our masks.

The innocence of children is therefore not only something to protect, but also something to learn from. When we see the world through the eyes of a child, we see more of God’s kingdom.

How We Can Honor the Innocence of Children in Daily Life

  1. Listen to them: Take their words seriously—often it is God’s voice speaking through them.
  2. Love in action: Be present, give time and care.
  3. Provide safety: Create boundaries that bring peace and security.
  4. Open them to God: Let them experience love and truth, not just hear about it.
  5. Stand up for them: When a child is hurt or violated, do not turn away. Be their protector.

Conclusion

The innocence of children is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity. They show us the purity of love, the simplicity of faith, and the light of the soul. To harm a child is therefore not only to wound a small human being—it is to strike at God’s very heart.

Through God’s word it becomes clear: the one who harms a child must themselves experience the pain. Not because God punishes, but because the truth of love demands experience and learning. Hell is not the verdict, but the anguish and pain experienced in the presence of God’s light.

Our calling is both simple and sacred: We must protect the children, honor their innocence, and let them show us the way back to God. When we receive the children in love, we receive God Himself. And when we betray them, we betray God.

Let us therefore never forget Jesus’ words: “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” (Matt 18:5).

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Jesus as the Way: Why He Meets Us as Soul

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Chapter 1 – Jesus as a Messenger

When we read the New Testament, we encounter Jesus as a preacher and a messenger. He does not point to himself but to God. When he says in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me,” many have understood this to mean that Jesus himself must be worshiped. But if we look more closely, he shows us that it is the way he lived and proclaimed that leads to God. Because he carried the message of love in everything he did, he is the way.

Thus, the transition becomes clear: Jesus is not the goal, but the messenger who leads us to God.

Chapter 2 – Direct Way to God

Jesus taught us that the way to God is direct, without intermediaries. In Matthew 6:6 it says: “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” This shows us that we do not need a human intermediary to reach God. Jesus showed that God is near and available to all.

Thus the next step is clear: Jesus is the way because he points to God, but God is the goal.

Chapter 3 – The Core of the Message

The core of Jesus’ teaching is that God is love. This is seen in 1 John 4:8: “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” The whole of Jesus’ life confirmed this—when he healed the sick, when he forgave sinners, and when he ate with the outcast. In everything he did, he placed love above laws and rules.

Therefore, it becomes natural to say: love is the key to understanding God.

Chapter 4 – When Scripture Contradicts Love

Throughout history, people have used holy texts to justify violence, war, and oppression. But Jesus showed us that text must be interpreted in the light of love. In John 8 we meet the woman caught in adultery. The crowd wanted to stone her, as the law said. But Jesus replied, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” One by one, they went away. He said, “Neither do I condemn you.”

This illustrates that without love, God’s word loses its meaning. Love is the key of interpretation.

Chapter 5 – The Consequences of Love

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If God is love, it must have practical consequences. No one can be sentenced to death in God’s name, for death is not love. No one can be excluded because of skin color, orientation, or culture, for love does not exclude but embraces. No one can be oppressed in God’s name, for love sets free.

Therefore, we can say: love is the law, and it is our guiding rule.

Chapter 6 – Jesus and the Soul

Many have imagined that Jesus stands waiting for us immediately after death. But Jesus’ mission was to fulfill God’s will on earth and to point to God as the source of love. He has completed his calling and is now with God. He is not necessarily the one we meet on the way after death, for that journey concerns our own soul and its growth in love.

Yet we do meet Jesus when the soul has achieved full union with love in heaven. He is present when we reach the goal, when we enter God’s kingdom in paradise. There he does not stand as a gatekeeper, but as one who has already gone before us and shown how love leads to God.

Thus, we can understand: Jesus is not the one who greets us at every step of the way, but the one who waits in the fullness of love, when we have come completely home to God.

Chapter 7 – God as the Goal

Although Jesus is essential, he is not the final goal. The goal is God. In John 17:3 it says: “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” To know God is life itself. Jesus shows the way there, but it is God who is the goal.

Thus we see: the way always points to God.

Chapter 8 – A Universal Truth

When love is the key of interpretation, Jesus’ message becomes universal. Love breaks down barriers and builds bridges. Paul says in Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Thus Jesus’ words apply to all people, regardless of background.

In this way, love becomes a universal law that applies to all souls.

Chapter 9 – A Way to Walk

Following Jesus means choosing love in practice. In Matthew 22:37-39 he summarizes the law: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. (…) Love your neighbor as yourself.” Here the love of God and the love of neighbor are placed on the same level. Whoever loves God must also love their neighbor.

This makes the journey clear: love is both the beginning, the way, and the goal.

Chapter 10 – Jesus in Fulfillment

When the soul reaches its ultimate state in love, it meets Jesus again—not on the way, but in paradise. There he is not one who demands worship, but a testimony that God’s love triumphs. He has gone before us and shown the way, and in heaven he stands with God, in full union.

Thus the conclusion becomes clear: Jesus is the way, but God is the goal. Jesus is present in fulfillment, when love has become everything.

Conclusion – The Way Home

Jesus is the way because he showed us love. His words and his life are a recipe for finding God. But the way is not to be worshiped—it is to be walked. And when we walk the way of love, we find God. For God is love, and love is the way home. When one day we stand in paradise, Jesus is there—not to stand in between, but to testify that God’s love is eternal.

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Reincarnation or Eternal Life? – What I Received as an Answer

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The question of reincarnation or eternal life has occupied human thought for all ages. In many cultures, people speak of the soul’s journey from body to body, while the Bible presents the promise of eternal life in God. But what does this truly mean? And how can we understand the soul’s journey in light of both the witness of Scripture and the insight God has shown?

The Soul is Eternal

First, it is important to understand that the soul can never cease to exist. It was created in God’s image and carries His breath within it. Therefore, eternity is already a fact. The question is not whether the soul lives on, but how it experiences life.

For the soul, there is only one true source of life: God’s love. When we are close to Him, we feel the fullness of life. When we are far away, it feels as though we are not alive. Eternal life, therefore, is not merely duration but a state of closeness to God.

Life on Earth as Experience

The soul may choose to enter several lives on earth. Not because it must, but because it needs experience. Earth is like a school – full of challenges, contrasts, and trials. We experience sin, mistakes, pain, but also forgiveness, joy, and love. All of this shapes us.

Between each life, however, the soul receives a glimpse of God’s love. And in that light, we realize that being on earth, with all its limitations, is not life in its deepest sense. We see that true life is to be in God. Still, we choose to return, again and again, until we are complete.

The Longing to Be Finished

Just as a child in school longs for freedom, the soul longs to be finished with earth’s school. No one desires to remain in trials forever. We long to complete, to pass, and to move on to the freedom of love.

As humans, we perceive this earthly life as “living.” We see it as a beginning and an end. But in truth, it is only a phase, a part of the learning. When an earthly life is over, judgment comes. Not as an external punisher, but as a deep mirror of truth: the soul sees itself in God’s light and recognizes what is missing.

Time is an Illusion

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In God’s reality, there is no time. The future has already happened, and yet everything is open because we have free will. For us, life feels linear – we are born, live, and die. But the soul experiences everything simultaneously. All the human lives it lives unfold side by side. When you die in 1980, the next experience might be in 1800 or 2300. The soul chooses what best serves its learning.

This means we do not live in a cycle of “death and rebirth” as people often think. We live in a vast mosaic of experiences, all woven together in God’s eternal now. And in the meantime, the soul chooses what more it needs to learn.

How Many Lives Are Needed?

No one completes the journey in only one life. Some souls need ten lives, others a hundred. It depends on what experiences are necessary to grow closer to God. For the soul, failing to reach its goals is painful. The longing for God’s love is so strong that everything else fades. This is why the soul keeps returning until it finally becomes whole.

When we are at last finished with earth, it means we have learned what we came to learn. We no longer need more lives. Then the soul rests in God. And this is what the Bible calls eternal life: not only endless existence but perfect unity with the Source.

The Great Truth

All souls shall come home to God. None are lost forever. The future is already complete in God’s perspective, even though we experience the journey step by step. We are judged, but it is we ourselves who judge, when we see our lives in the light of God’s love. And then we understand what is lacking and choose for ourselves how to grow further.

Eternal life is therefore not only a promise of what is to come. It is the very definition of living in love. When one day we are finished with earth’s school, we will no longer long. Then we are home, united with the Source. And that is when we truly live.

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Forgiveness and Repentance: How God Sees Our Actions

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Introduction

Forgiveness and repentance are two of the most central themes in humanity’s relationship with God. They run like a thread through the Bible, but also through the human heart. Many wonder how God truly views our actions, our mistakes, and our attempts to make amends. Is God strict and judgmental, or gentle and loving? Is repentance a punishment from God, or a gift that leads us to freedom? These are questions that touch all people – believers and seekers, doubters and faithful. For in life we all fail, and we need to understand what it means to be forgiven and to forgive.

God’s view of humanity

To understand forgiveness and repentance, we must first see how God sees humanity. In Psalm 103:13–14 it says: “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.” This verse reminds us that God always sees our actions in the light of our weakness. He never judges. God always sees us with love and understanding. It is we who judge ourselves, in the light of the truth that is revealed when we encounter His love. When we stumble, God does not only see the fall – He also sees the cause, and He sees the longing to rise again.

God does not view what we call sin or evil in the same way we do. He regards them as experiences – experiences that can be heavy, painful, and that create consequences for ourselves and for others. But in God’s eyes, these are experiences we must eventually process, understand, and repent of deeply, to return to the purity of love. For unless we are pure in love, we cannot move into the kingdom of heaven, which is made of pure love. When we have faced the consequences, worked through the pain, and dared to forgive ourselves, the gate stands wide open, and we may enter.

Repentance as recognition

What is repentance, really? Many think of it as a painful feeling of guilt. But at its deepest, repentance is to see the truth of our actions – without excuses, without explanations. In 1 John 1:8–9 it says: “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Repentance is therefore not an end in itself, but a doorway to transformation.

When we truly repent, something more happens than just sorrow. There arises a recognition: I have harmed both myself and others. This recognition is painful, but it has a purpose. Repentance leads us into a deeper understanding of the value of love. It awakens us from indifference and points toward a new life.

The mystery of forgiveness

Forgiveness is God’s greatest gift. It is not a human compromise, but a divine power. Jesus says in Matthew 6:14–15: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Forgiveness is not only an act God does toward us; it is a stream meant to flow through us. It begins with God, but it does not stop there. We are called to forgive.

Forgiveness does not mean trivializing evil or pretending everything is fine. Forgiveness is lifting the burden from the soul – both our own and that of others. When God forgives, it is as if darkness loses its power. The wrong is not necessarily forgotten, but it is transformed. That is why forgiveness is so radical: it opens a way where none existed before.

Hurting children versus adults

One of the most serious things a person can do is to harm a child. Children are innocent; they do not carry the same layers of guilt and experience that adults do. Jesus himself said in Matthew 18:6: “If anyone causes one of these little ones – those who believe in me – to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” This shows God’s grave view of harming the vulnerable.

When a person knowingly harms a child, it creates a chain of consequences that stretch far beyond the moment. Not only is the child marked, but the fabric of life itself is disturbed. The repentance that follows such an act can be unbearable. For in the presence of God’s love, the soul will one day experience the pain it has caused. And this can feel like hell, until one is able to forgive oneself and truly seek forgiveness.

God does not judge – we judge ourselves

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An important truth is that God is not a strict judge sitting at the gates of heaven with a ledger of our mistakes. God is love – pure, all-encompassing, and unconditional. When we one day stand before eternity, God’s gate is open to all. But when we encounter the full force of God’s love, our own lives are revealed to us. Everything we have done to others – even what we ourselves have forgotten – is seen in the light of love. And in this light we feel repentance, not because God condemns us, but because we see the truth ourselves.

The shame we feel in that moment makes some hesitate to walk through God’s open gate. It is not God who shuts us out, but our own conscience. We hold ourselves back until we can fully forgive ourselves. This state can feel like hell – a room of pain and repentance. But this “hell” is not an eternal prison. It stands open, and we can leave when we are ready. We remain there until we have faced our wrongs, borne the consequences, and dared to release the shame.

Often this also involves that the souls we have wronged forgive us. And not only the directly affected, but also those who have suffered indirectly through the ripple effects of our actions. In a timeless perspective, this process can feel eternal, because time does not exist in God’s kingdom. But Scripture assures us: “Love never fails” (1 Corinthians 13:8). In the end, God’s love will always win. No one will remain outside forever. Every soul, after finding peace and forgiving itself, will enter through God’s gate and experience fellowship in His kingdom.

Jesus as a model of forgiveness

Throughout his life, Jesus showed how forgiveness works in practice. When he hung on the cross, he said: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). Even in the moment he suffered unjustly and brutally, he chose the path of forgiveness. This is not only an example – it is an invitation to live the same way. For when we forgive, we share in the Spirit of Christ. We no longer carry the burden of hatred, but the freedom of love.

Jesus also taught us to pray: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). This is more than a prayer – it is a way of life. We receive forgiveness to the degree that we are willing to give it to others. Thus, forgiveness becomes both a personal and a communal project. It transforms not only the individual, but the whole community.

Forgiving others

As important as it is to receive forgiveness, it is just as vital to forgive others. When we stand before God, we will see not only our own actions, but also what others have done against us. We will see this in the light of God’s love. To forgive those who have harmed us, no matter how great the wrong, is a sign of how deeply love has taken root in us. For if we cannot forgive, we shut ourselves out from God’s kingdom – not because God shuts us out, but because we choose to hold on to bitterness.

Jesus teaches us clearly: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins” (Matthew 6:14–15). Forgiveness is given only to those who themselves give forgiveness. When we forgive others, we open the space in our soul to receive God’s grace fully.

When we do not forgive ourselves

One of the greatest obstacles to living in freedom is the inability to forgive ourselves. Even though God forgives, people can hold themselves captive in shame and guilt. This is a subtle form of pride – we set our own judgment higher than God’s. The apostle John reminds us: “If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything” (1 John 3:20). In other words: we cannot let our conscience be stricter than God Himself.

Not forgiving ourselves can cause repentance to become an eternal burden instead of a path to freedom. But when we dare to release ourselves, we experience that God’s grace truly applies – also to us. Then repentance becomes a testimony of growth, not a chain of shame.

God as a parent

God is like a parent. He wants us to experience and learn, to repent and to forgive each other already here on earth. But like a mother or father who never abandons their children, God will always receive us, no matter what we have done. What parent turns away from their child just because the child fails? On the contrary, a parent guides and helps the child to grow. In the same way, God guides us through our challenges, so that we become resilient and learn what it means to repent and forgive. For how could we understand forgiveness, if we had never experienced wrong?

When we learn this already in life here and now, there is less to process in the afterlife. Many can then go straight into paradise, because they have learned to live in love while on earth. God is both our mother and our father. He guides us through our inner voice, and when we listen, He always leads us closer to love.

The path to true forgiveness

How can we practically walk the path of forgiveness? First, we must acknowledge the truth of our actions. Without honesty, forgiveness is only words. Then we must open ourselves to God’s love, and allow ourselves to be filled with it. This often requires silence, prayer, and the courage to stand in the pain. Finally, we must act: seek reconciliation where possible, and choose to give the forgiveness we ourselves have received.

Paul writes in Colossians 3:13: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” This is not advice, but a calling. We are all threads in the same tapestry, and forgiveness is the strand that holds it all together.

Conclusion

Forgiveness and repentance are not opposites, but two sides of the same process. Repentance without forgiveness becomes despair. Forgiveness without repentance becomes superficial. But when the two meet, healing arises. God sees our actions with eyes always colored by love, but which also call us to truth. He lets us experience repentance so that we may grow, and He gives us forgiveness so that we may live.

The one who has experienced true forgiveness knows that it is stronger than all guilt. It opens a space of freedom, where even the deepest wounds can be turned into testimony of love’s power. This is God’s view of humanity: we are never trapped by the past, but always invited into a new life in His grace.

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Life Review After Death – Experiencing Everything in God’s Love

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Introduction

When a human life is completed, the soul enters a new reality – one permeated by God’s infinite love. Here there is no distant and cold courtroom, but an experience of being completely filled with God’s presence. In this light you see your life played back, not only from your own standpoint but also from God’s and from others’ perspectives. This experience is often called a life review, and it is part of the spiritual journey every soul goes through.

When this happens, we understand that the life review is not about God as a judge, but about the truth revealed in our own conscience. Everything we have done, said, and thought becomes clear, and we see the ripple effects in ways we could never have seen during earthly life.

God’s Love as the Frame

When the soul enters this state, the first thing it encounters is overwhelming love. God does not judge you. As John writes: “God is love” (1 John 4:8). In God’s presence there is no condemnation, only pure and unconditional love. Yet in the light of this love, nothing can be hidden. We see everything clearly, both the good and the bad we have done.

This means that it is not God who holds us accountable in this experience, but our own soul awakened to truth. Love illuminates our entire existence, and therefore we become our own judge. For the first time we experience everything without illusions, without masks, and without excuses.

Seeing Life from Multiple Perspectives

The unique aspect of the life review is that we see our actions, thoughts, and words from multiple angles. Not only do we relive our own feelings, but we also sense how our actions affected others. As Jesus reminds us: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you” (Matt 7:12). In the life review this golden rule is no longer just words, but a concrete experience.

We hear others’ thoughts, feel their pain and joy, and we see the ripple effects our choices created in the world. This insight is so deep that we do not only experience one person’s reaction, but entire networks of emotions and consequences. Small words and deeds we hardly thought about can be revealed as having enormous significance for others.

The Barriers of the Psyche Disappear

While living on earth, we can be bound by psychological struggles, traumas, or distorted perceptions. In the presence of God’s love, these barriers vanish. The soul becomes free to experience everything in truth. Nothing stands in the way of fully understanding what our actions meant for others. This can be both beautiful and painful.

There are no filters to protect us here. Everything is experienced with a clarity we could never contain as humans. When the pain is strong, it may feel as though time itself stands still. In God’s kingdom time does not exist as we know it, but in the face of our own negativity and shame the experience can stretch out as though it lasts for eternity. Many describe this as hell, but in reality it is our own conscience that creates the feeling.

The True Judgment and the Purifying Fire

Jesus said: “I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world” (John 12:47). God’s judgment is not like human judgment. The true judgment lies in our own conscience, when we see our lives in the light of love. We become our own judge.

Here we encounter what is often called the purifying fire of the soul – not an eternal torment imposed by God, but the inner pain of seeing and feeling the consequences of our own wrongdoing. This can feel like hell, but it is not God’s punishment; it is our own conscience meeting the truth. God is still love, but we must process everything ourselves before moving on.

Ripples and Consequences

One of the most striking parts of the life review is the insight into the ripple effects of our choices. When we see how an action affected not only the directly involved, but also their loved ones and further into society, we understand how deeply our lives are woven together. Great actions can have consequences that extend across generations.

In the eternal perspective of time, these experiences can feel like an eternity. Negative actions create a heaviness that must be processed, while loving actions shine brightly and bring hope. When we feel the pain, it is because we see its full consequence, and in God’s presence nothing can be hidden or avoided.

Free Will and Learning

Many ask why God allows us to experience this pain. The answer lies in our free will. God has given us one of the greatest gifts – the freedom to choose. Without it we could never learn genuine love. God wants us to find our way home, not because we are forced, but because we choose it. We are like children in God’s school, where we learn through experience, both good and bad.

Earthly life is part of this journey of learning. We choose lives that have already unfolded in order to experience and learn. But because we have free will, we can make choices that are not rooted in love. These choices lead us into situations we must later process in the life review.

When We Choose Wrong and Must Face Consequences

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Because we have free will, we can also make choices that are not based in love. When this happens, we must face the consequences. Not as punishment from God, but as the natural outcome of our own actions. On earth we are subject to ego and desire, and we can be driven by these. In the life review we see clearly how this has affected others, and we must work through it before moving on.

Even the most horrific actions are seen in this light. People who have committed unforgivable acts in history will also meet their own truth. And even they will eventually be able to enter heaven, but only once they have forgiven themselves and processed all the consequences of their choices.

The Mystery of Forgiveness

One of the most difficult steps in the life review is to forgive ourselves. Forgiving others is often easier, because we see their perspective and understand why they acted as they did. But toward ourselves we can be far harsher. Many souls may hold themselves back for long periods, trapped in guilt and shame.

Only when we manage to forgive ourselves can we move fully into God’s kingdom. This is the true key to redemption. Jesus taught us to pray: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matt 6:12). Forgiveness is not only a gift to others, but also a path to free ourselves.

The Ultimate Goal

The greatest goal is not to postpone forgiveness until after death, but to learn it here on earth. Choosing love and forgiveness here and now is the way to freedom. Yet this often requires several lives, because the soul needs time and experience to grow. The spiritual journey is about constantly moving closer to God, and ultimately living in His love without hindrance.

When we learn forgiveness in this life, we avoid the long path through shame and pain after death. We can begin the process now, in love, and thereby bring more light into the world.

Conclusion

The life review is a gift, not a punishment. It is a mirror where we see ourselves in truth, and a tool God uses to help us grow. Hell is not God’s prison, but our own conscience when it meets truth. Paradise is not a place far away, but the state of being one with God’s love.

And the key to all this is forgiveness – to forgive others, and to forgive ourselves. Then we find the way home, and we experience that time no longer stands still, but flows in eternal peace in God’s love.

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Warning Against False Prophets – You Will Know Them by Their Fruits

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Introduction

Throughout history, people have sought leaders, teachers, and prophets who could show the way to God. But both the Bible and the words of Jesus remind us that not everyone who speaks in the name of God truly leads people closer to Him. Jesus says: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits.” (Matt 7:15–16). This is not meant to create fear but to give wisdom. For when we learn to look at the fruits, we ourselves become able to discern what comes from love and what arises from ego.

Chapter 1: All Humans Carry an Ego

An important first step is to acknowledge that all humans carry an ego. The ego is not always evil, but it colors our words, actions, and interpretations. Therefore, no person can be a “pure” prophet. Even the most sincere bearers of God’s word will be influenced by their own mind. This insight helps us meet others with understanding instead of condemnation. We see that a false prophet is not necessarily a deceiver with evil intentions, but simply a human being who cannot convey the whole truth alone.

At the same time, this reminds us that we cannot rest our entire faith on human teachers. They can inspire, guide, and open the door, but they can never be the ultimate source of truth. That is why Jesus’ teaching so strongly points to turning directly to God in prayer and stillness.

Chapter 2: The Teaching of Jesus – A Path to Direct Contact

Jesus emphasized again and again that each person has the possibility to seek God directly. He taught the disciples to pray with the words: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matt 7:7). These words are not reserved for a select few, but apply to all. A priest, a teacher, or a prophet can help us along the way, but the true contact takes place between the soul and God.

Thus it becomes clear: this is why discernment is so important. When we learn from others, we should receive what leads us closer to love, peace, and truth. But we should also dare to set aside what confuses, distorts, or creates fear. Jesus called this looking at the fruits.

Chapter 3: Fruits Reveal the Source

What does it really mean to look at the fruits? Jesus explains: “So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.” (Matt 7:17–18). Here we are given a clear principle: we do not need to guess at a person’s motives. We can simply look at what their teaching produces.

If the words lead to fear, division, and self-exaltation, it is a sign that ego is at the center. If the words lead to love, forgiveness, and peace, they point toward God. This is the test Jesus gives us—not as a judgment over others, but as a tool to guard our hearts.

Chapter 4: Prophets as Guides, Not Sources of Truth

A guide with a staff pointing the way for a pilgrim on a winding path through green hills.

A true prophet can be an important witness, but never the ultimate source of truth. God alone can give you what you truly need to hear. Therefore, it is wise to see prophets and teachers as temporary guides. We can learn from them for a time, but eventually we must move on and stand in our own contact with God.

This also reminds us that we ourselves can fall into the same trap. Even when we share our own faith or testimony, we are vulnerable to ego putting words into our mouths. Therefore, humility is needed. We can point to God, but we can never claim to own the truth.

Chapter 5: Your Own Contact with God

The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit is given to each believer. John writes: “But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.” (1 John 2:20). This anointing is not dependent on an intermediary. It is a promise that God Himself can teach you directly.

Therefore, the most important guidance in the face of false prophets is to develop your own inner contact with God. This happens through prayer, stillness, meditation, and daily living in love. When the heart is anchored in God, it becomes easier to discern what is true.

Chapter 6: The Play of Ego and the Light of Love

But how do we avoid deceiving ourselves? Ego can color our own understanding just as much as that of others. Here the key is to always interpret in the light of love. Paul reminds us: “Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Cor 16:14). If what we think we hear from God leads us away from love, we should be cautious. God never contradicts His own nature, and His nature is love.

This is why it is so important to proceed carefully. It is right to ask questions, to seek confirmation, to wait in stillness. When the answer comes with peace, with light, and with love, we can trust that it is from God.

Chapter 7: The Role of Community

Even though personal contact is essential, this does not mean that community is unnecessary. On the contrary, we can support each other in discernment. Paul writes: “Test everything; hold fast what is good.” (1 Thess 5:21). In community we can share experiences, reflect each other, and remind each other to seek love first.

But even in community the principle of fruits applies. When a community grows in warmth, care, and justice, it is a good sign. When a community is ruled by control, fear, and power, we should be cautious. Here God gives us freedom to choose what builds up.

Chapter 8: Guidance Rather Than Warning

When Jesus warned against false prophets, it was not to create a culture of fear and suspicion. It was to teach us discernment, so that we could find the genuine path to God. The main emphasis is therefore not on pointing out who is false, but on learning to live in truth ourselves.

The best protection against false prophets is to become familiar with God’s voice. The deeper you know love, the easier it becomes to recognize what is empty or ego-driven.

Chapter 9: The Inner Journey

In the end, this is an inner journey. Prophets, teachers, and communities can be helpful, but no one can walk the path for you. Jesus says: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6). This means we must always return to his words, his example, and his love. He showed us that the way to God is to live in surrender, truth, and love.

This journey is not an achievement, but a relationship. It is about learning to hear God’s voice in the heart, to act in love, and to be shaped by the Spirit day by day.

Conclusion

The warning against false prophets is, at its core, an invitation to something greater: to seek God Himself, to be led by love, and to discern the fruits in the life around us. When we see that a teaching or a community brings peace, love, and justice, we can trust that God is at work. When we see fear, division, and hunger for power, we know that ego has taken control.

But in the midst of all this there is a certainty: God speaks to each person. Your own contact with God is stronger than anyone else’s words. Prophets can point the way, but only God can fill the heart with truth. Therefore, the encouragement is not to fear false prophets, but to grow in the love that makes us able to discern the fruits. For love is always the clearest sign of God’s presence.

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Prayer and Silence – How God Teaches About True Contact

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Chapter 1: The Still Voice

When the world shouts and demands attention, it is easy to forget that God often speaks in the quiet. As the prophet Elijah experienced, God was not in the storm or the earthquake, but in the gentle whisper (1 Kings 19:12). Silence is not the absence of life, but a space where God’s presence becomes clear. When everything else quiets down, the heart is able to listen. Thus, silence becomes a bridge between humanity and God.

But silence is not always easy to find. Thoughts wander, the heart feels restless, and the body often wants to fill the void with activity. Yet God teaches in this: it is precisely in the struggle to be still that one is shaped. When silence is chosen again and again, even when restlessness arises, a space opens where God’s voice can be heard more clearly. Silence then becomes not a burden, but a gift that grows through practice.

Chapter 2: Prayer as Focus and Simplicity

Prayer is not primarily many words, but focus. Jesus taught that we should not babble like the pagans, for our Father knows what we need before we ask (Matthew 6:7–8). Thus, prayer is more than repetition—it is a turning point of the mind, a direction toward God. Folding hands can help, because the body reminds the mind where attention belongs. Yet a quiet moment in the garden, a peaceful drive, or a simple breath can be just as much prayer, if the heart seeks God.

Rituals have their place, but God reminds us that they are not decisive. What matters is not the form, but the heart. The simplicity of prayer shows this clearly. Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer, a short prayer that encompasses everything from worship to forgiveness. God teaches that prayer is not about impressing, but about opening oneself. When the heart is sincere, the words do not matter. A sigh can be just as powerful as a long prayer.

Chapter 3: Personal Contact and the Power of Silence

In fellowship, faith can be strengthened, but God reminds us that personal contact is always the safest. Where many gather, thoughts can scatter in different directions. If not all are focused on love, disturbances may arise. That is why it is important to seek God alone. The Bible shows that Jesus himself often withdrew to pray in solitude (Luke 5:16). When silence fills the room, God can speak without distraction.

Silence is not emptiness, but fullness. In calmness, the mind becomes receptive to God’s energy of love. Just as the earth needs rest to bear fruit, the soul needs silence to grow. It is in these moments that transitions happen—from unrest to peace, from restlessness to trust. Silence teaches us to distinguish between our own thoughts and the voice that carries peace. When the heart finds this calm, it feels as if God himself teaches in secret.

Chapter 4: The Main Purpose of Prayer

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God teaches that the greatest purpose of prayer is not to have earthly problems solved directly. Instead, prayer is about learning to listen and achieving a dialogue with God. Through this dialogue, God guides—not by removing difficulties, but by teaching us how to face them. In this way, prayer becomes a school of wisdom, where a person gains strength to stand in life, rather than escape from it. This gives a deeper understanding of Jesus’ words: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33).

Jesus also said: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). Many understand this as a promise that God will give everything we ask for. But in the light of God’s teaching, it means something deeper. Prayer does not primarily open a chest of earthly goods, but a path to insight and strength. When one asks, one receives—not always the answer hoped for, but the answer that leads to growth. When one knocks, God opens a door to learning. Thus, people learn to solve their challenges themselves, in the light of God’s love.

By praying and listening, one learns to see problems with new eyes. God does not necessarily point to a shortcut but gives strength, patience, and insight to make the right choices. Therefore, prayer is a path to maturity. When difficulties are met with God’s guidance, the soul grows. Prayer then becomes not an escape from life, but a tool to live it fully.

Chapter 5: Faith as Protection and the Path to Listening

When hands are folded or rituals are used, it can serve as protection. Faith ensures that the focus is clear, and it creates security. The Bible says: “Come near to God and he will come near to you” (James 4:8). Thus, it is not the action itself, but the faith behind it, that sets the direction. Faith becomes a shield, helping us recognize and reject what is not from God.

But prayer is more than speaking to God. It is also listening. In silence, a way opens where answers can come. Not always as clear sentences, but as feelings, peace, or insight. Just as Samuel learned to say, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:9), we learn in silence to wait and listen. When prayer becomes a dialogue instead of a monologue, closeness grows. God teaches that true contact requires both speaking and listening, both outpouring and receiving.

Chapter 6: Prayer in Everyday Life and Peace as Fruit

God teaches that prayer does not need to be limited to certain times. Life itself can be a prayer. When daily tasks are done with an open heart, every action can become a conversation with God. Paul reminds us: “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). This does not mean that we must always speak, but that we can always live in awareness of God’s presence. When prayer is woven into everyday life, God becomes part of everything one does.

This way of life bears fruit. The greatest fruit is peace. Jesus said: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you” (John 14:27). This peace is not the world’s peace, but an inner assurance that stands firm in the storm. Through prayer, God teaches that true contact gives strength to face life. Silence then does not become a place of escape, but a resting place where strength is renewed. Thus, prayer and silence become not only a moment, but a rhythm of life that continually points toward God.

Through prayer and silence, God continually teaches how contact can be true. Not through outward forms, but through an open heart. Not through performance, but through faith. And not in noise, but in the still voice. This is the teaching that endures through all time and makes fellowship with God living and close.

Silhuett foran strålende gyllent lys som åpner seg som en port til himmelen.

Eternal Life in Love – What It Means to Live Close to God

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Introduction

Jesus himself said: “In my Father’s house are many rooms” (John 14:2). This insight points to a variety of states and learning rooms in God’s kingdom, where the soul grows, experiences, and matures. The Book of Enoch also describes how souls dwell in different rooms, not as punishment, but as part of a larger process. When we understand this through love, we see that even “dark rooms” belong to God and are held under His wing. This gives hope and assurance: there is no place outside of God’s love.

The Soul and Its Eternal Journey

The soul is eternal, and its deepest longing is to return to its source – God Himself. When the soul is cleansed and as pure as God, it will merge with Him and become part of Him. This is what in various traditions is called Nirvana, heaven, or the kingdom of God. There is no end to this journey, because God is infinite, and His creation always holds new things to discover.

My insight from God is that the soul can never cease to exist, but it can choose how close or far it wants to be from God’s light. Some remain long in processes of healing before moving forward, others are drawn more quickly into the center of love. But regardless – no one is lost. Everything is part of the journey back to love.

As Enoch described: “And I was carried up into heaven, and I saw other rooms, brighter than fire, and inside them there was no limit” (1 Enoch 14:9–10). This vision shows that eternal life is not about stillness, but about an unending journey in light and insight.

Love as the Key

Gylden nøkkel formet som et hjerte mot en himmel med solstråler.

What determines whether we can move forward is not fear, power, or knowledge alone, but love. To understand, forgive, and love – both oneself and others – opens the doors to the higher rooms. Jesus said: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you” (Matt 7:7). Every time we choose love over ego, we knock on a new door in God’s kingdom.

My insight is that the ego is our greatest obstacle. The ego will always whisper of condemnation, fear, and power. But God shows that only love can lift us up a new step. When we choose love, forgive, and acknowledge our own vulnerability, new rooms open. In this way, the soul moves ever closer to its source, until it finally rests in God Himself.

The Rooms of God’s Kingdom

In God’s kingdom there are many rooms, states where the soul processes experiences. Some souls are ready to go deeper into the mysteries of love, while others need more time to forgive, understand, and grow. Even in rooms of darkness, God’s love is present. As Enoch described: “There I saw deep and dark chambers … these are prepared so that the souls may be kept there until the time” (1 Enoch 22:2–4). This is not eternal damnation, but rooms for growth and maturity.

What I have received is that these rooms are often misunderstood as hell. But it is not punishment – it is a school, an early stage in God’s kingdom where the soul learns forgiveness and reconciliation. Even those who feel unworthy are still under God’s wing. When they finally understand love and forgive themselves and others, they can move on. In this way, God’s love always wins in the end.

Creation and Infinity

To live in God’s kingdom is to take part in creation. The soul is allowed to create, either in the physical world or in the heavenly realms. The possibilities are endless, and therefore no soul can ever grow tired. As Enoch saw: “And I saw the fountains of all the lights of heaven, and the lights that were without number … they serve forever and never fail” (1 Enoch 18:14–15). In this way we live eternally in God’s love, constantly renewed, constantly in wonder.

My insight is that this creative life is the true joy of God’s kingdom. We can learn from each other, enter into the lives of others to see how they met their trials, and we ourselves can create anew – either on earth or in heaven. God’s love ensures that we never grow weary, for the universe is infinite and so are the possibilities of love.

Conclusion

Eternal life in love is not a distant dream, but a reality that begins now – when we choose to live in love here and now. Every choice we make, every time we forgive, every time we choose love over ego, we move closer to God. In the end, the soul will merge with God, not as something foreign, but as a child returning home. Thus eternal life in love becomes the deepest truth: to live in God’s presence, filled with peace, joy, and infinite love.

And even though we will never be finished learning, we can rest in the certainty that we are always on our way home. For in God’s kingdom there is no eternal damnation, only infinite love that lifts, heals, and unites.

Ung kvinne som skriver i en bok ved et vindu, badet i gyllent lys.

The Soul as a Student – God’s Teaching on Growth and Learning

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Introduction

This insight offers a new perspective on pain and joy. What we encounter along our way is not coincidence, but instruction. It is not punishment, but learning. It is not perdition, but an opportunity to find the way back home to God.

Life as a School

As in any school, the soul begins with the basics. The child comes into the world innocent, with an open mind and heart. In this stage the soul is in its first grades, where trust, joy, and purity are the curriculum. Jesus said: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14). This pure state shows us what learning is really about: to return to the openness of childhood, but with the wisdom of experience.

As we grow up, we face trials. These can be compared to schoolwork and exams. We are given assignments that test patience, love, forgiveness, and the ability to set aside the ego. Sometimes we succeed, other times we fail – but always with the possibility to try again. This is where God’s mercy is revealed: no student is expelled from the school, everyone gets multiple chances.

The Role of the Ego in Teaching

The ego is part of the curriculum. It is like a difficult teacher who constantly challenges us to react wrongly, but precisely through this gives us the opportunity to discover a better way. When the ego demands revenge, power, or pride, we are confronted with a contrast. By choosing differently, we learn what true love is.

Jesus said: “Love your enemies and bless those who curse you” (Matt 5:44). This is perhaps the hardest assignment in the soul’s school, but also the most formative. The ego will always resist, but when we manage to love where we once hated, we have passed an important level.

Reincarnation as Multiple School Years

Many times, the curriculum is not completed in one life. Then the soul has the opportunity to continue in a new school year, in a new body. Each incarnation provides the chance to keep learning, to build on what has been experienced, and to face new trials. God does not judge harshly but allows the student to continue until the day all learning has been received.

As Paul writes: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Rom 8:28). Even lives that seem heavy and failed have their place in the great teaching plan. For even defeat becomes learning when seen in the light of eternity.

Prayer and Silence – Direct Teaching

Mann i enkel drakt kneler i bønn foran et vindu med gyllent lys.

Prayer and silence are the soul’s way of having private lessons with God. Not to have earthly problems removed as if the teacher does the homework for us, but to learn how we ourselves can solve the tasks. Jesus said: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you” (Matt 7:7). This is not a promise of easy solutions, but of guidance. The one who prays, receives insight. The one who listens in silence, discovers the way forward.

Silence becomes like a classroom where only you and God are present. In that room there is no noise from the world, no disturbances from the ego, but pure contact with divine love. Here the soul can grow quickly, because the teacher can speak without interruption.

Forgiveness as a Core Subject

One of the main subjects in the soul’s school is forgiveness. Both to ask for forgiveness and to give forgiveness. Without this subject, we cannot pass. Jesus taught us to pray: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matt 6:12). This shows that we should not only think of our own faults, but also those of others. To forgive is to pass the test that may cost the most, but brings the greatest growth.

When we refuse to forgive, we hold ourselves back in learning. But when we forgive, we become more like God, who always welcomes His children with open arms.

The Innocence of Children – A Reminder of the Source’s Purity

Children remind us of where we come from, and what the goal is. Even if the soul is old, the child carries in itself the purity from the Source. It is a reminder to us adults that all learning ultimately leads back to love. Therefore, harming a child is the greatest betrayal, for it is to harm pure innocence. Jesus was clear: “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea” (Matt 18:6).

The presence of children in the world is like a mirror: they show us that the kingdom of God is always closest to those who preserve the purity of the heart.

The Completion of Learning

The goal of all teaching is not to become a perfect student, but to become one with love. When the soul one day has finished its school years on earth, God stands there as the loving teacher who says: “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt 25:21). Then the soul has learned what the goal was from the very beginning: to love as God loves.

This is eternal life. Not a reward in the future, but a state of completion, where the soul rests in the love that has always been its source.

Conclusion

Seeing the soul as a student changes our view of life’s challenges. We see that everything we face is a lesson. That nothing is meaningless. That even defeat is curriculum. God is a teacher who never fails, and who always leads His students forward. The goal is clear: to grow into the fullness of love.

When we understand this, we can meet both joy and pain with gratitude. For we know that we are on our way home, that we are in training, and that we are deeply loved in the midst of all trials.