A Novel Take on...Allegory.

Allegory is defined as symbolism or meaning found in principles, concepts, or ideas which are often present within text that originate from schools of rigorous, reverent, and ritualistic thought. The Bible is the text meant to serve as the main point of discussion and focus for this post, as its passages are filled with different symbols and meanings that give way to a markedly profound machination of spirituality and subsequent cognitive giving. The terms to be found within this post are the Bible, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Sin, the Devil, and Satan. Each one has a different meaning, and the symbolism they each convey adds a unique layer of poetic depth and profundity to the whole of what the text is purposed with articulating. The interpretations which then follow are the ones which serve well in the way of defining the unique individualism found present within the whole of the work that can be said to consistently give way to an imparting liken unto the same.

In beginning, it may serve well by defining each term, so as to give way for a narrative of effective flow in the delineation which is to follow.

• The Bible is the central text found present in Christian teaching, and in past experience, it has been spoken unto my person as an acronym which reads out as, 'Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth'. This will be explained in further detail later.

• God is the central 'Father' figure in Christianity, and He is spoken of as the ultimate divine authority in Christian teaching.

• Jesus is the Son of God. He is written to have been sent to the world as the messiah who would free humanity from its bondage. This was done through the sacrifice of His blood and body. This will be explained in further detail in the narrative which is to ensue.

• The Holy Spirit is a force that forms one part to what is described as the 'Holy Trinity' in Christian teaching. The Holy Trinity itself is composed of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. The Father represents God. The Son represents Jesus, and the Holy Ghost is, again, the Holy Spirit.

• Sin is a term used to describe the works of the Devil. It can also be read out as the acronym, 'Systemically Impossible Notion'. This will be explained further.

• The Devil is a figure of wicked works that can be spoken of as one who can not be known.

• Satan is a figure of wicked works as well, but His role is one, though sometimes analogously aligned with the Devil, that falls in step with a definition that paints Him as one who is never satisfied. It is also that sin is done by Satan's hand the same.

Each of the above terms forms a piece to the larger narrative that is found present in the Biblical text, and as they each find place, housing, and form amongst the allegory and subsequent symbolisms within the Holy text, the message meant to be conveyed serves well in the way of imparting a powerful, divine wisdom that empowers one with the capacity to engage ideas previously inconceivable. However, as a point to be made before continuing, the true power, I believe, that is found present in the Bible, as a whole, is one which gifts one of the most prolific and monolithic stories ever told in the form of scripture that shares, cultivates and imparts wisdoms and knowledges that would otherwise not be apparent across the whole of its form. The Bible is a story written for those who are spoken of as the 'Children of God', and in this delineation, there is found present a truth in that any and all woes which have ever been experienced by humanity can be told in the exact same way one would speak to a child, as it is often the most effective means by which to communicate complex emotions and dynamics while at the same time maintaining the warmth and wisdom meant to be had in conversations surrounding ideas that are, again, imbued with powerful emotions and dynamics.

In beginning, the Bible acronym may impart a unique idea unto one's cognitions, given that the acronym invites notions of interstellar travel and space exploration through the use of spaceships and star cruisers, but there are many layers to be had in this delineation. A physical exploration of the stars can very much be had, but there is also room for a mental, and even spiritual, exploration, in that one could consider meditation as a means by which to endeavor into the cosmos. This is to be done, however, with the unique lessons, tales, and parables had in the text. With God as the central Father figure, exploration can be liken unto that of an endeavor with family and friends, and the lessons of the Christ, Jesus that is, can serve well in the way of guiding the lessons to be had in the trials which may or may not be had in these kinds of explorations.

The Holy Spirit is a central force in this relationship, and the subsequent ideations that follow, as it is a spirit that does the works and will of God in the world. It is an extension of God's power that makes things whole. It is an entity that possesses the power to do any and all things. It is sometimes spoken that 'All things are possible through the will of the Lord God', and from this, the Holy Spirit can be lauded as a dimension of this saying by incorporating its force and ability into the understanding to be had in revering and fearing the divine power of the Lord God Almighty.

Sin is what falls next on the list. As it reads in the above definitions, it represents the phrase ‘Systemically Impossible Notion'. This is something that may sometimes be difficult to convey, as the ability to conceive of something that is impossible may in and of itself be impossible. However, it is written that God gave man free will, so that he may go forth and do His will in the world. In continuation of this perspective, the idea serves as a means by which to interpret and articulate the idea of 'wrong' without ever actually speaking of devilish works as 'wrong' because it does not suffice as a means of conveying the consequences of 'sinful' actions and deeds. There are an array of actions, thoughts, ideas, concepts, and notions which would fall fittingly under the umbrella of 'Sin', but the main idea to be understood is one that places the Lord God's light and wisdom as the central means by which to align one's actions with good, as opposed to indulging in that which is sinful. There is a concept written on this blog that speaks of the whole of humanity's history, and even the history of creation, as being beautiful and profound as an expansive and infinitesimally broad array of diversity and majesty. There is nothing new under the Sun, but with the divine powers of the Lord God Almighty, there is an equally infinitesimal means by which to engage, grapple, and ponder the glory that is creation. Sin has no place in creation. It is impossible, but with this understanding, the free will which God has given then resides in an arena where some may attempt to abuse it, knowingly or elsewise. The central idea to be understood in this is one that places the Lord God above all others as the power to decide truth, fiction, lie, and that which is real. 

The Devil then stands as the next entity to be defined and Satan falls right in step with what is to be delineated in this interpretation. The Devil can not be known, and Satan can not be satisfied. To put this in perspective, imagine two children. One can never be known in its heart, mind, soul and spirit, and the other can never be satisfied. What does one do? Where are they to go? Who are they to know? The questions go on. Imagine adding a father figure into the dynamic, God, and also placing a child, completely without sin, in the world in which these children live. Those children who walked with the child who was without sin would more than likely learn from this sinless child, but how would the Devil come to be known if he had lived in the world before the child without sin came to be? In the throes of the other children's actions, how would Satan be satisfied? Jesus, the child without sin, would walk the world with the innocence of a lamb, and the other children would follow the same as a flock to be tended with a shepherd's hand. However, in these ways, The Devil could still not be known, and Satan could still not be satisfied, so the children who are lead by God and taught by Jesus must ensure that they sacrifice no part of their humanity to either of these wicked entities. This is something that may seem scary, but there is something truly beautiful found present in the Bible story that speaks of Jesus' works in the New Testament (the second book of the Bible) as a story granting of continued forgiveness and redemption. As a man who was completely without guilt, shame, blame, evil, wickedness, or sin, he embodied what it meant to be a child who was allowed the divine rite to walk the world as one kept, held, and guided by the Lord God. There is a power in the simplicity of innocence, as it is an idea at its most base, but the works which it serves as a machination and catalyst for are giving of a number of understandings that give way to knowledges and wisdoms imparting of a divine comfort and shepherding. There is no fear to be had if one can call on the name of Jesus, as in His name is a power above all others. Innocence is His power. Being without impossibility is His power, and with this godly authority, he was called upon by the Lord God to die, so that the other children of the world could live. Imagine, then, learning and taking after what Jesus did and continues to do to this day by sacrificing Himself so that all of the other children could continue to walk the world. In expounding upon this delineation, one could interpret His sacrifice as one that was not only physical but also a sacrifice of the mind, soul, and spirit. The idea of Jesus' body, mind, soul and spirit had to die so that the whole of humanity could live. This was the embodiment of His sinless nature. In this understanding, there is found present a liberty that opens up the expanse of the cosmos in a way that is inviting under the divine blessing of the Lord God Almighty. To be without impossibility opens up the skies and stars above for exploration. All one need do is look to scripture and learn from that which is found present in it as a text and word from the Lord God Almighty.