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Jesus of Nazareth
Underwent Jewish and Roman
trials was flogged and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. The scourging produced deep stripelike lacerations and appreciable
blood loss and it probably set the stage for hypovolemic shock as evidenced by the fact that Jesus was too weakened to carry
the crossbar (patibulum) to Golgotha. At the site of crucifixion his wrists were nailed to the patibulum and after the patibulum
was lifted onto the upright post (stipes) his feet were nailed to the stipes. The major pathophysiologic effect of crucifixion
was an interference with normal respirations. Accordingly death resulted primarily from hypovolemic shock and exhaustion asphyxia.
Jesus death was ensured by the thrust of a soldier s spear into his side. Modern medical interpretation of the historical
evidence indicates that Jesus was dead when taken down from the cross.
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How Has Laminin Become an Icon of Christianity?
An argument
that has become quite common in modern Christianity is well illustrated by relation of the structure and function of laminin
to biblical truths. This little, unknown protein became popular after it was used in a sermon. The topic of laminin quickly
appeared in many emails and blogs, and eventually its shape made its way into merchandising (e.g., T-shirts and coffee mugs).
In
a sermon, Louie Giglio asks how we can know that God will hold us together (which he infers from Psalm 33). He states, “That’s
really what we want to know today, and I’ll tell you how you can know today that God will always hold you together, no matter
what.” Mr. Giglio then discusses the function of laminin (as glue), and its structure (a cross) in the body. He relates this
to Colossians 1:17, which states, “He [Christ] is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” His argument is
basically that God designed laminin in the shape of a cross and gave it the particular function of “glue” in the body so that
we can know (in his words) the truth that Christ holds all things together.
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Constellation Definition Symbolic Meaning Scripture
First Advent - Hypostatic Union
1. Virgo The Virgin The virgin birth of the God-man Isa 7:14 "a virgin shall
conceive and bear.."
Coma The Infant The Son of God in Hypostatic Union born Heb. 1:5, 2:14, 5:5, 10:5 "a body"
Centaurus
Centaur Destroyer horse demon from the Hades Abyss, whose king is Abaddon, Apollyon Rev 9:7-11; 2 Pet 2:4; Gen. 6:1-5 , attacked
DNA seed of woman
Bootes/
Arcturus The Shepherd Purpose to die as a substitute for the sheep Psalm 23; John 10:11
"the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep"
2. Libra The Scales Justification, sins of the world judged Rom.
3:24, 5:18, 8:30; Tit 3:7
Crux The Cross Crucifixion 1 Pet 2:24 "He bore our sins in His body on the cross"
Lupus
The Victim Christ died as a substitute for us 1 Cor 15:3 "Christ died as a substitute for our sins"
Corona The Crown Crown
of thorns Matt. 27:29
3. Scorpius The Scorpion Conflict with the deadly enemy (Gen 3:15) Luk 10:19; Jn 3:14-15, 12:31-32,
16:11
Serpens The Serpent The enemy assaulting the Redeemer Jn 13:2, 26-27; Matt 13:37-39; Rev 12:9
Ophiuchus Snake
Holder The Redeemer grasps the serpent Luk 10:18-19; Mk 16:18; Jn 3:14
Hercules The Hero The victory of the Cross defeats
Satan Col 2:15; Eph. 1:20-21, 4:8
4. Sagittarius The Archer Redeemer's Victory over enemies like Nimrod (Babylon),
Ishmael, Pilate Gen. 49:23-24; Psa 22:31, 68:18; Matt 12:20; Col 2:15
Lyra The Lyre Praise for the Lord (the Psalms) Psa.
30:4; 89:5; 135:1
Ara The Altar Christ, the sacrifice - Savior Heb. 9:13-14; Eph. 5:2
Draco The Dragon Satan, the
serpent, deceiver Rev. 12:9, 20:2
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5.
Capricornus The Goat Sin offering, unlimited
atonement, propitiation Lev.16:7-10, 15-22; Heb. 9:13-14
Sagitta The Arrow God pierced Jesus Christ on the cross; the
Roman spear pierced His side Isa 53:5; Jn 19:34, 37; Rev. 1:7
Aquila The Eagle Jesus Christ, Son of God, who came down
from Heaven Jn 1:14, 3:13, 31, 6:38; Heb 10:5
Delphinus The Dolphin The Resurrection Luke 24:6; 1 Cor 15:20; Eph. 1:20
6. Aquarius The Waterman Showers of blessing Isa. 55:10-11; Ezek 34:26; Eph. 1:3
Pisces Australis The Fish Evangelism
Mk 1:17 "fishers of men"
Pegasus White Horse Hinny (1st Advent), W. Horse (2nd) Zech 9:9; Matt. 21:5-11; Rev. 19:11
Cygnus
The Swan The sign of the Cross on the wing Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 1:18
7. Pisces The Two Fish A priest interceding for
a believer; the fish point to Heaven and the Ecliptic Ex 28:1; Rom 8:34; 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 7:25; 2 Cor. 5:20
The Cord The
Cord Fish on a cord2: Union with Christ, Eternal Security, bondslaves of Christ Hos 11:4; Jer 31:2-3; Matt 16:19; Col 3:14
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Andromeda Woman in
Chains Slave to the Cosmic System, snare of the devil, slave
market of sin Psa 34:19; Luk 13:16; 2 Pet 2:19; 2 Tim 2:26; 1 Tim 3:7, 6:9
Cepheus The King Christ (Right Man) frees and
intercedes Heb 7:25; Eph 5:25-26; 1 Jn 2:1; Rom. 6:22
Second Advent - Resurrection Body
8. Aries The Ram Christ,
Conqueror Commander-in-Chief Matt. 26:64; Rev. 4:11, 5:11-12
Cassiopeia Bride
Enthroned The Church as the Bride of
Christ Rev. 19:7; Jn 3:29, Eph 5:23
Cetus Sea Monster Sea (world) dragon (Satan) bound Isa. 27:1; Rev. 19:20-21, 20:2
Perseus Armed Man Conqueror, sword in hand, with the head of the sea monster (Satan) Psa 74:13; Dan. 7:11; Rev. 19:15-16,
20-21, 20:10
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9. Taurus The Bull The Redeemer who will return at
the 2nd Advent Ezek 1:10; Rev. 1:7, 4:7; Heb 10:13-14; Leviticus 4:1-21
Orion Mighty Warrior Conqueror at the 2nd Advent
Psa. 110:1; Rev. 19:11-16
Eridanus The River River of Fire at the 2nd Advent Judgment Dan. 7:9-11
Auriga The Shepherd
Shepherd of Israel at 2nd Advent Psalm 23:1; Zech 12:8; Matt 16:27; 25:32
10. Gemini The Twins Satan attacks Israel;
Esau hunted Jacob Gal. 4:29-30; Rev. 12:14
Lepus The Hare Jesus on the Cross; Israel at 2nd Advent Psa. 22:1-21; Zech
12:2, 14:2
Canis Major Great Dog King of the North Psa 22:20; Dan 11:40
Canis Minor Second Dog Revived Roman Empire
& other Gentiles Psa 22:16; Rev. 13:1-8
11. Cancer The Crab Eternal Security Jn 10:28; Rom 8:38-39
Big Bier Adam
"In Adam all die" Gen 2:17; Rom 5:14; 1 Cor 15:22a
Little Bier Last Adam "By agency of Christ shall all be made alive"
1 Cor 15:22b, 45 | Job 26:13 | 38:32
Argo The Ship Salvation of the human race (Noah) Luk 17:26-27; 1 Pet. 3:20; 2 Pet
2:5
12. Leo The Lion Lion of the Tribe of Judah, 2nd Advent Zech 14:3; Rev 5:5, 19:11-16
Hydra Flying Serpent
Satan, flying fiery serpent sentenced to the Lake of Fire Isa 30:6; Rev. 20:10
Crater Cup of Wrath The seven bowls (craters)
of wrath Rev. 16
Corvus The Raven Torment of the damned; the raven tearing the serpent. Matt 8:12, 24:27-28; Rev. 19:17-18,
21, 20:10
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