Zodiac and Christianity

[alanraj]

The zodiac constellation figures may symbolize the twelve key roles of Jesus Christ.

The Book of Enoch records that the angel Uriel revealed the figures in the stars called the constellations to the prophet Enoch. There is much evidence to support that claim, such as many of the figures being the same symbols used throughout the scriptures to represent the Savior Jesus Christ and elements of his gospel. Several books have been written summarizing the concept that the gospel story appears to be shown in the stars. This article presents new evidence that in addition to that gospel presentation, the twelve figures in the group of constellations called the zodiac also summarize the twelve principal roles that Jesus Christ would fulfill.

The Serpent Bearer crushes the Scorpion, and wrestles the Serpent who is trying to get the Crown.

Before we look at these proposed roles of Jesus Christ, the reader is encouraged to write a quick list of his most common titles and then ponder exactly what each means. For example, what did Jesus do which qualified him to be called the Savior, or the Redeemer or the Messiah? Is there any difference between the roles of Savior and Deliverer? When I began the research for this article, my understanding was that those two titles were synonymous, but now it is clear from the zodiac figures that those roles are very different from each other. They will never be the same again to me. What is your understanding? Is it possible that you too could learn something about the Gospel of Jesus Christ from these ancient symbols? What were the most important tasks for the Savior to accomplish?

1. The Gospel in the Stars

Let us begin by briefly summarizing previous work which claims that the gospel seems to be clearly shown in the star figures. The principal work was done by a nineteenth century woman named Frances Rolleston. Her original work has recently been republished,[1] but it is rather cumbersome because it is largely a set of research notes. Two Christian scholars summarized her work, added to it, and presented it in a much more palatable form about a century ago.[2] There are many flaws in the work,[3] but it appears that they got the basic idea correct. That is, the constellations testify of Christ and tell the gospel story in picture form. There is a surprising amount of information in the Bible supporting this hypothesis.

It has been shown from strictly scientific arguments that the constellations, as transmitted to us by the ancient Greeks, originated about 2900 B.C. at a location of about 30

[Floatingaxe]

There are so many wonderful OTHER things that speak of Christ--what is the point of this?

[nebula]

The heavens declare the glory of God. (Ps. 19:1)

What's wrong with the concept and interpretation that the Lord created the positions of the stars to proclaim His Gospel?

[OneLight]

Preaching astrology ... is that what is taught by the Latter Day Saints now?

[simpleword]

(The Book of jasher was a deffinently written book back in the days of the patriarchs and in the days of David but it was the national enquirer for back in those days,and it was fill with alot of hyped up bojive and exagerations.

The book of jasher will also tell you that Job counseled pharaoh to throw all the first born jewish males into the river,yet we know that the bible says that Job was a Godly man,one that hated and dispised evil,the book of jasher also says that judah roarded like a lion and pharaoh was afraid of him and all of the women of egypt had miscarrages,yet we know for a fact that judah cried out to Joseph for mercy and not to kill him.

The book of jasher also says that ephraim laid his hand on judah and stilled him yet in reality,ephraim could not have been older than 8 years old during the second year of the famine in egypt.

Reality( the bible says that judah was crying out to Joseph for mercey.)End.

It is of its self contridicting and can not line up with truth,than all it is is folk stories,and can not be trusted as Gospel truth.

God does not will not and cannot contridict it's self,nor will He allow another book that he had written,contridict it.

So as the spirit of God says,they wrestle with the scriptures to their own destruction and to justify the deeds of their flesh.

The book of Jasher contains many areas that are completely unbiblical. Here are just some of them.

In Jasher 42:30-41, Rachel talks to Joseph from the grave. This is of course necromancy and is an abomination unto the Lord (Deuteronomy 18:11-12).

According to 53:18-22 Benjamin used a "map (or chart) of stars" to find Joseph. Deuteronomy 18:10 forbids this. It is an abomination to be "an observer of times" (astrologer).

Judah threatens Joseph 54:1-68 with annulations but Genesis 44:14-34 is a plea for Benjamin

[simpleword]

alanraj, please repent of your thoughts before it is too late for you,The true word says

Galatians 1:8,But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Galatians 1:9,As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Edited August 24, 2008 by simpleword

[Rick-Parker]

The Bible is very clear about astrology.

Deuteronomy 17:2-5 "If there be found in the midst of you, within any of your gates which Yahweh your God gives you, man or woman, who does that which is evil in the sight of Yahweh your God, in transgressing his covenant,

3 and has gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, or the sun, or the moon, or any of the host of the sky, which I have not commanded;

4 and it be told you, and you have heard of it, then shall you inquire diligently; and, behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in Israel,

5 then shall you bring forth that man or that woman, who has done this evil thing, to your gates, even the man or the woman; and you shall stone them to death with stones." (WEB)

Isaiah 47:12-15 "Stand now with your enchantments, and with the multitude of your sorceries, in which you have labored from your youth; if so be you shall be able to profit, if so be you may prevail.

13 You are wearied in the multitude of your counsels: let now the astrologers, the star-gazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save you from the things that shall come on you.

14 Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: it shall not be a coal to warm at, nor a fire to sit before.

15 Thus shall the things be to you in which you have labored: those who have trafficked with you from your youth shall wander everyone to his quarter; there shall be none to save you." (WEB)

Daniel 1:20 "In every matter of wisdom and understanding, concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters who were in all his realm." (WEB)

Acts 7:41-43 "They made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their hands.

42 But God turned, and gave them up to serve the host of the sky, as it is written in the book of the prophets, `Did you offer to me slain animals and sacrifices Forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?

43 You took up the tent of Moloch, The star of your god Rephan, The figures which you made to worship. I will carry you away beyond Babylon." (WEB)

Be careful my friend, very careful.

[speckles]

The Bible is very clear about astrology. But this isn't astrology. There is no divination, no prognostication, no nothing, just a theory about whether Sagittarius actually was Jesus and not something else.

It is an interesting theory, but not provable because GOD himself, over and above the verse which says that the heavens declare the glory of God, has remained silent on whether he actually placed the stars in constellations which tell the gospel story. The most it can be, therefore, is a theory. I have also seen and heard this theory without any reference to shady texts such as jasher.

It has been used by people who are generally considered within the realm of Christianity as a witnessing tool. Like D James Kennedy has a series on 'the gospel in the stars.' It is not astrology in the traditional sense of the word and so long as it doesn't branch off into astrology or other such things I don't see anything wrong with using it. As long as everyone knows that it is a theory and not a doctrine from scripture that is taught as fact.

[Rick-Parker]

Astronomy is fine, as long as one doesn't try and read and/or worship the planets. The stars are beautiful to look at and speak of the majesty of God's handiwork, but man has been worshiping the stars and planets since just after the creation. That's just my opinion, though.

[Guest shiloh357]

The Bible is very clear about astrology. But this isn't astrology. There is no divination, no prognostication, no nothing, just a theory about whether Sagittarius actually was Jesus and not something else.

It is an interesting theory, but not provable because GOD himself, over and above the verse which says that the heavens declare the glory of God, has remained silent on whether he actually placed the stars in constellations which tell the gospel story. The most it can be, therefore, is a theory. I have also seen and heard this theory without any reference to shady texts such as jasher.

It has been used by people who are generally considered within the realm of Christianity as a witnessing tool. Like D James Kennedy has a series on 'the gospel in the stars.' It is not astrology in the traditional sense of the word and so long as it doesn't branch off into astrology or other such things I don't see anything wrong with using it. As long as everyone knows that it is a theory and not a doctrine from scripture that is taught as fact.

I would have to agree with speckles on this. Alanraj is not engaging in astrology. In fact, it may be that astrology is a perversion of what alanraj is talking about here. I have also heard other preachers use the constellations in a similar manner and I don't think we need to be afraid of stars. After all they are created to glorify Him.