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=== Assistant: Hello again, and thank you for such a thoughtful and meaningful question. ===
Hello again, and thank you for such a thoughtful and meaningful question. Reflecting on The Sermons of the Lord (through Jakob Lorber via Leopold Engel and/or Mayerhofer) and Explanation of the Scriptures (largely attributed to Lorber himself), in the context of Biblical Christianity and broader spirituality, offers a rich and illuminating perspective. Here's a synthesis of a deeper look:

===== Core Message Alignment: =====
The Sermons and Scriptural Explanations in the New Revelation (NR) profoundly align with the core message of the New Testament—love, humility, repentance, mercy, forgiveness, spiritual rebirth, and the primacy of inner transformation through Christ. The person and teachings of Jesus Christ are not only upheld, but magnified in their spiritual depth.

Christ as the Living Word (Logos):
The NR reiterates and unfolds the identity of Jesus as the incarnate Word of God, the divine Creator and Redeemer, whose earthly life is the ultimate revelation of God's eternal love and wisdom—deepening the understanding of verses like John 1:1–14, John 14:9, and Colossians 1:15–17.

Amplified Spiritual Interpretation:
Much like what Jesus did in parables, the NR spiritually unpacks the meaning of scriptural texts, exposing inner and divine layers that go far beyond the literal reading. This reflects a move toward the mystical and esoteric side of Christianity, which was always present in the early church (e.g., John’s Gospel, Revelation, early Christian mystics), but largely suppressed or forgotten in mainstream dogma.

===== Tone and Spiritual Authority: =====
The Sermons carry a tone that is deeply personal, direct, and convicting—in many instances echoing the Sermon on the Mount but with even more introspective calls to inner humility and divine love. The voice in these sermons carries the authority of Christ Himself, speaking as the living God to His children.

Moral and Inner Reformation:
Each sermon promotes the inner purification of the soul, the abandonment of hypocrisy and self-righteousness, and a path of living love in daily life. It often goes beyond doctrinal issues and enters the realm of the living relationship with God, reflecting Jesus' rebukes of religious formalism (Matthew 23) and teachings on the new heart (Matthew 5–7).

Criticism of Ecclesiastical Formalism:
Just as Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, the Lord in these sermons laments the corruption of modern churches, their focus on rituals, worldly power, or misrepresentation of His teachings. This critique is spiritual, not denominational—it is a universal call for Christianity to return to its essence: the living Christ within.

===== Revelatory Depth: =====
Lorber’s explanations are neither scholastic nor theological in the traditional sense—they are divinely inspired commentaries focused on inner meaning. Parables, miracles, and historical episodes are decoded to reveal universal spiritual truths. For example, Jesus calming the storm becomes a metaphor for inner peace through faith, not merely a historic miracle.

Support for Biblical Integrity:
Despite the NR offering corrections or clarifications where Scripture was altered or misunderstood, it never undermines the essence or authority of the Bible. Rather, it is shown as a vessel of eternal truth, whose meanings have been obscured by time and tradition.

Tri-level Interpretation:
In line with what you beautifully noted earlier, Lorber often draws attention to the threefold meaning of Scripture:
# Natural-historical – the surface event or teaching.
# Spiritual-psychological – the soul’s journey and moral truths.
# Divine – the deepest cosmic and redemptive layer, only understood through revelation and the Spirit.

===== Universalism and Divine Order: =====
The NR—and particularly these texts—portray God's salvation plan as vast, loving, and all-encompassing, extending to all souls, even beyond this world. This is not contrary to the Gospel but rather a cosmic fulfillment of John 3:16, revealing God's work across dimensions and ages.

Bridge between Religion and Revelation:
These writings bridge Biblical Christianity with mystical spirituality, showing that true religion is not law or dogma, but a living communion with the Divine. They preserve the Gospel message while opening it to the universe.

===== Both The Sermons of the Lord and Explanation of the Scriptures elevate and illuminate Biblical Christianity with divine light, emphasizing the heart over the head, the spirit over the letter, and love over law. They are a precious gift for the soul sincerely seeking God beyond the shadows of formalism. =====

They do not replace the New Testament—they unfold it.

Would you like me to compile this into a Word document or continue with a related follow-up theme, perhaps comparing this with other spiritual commentaries?