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Now, We See Through a Glass Darkly

Robbie Newport
5 min readFeb 2, 2025

In this temporary world, we know in part.

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Think about looking through a dark glass, or looking through a glass darkly, and this is how clearly we understand scriptures and the truth.

1 Corinthians 13: 12

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as I am known.

The inspired King James 1611 Authorized Version is the infallible Word of God, yet even with this perfect Holy Bible, our understanding is only in part, as we see through a glass darkly.

This explains why there are so many divisions among sincere believers.

The stronger the move of God, the stronger the Devil works to create divisions and counterfeits. This is a frustrating experience for believers who would rather things be simple and easy.

When our temporary existence in the world is over and we are with Jesus in heaven, we will have that simple experience, we will see clearly and fully know as we are known of God.

I think all true believers touched by the infirmities of this fallen world and their flesh are looking forward to this time to come.

The problem that arises is when believers or false believers (God knows) become dogmatic and rigid in their…

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Robbie Newport
Robbie Newport

Written by Robbie Newport

Writer, Social Commentary, Christian, Human Services, Veteran, Truth Seeker, Musician, Golfer https://robbienewport.substack.com/

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