Regarding nobody through a human point of view All Authority has been taken from satan and given to the church (Matthew 28: 19) God has placed all things under his (Jesus) authority 1 Corinthians 15: 27 God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 5:16 – 21
Abide: See the Need
1. The Call Last week we saw where Jesus is calling His disciples to abide in Him. This is no longer just a following of convenience but a total commitment to follow after Him. Leviticus 19: 23 And when you come into the land and have planted all manner of trees for food, then you will count its fruit as… Continue reading Abide: See the Need
2 Corinthians 5: 17 part 2
Review If any man is in Christ, they are a new creation Man is made of three parts (1 Thessalonians 5: 23) Spirit Soul Body The Spirit is dead until Jesus made us alive it (See Ephesians 2: 5) We are now hidden with Christ. We are one with Christ (1 Corinthians 6: 17) We will be changed and appear… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 5: 17 part 2
Abide
Luke 5 Abiding isn’t something we add to our list of things to do; It is the list John 1 – Just because you encounter Jesus doesn’t mean that you are Abiding with Him. Satan saw God, but chose not to Abide. Andrew Simon (Peter) Philip Nathaniel (the guy with no fault) Abiding has to be more than waiting for… Continue reading Abide
Abide-The Call
Abide as a theme for the coming year Abide is not just a thing we add to our list, but it is the list. Need time to grow into the vine so this isn’t something we decide to do and are finished John 15 is very specific in this area. There is no possible way to produce fruit unless we… Continue reading Abide-The Call
1 Corinthians 5: 17
Background We are being changed by Christ We are no longer called to regard anyone by their outside appearance Now, If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. What Paul is using for a basis New Creation This is a term that is used by the Jewish people who convert from what they are to Judaism EXAMPLE: Jesus… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 5: 17
Winter In The Vineyard
Winter in the Vineyard John 15: 1-8 The three reasons for pruning Quality of the Fruit A gardener is known by his FRUIT. He is not interested in Good fruit but the Best fruit 2. Longevity of the vine John 15:4 John 15:8 Is your life in Balance? Pruning of the tree builds Maturity 3. Size of the crop Greater… Continue reading Winter In The Vineyard
2 Corinthians 5:11 – 16
Summary of Chapter 5 so far… This body is. being changed into the likeness of Christ Through many trials we go through our outward man is broken so the glory of Christ can shine through us. There is the hope that we are going to be like Christ someday with a new body These bodies will be absorbed by a… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 5:11 – 16
Parable of The Stump
Jacob one of the patriarchs (Abraham and Isaac) Jacob was a deceiver Stole birthright from brother Lied to Father Ran for his life to his uncle Laban Wanted to marry Rachel, but was deceived and Leah was wife Deceived by Laban 10 times Wrestles with God and his character is changed Esau is there to meet Him and he is… Continue reading Parable of The Stump
2 Corinthians 5: 11a
Since we know the fear of the Lord Vs 11 This is coming from the fact that we are going to stand before the judgement seat of God. 1. Since we know what the fear of the Lord is… By the fear of the Lord, men depart from evil Proverbs 16: 6 The fear of the Lord is to hate… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 5: 11a
2 Corinthians 5: 9, 10
Focus on the Eternal We have been looking at the transformation that is taking place as a follower of Christ because of the New Covenant We have the glory of God inside of us. We have this incredible treasure inside jars of clay. The glory of God is being revealed as we look upon the face of Jesus. This is… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 5: 9, 10