Discover the true meaning of sanctification and holiness in this insightful article. Learn how Christ fills us and makes us vessels of His expression.
What is sanctification, and how is it related to our union with Christ? Read More »
The New Creation is not found in the flesh, but in the Spirit, and it is Hid With Christ in God. Our part in the new creation is to be renewed, which means to be satisfied with Christ by drinking the Living Water!
Romans 1-8 shows us the function of the law, which was to bring us to agreement with God’s judgment on the fallenness of man, which was exhibited in the cross of Christ. We agree that we were not only forgiven but we were righteously judged and “put away” (crucified) with Christ, the Last Adam. Now
The blood of Jesus sanctified the altar. He is the real offering, and He is the real altar. He sanctified us with His blood and presented us to God in Himself. In Christ, we are on the real altar. We are those who are presenting ourselves (in Him) as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable (which is our reasonable service of worship) (Rom 12:1-4). We are holy because of our union with Christ and our contact with the altar.
The Life of Christ By the Spirit vs. Progressive Sanctification Read More »
Msg 1 Obeying Truth Rather than Following Men Gal 1:1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) Here Paul is already distinguishing himself from the people that are influencing the churches in Galatia. The people that are influencing them are much about perception and man’s authority and man’s stamp of approval. “He’s associated with James therefore I should
Present Tense Salvation We have been speaking about discernment and about the ability to approve that which is excellent. We have seen that this discernment comes from the Grace. It comes from the supply of the Spirit. There is no growth in love without the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. It is really
Philippians – New Paths in God’s Salvation by the Supply of the Spirit (1:19-26) Read More »
I want to talk about God’s economy – where it’s discussed in scripture. Much of the language I speak comes from Ephesians 3 where Paul gives an autobiographical introduction to his ministry and his calling. When I did my Ephesians study last year, I began in Ephesians 3. In a way, Chapter 3 is really
Msg 3 – Ephesians 3 – Paul’s Overview of his Ministry and Where we Get the language Read More »
Rom 1:5-12 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: (6) Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: (7) To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father,
Romans 1:5 – 12 Serving with the Spirit in the Gospel – Driven by Thirst for Fellowship Read More »
From the upcoming Romans book. If you are interested in donating to the effort: Rom 1:1-7 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (2) (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) (3) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which
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