The Church (Ekklesia) Jesus is Building
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Seeking God for Guidance in the Work of God (Article)
“For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 We must seek God for guidance in the work of God. When I speak of “seeking God for guidance”, it can be equated with “the fellowship of the Holy Spirit”[1]. Reflect on how Jesus described the ministry of the Holy Spirit towards us who are His disciples: 25 “These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will
What is the New Covenant All About? (Article)
What is the essence of the New Covenant? The most significant scriptural reference to the New Covenant is Jeremiah 31:31-34. Its significance is attested to in that the writer to the Hebrews, who was focused on distinguishing the New Covenant from the Old Covenant, chose to quote Jeremiah verbatim in Hebrews 8:8-12. Let’s look the passage in the Amplified Bible translation: 8 “However, God finds fault with them[1] [showing its inadequacy] when He says, “Behold, the days will come, says the
Seeing from God’s Point of View (Article)
“We are asking God that you may see things, as it were, from his point of view by being given spiritual insight and understanding.” Colossians 1:9, J.B. Phillips Translation “God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 God’s point of view is primarily internal – not external. God considers the heart – not external activities. From God’s point of view, what does it mean to
Eternal Gospel & Eternal Covenant, The (Article)
“And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an eternal gospel to preach….” If you were aware of that verse in Revelation 14:6, have you ever wondered what the “eternal gospel” was? It is eternal good news. Good news that is not limited to time. Good news which didn’t start in time and won’t end with time. It’s good news about something which will last for eternity future. But it is also good news about what happened in eternity past. It
Defining “The Elementary Principles of the World” (Article)
This article will be an investigation into the nature of “the elementary principles of the world” (ta stoicheia tou kosmou) – a phrase penned by Paul, the apostle. We will look into the meaning of the Greek word, stoicheia; review the passages of scriptures in which Paul uses the term “elementary principles of the world”; reference the major interpretations of the term; state what seems to be the most consistently accurate meaning of the term; and discuss the sacralization of
Tribulation (Article)
Jesus told us that “in the world you will have tribulation”. (John 16:33) He also told us that as this age draws to a close, the tribulations would grow worse. (Matthew 24) Do not say, “It can never happen here.” The Church in Western nations are not exempt. In the opening lines of the Book of Revelation, the apostle John identified himself as “your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus” –
Captivating Phrase, A (Article)
“The weakness of God” (1 Corinthians 1:25) – this is, indeed, a captivating phrase penned by Paul the apostle in his letter to the Church. This article is about weakness, meekness, the powers of darkness (Ephesians 6:12), “a people being formed by the Lord” (Isaiah 43:21), and the commission of the Church. (Ephesians 3:10)
Weapons of OUR Warfare, The (Article)
“10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armour of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, take up the full armour of God,
Nature of New Covenant Gathering, The (Article)
From surveying the Scriptures, walking in the New Covenant – in both our individual and collective lives – seems to involve: Knowing God (Jeremiah 31:33; 9:24) Being Born of the Spirit (John 3:3-8; Romans 8:9) Being Led by the Spirit (Romans 8:14; Cf. John 5:19, 30; 6:38; 8:28; 12;49; 14;10) Being Governed by (in both our individual and collective lives): “The Law of Christ” (1 Corinthians 9:21; Galatians 6:2) “The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus” (Romans
God’s Eternal Plan & Purpose (Article)
The Divine Perspective Seeing from God’s Point of View Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes: “He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart, yet so that man will not find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end.”[1] I believe we can understand Solomon to be saying something like this: “It seems like there is a purpose to creation[2], and although Man cannot totally understand it now, God