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2. The Metanarrative of the Ephesian Chronicles

A metanarrative is an overall analysis, a trajectory of understanding derived from many statements and about all narratives of historical meaning, experience, or knowledge to do with whatever subject is to hand – i.e., for us, The Ephesian letter and what happened in Ephesus throughout Paul’s mission there. A metanarrative, full of its own importance, should even predict a possible future outcome…

God’s Master Plan for the Ages – The Overall Statement of Ephesians 1

At this moment of time, as far as I understand, the RQ-4 is the only unmanned high-altitude intelligent surveillance and reconnaissance drone the United States Air Force has. It takes photos from operating altitudes of around 60,000 feet. It could, if required, operate accurately from altitudes even higher. The sensors take electro-optical pics in the day-time and infra-red “snaps” at night, and…

None of us see the world as it is.

We all see the world as from where we are and how we think, ie: how we are conditioned to see it.

What we see and the way we see it is an expression of ourselves.

We may see the facts, but we see it from an angle.

PARADIGM     /     MAP        /      ASSUMPTIONS.

Most facts have no meaning whatsoever apart from the interpretation we give them.

The more aware we…

36.THE WORK OF THE CROSS

THE WORK OF THE CROSS

Romans 3 : 19 -31

Introduction:

The new is in the old concealed, the old is in the new revealed.

Christianity is not an add-on or an afterthought to Judaism.

The Old Testament is Christianity formulating in the womb of history, gestating through prophecy and biblical covenants, expanding in the belly of the world through the development of Oracles and revelation given to…

25. THINGS GIVEN. THINGS CHOSEN. THINGS DEVELOPED.

SANCTIFICATION/DEVELOPING HOLINESS

THINGS GIVEN. THINGS CHOSEN.            THINGS DEVELOPED.

God is the author of it all.

SAVED:    PRESENT                 SIN’S PENALTY        SPIRIT

BEING:    PROGRESSIVE         SIN’S POWER          SOUL

WILL BE:  PROSPECTIVE          SIN’S PRESENCE     BODY

I AM SAVED “By grace you are saved” Eph2:8

By the blood : 1John 1:7: Purchased by His blood Acts 20.

By…

24. The Benefits of Calvary

The  Benefits of Calvary.       Matt 27 v 33-54.

When a stone hits water there are ripples.

When a volcano explodes there are tidal waves  or   “Tsunami”

Faith is a choice. “Choose you this day who you will serve” Josh 25:15.

With our hearts we believe; with our hearts we doubt.

There is a process of believing – HEART-MOUTH – ACTION.

Life is too  serious to be faithless.

God sent Jesus to give…

23. Your Attitude to Life

Your Attitude To Life  – Acts 7:54-60

6:3 Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom.

 6:8Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.

7: 54 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the quick, and they began gnashing their teeth at him. 55 But being full of the Holy Spirit,…

Everything About Jesus Christ goes beyond the Grave.

EVERYTHING  ABOUT JESUS CHRIST GOES BEYOND THE GRAVE.

(A revelation concerning the issue of faith and death within the context of the Epistle to the Hebrews)

A:  DEATH IS MADE A NON- ENTITY OF AN ISSUE.

Life is uncertain

Death is sure

Sin is the cause

Christ is the cure.

HEBREWS 1 verses 1-3.

God has spoken to us in Son language. i.e.: no definite article.

Appointed heir of all things – His…

22. The Miracle of Deliverance.

THE MIRACLE OF DELIVERANCE

  The first miracle of Christ was deliverance!

Matthew said it was the man with leprosy (Matthew 8:1-4).

John said it was the water into wine (Chronologically first).

However Mark and Luke said “deliverance,” was the first miracle Christ performed. With two witnesses I’m going with Mark and Luke.

Let’s see what we are talking about:

 There was a spirit actually inside a…

25. MATURATION AND FORBEARING

Ephesians 4: 1-16

“Sit. Walk. Stand.” Book on Ephesians by Watchman Nee. Why the title?

Ephesians  roughly divided into two sections.

Chapters  1 – 3: Positional, doctrinal, theological truths of who we are.

Chapters  4 – 6: Practical, experimental outworking of 1-3 in life.

This is similar to Romans 1-8, followed by Romans 12:1.

Same principle as … At Conversion Paul said:

“Who are you Lord?”…

16. The dying Thief

THE ONE  MAN TRULY CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST Scripture:  Luke 23 verses 32 – 43

Holiness is a choice … Now you are clean by the word. (John 13). The Word received cleanses. The blood (1 John 1:9). Choice.

… but Power is given. Via the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.(Acts 1:8)

By the constant exercise of both, growth and maturity is developed. It is usage of what is given and chosen that develops…

14. TAKING PROMISED NEW TERRITORY

TAKING PROMISED NEW TERRITORY

Joshua 1:1-8.  Joshua 21:45  Joshua 23:14

1.INTRODUCTION

1a. No Place like home

To maintain an aggressive war faring nation takes hard work.

War down south.  Judah got their inheritance first. Joshua 1-10

Gibeonite deception.  Joshua  9

War up north..not as mighty. Joshua 11

Every time Gilgal is mentioned they are still in tents!

“Very much land still needs to be…

THE WORK OF THE CROSS: LIFE IN THE SPIRIT

THE WORK OF THE CROSS: LIFE IN THE SPIRIT

Romans 8: 1-17

1.There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

This section of scripture( Romans 8) is a statement about the life which the whole of Bible truth prepares us for. The person in Christ, full of faith, Baptised and filled with the Holy Spirit, talking to, and…

17. The Most Important Job Interview in the History of Mankind.

Exodus 3:1 – 4:17

The Condescension of a Divine Manifestation. (3:1-6)

Moses was made aware of God’s holiness.

Moses was struck by the wonder of God.

God announced Himself as the Covenant keeping God.

WE SEEK A MANIFESTATION OF GOD

The Conscription for a Divine Mission. (3:7-12)

The compassion and omnipresence of God.

The Salvation of God.

The judgement of God.

The method and means of God – a man.