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Being in Christ, Part 1 MESSAGE SUMMARY: Overview of Prior Series: Turkeys and Eagles: This Series has been looking at Paul's letter to the Ephesians to point out “Turkeyisms” – things by which have duped us into believing or behaving in ways which aren't what Christianity is all about. This Series has pointed out some changes in our thinking needed so that we can be like “Eagles” -- to be the people that God wants and intended for us to be. Ephesians 6 mentions “praying in the Spirit” – praying with a focus on the Lord. Prayer is the most powerful weapon we have, but we fail to use it. Prayer is the privilege we are given to enter into the holiness of the Universe's Creator. When we bring our situations to God, His presence invades those situations. Sermon: To Live Is Christ: We have too many in the Christian Church that do not know who they are in Jesus. Therefore, too many Christians live their lives with no purpose or vision; and due to this ignorance, they often live in fear and disillusionment about their spiritual life. “Being in Christ”: When we first came to faith in Jesus, something miraculous happened – we were transferred from the “kingdom of darkness” to the “kingdom of light” – we went from not being in Jesus to being in Jesus. However, most of us don't live like we are in Jesus. Being in Jesus is like being in the water scuba diving – being in Jesus effects everything (e.g., thoughts, actions, movements, feelings – even those things needed to stay alive). We need to become aware of who we are in Jesus. Once we are in Jesus, we have a struggle with our very being. Paul tells us, in 1 Thessalonians 5:23, that we are body, soul, and spirit – our spirit is where God indwells us when we are in Christ. To live in Christ, we must yield our body and soul to the spirit. In Philippians 1:21, Paul tells us that “for me to live is Christ” – Christ is what life is all about. Remembering “to live is Christ” reminds us that we live in the Kingdom of God, and God is in charge. In whatever circumstance we are facing in our lives, “to Live is Christ”. Also, Paul, in Philippians 1, describes how we have a work in Christ which includes being a witness for Christ. We are either “in Christ” or “not in Christ” -- “to Live is Christ”. TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD'S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ephesians 6:10-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Philippians 1:21-30; Ephesians 1:3-4; Colossians 1:1-2. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Jesus Followers Are the Enemy's {devil's} Target to Mess You Up and To Destroy Your Relationship with God”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB
Being in Christ, Part 1 MESSAGE SUMMARY: Overview of Prior Series: Turkeys and Eagles: This Series has been looking at Paul's letter to the Ephesians to point out “Turkeyisms” – things by which have duped us into believing or behaving in ways which aren't what Christianity is all about. This Series has pointed out some changes in our thinking needed so that we can be like “Eagles” -- to be the people that God wants and intended for us to be. Ephesians 6 mentions “praying in the Spirit” – praying with a focus on the Lord. Prayer is the most powerful weapon we have, but we fail to use it. Prayer is the privilege we are given to enter into the holiness of the Universe's Creator. When we bring our situations to God, His presence invades those situations. Sermon: To Live Is Christ: We have too many in the Christian Church that do not know who they are in Jesus. Therefore, too many Christians live their lives with no purpose or vision; and due to this ignorance, they often live in fear and disillusionment about their spiritual life. “Being in Christ”: When we first came to faith in Jesus, something miraculous happened – we were transferred from the “kingdom of darkness” to the “kingdom of light” – we went from not being in Jesus to being in Jesus. However, most of us don't live like we are in Jesus. Being in Jesus is like being in the water scuba diving – being in Jesus effects everything (e.g., thoughts, actions, movements, feelings – even those things needed to stay alive). We need to become aware of who we are in Jesus. Once we are in Jesus, we have a struggle with our very being. Paul tells us, in 1 Thessalonians 5:23, that we are body, soul, and spirit – our spirit is where God indwells us when we are in Christ. To live in Christ, we must yield our body and soul to the spirit. In Philippians 1:21, Paul tells us that “for me to live is Christ” – Christ is what life is all about. Remembering “to live is Christ” reminds us that we live in the Kingdom of God, and God is in charge. In whatever circumstance we are facing in our lives, “to Live is Christ”. Also, Paul, in Philippians 1, describes how we have a work in Christ which includes being a witness for Christ. We are either “in Christ” or “not in Christ” -- “to Live is Christ”. TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD'S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ephesians 6:10-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Philippians 1:21-30; Ephesians 1:3-4; Colossians 1:1-2. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Jesus Followers Are the Enemy's {devil's} Target to Mess You Up and To Destroy Your Relationship with God”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB
The Sufficiency of Christ Rex Durham
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8. Messiah's Promise Isaiah 54:1-17 God fulfills every promise He has made! You may recall back on Day 4 in Isaiah 52, Isaiah started talking about a great homecoming for all those who believed. Then on our Day 5, Isaiah gave a picture regarding the sacrificial suffering of the Messiah Servant. Now in Isaiah 54, we see the reason for the suffering. We see that because of this coming Messah's suffering and subsequent exultation and vindication, that God will make a New Covenant with all the peoples of the world! God has always kept the promises He made with people! Promises to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and David were also kept by God! God is ever faithful and always true to His word! And here God reminds them through Isaiah of three promises or covenants He has made: Abraham, Moses and Noah. Past - Covenant with Abraham! Here in Isaiah 54:1-3 God reminds the people through Isaiah, that God has always kept His promises to His people! If they looked back at the covenant promises made to Abraham, they would see this (Genesis 12:1-3)! When they go into exile, keep hold of the promises of God and be obedient to Him! God is always faithful and wants their total obedience to Him! How are these verses of Isaiah 54:1-3, are meant to be a reminder of the covenant with Abraham? The mention of the barren woman (1), tent (2) and descendants (3) would all bring to mind God's promises to Abraham... The barren woman, would be a reminder that Abraham and Sarah were aged and childless. The tent would act as a reminder that Abraham was a tent-dweller in an alien land. The descendants would remember that they themselves are descendants from Abraham! And God has promised in 54:3 that they will return to the land of Abraham and populate there once more. The Abrahamic covenant is a link to all of God's activities and programs until the end of time, when Jesus returns to gather His people to Himself. That is how important it was, particularly to Israel! The covenant had aspects for Abraham personally, as well as aspects that applied to all nations. Past - Covenant with Moses Now in Isiaah 54:4-8, God moves to the covenant He made with Moses (Exodus 19v5-8). When as a young nation, Israel was in exile and slavery in Egypt - it was an embarrassment to her. Now as a nation she was like an aged widow, she was due to be in exile again, but in Babylon this time. But just as God made the covenant with Israel on Mount Sinai after escaping from Egypt, so too would God restore her to Himself once again and be her husband and Redeemer. The covenant with Moses begins with a stipulation "Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me." (Exodus 19v5). This covenant was to Israel in order that those who believed God's promise to Abraham would know how to live righteously and obediently. Past - Covenant with Noah! Next God talks about his promise to Noah (Genesis 9v1-19)! Now instead of just a covenant with Israel, this is a covenant with the whole world! After the flood, Noah and his descendants spread throughout the world, bringing new life and God's blessing to all parts. The flood is symbolic of the coming period that Israel will spend in exile, and all of the people of Israel are likened to the family of Noah and their descendants. God will protect them in exile, just as He did Noah and his family through the flood. God has always kept his promises to Israel! But Israel has not always been faithful! Future - Promised New City Now the Lord talks about the future - the now but not yet. A great city is built to house all those who are God's people as a reward for their obedient faithfulness despite trials, sufferings and persecution! Here Isaiah links also to the coming Messiah! Remember the Messiah was also a Disciple taught by God (Isaiah 50:4), then so were they (54:13)! Just has He had suffered (Isaiah 53:4), so have they (Isaiah 54:11)! Just as He was justified (Isaiah 50:8), so would they be (Isaiah 54:17). Those who serve God Almighty with faithful obedience will share in the sufferings of the Messiah King but also participate in His glory, because they are His children. Because of the Messiah Servant's sacrificial suffering they will be able to live in the city of God forever! God is going to make a new Covenant with people - and He can be trusted to keep His promises! How is Jesus this Messiah? Both the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel talk about the promise of this New Covenant that God will have with all of humanity. What is this New Covenant that God is making? Four features of this covenant are: Regeneration -God will write His law on the hearts of people. (Jeremiah 31v33) Restoration - God will be their God, and they will be God's people. (Jeremiah 31v33) Promised Holy Spirit - God will indwell people and they will be led by Him (Jeremiah 31v 34) Justification - Sins will be forgiven and removed eternally (Jeremiah 31v34) What does all this have to do with Jesus? This New Covenant is sealed only through the perfect sacrifice of the God-Man Jesus on the cross as spoken of in Isaiah 53:1-12. His blood ensures the truth of this New Covenant. His death pays the penalty for the sins of all people who say yes to God and His New Covenant. This New Covenant is contrasted with the Old Covenant or the Mosaic covenant (Jeremiah 31v32; Hebrews 8v6-13) because this New Covenant finalizes what the Mosaic Covenant could only point to: the follower of God living in a righteous life conforming to God's holy character. In this way, Jesus is also the redeemer of the Church and the redeemer mentioned in Isaiah 54:5 & Isaiah 54:7! He is the redeemer spoken about by Job (Job 19:25)! Relationship! Jesus Christ is the head of the church! The church is married to Jesus Christ and is frequently described as a bride! Just as the people of Israel were in Isaiah 54! How are the church linked to Jesus Christ? The Church is the Body of Christ - it is a living organism and not merely an organization (Ephesians 1v22, 23; 4v15-16). We are all baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12v13) and this body is made up of many parts or believers. Each believer has a vitally necessary and important function (Ephesians 4v15; 1 Corinthians 12v13). The Church is the Bride of Christ - which suggests the purity, holiness and faithfulness of God's people. Furthermore it suggests the great love that Jesus Christ has for His Church, the Bride (Ephesians 5v25-32; 2 Corinthians 11v2; Rev 19v7.22v17) The Church is the Temple of Christ - Christ is building a spiritual temple with Himself as the Cornerstone or foundation. As Christian Disciples we are living stones and God dwells within the temple, filling it with all His fullness (Ephesians 2v22; 1 Peter 2v5) God keeps His promises - Jesus is proof of that! Right mouse click to save this Podcast as a MP3.
A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 2:5-9. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/0gt4jb7rjus3bmm/Hebrews_02_05-09.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/nw5c1e520tmc0uf/Hebrews_02_05-09_SLIDES.pdf/file Topics covered: The multiple fulfillments of passages/prophecies in the Old Testament -- Analysis of Psalm 8, as it applies to David -- Problems with latest NIV translation of Psalm 8: not accurate to the text, in a way that hides interpretive possibilities -- The grace of our magnificent God caring for insignificant humans -- The word translated “man” is “Adam” in Hebrew, thus tying to the “name” theme in Psalm 8:1 -- The contrast of “Adam's” name with God's name -- The limits of David's dominion -- The role of the Holy Spirit in inspiring David to write a Messianic psalm -- Jesus as “the Son of man” -- The supreme dominion of Christ -- Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of Psalm 8. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com
A new MP3 sermon from Trinity Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Abiding in Christ: Christ the VIne Subtitle: 2024 SACBC General Assembly Speaker: Trei King Broadcaster: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church Event: Devotional Date: 10/8/2024 Bible: Isaiah 5:1-7; John 15:1-8 Length: 31 min.
Sometimes we are called to minister through our suffering. We explore how and why we minister as Pastor Lee continues our sermon series in the book of Colossians. Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Our mission is to love and to lead all people to a new life with Christ. Digital Connect Card: https://www.heightschurch.org/connect To watch services online: https://www.heightschurch.org/media To give online: https://www.heightschurch.org/give
05/12/24 Christ ascends so that he may fill the whole universe - binding together matter and spirit, Humanity and Divinity.
We come to the close of a series on Christ our righteousness. He has been the sun about which every argument since Romans 9:30 has orbited, and His righteousness has been the only true light. In dark unbelief, Israel has rejected Christ for righteousness, assuming that she has it within herself to be right with God. The reason for her failure is most certainly not because she has not heard or understood the gospel. It is not because God has not invited her with open arms. No, it is because her heart is contrary to Christ. Here only humility and gratitude can grow and respond by faith in delightful affection and praise to God for Christ.
Morning: Fourth Day Morning: True Christianity: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-morning-true-christianity/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 24, Morning: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/24 1 Samuel 11: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+11 1 Samuel 12: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+12 1 Samuel 13: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+13 Psalm 38: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+38 Acts 9: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Acts+9 A Neophyte's Devotion (114) Evening Yet I Sin (124) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 24 Message: The Resurrected Christ, Christ's Appearance To Thomas, Part 3, John 20:24-31 Fourth Day Evening: God All-Sufficient: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-evening-god-all-sufficient/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support
Morning: Fourth Day Morning: True Christianity: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-morning-true-christianity/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 24, Morning: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/24 1 Samuel 11: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+11 1 Samuel 12: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+12 1 Samuel 13: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+13 Psalm 38: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+38 Acts 9: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Acts+9 A Neophyte's Devotion (114) Evening Yet I Sin (124) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 24 Message: The Resurrected Christ, Christ's Appearance To Thomas, Part 3, John 20:24-31 Fourth Day Evening: God All-Sufficient: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-evening-god-all-sufficient/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support
Morning: Third Day Morning: God Creator and Controller: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-morning-god-creator-and-controller/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 23, Morning: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/23 1 Samuel 8: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+8 1 Samuel 9: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+9 1 Samuel 10: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+10 Acts 8: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Acts+8 The Great Discovery (112) Evening: Living A Transformed Life For God's Sake And Man's (At The Throne Of Grace(237)) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 23 Message: The Resurrected Christ, Christ's Appearance To Thomas, Part 2, John 20:24-31 Third Day Evening: Before Sleep: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-evening-before-sleep/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support
Morning: Third Day Morning: God Creator and Controller: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-morning-god-creator-and-controller/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 23, Morning: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/23 1 Samuel 8: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+8 1 Samuel 9: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+9 1 Samuel 10: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+10 Acts 8: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Acts+8 The Great Discovery (112) Evening: Living A Transformed Life For God's Sake And Man's (At The Throne Of Grace(237)) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 23 Message: The Resurrected Christ, Christ's Appearance To Thomas, Part 2, John 20:24-31 Third Day Evening: Before Sleep: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-evening-before-sleep/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support
Calling on Christ is the only way to be saved. Paul is still addressing the rejection of Christ by so many of his Jewish kinsmen. Here he traces the steps that lead to calling on Christ. His purpose is to show that the reason Israel has not is not because some step was missing. All the necessary conditions were met. Israel had full opportunity to call on Christ and are therefore without excuse. Here, all attempts to dismiss Israel's culpability are refuted and the universal case for believing the word of Christ signaled.
Morning: Seventh Day Morning: God's Good Pleasure: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/seventh-day-morning-gods-good-pleasure/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 20, Morning: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/20 1 Samuel 6: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+6 1 Samuel 7: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+7 1 Samuel 8: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+8 Acts 7: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Acts+7 Amazing Grace (110) Evening: Contemplating The Power Of The Church - The Body Of Christ (At The Throne Of Grace(233)) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 20 Message: The Resurrected Christ, Christ's Appearance To Thomas, John 20:24-31 Seventh Day Evening: Future Blessing: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/seventh-day-evening-future-blessing/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support
Morning: Seventh Day Morning: God's Good Pleasure: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/seventh-day-morning-gods-good-pleasure/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 20, Morning: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/20 1 Samuel 6: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+6 1 Samuel 7: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+7 1 Samuel 8: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+8 Acts 7: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Acts+7 Amazing Grace (110) Evening: Contemplating The Power Of The Church - The Body Of Christ (At The Throne Of Grace(233)) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 20 Message: The Resurrected Christ, Christ's Appearance To Thomas, John 20:24-31 Seventh Day Evening: Future Blessing: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/seventh-day-evening-future-blessing/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support
Morning: Sixth Day Morning: The Gospel: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-morning-the-gospel/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 19, Morning: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/19 1 Samuel 3: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+3 1 Samuel 4: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+4 1 Samuel 5: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+5 Psalm, 23: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+23 Acts 6: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Acts+6 A Christian's Prayer (108) Evening: Carrying Out The Great Commission (At The Throne Of Grace (229)) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 19 Message: The Resurrected Christ, Christ's Appearance To Ten Of The Disciples, John 20:19-23 Sixth Day Evening: The Mediator: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-evening-the-mediator/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support
Morning: Sixth Day Morning: The Gospel: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-morning-the-gospel/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 19, Morning: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/19 1 Samuel 3: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+3 1 Samuel 4: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+4 1 Samuel 5: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+5 Psalm, 23: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+23 Acts 6: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Acts+6 A Christian's Prayer (108) Evening: Carrying Out The Great Commission (At The Throne Of Grace (229)) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 19 Message: The Resurrected Christ, Christ's Appearance To Ten Of The Disciples, John 20:19-23 Sixth Day Evening: The Mediator: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-evening-the-mediator/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support
Morning: Fifth Day Morning: The Giver: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-morning-the-giver/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 18, Morning: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/18 1 Samuel 1: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+1 1 Samuel 2: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+2 Psalm 120: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+120 Acts 5: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Acts+5 Kept By God (106) Evening: Wanting To Be An Active Part Of The Body Of Christ (At The Throne Of Grace (225)) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 18 Message: The Resurrected Christ, Christ's Appearance To Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Fifth Day Evening: Protection: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-evening-protection/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support
Morning: Fifth Day Morning: The Giver: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-morning-the-giver/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 18, Morning: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/18 1 Samuel 1: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+1 1 Samuel 2: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Samuel+2 Psalm 120: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+120 Acts 5: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Acts+5 Kept By God (106) Evening: Wanting To Be An Active Part Of The Body Of Christ (At The Throne Of Grace (225)) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 18 Message: The Resurrected Christ, Christ's Appearance To Mary Magdalene, John 20:11-18 Fifth Day Evening: Protection: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-evening-protection/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support
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The Apostle Paul, carried along by the Holy Spirit, consistently writes to the churches to accurately position the believers in the correct position—between “being raised spiritually with Christ” and “will be raised physically with Christ in Glory.” In Colossians Chapter 3, Paul begins to give the application from living in this in-between. You Live from Christ and toward Christ—Christ is Your Life. So seek the Kingdom He is administering at the Right Hand of God the Father by setting your mind (or keep thinking about) Christ and the Kingdom He is administering. “What are you thinking about?” Or perhaps the better question, “What dominates your thought life?” What we think about is what we seek and what sets the trajectory of our lives. In Christ, we are headed for another resurrection, a more full and complete resurrection and the glory of Christ shared with us. Let's live like it now.
In this episode, philosopher Matthew Walz, Ph.D. the Director of Intellectual Formation at Holy Trinity Seminary, explains the integration of the four pillars of formation laid out in Pope St. John Paul II's Pastores Dabo Vobis. We dive into why it is so important to integrate the four types of formation and whether there is a hierarchy or sequence among them. We then discuss Dr. Walz's models of integrated formation first presented in his article, “Toward a Causal Account of Priestly Formation: A Reading of Pastores Dabo Vobis”, which can be found here: https://www.hprweb.com/2021/01/toward-a-causal-account-of-priestly-formation/. Dr. Walz explains how the four pillars of formation—human formation, spiritual formation, intellectual formation, and pastoral formation—parallel Aristotle's four causes, which are the material, formal, efficient, and final causes. The types of formation also parallel the “four loves”—love of self, love of God, love of truth, and love of neighbor. Finally, these four kinds of formation parallel the dimensions of Christ—Christ in His human nature and as priest, prophet, and king. We wrap up this episode by discussing what Dr. Walz means by “dimensional trespassing" in the process of formation.
Romans 9–11 deals with the problem of Israel's unbelief. The center of this section concentrates with a new focus on Christ our righteousness. This opening passage reviews the chief reasons for Israel's failure. But it does so only for the purpose of celebrating Christ. Here we see that the glorious and gracious Christ was counted as an offense. But this principle is not unique to Israel. Christ is an offense to all who trust in wrong views of God and self. Christ is an offense to all self-righteousness, religious and non-religious. The substance of this message is desperately needed. It proclaims Christ and Him crucified, to God's glory and man's joy.
This week we look at the fullness of the transition of Christ to King of Kings and Lord of Lords.Main Scripture:Revelation 10:1-7Additional Scripture:Luke 9:34Genesis 9:12-17Matthew 17:1-2Revelation 1:16Revelation 11:15-19Revelation 14:1-5Revelation 14:14-16Matthew 13:37-43Revelation 19:11-161 Corinthians 15:20-28Jude: 24
This week we continue our discussion in the revelation of Christ in the book of Revelation and see Christ as the Lamb. Main Scripture:Revelation 5:1-7Additional Scripture:Exodus 32:15-16Ezekiel 2:1-10Zechariah 5:1-4Genesis 49:8-12Jeremiah 25:15-38Romans 15:7-13Romans 11:16-181 Peter 1:17-211 Corinthians 6:2-3Revelation 4:8-111 Corinthians 15:20-28Revelation 8:1-6Romans 8:31-36Revelation 5:11-14Hebrews 7:1-3Hebrews 7:11-25Genesis 14:18-20Hebrews 10:11-14
A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 2:5-8. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: The first half of Paul's poem: The humbling of Christ -- Christ, our example in this -- The deity of Christ, before he came to earth: affirmed many places in the Bible -- The vast gulf between who Christ was before He came to earth, and His humble life as a man on earth -- Satan's temptations of Christ all encourage Christ to give up His humble existence, and live on earth in glory -- Acting in Christ-like humility, in our day-to-day lives -- Meditation on why Christ died the humiliating death that He did, rather than a more honorable death. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com
David Vallance speaks doctrinally and devotionally about the experience of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. (Message preached in Iowa, USA, 28th Feb 2015) Complete series: The deity of Christ The virgin birth and humanity of Christ The impeccability of Christ The atonement of Christ Christ's death, resurrection and ascension Christ at the right hand of God and returning Christ in the garden of Gethsemane The post Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (28 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.
David Vallance expounds Philippians 2:5-11, and outlines Christ's steps down and His steps back up to heaven. Then he explains the current high priestly work of Christ in heaven. Finally he looks at the topic of the rapture of the church. (Message preached in Iowa, USA, 28th Feb 2015) Complete series: The deity of Christ The virgin birth and humanity of Christ The impeccability of Christ The atonement of Christ Christ's death, resurrection and ascension Christ at the right hand The post Christ at the Right Hand of God and Returning (40 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.
David Vallance preaches on the events recorded in the last few chapters of the Gospel of John concerning the death, burial, resurrection, appearances, and ascension of Christ back to heaven. (Message preached in Iowa, USA, 28th Feb 2015) Complete series: The deity of Christ The virgin birth and humanity of Christ The impeccability of Christ The atonement of Christ Christ's death, resurrection and ascension Christ at the right hand of God and returning Christ in the garden of Gethsemane The post The Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ (34 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.
David Vallance preaches on the atoning work of Christ, outlining and explaining 4 of the main associated terms: propitiation, redemption, reconciliation and justification. (Message preached in Iowa, USA, 28th Feb 2015) Complete series: The deity of Christ The virgin birth and humanity of Christ The impeccability of Christ The atonement of Christ Christ's death, resurrection and ascension Christ at the right hand of God and returning Christ in the garden of Gethsemane The post The Atonement of Christ (22 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.
David Vallance preaches on the childhood development of Christ, and then takes up the subjection of His temptations in the wilderness and Christ's impeccability. Could Christ have sinned? If not, how were His temptations real, and how can He truly sympathise with Christians? Reading: Luke 2:39-52. (Message preached in Iowa, USA, 28th Feb 2015) Complete series: The deity of Christ The virgin birth and humanity of Christ The impeccability of Christ The atonement of Christ Christ's death, resurrection and ascension The post The Impeccability of Christ (46 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.
After some introductory information about the deity and eternal sonship of Christ from Hebrews 1, Colossians 1 etc., David Vallance preaches about the virgin birth and the humanity of Christ. Reading: Heb 1:1-4. (Message preached in Iowa, USA, 28th Feb 2015) Complete series: The deity of Christ The virgin birth and humanity of Christ The impeccability of Christ The atonement of Christ Christ's death, resurrection and ascension Christ at the right hand of God and returning Christ in the garden The post The Virgin Birth of Christ (38 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.
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David Vallance preaches on the deity of Christ. He takes up Christ's pre-existence, His title “only begotten” and “first-begotten”, and the “I am” titles in John's gospel. Reading: John 1:1-18. (Message preached in Iowa, USA, 28th Feb 2015) Complete series: The deity of Christ The virgin birth and humanity of Christ The impeccability of Christ The atonement of Christ Christ's death, resurrection and ascension Christ at the right hand of God and returning Christ in the garden of Gethsemane The post The Deity of Christ (42 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.
Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection- Season 2 Episode 232- The Preeminence of Christ- Christ's Triumph- Luke 11-14-23
What a conversation to finish out Season 2! As we end Year A of the lectionary and look to move into Advent for Year B, Mark B and Mark G discover the way that Reign of Christ/Christ the King Sunday not only leads us into the new Advent season, but also rounds out the year that has passed. Join us for a wonderful (and late to be published!) episode for Between 2 Sundays. (The readings for Reign of Christ Sunday are: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 and Psalm 100 • Ephesians 1:15-23 • Matthew 25:31-46) Find the readings and other resources to accompany them at https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=170 Explore Mark B's writing https://barefootfollower.life/ Follow Mark G's work at https://linktr.ee/monkindocs Email us at between2sundays@gmail.com Check out all our other things at https://linktr.ee/between2sundays
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This episode explores the challenges of finding love and building relationships in today's society. You'll hear from single women who share their experiences and struggles when finding a partner and how they're working to overcome those challenges. Our guests will provide insights into the importance of self-love and building a solid foundation before entering a relationship. We'll discuss ways to build confidence and communicate effectively with potential partners and in other areas of life. I'll also shares tips and strategies for building strong and healthy relationships. We discuss the importance of trust communication, and how to avoid compromise, and what to do instead. Plus, I'll provide advice on how to navigate difficult situations in a relationship. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build solid and meaningful relationships, whether single and searching for love or in a relationship and looking to improve communication and build a stronger foundation. Ready to take your relationship journey straight to the heart of God? Build a Christ-centered relationship with God by adopting the mind of Christ and cultivating the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Join the Foundations For Love Program today and get the coaching, resources, tools, and guidance you need to endure the journey toward marriage and enjoy it. Everything you need to know to honor your God-given desire for a Christ-centered marriage is right:Join Today. The entire Foundations For Love program is subscription-based so that you can cancel anytime. -No getting stuck paying for something you don't use.But I know you'll always use it because it includes private coaching and a growing library of courses and resources. Try it today: only $49/ month Group coaching replay library Ready For The One 31-day Digital Detox Daily Devotional to help you adopt the mind of Christ Christ-centered meditations and breathing exercises to help you relax and process difficult emotions Conversation starters Much More! Sign Up Here: https://www.proverbs2426.com/love I'm here to help. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverlove/message
This is part 5 of the Early Church History class. Have you heard of the Gnostics before? Gnostics of different types claimed to have secret knowledge of humanity's true origins and destiny. They were intellectuals who combined the philosophical thinking of their day with Jewish and Christian scripture to produce a compelling alternative to biblical Christianity in the second century. In today's episode you'll learn what the Gnostics believed, mostly from their book, The Secret Revelation of John. Next we'll see briefly how Valentinus adapted the Gnostic myth and recruited Christians to join his secret meetings. Although this material is esoteric and somewhat difficult to grasp, I'm convinced a working knowledge of Gnosticism is necessary to understand theological and christological development in the third and fourth centuries (especially in Alexandria). 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Read his bio here —— Notes —— The Gnostic Myth According to The Secret Revelation of John1 – the Monad (SRevJohn 4.1-4, 10-11, 28, 30, 34)– initial emanations of aeons in the pleroma (5.13-17, 20, 23; 6.1-3, 7- 10, 12-14, 18-20, 23, 25)– Christ's unique origin and creation of the All (7.1-6, 8-10, 19, 22, 29-30; see also John 1.1-5 in the Bible)– Sophia's rogue reproduction (10.1) and repentance (14.22)– Yaldabaoth generates his own aeons (12.11-12; 14.2)– Yaldabaoth and his aeons create Adam (15.12-15, 19; 17.64; 18.7, 18; 19.12-13)– paradise as a prison and the trees of life and knowledge (20.1, 6, 22; 21.16, 20, 26-31)– Cain, Abel, and Seth (22.16-21, 32-33) Afterlife Possibilities – souls who flees from evil “will be admitted into the repose of the aeons” (SRevJohn 23.24)– souls who are ignorant goes to Yaldabaoth's authorities who “cast it into prison and they consort with it until it awakens from the forgetfulness and receives knowledge” (SRevJohn 23.29-30)– souls who understood but turned away will be tortured “and they will be punished with an eternal punishment” (SRevJohn 23.40) David Brakke: “David Brakke “The myth, then, emphasizes the transcendence of the ultimate God and the corresponding unfolding of God into lower, mediating divine principles, the lowest of which does the work of creating the material universe. These ideas are not unique to Gnostics; rather, they are at home in the discourse of Middle Platonism… These thinkers looked for guidance on the world's origin to Plato's dialogueTimaeus, in which a divine being called “the craftsman” (demiurge) creates the visible universe as a copy of the eternal forms. The craftsman creates lower gods, who then assist him, and the universe that he creates and in which we live is the best possible image of the perfect spiritual world.”2 Life of Christ – Christ comes to awaken people from sleep (SRevJohn 26.22)– Christ did not experience Jesus' crucifixion (Second Treatise of the Great Seth 55.30-56.32)– Birger A. Pearson: “[T]he sufferings endured at the crucifixion were notsuffered by the real Jesus, but only by the physical body which he inhabited, the creation of the archons, whose crucifixion brought about the archon's own destruction…For him, the divine Nous-Christ descended into the human Jesus and displaced his human soul…and, following Jesus' crucifixion, ascended to the Father who had sent him.”3 Valentinus (100-175) – born in Egypt, educated in Alexandria– streamlined version of gnostic myth with Christ in a more central role Valentinians – some more docetic than others– more positive view of the world– three kinds of people: (1) spiritual, (2) psychic, (3) material– used scripture to defend their views, claiming a deeper understanding (see 1 Corinthians 2.6-13)– lasted until 7th century Review– Gnostics believed in a story of spiritual creation and rebellion prior to the creation of matter.– These spiritual aeons emanated out from the original, maximally great, unknowable monad.– They thought our world was fallen not due to human sin, but due to rebellion among the aeons.– The Sethian Gnostics emphasized the seed of Seth as the chosen ones who are indwelt with the spark of the divine.– Understanding knowledge (gnosis) of your origins is how you can experience enlightenment (salvation)– The Gnostic movements were hugely popular and second-century Christians considered them a major threat.– Valentinus streamlined Gnosticism and assigned Christ a more significant role.– Valentinians attended regular church services, but then recruited members to join their meetings to gain esoteric knowledge of hidden meaning within scripture.
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