This is an introductory look at maturing and enhancing our walk with God and live out from the full teachings of the N.T.  It is both an extension on previous studies and an introduction to several further aspects of study. The first of those outlined and explained the nature of The Mystery of the N.T that was revealed to Paul by the Holy Spirit, the exact nature of this mystery, never before having been known by any man, including all the prophets of the O.T.   Continue reading ‘Unit 3 How then shall we live? (part 1)’ »

 

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The study will also introduce the idea that adversity, sufferings, trials and persecutions are a normal part of the Christian life that is surrendered to God and are a part of God’s process in bringing believers into fullness of life.

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This study is going to provide some of the teaching that Jesus himself gave on this matter, recorded in John 17 when Jesus prayed His High Priestly prayer, not that long before His crucifixion.  The study will also provide mentions of other scriptures from Paul’s writings that affirm and confirm this fact that Jesus taught, that He Jesus is in the Father, that the Father is in Him, that Jesus lives in us and that in prospect of His prayer for the disciples, that they might live as one, just as the Father and Jesus were one. Continue reading ‘Unit 2 Invitation to Live! (part 1)’ »

 

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What did some old saints believe? 

●        Martin Luther    (1483-1546)   Monk, theologian, church reformer.  He once said:

 ”It was God’s intention to have a race of Christ’s.  Nothing less than this is true holiness and the Gospel in operation.  Holiness stands for Christ in you, the fullness of the Holy Spirit, the baptism of the Spirit and identification with Christ in His death and resurrection.”

 ●        C.T Studd (1850-1931)    Famous Cricketer and Missionary to China and Africa

Studd prayed, “Lord, You know as well as I do what I want. I want to see Jesus running about in thousands of black bodies and purified hearts. In the Name of Jesus. Amen. Hallelujah!”

 How does what Jesus, Paul, Luther and Studd said fit together in scripture and life?

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 The Christian life either never seems easy, or does not reach the heights expected by those that profess the faith.  Those who weigh up their lives against the example of scripture suspect there is something missing from their lives.  Christians all realize that Christ is the answer, but do not seem to know how to take full hold of the offering of the NT.  Many churches struggle or fall away and many pastors do not know why.  But there is an answer to these dilemmas.  It has always been there.   It is found in the books of the NT and in particular in the writings and experience of Paul.  The answer is that God always intended that the life of Jesus Christ should be lived out in the life of every believer.

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