This study was presented in the August 2013 Bible conference in Southern California.Though Corinth was a “problem church” for Paul, how thankful we ought to be for them, for without their problems and questions, we would not have the answers and guidance provided in this wonderful letter. As with all the epistles, the challenge is to lay hold of the character of Christ. We are to be “transformed by the renewing of [our] minds” (Rom 12:2), and to “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phi 2:5).
Key verses for this study:
- “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” 1Co 2:2 and
- “Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you are truly unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.” 1Co 5:7
Gene Cunningham - November 28, 2003
Joshua # 06 -- Jos 3:1-10
Paul read the book of James, namely that works are justification before man (Rom 4:1-12). Entering the land of Canaan wasn't a picture of entering heaven, but spiritual maturity, because it was a land of warfare (1Co 10:1-33, Heb 3:1-19). Spiritual maturity is a life of paradox rest in the face of conflict. The sanctification of men is pictured in Joshua (Jos 3:1-8) — "Sanctify yourselves" (Jos 3:8). We're a saint at the point of salvation (set apart forever) imputed with the righteousness of Christ (Rom 4:1-12). There's no such thing as probationary salvation. As a saint we are increasing sanctification. Crossing of the river is analogous to believer who begins to reckon the truth of his union with Christ. Practical sanctification is a believer deciding to devote himself to the plan and purpose God (Rom 12:1-2). Joshua commands the people to hear the word of the Lord (Jos 3:9-10, Joh 17:17, Rom 10:17). The Ark of the Covenant is a picture of Jesus Christ. Crossing the Jordan at peak; the priests and the Ark stood in the middle of the Jordan — a place of death. That act represents the work of Christ; He stood in the place of death for us. Crossing the Jordan pictures Paul's description of our standing in Christ and life potential (Rom 5:1-6).
Scripture References: Romans 4:1-12, Joshua 3:8, Romans 5:1-6, Joshua 3:1-8, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 3:1-19, John 17:17, Romans 4:1-12, Joshua 3:9-10, Romans 12:1-2
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