2nd Corinthians – Knowing God – 2014 – Northern Virginia

Knowing God—A Study in 2nd Corinthians

Moving Beyond Knowledge into Experience—

Igniting the Tinder of Truth by the Fire of the Spirit

This conference was presented in Northern Virginia February 28–March 2, 2014.

“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness,

who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge

of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2Co 4:6

Second Corinthians is much more than just a defense and vindication of Paul’s ministry. It expounds the foundation of his life and service in the experiential knowledge of God in all His varied manifestations to Paul. In other words, Paul was who he was, and did what he did, because he continued to grow in his knowledge of God. This knowledge was not merely intellectual or academic. Rather it was essentially experiential, as Paul came to know the living Christ in his daily life.

2nd Cornthians – Knowing God – 2014-Northern Virginia

Gene Cunningham - June 10, 2003

Galatians 3

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Doctrinal section of Galatians (Chapter 3 & 4); "faith" and "believe" occurs 17 times in Chapter 3. Chapter 3 Outline: Evidence of the Gospel in Galatians error (Gal 3:1-5); Abraham is the standard (Gal 3:6-14); The true purpose of the Law (Gal 3:15-29). Paul had to rebuke the Galatians (Gal 1:8-10, Gal 3:1-5, Gal 5:1-7). In Gal 3:1-5 Paul calls them foolish twice -- which means they're not thinking. "Bewitched" (Gal 3:1) to be brought under a curse because of "the evil eye" — the root of it is envy. "Obedience of faith" is the goal of the Apostle among the Gentiles (Rom 1:5; Rom 16:26, Rom 10:17). Paul makes the point in questions: is justification and sanctification by works or faith (Gal 3:3-5)? Faith bears fruit; the fruit is not the means but evidence. Gal 3:9 "of faith" refers to the source of faith blessed in the way Abraham was blessed — justification by faith (Rom 4:3-8, Psa 32:1-2). The way of salvation has always been by faith; Abraham is the example (Gen 12:3, Gen 18:18, Gen 22:18, Gen 26:4, Gen 28:14). If you don't keep all of the Law you are cursed; if we are justified by faith, how can we live by the law (Gal 3:10-12, Hab 2:4)? If you live by faith you trust the One who keep the Law perfectly (Gal 3:13, Due 21:23). Faith is the means of the Christian life (Gal 3:14) — justification, sanctification and glorification. When men confirm a contract no one annuls it — parties enter by faith (Gal 3:15, 1Jo 5:9). God's "Abrahamic" covenant was between him and himself; he didn't need a mediator; Abraham was asleep (Gen 15:1-21, Gal 3:16-20, Job 9:33). The Law required two levels of mediators - God and Angels, Moses and Israel —Mosaic covenant was one no man was able to fulfill (1Ti 2:5).

Scripture References: Galatians 5:1-7, Galatians 3:14, Galatians 3:3-5, Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:1-5, Deuteronomy 21:23, Romans 10:17, Job 9:33, Genesis 18:18, Galatians 1:8-10, Galatians 3:13, Romans 16:26, Galatians 3:16-20, Genesis 12:3, Galatians 3:15-29, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:5, Genesis 15:1-21, Psalms 32:1-2, Galatians 3:6-14, Galatians 3:10-12, Galatians 3:1, John 5:9, Romans 4:3-8, Galatians 3:1-5, Genesis 28:14, Galatians 3:1-5, Galatians 3:15, Galatians 3:9, Genesis 26:4

From Series: "Galatians - The Truth and Power of the Gospel - Hot Spring AR - 2009"

This series was given at Grace Bible Church of Hot Springs Arkansas in November 2009.

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