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 - December 2, 2006

Colossians Lesson 18

Colossians Lesson 18

We need to keep seeking things above (Col 3:1-4) -- His mind; character; and conduct. This is the hidden life -- not outward righteousness; but inner. 5 things to seek: (1) to understand the finished work of Christ (Heb 10:10-12; Joh 19:30; Col 2:10; Heb 4:1-16) -- Christ is seated; Be Seated!; (2) seek the reality of our union with Christ (Rom 6:4-5); (3) seek heavenly realities -- a higher plane and form of spiritual service -- bring the Kingdom into your world; (4) seek the abundant life (Joh 10:10; Rom 14:23; Gal 2:20; Phi 3:1-21); (5) seek separation from the world -- die to it (Col 3:5-9; the pattern Gen 2:17; Psa 22:1-6; 1Co 6:9-11). Summary of the hidden life: Seeking; Separation; and Sanctification.

Scripture References: Hebrews 10:10-12, Romans 14:23, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Colossians 3:1-4, John 10:10, Psalms 22:1-6, Romans 6:4-5, Genesis 2:17, Hebrews 4:1-16, Colossians 3:5-9, Colossians 2:10, Philippians 3:1-21, John 19:30, Galatians 2:20

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Paul never met the Colossians but wrote to them from a Roman prison around 62 AD to counter misconceptions of his day. It magnifies the character of Jesus Christ more than any other book in the New Testament, and counters misconceptions of our day as well. The key verse may well be Col 1:18 "...that in all things, He might have preeminence."

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