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.
Gene Cunningham - March 12, 2013
Secure In Christ #4
Work of the Spirit at salvation. Peter failed several times but Jesus restored him (Joh 13:37-38, Joh 14:1). Five things Spirit did for us at salvation:
- Baptism of the Holy Spirit (1Co 12:13) unites us and identifies us with Jesus Christ.
- Baptism provides Regeneration -- We have been cleansed (Tit 3:4, Eph 5:26, Col 2:13).
- Spirit dwells in us (Rom 8:9-11, Joh 14:15-18).
- Gives a Spiritual Gift which is a manifestation of the Spirit (1Co 12:4-7, 1Pe 4:10-11).
- We are sealed unto the Day of Redemption (Eph 1:13-14, Eph 4:30).
The Spirit continues to work in us after salvation. If we are a new creature (2Co 5:17) we were created to change our world.
Scripture References: Romans 8:9-11, Colossians 2:13, Ephesians 5:26, Titus 3:4, Ephesians 4:30, John 14:1, Ephesians 1:13-14, John 13:37-38, John 14:15-18
From Series: "Secure in Christ - Canberra 2013"
Given 23-24 Feb 2013 in Canberra Australia Gene taught ?Secure in Christ- the key to spiritual growth and personal victory.?