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 9, 2003

Ephesians #32

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Holiness should not be defined as "sinlessness", but "separate". Jacob craved the blessing because it meant something in eternity (Heb 12:14-17). Abraham new the "city whose builder and founder is God". Eph 5:1-7 talks about "saints"; it's not something they're aspiring to, but something they have. Unbelievers look for judgment; believers look for reward (Eph 5:7). Believers can be partakers in the things that unbelievers do, but we'll never be them; you can loose reward in eternity (1Co 6:9-11). We'll be receiving crowns: Incorruptible (1Co 9:25), Joy (Phil 4:1), Righteousness (2Ti 4:8), Life (Jam 1:12) Glory (1Pe 1:12). With the crowns comes the possibility of ruling with Christ. We'll be richly rewarded if we become partakers (2Pe 1:9-11). If you follow the Spirit you'll grow up; the plan of adoption in Roman times required training until everything became the adopted son's (Rom 8:14-18). All believers share in an inheritance -- it's collective and can't be lost collectively, only individually (1Pe 1:4-5, 2Ti 2:12, Rev 3:11, Col 2:18). You can reclaim rewards by expressing mercy and forgiveness (Mat 5:7; Mat 5:43-48; Mat 7:1, Mat 9:10-13; Mar 12:28-34; Joe 2:25); law of liberty - we've been set free from the law; mercy triumphs over judgment (Jam 2:8).

Scripture References: Romans 8:14-18, Matthew 9:10-13, James 1:12, Matthew 7:1, Philippians 4:1, Matthew 5:43-48, Ephesians 5:7, Matthew 5:7, James 2:8, Ephesians 5:1-7, Colossians 2:18, Joel 2:25, Hebrews 12:14-17, Revelation 3:11, Mark 12:28-34

From Series: "Ephesians"

More than any book Ephesians reveals the blessings from God based on our relationship with Jesus Christ by grace through faith. Eph 1:3 is the a key verse. Other key verses by chapter include Eph 2:8 Eph 3:19 Eph 4:1 Eph 5:18 and Eph 6:10-11.

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