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 - September 25, 2003

Ezekiel #22

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A believer severed from the dynamic of Christ's life withers (Joh 15:1-6). The nation severed from God became non-productive (Eze 19:10-14, Psa 80:8-16). Judgment of God begins with the house of God (1Pe 4:17). Believers have responsibility (Luk 12:48). Teachers have great accountability (Jam 3:1). There is a way of escape if we judge ourselves (1Co 11:31). Daily confession of sin followed by correction is necessary (1Jo 1:9, 1Ti 5:24-25). Those outside God's will will experience the fire of God (Heb 12:29, Joh 15:6). Alienated from God means God's spirit is not working in us (1Th 2:13). The rain of God's grace and cultivation of God's word produces fruit and reward (Heb 6:7-8, 1Co 3:12-15). Fire is a symbol and is a comfort or curse (Deu 4:24, Deu 9:3) Fire consumed all that will burn, but refines that which will (Isa 10:17). We need salvation every day from attitudes and dangers — abuse of the tongue — these things bring divine judgment (Jam 1:21). Angels are agents of God's fire (Heb 1:7, Heb 1:14, Isa 6:6-7). The Word of God is like a fire purifying a refining us (Jer 23:29). Fire is used signifies God's disciplinary action (Zec 13:9, 1Pe 1:6-7). Whatever fire falls on our nation we can be confident we will be refined and purified (Dan 3:1-30). Are we living a rewardable life? Are we "fireproof"?

Scripture References: Isaiah 10:17, Zechariah 13:9, James 3:1, Deuteronomy 9:3, Jeremiah 23:29, Luke 12:48, Deuteronomy 4:24, Isaiah 6:6-7, Psalms 80:8-16, Hebrews 6:7-8, Hebrews 1:14, Ezekiel 19:10-14, John 15:6, Hebrews 1:7, John 15:1-6, Hebrews 12:29, James 1:21, Daniel 3:1-30, John 1:9

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