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 #24

Ezekiel #24

If you violate one command in the Law you are guilty of all (Gal 3:10-17, Eze 20:11). The promise through Abraham was Grace. 430 years later came the Law, added to keep restraint on evil. The promise of life by faith in the coming savior is taught through the feasts, called Sabbaths. All the feasts were signs of salvation. Passover: sacrifice of the Lamb. Unleavened bread: fellowship with God. First Fruits: anticipating harvest of people who trust in Christ. Pentecost: bringing in of the harvest. Yet to be fulfilled: Trumpets: regathering Israel and a picture of the rapture. God's works were finished before the foundation of the earth (Heb 4:3-7). God's plan is perfect (Rom 8:29). The nations around Israel will also be judged; as God deals with Israel, he'll deal with other nations. Reason: you cannot reject Jesus Christ and survive.  It was too late to pray (Eze 20:3, Eze 20:31). God judged apostasy in Egypt, the desert, and the land (Eze 20:5-32, Jud 2:1-3, Heb 6:13-18). Galatians started living by the Law because they became their own idols -- trusting in their own strength (Gal 5:1-26, Col 2:6). Because of bondage, the benefit of Christ is gone. Falling from Grace means not standing firm in freedom. The furthest you can get from God is self-righteousness.



Scripture References: Ezekiel 20:3, Colossians 2:6, Romans 8:29, Galatians 5:1-26, Hebrews 4:3-7, Hebrews 6:13-18, Ezekiel 20:11, Jude 2:1-3, Galatians 3:10-17, Ezekiel 20:5-32, Ezekiel 20:31

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