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 - January 24, 2007
1 Thessalonians #1
Introduction to 1Thessalonians. (1Th 1:1-10) Faith; hope; and love. Discipleship. (Act 16:30-31) Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. (Act 17:1-10) Paul arriving in Thessalonica. Thessalonican church was established under persecution. Overview of the rapture. Christ died to give life. Threefold outline: model church; model minister; and model walk of the believer. Defending the inerrancy of Scripture
Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Acts 17:1-10, Acts 16:30-31
From Series: "1st Thessalonians - 2006"
The Thessalonians were persecuted for their faith. Paul's first letter to them provides comfort, reminding them of the details of Christ's return for His Church ("The Blessed Hope") and providing practical spiritual lessons for living.