Gene Cunningham presented “The Mystery of Godliness” May 11–13, 2018 in Winchester, Virginia.
The statement of Paul in 1 Timothy 3:16 declares that “without controversy great is the mystery of godliness.” The “mystery” began with the birth of Jesus Christ, the eternal Word, becoming flesh. The earthly life of Christ then became the template—the standard for the Christian life lived out through the indwelling and filling ministry of the Holy Spirit. The end result, again defined by the apostle, is the resulting dynamic that “Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). The objective of this study is to bridge the gap between the historical reality of the Incarnation and the spiritual potential for every Christian.
Gene Cunningham - September 24, 2010
The Spirit as Oil- fruit bearing.
The Holy Spirit will do His job as we let Him.
mat 11:28-30 The world instinctively know to expect evidence of Christ in our life. They expect to see trust in trial, to see peace, poise, and rest in trial. They expect to see forgiveness. joh 13:35
Rom 5:1 The yoke was used as a term for school, to become a disciple. Jesus wants to be the One we learn from. He speaks through His indwelling Spirit. Eph 4:20-21 It is Jesus who is ultimately your teacher. The first rest is a gift, the second is a discovery. When we have His yoke, we have Someone beside us. It's a call to supernatural accomplishment.
Prayer is our declaration to God that we are going to trust Him to do what He said He would do and then rest in it.
Joh 14:25-31 joh 15:1-10 In the Old Testament Israel is called the useless, fruitless vine. Isa 5:1-4 Has the Lord wondered this of us too? What has He failed to provide for us? In v. 2, the verb used means "to lift up." The first thing God does to a non-fruitful life, is lift it up by His Spirit and Word. He encourages and comforts. The fruitful branch He prunes to it will bear more fruit. joh 8:32-36 Abiding in His Word is abiding in Christ. Why do we try so hard to do something we cannot do? We need to stop trying and start relying. Rom 7:15-17 Unbelievers dismiss believers who don't act on their faith. mat 5:13 Heb 12:29 1co 3:10-15 1jo 2:15-17
Scripture References: Ephesians 4:20-21, Matthew 5:13, Romans 5:1, Romans 7:15-17, John 13:35, John 8:32-36, Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 5:1-4, John 15:1-10, John 2:15-17, John 14:25-31, Hebrews 12:29
From Series: "Ride with the Wind - A Study of the Holy Spirit - Texas 2010"
The class titles for the Texas 2010 conference are as follows. 1. Oct 1 Prototype of the Holy Spirit is Jesus Christ Himself. Luke 3 4 2. Oct 1 The Spirit as Wind- regeneration. John 3 3. Oct 2 The Spirit as Wind- regeneration contd. John 3 4. Oct 2 The Spirit as Water- cleansing and refreshing. John 13 5. Oct 2 The Spirit as Fire- Illumination. John 14:15-21 Eph 1:15-18 6. Oct 2 The Spirit as Oil- fruit bearing. John 15 7. Oct 3 The Spirit as Dove- teacher and encourager. John 15:26-27 Mat 10 John 16:7-14; 2Co 5