The Word Became Flesh Bible Conference was held in Buchanan Dam, Texas November 28–30, 2014.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God … And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” Joh 1:1, Joh 1:14
Gene says, “It is my earnest prayer that this study will bring each of us to “behold His glory,” and be enraptured by the “beauty of holiness” seen only in Him. He presents such a captivating image that even the smallest seed of faith will be blessed by the process of inner transformation into His likeness. The book of Hebrews captures the thing we lack so much in our hustle-and-bustle lives.”
“But we see Jesus [Heb 2:9] … Therefore, holy brethren … consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession,
Jesus Christ [Heb 3:1] … looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher [perfector, NASB] of our faith …” Heb 12:2
He continues, “May God grant that each of us be delivered from the distractions of our time, to look upon His face, to behold His glory, and to be changed into His image!”
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Paul gave up righteousness by the Law -- acclaim from others (Phi 3:4-6, ). Humble attitude illustrated by Mephibosheth (2Sa 9:8, 1Pe 5:6). "That I may know Him" (Phi 3:10-11) "the power of His resurrection", "the fellowship of His sufferings" - Paul is saying, "I would rather suffer in the presence of Jesus Christ, than have all the wealth and comfort in the world". Paul talks of resurrection from deadness in his life (Phi 3:11-14) to fulfill hi apostleship -- there's a prize to be won -- an upward call. The race is against the flesh. Even in maturity Paul says he's not a finished product (Phi 3:15). Mature believer seeks to live by the mind of Christ (Phi 2:5) -- the attitude of Christ. Maturity recognizes ground gained can be lost. Mature believer must chose associations (Phi 3:17-18). The cross means death to self (Jam 4:4); an enemy of the cross runs on flesh. (Phi 3:19). Choices matter as we stand before Jesus at the Judgement Seat (1Jo 2:28). We look foward to our heavenly state (Phi 3:20-21, 1Jo 3:3).
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
From Series: "Philippians - Profiles in Providence - Florida 2008"
Philippians 1:12 starts out "Now I want you to know brethren that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the Gospel". It's a key verse in the letter Paul wrote to those faithful believers while he was in chains.