This section on the upward call of God is divided into the following 3 parts:Part.1: Understanding the KingdomPart. 2. Understanding “Perfection” (Completion/Wholeness)Part. 3. Understanding “Appointment” (Ministry and The Church) Introduction: The Upward Call of God in Christ Jesus Paul writes. “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run …
CALLED Part 2. Understanding “Perfection” (Completion/wholeness/Maturity) THE CALLING Each man is unique and will forever have his or her individual identity. At the same time, however, each man is incomplete in spiritual development. Because one appears mature naturally, maybe being well educated, and morally upright, it does not necessarily translate to being spiritually mature. As a matter of …
CALLED Part 3. Understanding “Appointment” (Ministry) In the previous Part 2 of this study, calling unto perfection, focused upon the individual’s personal spiritual maturity as in godly character. However, this calling also continues for the Church to function in wholeness. Christ’s Church …
Ch. 3. The Master Plan: From the Cross to the Eternal Purpose, continued Read More »
Introduction: The Upward Call of God in Christ Jesus Paul writes. “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.” (1 Cor. 9:14) There are two very important points to be made here. One cannot even participate …
Chapter 2-The Master Plan: From the Cross to the Eternal Purpose: II. CALLED Read More »
CALLED Part 2. Understanding “Perfection” (Completion/wholeness) THE CALLING Each man is unique and will forever have his or her individual identity. At the same time, however, each man is incomplete in spiritual development. Because one appears mature naturally, maybe being well educated, and morally upright, it does not necessarily translate to being spiritually mature. As a …
Chapter 3-The Master Plan: From the Cross to the Eternal Purpose: CALLED continued Read More »
In Chapter 2 this concept of a model used to describe God’s master plan was presented. It is a simple yet unique way to illustrate the various aspects of God’s plan that was set into motion before the beginning of time, continuing through the present time, and extending to the culmination of all things in Christ (His eternal purpose) at …
Chapter 3-The Master Plan: From The Cross to the Eternal Purpose Read More »
A foundation was laid in the previous chapter for understanding the Biblical trilogies of time and faith and the importance of them being considered together. Faith cannot be considered in its wholeness apart from the past, present, and future components of time. They are integrally inter-woven with one another and together form the basis of …
Chapter 10 – The Master Plan and the Trilogies of Time and Faith : The Realization Read More »
In Chapter 2 this concept of a model used to describe God’s master plan was presented. It is a simple yet unique way to illustrate the various aspects of God’s plan that was set into motion before the beginning of time, continuing through the present time, and extending to the culmination of all things in Christ (His eternal purpose) at …
“Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.” (2 Tim. 1:9) “And we know that all things work together for the good to those who love God, to those who are called …
Chapter 2-THE MASTER PLAN: From Eden to the Cross Read More »
While leading his flock through the wilderness, Moses came upon Mt. Horeb, the mountain of God. An angel appeared to him there and issued a call of God upon his life and a plan for deliverance of the children of Israel. (Ex. 3) Moses was never the same again. He began to understand life and …
