Archives April 2017

2017 Apr 30th Streaming

This week in Sunday Fellowship we will conclude our discussion about the resurrection of the saints. We covered the Old Testament view of the resurrection. As we discussed last fellowship The Sadducees didn’t believe in the resurrection because they didn’t see anything specific in the Torah to support the belief in resurrection. The Pharisees believed in resurrection because they saw five passages in the Torah which they believed supported this idea. We reviewed how those Jews who believed in the resurrection saw it as nationalistic rather than individualistic. And this resurrection of the dead would occur in the messianic age of the Olam Ha-Ba, the last days! How is this resurrection different from the new creation believer? (the name new creation should be self explanatory). There still seems to be quite a bit of confusion surrounding this topic because far too many co-mingle Israel and the Body of Christ, the Church. I am not surprised that our theology concerning this subject and almost all of our doctrine in the Church is derived from the Old Testament and God dealing with His people Israel. Sadly, far too many in the body of Christ are desensitized to the person of Christ. So, we steal! Many do it ignorantly, While others do it knowingly. Whether ignorantly or knowingly, it belongs to another people. These words are specific and directed not to everyone who come to read and learn them. This would also encompass our understanding of the resurrection of the dead! Let’s talk about it!

2017 Apr 23rd Streaming

This week in Sunday Fellowship we will continue to talk about the resurrection of the saints. We covered the Old Testament view of the resurrection. As we discussed last fellowship The Sadducees didn’t believe in the resurrection because they didn’t see anything specific in the Torah to support the belief in resurrection.  The Pharisees believed in resurrection because they saw five passages in the Torah which they believed supported this idea.  How is it different from the new creation believer? (the name new creation should be self explanatory).  There still seems to be quite a bit of confusion surrounding this topic because far too many co-mingle Israel and the Body of Christ, the Church.

The vast majority of our confusion and ignorance comes from the desensitization to the person of Christ which would include:
denying or excluding the mystery which is in Christ,
denying or excluding the need for revelation by the Holy Spirit,
the illusion our ability to read means we can “understand” the information being read,
the need to tie the whole Bible together so that it makes sense to the carnal mind or the mind of the flesh,
not acknowledging or understanding the tripartite man,
the meaning of Spiritual birth or regeneration and it’s effect on the tripartite man,
the work of the Holy Spirit in salvation
the renewing of the mind.

Once again review just how many of those things listed above are critical for us to live Christ as our only life? Only one resurrection can create a new creation and another person spiritually.  All other resurrections cannot make anyone “New” or “Spiritually one” with God.  Yet they are important to God and His plan. But He has declared by the cross that the resurrection of Jesus Christ has the power to do something that no other resurrection can!   Let’s talk about Resurrection!

2017 Apr 16th Streaming

Happy Easter!  Or Happy Resurrection Sunday!  This has been a very busy week for us. But it seems that way for many of us these days. Don’t you think so?  This week in Sunday Fellowship we will talk about the resurrection of the saints. I know it’s Easter but for the past few months or weeks I’ve been in discussions concerning the Old Testament saints and their salvation and resurrection.  How is it different from the new creation believer? (the name new creation should be self explanatory).  There still seems to be quite a bit of confusion surrounding this topic because far too many co-mingle Israel and the Body of Christ, the Church.

The vast majority of our confusion and ignorance comes from the desensitization to the person of Christ which would include:
denying or excluding the mystery which is in Christ,
denying or excluding the need for revelation by the Holy Spirit,
the illusion our ability to read means we can “understand” the information being read,
the need to tie the whole Bible together so that it makes sense to the carnal mind or the mind of the flesh,
not acknowledging or understanding the tripartite man,
the meaning of Spiritual birth or regeneration and it’s effect on the tripartite man,
the work of the Holy Spirit in salvation
the renewing of the mind.

Think about these things for just a few minutes. Review just how many of those things listed above are critical for us to live Christ as our only life? Only one resurrection can create a new creation and another person spiritually.  All other resurrections cannot make anyone “New” or “Spiritually one” with God.  Yet they are important to God and His plan. But He has declared by the cross that the resurrection of Jesus Christ has the power to do something that no other resurrection can!   Let’s talk about Resurrection!

2017 Apr 9th Streaming

This Sunday is called “Palm Sunday.” Many of us were introduced to this precious time while learning the Easter story.  It’s the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem just days before the Jewish Passover. And, as he entered the city the people came to meet him saying, Hosanna: blessed is the King of Israel…
“Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed [is] the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord”. Jhn 12:13
The people of Israel were rejoicing and proclaiming God’s promise to them of a King. They cheered their Passover Lamb.Their promised Messiah (They didn’t know that yet)!  But at the same time while all this was happening a door was closing and another door is opening. Sadly, very few if any knew or saw what was really happening!   They were just days from the end of the “old” and the beginning of the “new”.  Their special membership to the “club” with all it’s unique benefits and exclusive private access were about to expire. Their “club” cards, access and contract were being revoked without renewal. And today many along with them are still claiming membership and access with the “old” invalid “club” cards and contract! Palm Sunday is the beginning of “access denied” for the “old” and “access granted” with the “new”! Let’s talk about it!

2017 Apr 2nd Streaming

We are seeing a large number of believers and non-believers seeking and struggling to have victory in their lives! I’m somewhat amazed at what these people do to achieve what they perceive as victory. Let me name a few: speaking or making positive confessions; surrounding yourself with “positive people” (those who tell you what you want to hear) because anyone else brings negative vibes and hinder your victory; the power of positive thinking; positive things come from God and negative things come from the devil; and lastly our victory comes from standing on the promises of God. Again, these are only a few of the things many think feel and believe which are key factors in the pursue in their idea of victory. Let me say this as for move further into what the Spirit is saying on this subject. Almost all our thoughts and ideas of achieving victory is fear based and subjective. The victorious life so many seek to live is a fear based illusion and only leads to deception, captivity and delusional thinking! It’s outer and ultimately unfulfilling, unsatisfying and incomplete. So, what is victory? Where do we start? And by what mean do we take hold of it? Let’s talk about it…