2 Corinthians 4:1,13-16 - Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart…It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself. All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
Romans 7:22-23 - For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me.
Isaiah 40:30-31 - Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Application:
· Has God through His mercy called and commissioned me? Has God supplied the strength necessary for me to persevere in the face of hardships and persecutions?
· Do I delight in God’s law?
· Do I clothe myself with Christ?
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
Monday, October 31, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Let Light Shine Out Of Darkness
2 Corinthians 4:4-6 - The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Application:
· Is the light in my life the knowledge of the glory of God?
· Am I being gloriously transformed into the image of God?
· My redemption, effected by the power of the Spirit, is the beginning of the new creation destined to come
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Application:
· Is the light in my life the knowledge of the glory of God?
· Am I being gloriously transformed into the image of God?
· My redemption, effected by the power of the Spirit, is the beginning of the new creation destined to come
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Blinded The Minds Of Unbelievers
2 Corinthians 4:4,6 - The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God…For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.
John 12:31 - Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
2 Corinthians 3:14,18 - But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away…And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Application:
· Am I being gloriously transformed into the image of God?
· Out of the cross flows the greatest good ever to come to the world
· All humanly devised philosophical systems end in meaninglessness because they have a wrong concept of God and His revelation
· Do I have the power to see how the new covenant has transcended and replaced the old covenant?
· Is the light in my life the knowledge of the glory of God?
· Am I made a partaker of the glory of God by being gradually transformed into the likeness of Christ?
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
John 12:31 - Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
2 Corinthians 3:14,18 - But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away…And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Application:
· Am I being gloriously transformed into the image of God?
· Out of the cross flows the greatest good ever to come to the world
· All humanly devised philosophical systems end in meaninglessness because they have a wrong concept of God and His revelation
· Do I have the power to see how the new covenant has transcended and replaced the old covenant?
· Is the light in my life the knowledge of the glory of God?
· Am I made a partaker of the glory of God by being gradually transformed into the likeness of Christ?
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
We Have Renounced Secret And Shameful Ways
2 Corinthians 4:2-3 - Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.
2 Corinthians 2:17 - Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God.
2 Corinthians 1:18 - But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”
2 Corinthians 3:14,18 - But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away…And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Application:
· Do I speak before God with sincerity?
· Have I found the gospel message to be altogether true and free from ambiguity?
· Do I have the power to see how the new covenant has transcended and replaced the old covenant?
· Am I made a partaker of the glory of God by being gradually transformed into the likeness of Christ?
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
2 Corinthians 2:17 - Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God.
2 Corinthians 1:18 - But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”
2 Corinthians 3:14,18 - But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away…And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Application:
· Do I speak before God with sincerity?
· Have I found the gospel message to be altogether true and free from ambiguity?
· Do I have the power to see how the new covenant has transcended and replaced the old covenant?
· Am I made a partaker of the glory of God by being gradually transformed into the likeness of Christ?
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
This Ministry
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
Isaiah 40:30-31 - Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Application:
· Has God, through His mercy, called and commissioned me? Has God supplied the strength necessary for me to persevere in the face of hardships and persecution?
· Do I clothe myself with Christ?
· I am provided with love for God’s law, which I previously had hated, and with the power to keep it, which previously I had not possessed.
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
Isaiah 40:30-31 - Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Application:
· Has God, through His mercy, called and commissioned me? Has God supplied the strength necessary for me to persevere in the face of hardships and persecution?
· Do I clothe myself with Christ?
· I am provided with love for God’s law, which I previously had hated, and with the power to keep it, which previously I had not possessed.
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
Reflect
2 Corinthians 3:18 - And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 13:12 - For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
2 Corinthians 4:4,6 - The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God…For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.
Romans 8:29 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
Application:
· Have I been made a partaker of the glory of God? Am I being gradually transformed into the likeness of Christ?
· Do I know the Lord to the fullest extent possible in my finite being?
· Am I being gloriously transformed into the image of God?
· Is the light in my life the knowledge of the glory of God?
· God foreknew, predestined and conformed me to Christ’s likeness so Christ can hold the highest honor.
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
1 Corinthians 13:12 - For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
2 Corinthians 4:4,6 - The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God…For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.
Romans 8:29 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
Application:
· Have I been made a partaker of the glory of God? Am I being gradually transformed into the likeness of Christ?
· Do I know the Lord to the fullest extent possible in my finite being?
· Am I being gloriously transformed into the image of God?
· Is the light in my life the knowledge of the glory of God?
· God foreknew, predestined and conformed me to Christ’s likeness so Christ can hold the highest honor.
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Its Glory
2 Corinthians 3:6-8 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, transitory though it was, will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?
Exodus 34:29 - When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD.
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
Application:
· Do I reflect the divine glory?
· I am provided with love for God’s law, which previously I had hated, and with the power to keep it, which previously I had not possessed.
· When God calls and commissions me, He provides the strength necessary for me to persevere.
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
Exodus 34:29 - When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD.
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
Application:
· Do I reflect the divine glory?
· I am provided with love for God’s law, which previously I had hated, and with the power to keep it, which previously I had not possessed.
· When God calls and commissions me, He provides the strength necessary for me to persevere.
All Scripture verses taken from NIV
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