In Philippians 4:11, Paul states that he has learned that “whatever state [he] is in, to be content”. Many have adopted this as a way to conform, adapt, and refrain from expecting or even praying for God’s promise of abundant life to be afforded to them. By looking at the entire context of Philippians 4,…
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The fullness of Christ is found in the body of Christ. The connection of Spirit to Spirit is where we encounter all of Christ. To separate or be disconnected from other believers forfeits the fullness of what the cross and Christ can be in our lives. He is found when we assemble and gather together.…
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David shares a personal story about his journey understanding and experiencing the value of the body of Christ. Ephesians 1:20-23 is a glorious depiction of Christ’s body and how it can begin to bring quick, eternal change in our lives.
Ephesians 4:16 emphasizes how vital the body of Christ is and how important you are to the body of Christ. You are a vital component and the body of Christ is made full by your involvement. God has designed you specifically to fit into His body and you are a compliment and catalyst to other’s…
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By looking at 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4:7-8, you begin to see how to gifts were given at Christ’s ascension. These gifts equip and esteem all of us; no one is exempt from their purpose in the body of Christ. Whether you are an eye, foot or hand, your gift is vital to the…
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David debunks the notion of cessationism that uses 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 as a basis for their conclusion that the gifts are no longer present or can be activated. The gifts of the Spirit are indeed in operation when the body of Christ gathers. In fact, His fullness is seen when the fullness of the gifts…
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When we come together as the body of Christ, we see the fullness of Christ displayed. We only know in part, so we prophecy in part. When the five-fold ministry expressed in Ephesians 4:11-13 is operating, the fullness of Christ is operating. We only know our part and what God has revealed to us through…
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This video begins to take a deep look at 2 Corinthians 3:18. By looking into the face of Christ, we with “unveiled faces” are able to see the glory of the Lord until we are “changed into the same” image. The Spirit of the Lord changes us as we look into the revelation of “Christ…
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David begins to break down the importance of the parable of the sower that is included in Matthew 13, Mark 4 and Luke 8. David shares that this parable is the mystery of the kingdom’s dominion and the authority we are given. By understanding this parable, you understand “all” things that are shared in the…
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2 Corinthians 4:4 is another expression of 2 Corinthians 3:18. The revelation of Jesus is the confident belief that Christ is in you and He is your hope of glory. Who you are is Christ. When you look into His word, you are facing Christ. As you “behold” him, you become Him. You become what…
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