Blog entries by Marilyn C

Christ the Head of the Body. As the Spirit of God begins to unfold to us the manifold glory of Christ He draws from all the wonders that we see – life, nature, scripture, heaven, the beauties of colour, fruits, jewels and radiant light. Yet these are but representations of...

Christ`s Signature Christ would now have us to see His eternal attributes. This is His Deity that was hidden behind the `veil` of His flesh while on earth. He is the all- knowing, all powerful One throughout time & eternity. The `I am.`...

The 3 Groups of People. The Apostle John now gives a hymn of praise to the Lord, bringing out the three different groups that Christ is dealing with – the Body of Christ, Israel & the Nations. Throughout the book of Revelation we will see how the Lord deals with each group & what their outcome...

Christ`s First Triune Titles. John is writing to the seven churches in Asia, however they are but a representative of the whole Body of Christ down through the ages who will read this wonderful revelation. Grace & peace are given from the Father, (who is....was...) the Holy Spirit, (7 fold...

The Unveiling of Jesus Christ. (Rev. 1: 1 – 8) `The Revelation of Jesus Christ which God gave to Him...` (Rev. 1:1) Revelation – from the Greek Word `apocalypse,` meaning `to unveil.` There has never been any monuments erected in...

OVERVIEW: The Four Visions. The predominant aim of Revelation is the setting forth the splendours of the Son of Man, & to reveal His glorious person. There are four visions of the Son of Man as He is known in the heavenly realm & each vision in turn carries through to completion...

CONCLUSION I believe we have just begun to know some of our Lord`s glorious character. There is so much more to look at and meditate upon. May we be encouraged to read God`s word in a different light, not just for events and special verses, but to really look at Christ, how He thought, spoke...

RIGHTEOUS Righteousness is that which is straight and accurate, wholly devoid of duplicity, double dealing, deviation or deceit. `Gracious is the Lord, and righteous.` (Ps. 116: 5) Christ is King of Righteousness. ` King of righteousness.` (Heb. 7: 2) No one is qualified to be King of...

FAITHFUL `Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God...` (Deut. 7: 9) Faithful, is to be loyal and trustworthy. And God has shown Himself in many ways to be faithful `who keeps covenant and mercy to a thousand generations.` The Lord Jesus reveals His faithfulness as -...

GOODNESS `Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!` (Ps. 136: 1) God`s goodness is the sincerity of His pure character that acts sacrificially in seeking and saving the lost. All His mercies and blessings, (physical and spiritual) emphasize the generosity of His great goodness. The Good...

MERCY `Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.` (Heb. 2: 17) Mercy is what man needs most of all in his relationship with the Most High...

Agape - LOVE Our word, `love` can mean many things, `I love chocolate, I love my cat, I love my children, etc.` However in Greek the word `love` has specific words for a variety of meanings. - Phileo, love of a friend, - Eros, romantic love. - Agape, moral love...

HOLINESS `Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts.` (Isa. 6: 3) Holiness - Heb. `qadosh,` meaning sacred, morally pure, The thrice proclaimed `Holy, Holy, Holy, `by the angels over the throne of God reveal that Holiness is the over arching attribute of God`s character. Worship in response...

The Divine Nature. (character) Jesus is called the `Bread of God.` `For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives His life to the world.` (John 6: 33) `I am the bread of life.` (John 6: 48) Now bread is bought to nourish those who are alive, but Christ the Bread of God...

The Glory of God. `And the Word was made 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.` (John 1: 14) Glory is the exclusive excellence of the divine character in its essence. Glory consists of all the...

The Godhead. `God...who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see,...` (1 Tim. 6: 16) The Godhead would be beyond our understanding except the Father sent His Son to be the true and faithful witness of Him. Christ alone reveals the Father for He...

KingPriest. Jesus Christ was appointed Priest by the Father. `The LORD (Father) has sworn...:You (Lord Jesus) are a Priest forever...` (Ps. 110: 4) It was a new order of priest different than the Aaronic priesthood. There were many High priests under the Aaronic order but there is only one...

King of Israel. `Nathaniel answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are King of Israel.” (John 1: 49) The law of kingship under the Old Testament Covenant is very explicit. According to the divine law no stranger or foreigner was to be selected as King, but a brother of...

King of the Jews. (Judah) ”Where is He, who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” (Matt. 2: 2) The word `Jews` means the people from the tribe of Judah. They were one of the twelve tribes of Israel named after the twelve sons of...

King of the Ages. `Now unto the King eternal (of the ages), immortal (incorruptible), invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever (unto the ages of the ages) and ever.` (1 Tim. 1: 17 Newberry margin). The apostle Paul penned these words, for he relates to the One who stopped...