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  1. Marilyn C

    The Bride, Symbol.

    2. The New Jerusalem. `And I saw the new heavens and new earth, for the first heaven and first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city coming down out of heaven from God, prepared AS A bride adorned for her husband.` (Rev. 21: 1 & 2) Here we read of...
  2. Marilyn C

    The Bride, Symbol.

    The Bride Purpose. In other words, God`s purpose for `the Bride.` Now God uses the symbol of the bride for two purposes - one for Israel and the other for the New Jerusalem. 1. Israel. The relationship here is as a husband, (master) and wife. `For your Maker is your husband.` (Isa. 54: 5) `I...
  3. Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. The Judgments.

    Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. The Judgments.

    The Judgments. We are now shown the details of this judgment that was proclaimed. (Ch. 14: 7) This will be the final judgments in the tribulation upon rebellious mankind. These 7 plagues will complete God`s wrath. They are described as `great and marvellous,` meaning that...
  4. Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. The Harvest.

    Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. The Harvest.

    The Harvest. An angel is now shown coming out of the temple in heaven with another sickle. This picture shows that the judgment is from the Father. Another angel is then shown coming out from the altar, which indicates Christ`s great sacrifice (altar) and the execution of the judgments (fire)...
  5. Marilyn C

    How does the Body of Christ Mature?

    Hi Randy, I think we can agree that the denominations tend to try and contain the truth that the Holy Spirit has clarified. However, we have the Lord`s own purpose that His Body will be led into ALL TRUTH. `.....when He the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth....`...
  6. Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. The Judge.

    Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. The Judge.

    The Judge. God the Father and the Holy Spirit declare the blessing upon those who do not follow the `beast.` Though they die, because they trust in God they will have eternal life. `Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep...
  7. Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. The 3 Proclamations.

    Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. The 3 Proclamations.

    THE HARVEST (Rev. 14: 6 – 20) We are now shown the great ingathering of the harvest: those to life and those to death. Three angels go forth bringing proclamations of the judgments to come. The 3 Proclamations Life - God`s hand of mercy is still stretched out to those who will...
  8. God`s Eternal Purposes. Summary.

    God`s Eternal Purposes. Summary.

    SUMMARY The colossal program of the majestic eternal purposes, which the Lord Jesus Christ brings into effect, surpasses anything else anywhere in the whole realm of knowledge. Christ`s rulership in every realm is established, as well as the complete restoration and His rightful possession...
  9. God`s Eternal Purposes. Rulership in the Third Heaven.

    God`s Eternal Purposes. Rulership in the Third Heaven.

    Rulership in the Third Heaven. The Body of Christ are the Overcomers. `To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.` (Rev. 3: 21) The Lord`s seat of power and authority, His throne has been set up in the third...
  10. Marilyn C

    The Final Gentile Global Leader.

    Hi Ronald, Let`s look at Isaiah 31. `So the Lord of Hosts will come down to fight for Mount Zion and for its hill. Like birds flying about, so will the Lord of Hosts defend Jerusalem. Defending, He will also deliver it; passing over, he will preserve it......Then the ASSYRIAN shall fall by a...
  11. Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. The First Fruits.

    Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. The First Fruits.

    The First Fruits. Now we hear different voices: `And I heard a voice from heaven, like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of loud thunder. And I heard the sound of harpist...
  12. Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. Mount Zion.

    Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge. Mount Zion.

    Mount Zion Here is the victorious Christ, the one who overcame the enemy. He is now shown pictorially, standing on Mount Zion in the heavenlies. This is the place of rulership and authority by the King and Judge. `Then I looked, &...
  13. Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge.Overview.

    Revelation. Vision 4. Christ the Judge.Overview.

    CHRIST THE JUDGE Overview. Christ is the Chief Justice of Heaven`s supreme court. His decisions are final and beyond His verdict there is no other court of appeal. He exercises the final prerogative that is essential to judgeship; He is able to kill and to make alive. The prophet Daniel gives...
  14. God`s Eternal Purposes. Rulership on the New Earth.

    God`s Eternal Purposes. Rulership on the New Earth.

    Rulership on the New Earth. Israel ruling over the Nations under Christ`s Authority. God says to King David - `Your house and your kingdom shall be established for ever before Me. Your throne shall be established forever.` (2 Sam. 7: 16) Israel was created by God as the nation to rule the...
  15. Marilyn C

    How does the Body of Christ Mature?

    5. Maturity. (2000 - 202.... ?) Now in the new century, the Body of Christ is in the final stage to maturity. This involves recognising that Christ is Head of the Body and not man. `Let no one defraud you of your reward....and not holding fast to the Head, from who all the...
  16. Marilyn C

    How does the Body of Christ Mature?

    4. Growing in Truth. (1900 - 2000) At the beginning of the 1900`s there was another significant stage of growth in the Body of Christ. God`s Holy Spirit awakened people to a deeper understanding and walk with Him. Then in the `60`s & `70`s across the Body of Christ many people came to a...
  17. Marilyn C

    How does the Body of Christ Mature?

    3. Awakening of Spiritual Truth. (1500`s - 1900) Although there were very formal and rigid meetings, many people still had a living faith. These believers were often persecuted and many died as martyrs. In the 1500`s there was a significant spiritual awakening amongst some of the believers...
  18. Marilyn C

    How does the Body of Christ Mature?

    2. Formalism - Dark Ages. (3rd C - 1500`s) It wasn`t long before there was a gradual decline in understanding of truth. Bishops substituted for Apostles, and formalism instead of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The gatherings became formal and institutionalised, connecting even to the State...
  19. Marilyn C

    How does the Body of Christ Mature?

    How does the Body Mature. For over 2000 years the Body of Christ has been growing to maturity. At first the believers were tested as false teachings arose. Then we see that the Holy Spirit brings the truth and believers stand firm. Here are the significant stages of the Holy Spirit guiding the...
  20. Marilyn C

    How does the Body of Christ Mature?

    Hi Randy, That`s good that you are thinking about this. And yes, the confusion of organized religion with the true spiritual organism. Glad you pointed that important point out. We need to also realize that there is the individual maturing a well as the corporate maturing of the spiritual...
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