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BACKGROUND
GOD
GOD
I. His Being
II. His nature
III. His character
IV. His will
V. His subsistence
VI. His Fatherhood
MAN
WOMAN
FALL OF MAN
MAN
a. Man in nature
b. Man’s destiny
c. Man ‘s structure
d. Man’s sin
e. Man in God’s image
WOMAN
The
full background to this teaching is available online at this link
DEFINITIONS (For serious students)
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Online links to scriptures (New International Version [NIV] unless otherwise stated) are shown in blue
| 10 STEPS TOWARDS CLAIMING OUR INHERITANCE
FROM SALVATION TO THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS |
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| A SUMMARY |
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Our Christian walk starts with salvation but must not stop there! We must '... go on to maturity... (Hebrews 6:1) if we are to claim '... the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe...' (Ephesians 1:18-19).
This is beautifully illustrated in the Old testament by God's release of the Israelites from Egypt and their subsequent (tortuous!) journey to the promised land of Canaan. Another Old Testament picture of a modern day reality!
The steps the Israelites took, and those we are to follow are summarised below.
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RESURRECTION (Restoration - symbolised by Baptism)
The promise of eternal life.
Romans 6:3-4
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HOLY SPIRIT RELEASE (Baptism of)
Our helper, teacher and guide.
John 14:26
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RECEIVING OUR VISION (Purpose)
The Lord's desire for us.
Acts 9:15-19
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STEPPING OUT IN FAITH TOWARDS RIGHTEOUSNESS
Into a new experience.
Acts 9:20-22
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| WE MUST UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW GOD'S CHOSEN PATTERN FOR OUR LIFE, FROM THE CROSS TO OUR ULTIMATE EARTHLY INHERITANCE, BECOMING ONE WITH CHRIST IN HOLINESS. |
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Detailed discussion of the steps of our walk to maturity follow over coming weeks.
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| <i>NEXT WEEK: GOD AND MAN continues... |
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 ...as we look at the first steps we need to take in order to claim our inheritance.
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| A NOTE FROM DAVID |
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 So much emphasis is placed on salvation, that we often forget that salvation is only the first step on our 'walk with Jesus'.
To claim our full inheritance we need to live our life for Him!
Mount Zion
The name "Mount Zion" now refers to the part of the western hill south of the Old City beyond Zion Gate. In the Old Testament period, the name was used for the lower eastern hill, now known as the City of David. The present Mount Zion is bordered on the west and south by the Hinnom Valley and on the east by the Tyropean Valley. Although now outside the city walls, Mt. Zion was within the city walls in the late second Temple period (2nd century B.C.E.- 70 C.E.). As the tradtional site of King David’s tomb it has long been the focus of Jewish pilgrimage. The area also contains several sites sacred to Christianity: the room of the last supper (the Upper Room), the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, and the Dormition Abbey.
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So until next week.......
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU BLESS GOD!
His servant and yours
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A DAVID'S DOODLING
32. To believe in God is good, to hear from God is great, but to obey God reaps the ultimate reward.
David Tait
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Pets Rule!: http://www.wwj.org.nz/pets.php
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Release from Egyptian bondage. 
Into a new life. 
God's guidance and provision. 
Laws of living and worship. 
Spy out the Promised Land. 
Condemnation through disobedience. 
Canaan revisited. 
Stopping the river's flow. 
Joshua to David 
Solomon onwards.