OVERVIEW.
`All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.` (2 Tim. 3: 16 & 17)
All scripture is for us to read and learn from however, it is not all about us. God has purposes for three groups - the Body of Christ, for Israel and for the Nations.
The Lord`s Feasts are mainly to do with God`s purpose for Israel.
CONCLUSION
The Lord Jesus Christ, the Head, is bringing His Body to maturity in Himself. He is in the final stage of completing that which He has begun over 2,000 years ago. With great insight, wisdom and unsurpassed strength, Christ has been building His Body over the centuries and across the world.
With great joy, Jesus the Head of the Body is completing this amazing task which He purposed in Himself to gather together many sons to glory to rule and reign with Him in th
In Christ Alone.
The Lord says -
`It is not the towering ability of individual men that will bring the close of this dispensation to an end, but it will be the ripening, the moulding, the perfecting of a Body of People that will be peculiarly Mine.
There will be no possibility for `flesh` to glory, for all will be interwoven one into the other, and in the centre of them will be the fires of Divine Affection, in the centre of them will be the seeds of Divine Love, in the cen
Overcoming the Spirit of Fear.
The Lord warns that in the end times people will be overcome by a spirit of fear.
`And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men`s hearts failing for fear and the expectation of those things, which are coming on the earth, for the powers of heaven will be shaken.` (Luke 21: 25 & 26)
However He encourages us, saying -
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The Fresh Anointing.
As the Lord brings His Body to maturity He pours out a fresh anointing. First there is a fresh vision of the Lord as Head of His Body. Then the believers begin to see Him actually working in their lives and then out to others. The realisation comes that the Body of Christ is connected through meaningful relationships and not focused on man`s organisation.
The Body Ministry.
It will not be the great ability of individual men that will bring
Holding Fast to the Head.
God the Father sums up His Eternal Purposes.
` God...having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times, He might gather together in one (harmony) all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth - in Him.` (Eph. 1: 9 & 10)
The first purpose in Christ, which is being completed, is His Body of believ
Contemporary Move of God.
The Whole Counsel of God.
Looking back over the last 2000 years we see the amazing work, the Lord Jesus, the Head of the Body has been doing amid the great battle. Satan and his demons have sought to overpower the believers with errors and false teachings. The battle has been fierce with many people having to die for their belief in Christ.
The Apostle Paul taught the whole counsel of God to the disciples; however those truths were challenged and s
5. Pentecostal Revivals. (1900 - 1950)
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. Two great outpourings occurred - one in Azusa Street in America, and the other in Wales. This became known as the Pentecostal revivals.
Pentecostalism spread rapidly to Europe, South America and Australia. In less than a century it became a major force in
4. Evangelical Revivals. (1600 - 1900)
The 17th century gave rise to an intellectual movement called `the Age of Reason.` They believed that humans could do anything if they took control of their own lives. Most `enlightened` thinkers embraced the outlook called Deism - the belief in a God who created the world like a Great watchmaker, then relinquished control of His creation and allowed it to run without intervention and according to certain natural laws.
The evangel
2. Formalism - Dark Ages. (3rd C - 1300`s)
There were many misleading teachings, such as legalism, (laws) Gnosticism, (secret knowing) spiritism, (connecting to evil spirits) ceremonialism, (traditions) and asceticism, (severe regulations), all of which made void of what Christ had done, and obscured His glory. Paul had addressed these false philosophies in his letter to the Colossians, so the believers had the truth to stand against such errors. (Col. 2: 8 - 23)
State Church.
Historic Moves of God.
For over 2000 years the Body of Christ has been battling against Satan and his demons, who have tried to stop the believers coming to maturity in Christ. Although the Apostle Paul taught the whole counsel of God, he warned the believers that false teachers would arise.
`Therefore take heed to yourselves.....For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Also, from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking p
The `Church` System.
As well as the World System there is another system that believers need to be aware of and the influence and control it can have in their lives. This system is the structure of organisations putting on public meetings for believers.
Over the centuries many different structures have developed however all have a hierarchy of power that seeks authority over believers. Jesus expressively said that this was not to be so among the believers for it was how the World Syste
The World System.
Christ does not battle with guns and tanks as man does, but reveals His righteous rulership through a body of believers who will stand against the enemy and his deceptions.
`For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual wickedness in the heavenly places.` (Eph. 6: 12)
Principalities, Powers, rulers of the darkness and spiritual wickedness, are all in array against t
Christ, the Head of the Body.
In this process, Christ is forming His Body of believers who will become overcomers and rule and reign with Him in the highest realm. This is the very position that Lucifer/Satan fell from.
`(God the Father)...gave Him, (Christ) to be Head over all things to the ekklesia, (called out ones) which is His Body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.` (Eph. 1: 22 & 23)
Christ`s resurrected life is shown to the demonic angels in the universa
God`s Purpose.
Christ, the Wisdom of God.
Satan and his fallen angels are in rebellion against God. Satan desires to be as God and rule the world. He never knew the full purposes of God for if he did he would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
`We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.` (1 Cor. 2: 6
OVERVIEW.
God`s Purpose.
Satan and his fallen angels are in rebellion against God. Satan desires to be as God and rule the world. He never knew the full purposes of God for if he did he would not have crucified the Lord of glory. For it is through the Lord`s death and resurrection that He is bringing many sons to glory who will rule and reign with Him, in the highest realm. This was the place where Satan had his throne before he and his angels were cast out.
This new series focuses on what the Lord is doing. I have found that people are too focused on what is happening in the world and thus can be subject to the spirit of fear from the world system.
The Lord warns us in the end times -
`there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men`s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, fo
My Appreciation.
A big thank you, to everyone who has done this journey with me through the book of Revelation. To focus on the different visions of the Lord that the Father has revealed, gladdens the heart and strengthens the spirit. It is truly amazing to have such wonderful revelation of our Lord as He is known in the heavenly realm.
A special thanks to mabel who has given us such great questions and comments. I`m sure like me you would have enjoyed her humour, and app
Christ`s Invitation.
Those who obey God`s commandments are the blessed ones who may enter the new Jerusalem and receive of eternal life through Jesus. But those who are evil cannot enter.
`Blessed are those who do His commandments,
that they may have the right to the tree of life,
and may enter through the gates into the city.
Christ the Architect.
This is the Lord`s last reference to His own majestic personality. He uses three figures of speech which signify His authorship, leadership and governorship in relation to the New Jerusalem.
“I am the Root and the offspring of David,
the bright and Morning Star.”
Christ`s Signature.
The Lord Jesus Christ, the sovereign ruler of the universe, the King of kings and Lord of lords, supreme above every power and authority finally signs His signature, just - Jesus. All the titles do not change the meek and humble heart of our Saviour, Jesus.
` I, Jesus....` (Rev. 22: 16)
Then the Lord Jesus makes His final profound declarations of who He is. These words are inclusi
FINAL WORDS
The Prophecy – Faithful and True.
At the conclusion of the revelation of Jesus, the angel tells John that the prophecy is faithful and true and that the unfolding of these things will shortly begin to take place. This would be from the building of the Body of Christ through to the New Jerusalem.
`Then he said to me, “These words are faithful and true,”
And the Lord God of th
The Throne: Christ`s Rulership.
`And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the lamb shall be in it,....`
(Rev. 22: 3)
The word, `throne,` represents the rule and authority of God. We know that God`s eternal throne is in the highest heavens whereas this `throne,` in the New Jerusalem is just above the eart
The Temple: a blessing.
`But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple:
And the city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it,
for the glory of God illuminated it, and the Lamb is its light.`
(Rev. 21: 22 & 23)
