Maturity in Christ means we have become “adult sons” occupied with Christ. “Occupation with Christ” is living life in the Grace Place, filled with the Holy Spirit on a consistent basis, by the consistent volitional exercise of 1 John 1:9, and the Inculcation of Bible Doctrine. The Ascent to Spiritual Maturity involves the literal transformation from human viewpoint to Divine…
The grace place is “OCCUPATION WITH CHRIST,” which is reached at Spiritual Maturity. Spiritual Maturity should be every Believer’s goal/objective. There is no sweeter place than occupation (communion or fellowship) with our Savior in the grace place. Living in fellowship with the Lord is a life lived in resting faith (See also: “Faith Rest“). OCCUPATION WITH CHRIST SHOULD BE EVERY…
The believer is at peace with God based on the cross-sacrifice of the perfect man — Jesus Christ, who died on the Cross as payment for the sins of all mankind. Therefore, to have true and lasting peace with God, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved (Acts 16:31). Peace with God (John 14:27). Reference also…
The believer is made “acceptable” to God (Eph. 1:6; 1 Peter 2:5) because of Christ’s spiritual death in your place on the Cross. This relates to the doctrine of “propitiation.” God accepts Christ’s sacrifice for all who will believe in Christ (John 3:16, 36), therefore there is no condemnation to the believer. Also reference “Reconciliation.“
For reference, please see Romans 8:15, 23, (future adoption); Ephesians 1:5. The Biblical concept of Adoption in the New Testament is based on the Roman aristocratic function of adoption during the first century. In Scripture, adoption means to be recognized by God as an adult son. This is our actual position at salvation. However, experientially at salvation, we are adopted…
The Church Age believer in Christ is superior to all angels, including Satan (Heb. 1:4, 13-14, 2:9-11). It is in our position in Christ that we are to view ourselves… this is how God sees us. Please note: God accomplishes the Church Age believer’s sanctification in three stages: positional, experiential, and ultimate.
The Doctrine of Sanctification teaches that God’s purpose is to make each Church Age believer like the humanity of Christ. Each is “conformed to the image of His Son,” the glorified Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:29). God accomplishes the Church Age believer’s sanctification in three stages: positional experiential ultimate Positional sanctification is the Church Age believer’s union with Christ, accomplished…
An anthropomorphism ascribes to God physical characteristics such as eyes, nose, ears. God the father and the Holy Spirit do not have our “physicalness,” but the humanity of Christ does, which makes Christ the Unique person in the universe.
A right thing becomes wrong when done in a wrong way. A wrong thing is still wrong though done in a right way. A wrong thing done wrongly is wrong. Only a right thing done in a right way is right. Protocol defined: “A rigid code prescribing strict adherence to precisely correct procedure.” God’s perfect plan is designed for imperfect…
Arrogance distorts Truth. Ego has certain skill-sets manifested from the arrogance patterns of the Sin Nature, such as: self-absorption; self-deception; self-justification (Galatians 6:3; James 3: 14-16). Note: be sure to see our categorical studies on the “Sin-Nature.” It is the epitome of arrogance for finite men to think they are impressing INFINITE GOD. It is also one of Satan’s most…
Witnessing is personal evangelism by believers to unsaved mankind — communication of the Gospel of Christ on the Cross to the lost. The believer has a responsibility to be accurate in presenting the Gospel message. Then, the one who hears is responsible to respond or reject. Their choice (volition) determines their eternal destiny. Witnessing is serious because eternity with or…
Volition means a personal freedom to choose. God does not and cannot violate free will. Volitional responsibility is the reason for so much suffering and shame in the world. Man knows right from wrong — “Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil” (Genesis 2:17).
The sin nature (Adam’s nature) is passed down in each generation through the male (father) in copulation (seed of man). The seed for the humanity of Jesus Christ was implanted by the Holy Spirit. God is the Father, Mary is the mother (Matthew 1:18, 22-25). Luke calls it the miracle conception (Luke 1:26-38).
God is absolute truth. Veracity (truthfulness) is the absolute integrity of God, which consists of His righteousness and justice which comprises His Holiness. His Holiness is the totality of Divine Perfection. (Exodus 34:6; Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalms 31:15; 33:4; John 1:14; 14:6; 16:13; 17:17-19).
The rejection of Christ’s work on the Cross (John 1:29; 3:18; 36). This sin is related to the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit and if this truth is rejected it is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Genesis 6:3; John 16:7-11: Hebrews 10:29). This is the only unpardonable sin in existence today.
The saving work of Christ on the Cross for the sins of humanity which was efficacious. Efficacious means the perfectly innocent Christ in His humanity, sacrificed Himself and was totally acceptable to God. Christ died in our place. He paid in full, our insurmountable debt. Christ redeemed us — Romans 3:24-26; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 6:20; 7:23; Galatians 1:24; 2:20; 4:4;…
Triumphal entrance refers to the triumphal entry of our Savior into the third heaven, which is beyond the stellar universe. His procession from earth in bodily form was the first entry by any human being into Heaven. He is the first-fruits of our salvation. His glorified humanity sits at the Father’s Right Hand on the Throne of Eternity. All believers…
Represented the perfect environment of the Garden of Eden, between God and man, until Adam transgressed (disobeyed). The Tree Of Life represented Eternal Life (Reference Genesis 2:9; 3:22).
A reference to the Cross.
God is everywhere; He transcends time and space; He is outside of His created universe. God is everywhere simultaneously. God is Omnipresent.