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Colossians 1.24-27 -- I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up
in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His
body, which is the church, of which I became a minister according to the
stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of
God, the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but
now has been revealed to His saints. To them God willed to make known what
are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ
in you, the hope of glory.
jt writes > Christ in you - the HOPE
of glory is the "mystery of godliness"
I am not sure I understand you, Judy. Would
you please explain to me what you mean here -- i.e., how the "mystery of
godliness" relates to this phrase: "Christ in you, the hope of
glory"?
Bill
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 9:11
AM
Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] John 16:13 fg. -
Perhaps it's focus is WHO not so much WHAT
Interesting Bill ......
However scripture teaches us that the Holy
Spirit (who inspired and wrote the Law) indwells the believer.
He is thethird member of the Godhead - Christ (son of
man) is seated at the RH of the Father in heaven.
The Law of Christ or Royal Law is LOVE. But
then this has been so since the foundation of the world
and the main reason Old Covenant ppl failed was their
inability to love which is now replaced under
the New Covenant by power/dunamis emanating from the
cross and the indweling of the Spirit of
Promise so that we can succeed where they
failed.
Christ in you - the HOPE of glory is the "mystery of
godliness"
Grace and Peace, Judy
Perhaps, but I rather think "the Law"
which is placed in the heart of believer's is Christ himself (in the Spirit);
it is therefore not about "principles" any
longer, but relationship. In other words, "the Law of Christ" is
"Christ in you the hope of Glory."
Bill
Before the cross the Shepherd was
present with the sheep and they were fewer in number,
After the cross sheep are called
by the Father to receive the Son and His Law placed within their
hearts
So the principles below apply -
and are as eternal as the One who gave them; hence no problem
DM is right on ....
judyt
Perhaps, but I rather think "the Law"
which is placed in the heart of believer's is Christ himself (in the
Spirit); it is therefore not about "principles" any longer, but
relationship. In other words, "the Law of Christ" is "Christ in you the hope
of Glory."
Bill
Sooooo, the words of Christ, above, were
given to those who were indwelt by the Spirit?
These are words offered "pre-Cross,"
"pre-Pentecost" as are a number of passges from the
ministry of Christ Incarnate that call for
obedience and perfection -----------
Houston, we have a problem
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JD
No problem and no need to get
legalistic about it JD
Before the cross the Shepherd was
present with the sheep and they were fewer in number,
After the cross sheep are called by
the Father to receive the Son and His Law placed within their
hearts
So the principles below apply -
and are as eternal as the One who gave them; hence no problem
DM is right on ....
judyt
In a message dated 4/2/2005 5:59:05 AM
Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
John
10:2-5
(2) But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the
sheep.
(3) To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice:
and he calleth
his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
(4)
And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the
sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
(5) And a stranger
will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they
know not the
voice of strangers.
And also consider:
John 10:27
(27)
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow
me:
Being led of the Spirit is not at all like you
described. It is not blind
obedience to some inner voice that
leads to joyless living. Just the
opposite. It leads to
a life of great joy and liberty that this world
simply cannot
comprehend. This life is available to everyone who repents
and
believes the gospel of Jesus
Christ.
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