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Progressing in the Anointing (#thecorporatechrist)
[Listen to post here.] ~ ~ ~ As members of the body of Christ (literally the body of the “Anointed One”), we are each called to grow and progress in the anointing of the Holy Spirit. We have seen in … Continue reading
Posted in Audio Posts, Christ-Centered Spirituality, Spiritual Dynamics, The Holy Spirit
Tagged Christ - Priest/Prophet/King, David - priest/prophet/king, governmental anointing, growing in the anointing, kingly anointing, priestly anointing, priestly function, priestly ministry, prophetic anointing, prophetic ministry, Samuel - priest/prophet/judge, spiritual development, spritual growth, the anointing of the Holy Spirit
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When God Does a New Thing – Pt. 5: Orientation
Possibly the most crucial aspect of rightly discerning and faithfully engaging in any work of God is to properly and deeply understand its “orientation.” If this one aspect is missed or misunderstood, it can become the primary reason why a … Continue reading
Posted in Christ-Centered Christianity - Foundations, Christ-Centered Spirituality, Christ-centered worship, Spiritual Dynamics, The Eternal Purpose of God
Tagged Christ the Alpha and Omega, God's new thing, Preeminence of Christ, spiritual orientation, spiritual significance of East, the ways of God, The Work of God
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Five Dynamics of the Corporate Spiritual Life – Part 2: Participation, Conformation, Transformation
We continue, now, looking through the lens of Philippians 3:10-11 to see how it further applies to the spiritual life of the Church. This series began with a look at the individual’s spiritual life in relation to this passage. This … Continue reading
Posted in Christ-Centered Gatherings, Christ-Centered Spirituality, Spiritual Dynamics, Spiritual Warfare, The Cross, The Ekklesia
Tagged "corporate kenosis", conformable unto Christ's death, conformed to Christ, corporate transformation, Crossing Jordan, κένωσις, kenosis, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 3:10-11, spiritual warfare, spirtual transformation, the experiential work of the cross, the fellowship of His sufferings, the ways of God
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Five Dynamics of the Spiritual Life
One of the most concise and yet comprehensive statements in Scripture describing the dynamics of the spiritual life is Philippians 3:10-11. It is arguably the apostle Paul’s most transparent expression of His inward spiritual passion and pursuit. It is also … Continue reading
Posted in Christ-Centered Spirituality, Spiritual Dynamics, The Cross, The Holy Spirit, The Inner Life
Tagged conformity to Christ, inward transformation, Knowing Christ, Philippians 3:10-11, resurrection life, spiritual growth, spiritual progress, the cross-life, the fellowship of His sufferings, the ways of God
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