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Five Dynamics of the Corporate Spiritual Life – Part 1: Revelation and Impartation
In my last post, I discussed five dynamics of the spiritual life from Philippians 3:10-11 as they relate to the individual believer. In this post (and the next), I’d like to look through this same lens and see how this … Continue reading
Posted in Christ-Centered Gatherings, Spiritual Dynamics, The Ekklesia, The Holy Spirit
Tagged Christ the Rock, Eph. 1:17-20, filled with the Spirit, knowing Christ corporately, Matt.16:18, Pentecost, Philippians 3:10-11, revelation of Christ, revelatory gifts of the Spirit, Spirit of wisdom and revelation, the exceeding greatness of His power, the power of HIs resurrection
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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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Affirmations (5) – Christ the Uncontested Head of the Church
[Affirmations series: Introduction, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, and Conclusion.] ______________________ ~ Affirmations ~ 5. Christ the Uncontested Head of the Church ~ ~ ~ I affirm that, according to the eternal purpose, … Continue reading
Posted in Christ-Centered Christianity Affirmations, Christ-Centered Gatherings, Christ-Centered Restoration, The Ekklesia, The Eternal Purpose of God, The Headship of Christ, The Holy Spirit
Tagged mutual ministry, servant leadership, spiritual affirmations, spiritual convictions, supremacy of Christ, The eternal purpose of God, The Headship of Christ, the Holy Spirit
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The Church Gathering Simply in the Name of Christ and Under His Headship – A Historical Account by C.H. Mackintosh
The Headship of Christ in the gathering of the church is the theme of two of the most popular pages on this blog: 1. the Resource page for the book, Principles for the Gathering of Believers Under the Headship of Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Author Excerpts, Christ-Centered Gatherings, Christ-Centered Resources, Christ-Centered Restoration, Church History/Development, The Ekklesia, The Headship of Christ, The Holy Spirit
Tagged Brethren History, C. H. Mackintosh on the Church, Church meetings without clergy, organic church, Restoration Movements, The Early Brethren Movement, The Holy Spirit in the Church
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