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  1. Marilyn

    The Final Battle: becoming Overcomers.

    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...
  2. Marilyn

    The Final Battle: becoming Overcomers.

    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...
  3. Marilyn

    The Final Battle: becoming Overcomers.

    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...
  4. Marilyn

    Discernment

    Hi KA, Pleased to meet you and enter in to this very good discussion. So we have a few things going on here. Discernment in the things we believe, relates to the truths of Christ, His character and His Purposes for the Body of Christ, for Israel and for the nations. Get those confused and...
  5. Marilyn

    The Final Battle: becoming Overcomers.

    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...
  6. Marilyn

    The Final Battle: becoming Overcomers.

    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...
  7. Marilyn

    What do we know about the resurrected body of the unsaved?

    Hi TheLearner, Thank you for asking. In Matthew 8: 12 we read - `But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into OUTER DARKNESS.` As for their `spirit` that is all they will have as an earthly body is mortal and a spiritual body is only given through Jesus. `There is a natural body, and...
  8. Marilyn

    What do we know about the resurrected body of the unsaved?

    The Body of Christ will have a Body like the Lord`s fit for the highest realm. The OT saints will have a body fit for the NJ in the Universal heavens. Those on the NE will have bodies like Adam and Eve. Everyone suited to their place in all of God`s great kingdom. Those of the wicked will...
  9. Marilyn

    The Final Battle: becoming Overcomers.

    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...
  10. Marilyn

    The Final Battle: becoming Overcomers.

    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...
  11. Marilyn

    The Final Battle: becoming Overcomers.

    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...
  12. Marilyn

    Revelation. Vision 4: The New Jerusalem.

    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...
  13. Marilyn

    Revelation. Vision 4: The New Jerusalem.

    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...
  14. Marilyn

    Revelation. Vision 4: The New Jerusalem.

    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...
  15. Marilyn

    Revelation. Vision 4: The New Jerusalem.

    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...
  16. Marilyn

    Revelation. Vision 4: The New Jerusalem.

    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...
  17. Marilyn

    Pentecostalism's sketchy origins

    My heritage is from the Welsh Revival. Now the Holy Spirit has been sent by the Head, the Lord Jesus Christ to bring us into all truth. Over the first few centuries there was much error and man made systems. (Acts 20: 27 - 30) These have continued and abound, however the Holy Spirit still...
  18. Marilyn

    Revelation. Vision 4: The New Jerusalem.

    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...
  19. Marilyn

    Revelation. Vision 4: The New Jerusalem.

    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...
  20. Marilyn

    Revelation. Vision 4: The New Jerusalem.

    The Precious Stones - Christ`s Rulership. The foundations of the walls are adorned with all kinds of precious stones. These were on the priest`s breastplate and represent Christ`s rulership. (Ex. 28: 15 – 21) Judgment – Heb. `mishpat,` meaning judgment, divine law...