Christ Covenant Church

Though verse 42 reveals more than “fellowship” as that which the early church committed themselves to, this particular discipline is clearly the authors’ emphasis given its focus in the remaining verses (vv43-46). As such, it behooves every church (and Christian) to know what God is telling us about it. What (then) these verses teach us about this important discipline: We must be committed to fell...

Though verse 42 reveals more than “fellowship” as that which the early church committed themselves to, this particular discipline is clearly the authors’ emphasis given its focus in the remaining verses (vv43-47). As such, it behooves every church (and Christian) to know what God is telling us about it. What (then) these verses teach us about this important discipline:   We must be committed to fe...

Trust in God (the confidence you place in God to take care for you as the One Who is perfect in wisdom and understanding, love and power, righteousness and faithfulness to deliver on His promises ): Is a commitment based on the facts of who God is and what He has said or done not how we feel. (Hab 3:16-19; Luk 22:41-44 w/1Pe 2:23; 1Pe 4:19 w/5:6-10 commitment to the facts requires actively recalli...

Trust in God (the confidence you place in God to take care for you): Is a commitment based on the facts of who God is and what He has said or done not how we feel. (Hab 3:16-19; Luk 22:41-44 w/1Pe 2:23; 1Pe 4:19 w/5:6-10 commitment to the facts requires actively recalling those facts (as it re: to who God is and what He has said or done – e.g. Psa 143:1-12; Psa 42:1-11; Psa 5:1-12; Psa 9:1-16; Psa...

3. The unique nature of the husband’s authority (as owner and a type of Christ) in relation to his wife, establishes unique expectations for himself before God (Eph 5:25-33): 3.1. Like Christ, the husband’s authority over his wife is given for the purpose of loving her (25a, 28, 33). 3.2. The demands or decisions he therefore makes in relation to his wife, himself and his household will never caus...

Since God is the rightful Owner of all things (being their Creator), He, therefore, is creation’s rightful Ruler or Authority. The maxim that undergirds or gives support to this truth is, “ownership establishes authority”. In other words, I have the right to do what I want with what I own. In terms of governing, this means that God legitimately possesses the right to govern us (i.e. exercise contr...

Since God is the rightful Owner of all things (being their Creator), He, therefore, is creation’s rightful Ruler or Authority. The maxim that undergirds or gives support to this truth is, “ownership establishes authority”. In other words, I have the right to do what I want with what I own. In terms of governing, this means that God legitimately possesses the right to govern us (i.e. exercise contr...

1. How God’s Word defines “authority” = any person or organization who legitimately possesses the right to govern others through giving orders, making decisions, changing plans, establishing rules, enforcing their will. 2. Why it is crucial that we be completely teachable to what God has to say about authority: 2.1. Because it is impossible to be a Christian and continually fail in the way that Go...

Chapter 20 reveals the established kingdom of Christ and the reign of His Church (the NC nation of Israel) over Satan and this world (Mat 16:18) from 70 A.D. until the final war and judgement. It therefore represents the “Church (or New) Age” in contrast to the “Old Age” (Luk 1:70; Heb 9:9) or “the Age to come” (Heb 6:5; Mar 10:30).

Chapter 20 reveals the reign of Christ and His Church (the NC nation of Israel) over Satan and this world before the final war and judgement. It therefore represents what is typically known as the “Church (or New) Age” in contrast to the “Old Age” (Luk 1:70; Heb 9:9) or “The Age to Come” (Heb 6:5; Mar 10:30).

Chapter 19 reveals the final result of God’s 70 A.D. judgement against Jerusalem (and the Old Covenant nation of Israel): The establishing of the New Jerusalem (And the New Covenant Nation of Israel).