The Doctrine of Suffering – Sanctification that Leads to the Zoe Life
July 20, 2010
OUTLINE:
“dead works”
A reference to anything produced OUTside of the DPG, any thought, decision, intended action, etc.
“may receive”
from lambano - means to take or receive into one’s possession; (note: remember that God’s promises existed before you’re able to possess them)
Progressive Sanctification
Those who have been called MAY possess God’s promises, but only IF they remain PVTD.
Owning vs. Possessing
At salvation, we are rightful owners of many promises from God, but we do not “possess” them all at that time. We must move “to faith”, be set apart experientially, grow to spiritual maturity, in order to become intimated.
Possessing God’s Promises
At salvation, you “own” His promises. At spiritual maturity, you “possess” them.
God knows the reality of His promises.
He just needs YOU to see it!
Are there any real benefits to being set apart in time?
The Spiritual Life
The spiritual life is a progressive “yielding” to the supernaturally energized pathway to true freedom in time.
Promises By Grace
It’s impossible to claim the promises of God without first claiming the grace of God.
Moving “from faith to faith”
- An anchor (TLJC/Cross)
- An operating envelope (DPG)
- Energy to pursue the end goal (BD + HS)
- Time (Life)
Where Is the Zoe Life?
The “zoe” life wrought in one, single place only - your soul.
The Zoe Life
Inner happiness, contentment, clarity, and focus.
The Zoe Life
A life far beyond anything you could ever dream of.
The Zoe Life
Eternal life you don’t just read about, but experience - NOW!
The Zoe Life
A positive attitude towards life, regardless of circumstance.
The Zoe Life
A life void of boredom, where every day is viewed as yet another day to stretch and grow and learn new things.
The Zoe Life
A lifetime of confidence.
The Zoe Life
The ability to experience the love of God, in union with His Son, by the enabling power of the Spirit - NOW!
“we believe”
from pisteuo - refers to perception of BD; faith is in view, bringing GAP and the metabolization of BD into view; gnosis epignosis
“have believed”
from pisteuo - refers to perception of BD; faith is in view, bringing GAP and the metabolization of BD into view; gnosis epignosis
Possessing the Zoe Life
The closer you get to spiritual maturity, the more you “possess” (ala 9:15 - lambano) the zoe life.
Jack Nicklaus On Golf
Learn the fundamentals of the game and stick to them. Band-Aid remedies never last.
Jack Nicklaus On Golf
I am not a believer in "methods." I'm a believer in fundamentals. Whatever any golfer does with a golf club should have only one purpose: to produce correct impact of club on ball…
Jack Nicklaus On Golf
…If he can achieve that consistently, the manner in which he does so doesn't really matter at all.
Moving “from faith to faith”
- An anchor (TLJC/Cross)
- An operating envelope (DPG)
- Energy to pursue the end goal (BD + HS)
- Time (Life)
Focus on the Fundamentals
If it is IMPOSSIBLE for you to produce the zoe life, IMPOSSIBLE for you to produce true peace, happiness, contentment, then WHY not simply focus on fundamentals and let HIM do the work?