God moves in a mysterious way...

William Cowper (1731 - 1800 / Hertfordshire / England)

God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs
And works His sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

ETCF V.38 THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary
1. The Holy Spirit is a person, not an impersonal force.
2. Scripture uses personal pronouns when referring to the Holy Spirit.
3. The work of the Holy Spirit both requires and exhibits personality.
4. The Christian enjoys a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit.
5. The Holy Spirit is to be worshiped and obeyed.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Joh16.13;2Co13.14;1Ti4.1;Jam4.5;1Jo5.6

ETCF V.37 THE DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Summary

1. The liturgy of the church ascribes deity to the Holy Spirit.
2. The Old Testament ascribed divine attributes and authority to the Holy Spirit.
3. The New Testament assigns divine attributes to the Holy Spirit.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Gen1.1-2;Act5.3-4;Rom8.9-17;1Co6.19-20;Eph2.19-22; 

ETCF IV.36 THE TITLES OF JESUS

Summary:

1. Messiah means “anointed one” and is used as a title for Jesus to signify His role as both King and Suffering Servant. Messiah is the title most frequently used for Jesus.
2. Lord is the second most frequently used title for Jesus and refers to His supreme authority as Sovereign of the universe.
3. Son of Man is the title Jesus used most often in reference to Himself. This title primarily refers to Jesus’ role as Judge of the whole cosmos.
4. The title Logos has a rich heritage in both Hebrew and Greek culture. Jesus is the Logos—the Creator of the universe, the ultimate reality behind the universe, and the One who is constantly sustaining the universe.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Gen1:1-2:3;Mat9:1-8;Mat16:13-21;Joh1:1-18;Rev19:11-16;

ETCF IV.35 THE THREEFOLD OFFICE OF CHRIST

Summary:

1. Jesus was the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and was Himself a prophet.
2. Jesus was both Priest and sacrifice. As Priest, He offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for sin.
3. Jesus is the anointed King of all kings and Lord of all lords.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Psalm 110;Isaiah 42:1-4;Luke 1:26-38;Acts 3:17-26;Hebrews 5:5-6;

ETCF IV.34 JESUS CHRIST AS MEDIATOR

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1



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Summary:
1. A mediator works to bring about reconciliation between estranged
parties.
2. Christ as the God-man reconciles us to the Father.
3. Christ and the Father are agreed from eternity that Christ should be our
Mediator.
4. Christ’s work of mediation is superior to prophets, angels, and Moses.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Romans 8:33-34;1 Timothy 2:5;Hebrews 7:20-25;Hebrews 9:11-22 ;



Hebrews 7 verse 25 (KJV)~Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him,seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.~Hebrews 7 verse 25


Hebrews 9 verse 14 (NIV)~How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!~Hebrews 9 verse 14

ROHR ~ Rely On His Resources

This set of verses is from the "Rely on His Resources" packet found in the Navigators Topical Memory System.

His Spirit	1 Corinthians 3:16	1 Corinthians 2:12
His Strength	Isaiah 41:10	Philippians 4:13
His Faithfulness	Lamentations 3:22,23	Numbers 23:19
His Peace	Isaiah 26:3	1 Peter 5:7
His Provision	Romans 8:32	Philippians 4:19
His Help in Temptation	Hebrews 2:18	Psalms 119:9,11

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LTNL ~ LIVE THE NEW LIFE

Christ the Center	2 Corinthians 5:17	Galatians 2:20
Obedience to Christ	Romans 12:1	John 14:21
The Word	2 Timothy 3:16	Joshua 1:8
Prayer	John 15:7	Philippians 4:6,7
Fellowship	Matthew 18:20	Hebrews 10:24,25
Witnessing	Matthew 4:19	Romans 1:16

BCD ~ Be Christ's Disciple

This set of verses is from the "Be Christ's Disciple" packet found in the Navigators Topical Memory System.

Put Christ First	Matthew 6:33	Luke 9:23
Separate From the World	1 John 2:15,16	Romans 12:2
Be Steadfast	1 Corinthians 15:58	Hebrews 12:3
Serve Others	Mark 10:45	2 Corinthians 4:5
Give Generously	Proverbs 3:9,10	2 Corinthians 9:6,7
Develop World Vision	Acts 1:8	Matthew 28:19,20

New International Version, ©2011 (NIV)

GIC ~ Grow in Christlikeness

Love	John 13:34,35	1 John 3:18
Humility	Philippians 2:3,4	1 Peter 5:5,6
Purity	Ephesians 5:3	1 Peter 2:11
Honesty	Leviticus 19:11	Acts 24:16
Faith	Hebrews 11:6	Romans 4:20,21
Good Works	Galatians 6:9,10	Matthew 5:16

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