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Christ In You, the Hope of Glory

                                                            joyalministries

 Christian people often put their faith -- put their hope -- in the THINGS they expect God to do. This is not necessarily wrong, for God does promise many THINGS, and does tell us to ask. Yet when everything is said and done, ALL of the things of God are found IN CHRIST. God simply says, "Christ in you, (who is) your hope of glory." (Col. 1:27)

CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY

The Mystery Revealed

The Apostle Paul reveals the mystery in Colossians 1:24-29 (NKJV): "I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church, {25} of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, {26} the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. {27} To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. {28} Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. {29} To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily."

The Apostle Paul reveals the mystery that Christ can live in us and that He is the hope of our glory.

OUR DRESS IN WORSHIP

Our Dress In Worship

     Even though worship is not a "dress parade", many times we become too sloppy, and revealing in the way we dress for worship.  Our clothes do contribute to the emphasis we place on worship to God.  This does not mean we have to wear fine and expensive clothes.  But the way we dress should be in keeping with the dignity of the occasion.

Role Of Women In The Church

Role Of Women In The Church

     The Bible speaks of how women are to conduct themselves in worship.  In 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 we read, "Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says.  And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church."  The Bible says that women are not permitted to speak during the worship service of the church.  If a church allows women to speak or take a leading role during their worship service, they are ignoring what God's word forbids.  They are telling God, "we don't care what You say we are going to do things our way".

THE LORD"S SUPPER

The Lord’s Supper

     Christ instituted the Lord’s Supper in order for us to remember the great sacrifice He made for us and that we rely on Him and His sacrifice for our salvation.  He gave us this memorial so we would not forget Him and what He did for us.  In Luke 22:19, when Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper, He said, "Do this in remembrance of Me."  This is done to help us remember the Lord and what He did for us.

We Must Worship The Lord In His Church

We Must Worship The Lord In His Church

     The Lord is to be glorified by the worship He receives in His church.  In Ephesians 3:21 we read, "To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus."  But how many churches does the Lord have?  Jesus says in Matthew 16:18, "Upon this rock I will build My church."  The word "My" shows possession and that the church belongs to Jesus.  How many churches did He say He was going to build?  He said, "I will build My church".  The word church is singular not plural.  There is only one true church because the Lord only promised to build His one church.

PREACHING IN WORSHIP

                            Preaching In Worship

     When God’s word is preached and taught, God is honored and glorified.  During the preaching of a sermon, the hearers feast on the word of God.  1 Corinthians 1:21, 23 says, "It pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe…but we preach Christ crucified."  The preaching of Christ crucified is pleasing to God, but is foolishness to many people.  It is only by this kind of preaching and teaching that man will be saved.