Why "this treasure" in 2 Corinthians 4:7 refers to the face of Jesus Christ mentioned in verse 6
Why "this treasure" in 2 Corinthians 4:7 refers to the face of Jesus Christ mentioned in verse 6
Christ as the Image of God VS Christ as the Treasure
2 Cor 4:6-7 - "For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
Christ as the Image of God
Hebrews 1:3 Who is the radiance of God's glory and the imprint of his essence, sustaining and carrying away all things by the word of his power; and having accomplished purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high;
From the New Testament, Understanding "Covenant VS Cup VS Blessing VS Portion"
Luke 22:20 "This cup is the new testament in my blood"
Two Aspects of Christ Breaking the Bread of Life
Matt 26:26 "While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after giving thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, 'Take and eat; this is my body.'"
Why Christians Need to Receive Living Water from the Crucified Christ by "Taking the Rod" and "Speaking to the Rock"
The Unique Ministry vs. The Unique Food
John 6:31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written, “He gave them the bread from heaven to eat.” 』
Christ as Spiritual Food vs Christ as Spiritual Rock
1 Corinthians 10:3 "And they all ate the same spiritual food. 』
The Three Aspects of Redemption
Romans 8:23 "And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for our sonship, the redemption of our body."
From '1 Corinthians 1:30' – Understanding 'Our being in Christ Jesus is from God vs. This Christ has become wisdom from God for us.
The Effects of Experiencing the Crucified Christ
1 Cor 1:24 "but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God."
‘Christ Crucified’ from Galatians
Gal 5:24 "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions"
The Complete Analysis of Christ's Love: Compelled vs. Directed vs. Swept Away vs. Immersed
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 "For the love of Christ constrains us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but Live for Him who died for them and rose again."
Five Essentials of the Eternal Covenant in Jeremiah 32
Jer 32:39 "I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for their good and for their children after them."