Truths 22-24

We met last week, (03/07/10), and continued with the 33 positional truths as taught by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum:

1. Light in the World-According to Ephesians 5:8, we are not only light in the world, but light in the Lord and we should be walking in that light. We listed an application that comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:4-9. The wrath in verse 9 is a time of darkness is the Great Tribulation, and because Believers are of the light and of the day, we will not go through the Tribulation. Stated another way,
   "Because of this position of being light in the Lord, believers will not go through the Tribulation."
   Fruchtenbaum, A. G. (1983). The Messianic Bible Study Collection (110:15). Tustin, Calif.: Ariel Ministries.
2. Heavenly Associations-I listed 7 facets to this positional truth:
   a) The Believer is now a partner with the Messiah in life-Colossians 3:3-4

b) A partner in position-Ephesians 2:6

c) A partner in service and "co-serves" with Him as a servant-John 17:18, 20:21

d) A partaker with the Messiah in sufferings-Romans 8:17, (so much for the health and wealth teachings by modern progressive preachers)!

e) A partner with the Messiah in prayer-John 16:23-24 and we must not forget this important Scripture, 1 John 5:14-15. This is one of the reasons why we pray in the name of Yeshua, (Jesus).

f) A partner in betrothal where the Messiah is the groom and Believers are the Bride-Ephesians 5:25-27.

g) A partner with the Messiah in expectation of His return-Titus 2:3 and Hebrews 9:28.

3. Completion- The Believer is complete or, according to Colossians 2:10, been made full. In practice there are many things lacking in our lives, but because of the Believer's position, he are complete.

Don't forget to set the clocks ahead by one hour tonight, (03/13/10).

Be blessed,

Your Chrbrotherist