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The Church: The
                    Body and Bride of
                     Christ and her
                        Reward
                          Chafer, chapter 40


Friday 9 September 2011
A. The 7 figures of Christ and his church

 1. Christ the shepherd and
 believers the sheep - seen
 especially in Ps 23, and also Jn 10
 a. Christ came by the door - i.e. the
 line of David
 b. Christ is the true shepherd,
 followed by the sheep
 c. Christ is also the door for the
 sheep - entrance into salvation and
 security for the sheep - Jn
 10:28-29
 d. Life and food for he sheep are
 provided by the shepherd - Ps 23:1

Friday 9 September 2011
e. In contrast other shepherds
  are hired hands who would not
  give themselves for the sheep
  f. There is fellowship of sheep
  and shepherd - the Son knows
  the Father, so the sheep know
  the shepherd
  g. In the present age there is
  one fold with Jew and Gentile
  both in it together having
  salvation - Jn 10:16
  h. Christ, the shepherd,
  intercedes for the sheep -
  Heb 7:25,

Friday 9 September 2011
2. Christ is the true vine and
  believers are the branches - Jn 15
  Indicating union and communion
  with Christ.
  We are told to abide in unbroken
  fellowship, Jn 15:10 - leading to
  pruning and cleansing, Jn 15:2 -
  effectual prayer Jn 15:7 - celestial
  joy Jn 15:11 - and eternal truth
  Jn 15:16



Friday 9 September 2011
3. Christ is the cornerstone and
  the church the stones of the
  building
  The church is a temple - Eph
  2:21
  God is building his church - Matt
  16:18
  Each living stone partakes of the
  divine nature - 1 Pet 2:5
  Christ is the chief cornerstone and
  foundation - 1 Cor 3:11
  The building is a dwelling for God
  - Eph 2:20
  There is great dependence on
  Christ and one another
Friday 9 September 2011
3. Christ is the cornerstone and
  the church the stones of the
  Consequently, you are no longer
  building
  foreigners and strangers, but fellow
  The church is a temple - Eph
  citizens with God’s people and also
  2:21
  members of his household, built on
  God is building his church - Matt
  the foundation of the apostles and
  16:18
  prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as
  Each living stone partakes of the
  the chief cornerstone. In him the
  divine building - 1 Pet together and
          nature is joined 2:5
  whole
  Christ is the chief cornerstonethe
  rises to become a holy temple in    and
  foundation him Cortoo are being
  Lord. And in - 1 you 3:11
  The building to a dwelling dwelling in
  built together is become a for God
  - EphGod lives by his Spirit.
  which    2:20
  There is great dependence on
  Christ and one another
Friday 9 September 2011
3. Christ is the cornerstone and
  the church the stones of the
  building
  The church is a temple - Eph
  2:21
  God is building his church - Matt
  16:18
  Each living stone partakes of the
  divine nature - 1 Pet 2:5
  Christ is the chief cornerstone and
  foundation - 1 Cor 3:11
  The building is a dwelling for God
  - Eph 2:20
  There is great dependence on
  Christ and one another
Friday 9 September 2011
In ancient times the cornerstone
  3. Christstone at the corner of two
  was the   is the cornerstone and
  the church the stones of was the
  walls that united them. It the
  building
  visible corner of the foundation of
  Thebuilding and temple - Eph
  the church is a the starting point
  2:21 future building above the
  of all
  foundation. It was the most Matt
  God is building his church -costly
  16:18because of its beauty and
  stone
  Each living stone partakes of the
  strength. It was also the largest,
  most nature - 1 Pet 2:5
  divinesolid and carefully
  Christ is thestone.cornerstone and
  constructed chief To cast aside the
  cornerstone 1 Cor 3:11
  foundation - would be to resist any
  future building a that foundation.
  The building is ondwelling for God
  The Cornerstone was the place
  - Eph 2:20
  where is great dependence onand
  There the building was joined
  also the place where it rested.
  Christ and one another
  http://bibleseo.com/church/jesus-christ-cornerstone-church/

Friday 9 September 2011
4. Christ is the High priest with
  us as believer- priests - 4 fold
  service
  A. Rom 12:1-2 - offers sacrifice of
  service
  B. Offers worship in praise and
  thanksgiving, intercession and prayer -
  Christ enters through his own blood -
  Rom 8:26-27, Col 4:12, 1 Tim
  2:1, Heb 10:19-22
  C. We offer a sacrifice of good works
  D. We sacrifice our substance as well as
  our bodies - Heb 13:16

Friday 9 September 2011
5. Christ is the head and the
  church the body revealing
  the present purpose of God
  See later sections




Friday 9 September 2011
6. Christ is the last Adam,
  the church the new
  creation - the old Adam is
  replaced by Christ who is
  the head of a new creatures
  in Christ
  In his resurrection Christ
  established a new order - believers
  are now in Christ not in Adam,
  sharing in all that christ has done
  and achieved. There is a new
  commemorative day, the first day
  of the week in contrast to
  previously being the Sabbath,
  which is the old order.
Friday 9 September 2011
7. Christ is the
  bridegroom, the church
  the bride, which
  prophetically shows
  present and future
  relationships of christ
  and the church.
  Israel was in the OT an
  unfaithful wife - the church is
  a pure virgin bride, this is the
  most important image of the
  church.


Friday 9 September 2011
B. The church as the body of Christ

 The church is joined together
 and formed into the body of
 Christ by the baptism of the
 Holy Spirit - 1 Cor 12:13 -
 For we were all baptized by one
 Spirit so as to form one body—
 whether Jews or Gentiles, slave
 or free—and we were all given
 the one Spirit to drink.
 This reveals 3 things:

Friday 9 September 2011
1. The church is a self
  developing body -
  comprised of individuals who
  have gifts, Eph 4:11-16
  Believers are called and
  exhorted, but also equipped to
  serve God in various capacities.
  Eph 4:13 - until we all reach
  unity in the faith and in the
  knowledge of the Son of God and
  become mature, attaining to the
  whole measure of the fullness of
  Christ.

Friday 9 September 2011
2. Members are appointed to a specific service
        in keeping with their gift - We need to examine
        ourselves soberly and determine our gift so that we serve
        most effectively - Rom 12:6-8, 1 Cor 12:28
        Chafer suggests we should not confuse natural
        giftedness with spiritual giftedness. He goes on, Spiritual
        gifts are not sought but given by the HSp - 1 Cor 12:11.
        In the apostolic age some gifts were sign gifts which did
        not continue in our present age. Every gift is regulated by
        the WOG. Believers may be required to do work outside
        of their obvious gifting, always remembering their main
        gift. We need to continually present our bodies to God for
        his direction - Rom 12:1-2
Friday 9 September 2011
3. The body is a living
  organism united eternally
  in Christ
  Consisting of Jews, Gentiles,
  cultures and races - Eph 1;23,
  2:15-16, 4:12-16, 5:30
  Previous divisions are ignored and
  all are equal in the grace of God.
  Eph 3:6 - This mystery is that
  through the gospel the Gentiles are
  heirs together with Israel, members
  together of one body, and sharers          The average Human
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Friday 9 September 2011
C. Christ as the bridegroom and the
                    church as the bride
 This has prophetic significance as the
 virgin church is eagerly awaiting the
 coming of her bridegroom - 1 Cor
 11:2
 JTB mentions Christ as the bridegroom
 - Jn 3:29
 Eph 5:22-23 is the main reference
 source: The work of Christ
 1. In his death - v25
 2. Present work - v26
 3. Present it without spot, wrinkle etc.
 v27
Friday 9 September 2011
On the cross Christ fulfilled the
  symbolism of paying a dowry.
  In this age he is preparing and
  cleansing his bride for future
  relationship - before taking her
  to heaven, where the church will
  appear perfect.
  A wedding feast of all saints will
  follow - Rev 19:7-8 - at the
  time Christ is coming to earth
  to start his kingdom.
  In Christ we see 5
  characteristics of diving love:

Friday 9 September 2011
1. God’s eternal love stems from
  the fact that “God is love” -
  1Jn4:8
  Love is part of his being - if his
  love was removed his character
  would change - Jn 13:1 on the
  love of Christ - Having loved his
  own who were in the world, he
  loved them to the end - literally
  this is “without end”
  There is no fluctuation or
  ceasing with the love of God.


Friday 9 September 2011
2. The love of God is the
  motivation for his
  ceaseless activity -
  This was shown once for all in
  the sacrifice of Christ - but, in
  fact this reveals an eternal
  attitude of God towards men -
  shown in God creating the
  universe he made provision for
  Christ to be slain - and, his
  compassion for the lost being
  the same today as it always has     Turkmenistan
  been
  God’s eternal love is unchanging.

Friday 9 September 2011
3. The love of God has
  transparent purity - no
  selfishness, no benefit for himself is
  ever sought, God needs nothing we
  can bring - but he needs us to satisfy
  his infinite love.
  God calls us beloved - we are made
  to be loved
  4. The love of God has
  limitless intensity - the most
  costly thing in the universe is the
  blood of God’s son - yet God gave it
  while they were still sinners - and
  now nothing can separate us form his
  love
Friday 9 September 2011
5. The love of God has inexhaustible
      benevolence (well meaning, kind) - the world has no
      hope without the love of God! And this love is not passive
      but active, God acts on behalf of the sinner, taking their
      condemnation, Jn 15:13, without corrupting his own holiness
      - God keeps acting on behalf of the sinner placing them in
      his highest glory.
      “Saving grace is more than love: it is God’s love set absolutely free
      and made to triumph over his righteous judgments against the
      sinner.”
      God has a perfect hatred for sin - a counterpart to his love -
      which makes him discipline his children - Rev 3:19, Heb
      12:6
      In being united with Christ the believer is loved by the
      father Jn 17:23
Friday 9 September 2011
Indirect manifestations of the love of God include:
        The NT speaks little of human love and makes much of
        God’s love, and much is made of God’s love not loving
        God:
        Poured into out hearts - Rom 5:5
        Fruit of HSp - Gal 5:22
        Truth born of God will result in loving God - 1 Jn, 1 Cor
        13
        God’s love - loves the lost world Jn 3:16 - hates evil 1 Jn
        2:15-17 - loves the redeemed Jn 13:34-35 - loves
        Israel Jer 31:3 - loves those who have wandered from
        him Lk 15:4, 20 - is sacrificial Jn 3:16
        Showing and practicing the love of God was commanded
        by Christ - Jn 13:34-35, Gal 5:13
Friday 9 September 2011
D. The bride adorned and rewarded

  At the judgment seat of Christ the
  church will be judged and rewarded
  For sin born again people will
  not come under judgment, the
  penalty for this has been borne by
  Christ - Jn 3:18, 5:24, Rom 5:1,
  8:1, Col 2:13, Heb 10:14 etc.
  For daily life and service an
  account must be given before
  God when Christ comes for
  his own - Rom 14:10, 2 Cor
  5:10, 1 Cor 4:5, 2 Tim 4:8

Friday 9 September 2011
Salvation will not be judged at this
  time - it is simply the reward or loss
  for each believer depending upon
  service. 3 ideas in scripture show this
  reward:
  1. Stewardship - Rom 14:10-12
  You, then, why do you judge your brother
  or sister? Or why do you treat them with
  contempt? For we will all stand before
  God’s judgment seat. It is written:
  “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord,
  ‘every knee will bow before me; every
  tongue will acknowledge God.’”
  So then, each of us will give an account
  of ourselves to God.
Friday 9 September 2011
We do not evaluate the value of a
  believers works or life, though we
  can comment on sin.
  We all have to give account to God -
  all that we are and have is a gift from
  God, intellect, physical being, finance
  etc. - so we are to steward those
  things and will be asked to give an
  account of how we used them.
  1 Cor 6:19-20 - Do you not know
  that your bodies are temples of the
  Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you
  have received from God? You are not
  your own; you were bought at a price.
  Therefore honor God with your bodies.
Friday 9 September 2011
2. Your life is a building built upon
  Christ’s foundation - 1 Cor 3:9-15
  Note: - this is about believers
  - as a believer you are building upon the
  foundation of salvation in Christ, which is
  not about character in this passage but
  about your works
  - your work is of wood hay etc which will
  be destroyed by fire or of silver, gold etc.
  which are refined by it
  - the loss is of reward not of salvation


Friday 9 September 2011
For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are
  God’s field, God’s building.
  2. Your life is a has given me, I laid aupon
   10 By the grace God building built
  Christ’sas a wise builder, and someone else is
  foundation foundation - 1 Cor 3:9-15
  building-on it. Butabout believersbuild with care.
  Note: this is each one should
  11 For believer youany foundation other than
  - as a no one can lay are building upon the
  the one already laid, which isin Christ, which is
  foundation of salvation          Jesus Christ. 12If
  anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver,
  not about character in this passage but
  costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will
  about your what it is, because the Day will bring
  be shown for works
  - your work is of woodwith fire, and the fire
  it to light. It will be revealed hay etc which will
  be destroyed byof each person’s work. 14etc.
  will test the quality fire or of silver, gold If
  which are refined by it the builder will
  what has been built survives,
  receiveloss is of 15 If it is not of up, the builder
  - the a reward. reward burned salvation
  will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though
  only as one escaping through the flames.
Friday 9 September 2011
2. Your life is a building built upon
  Christ’s foundation - 1 Cor 3:9-15
  Note: - this is about believers
  - as a believer you are building upon the
  foundation of salvation in Christ, which is
  not about character in this passage but
  about your works
  - your work is of wood hay etc which will
  be destroyed by fire or of silver, gold etc.
  which are refined by it
  - the loss is of reward not of salvation


Friday 9 September 2011
3. We run the race to receive the
  prize revealing the quality of our
  service - 1 Cor 9:16-17 (especially
  v24-27)
  Initially Paul speaks of his own service
  and his faithfulness as a basis for reward -
  then speaks of running with great effort
  to receive the reward.
  We should exert all our strength to
  surpass all others - we should be
  restrained, subjecting our body to
  discipline so we do not lose out or give
  half hearted service.
  Our reward is called - a prize 1 Cor
  9:24 - a crown Phil 4:1, Jas 1:12 etc.
Friday 9 September 2011
3. We run the race to receive the
  prize revealing the quality of our
  service - 1 Cor 9:16-17 (especially
  v24-27)
  Initially Paul speaks of his own service
  and his faithfulness as a basis for reward -
  then speaks of running with great effort
  to receive the reward.
  We should exert all our strength to
  surpass all others - we should be
  restrained, subjecting our body to
  discipline so we do not lose out or give
  half hearted service.
  Our reward is called - a prize 1 Cor
  9:24 - a crown Phil 4:1, Jas 1:12 etc.
Friday 9 September 2011
We owe God nothing in return for
  salvation, it is a gift - but a life of
  devotion should be given to him, and will
  be rewarded - hence the doctrine of
  rewards here is the counterpart to the
  doctrine of grace.
  Rev 4:10 the twenty-four elders fall down
  before him who sits on the throne and
  worship him who lives for ever and ever.
  They lay their crowns before the throne... -
  Chafer says this is about us, we cast our
  crowns before him, so then we have to
  further ask what is our reward in
  heaven?
Friday 9 September 2011
Rev 22:3 -No longer will there be any
  curse.The throne of God and of the Lamb will
  be in the city, and his servants will serve him.
  Chafer further backs this up referring to
  Matt 25:14-30 - which might not refer
  to the church directly but is a principle for
  them.
  2 Cor 5:10-11 -For we must all appear
  before the judgment seat of Christ, so that
  each of us may receive what is due us for the
  things done while in the body, whether good
  or bad.
  This is not about sin (we are already
  justified) or sanctification (we are already
  in the presence of God) - it is about our
  works, good or worthless?
Friday 9 September 2011
Rev 22:3 -No longer will there be any
  curse.The throne of God and of the Lamb will
  be in the city, and his servants will serve him.
  Chafer further backs this up referring to
  Matt 25:14-30 - which might not refer
  to the church directly but is a principle for
  them.
  2 Cor 5:10-11 -For we must all appear
  before the judgment seat of Christ, so that
  each of us may receive what is due us for the
  things done while in the body, whether good
  or bad.
  This is not about sin (we are already
  justified) or sanctification (we are already
  in the presence of God) - it is about our
  works, good or worthless?
Friday 9 September 2011

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Chafer, Bible Doctrines: The Church - body bride of Christ

  • 1. The Church: The Body and Bride of Christ and her Reward Chafer, chapter 40 Friday 9 September 2011
  • 2. A. The 7 figures of Christ and his church 1. Christ the shepherd and believers the sheep - seen especially in Ps 23, and also Jn 10 a. Christ came by the door - i.e. the line of David b. Christ is the true shepherd, followed by the sheep c. Christ is also the door for the sheep - entrance into salvation and security for the sheep - Jn 10:28-29 d. Life and food for he sheep are provided by the shepherd - Ps 23:1 Friday 9 September 2011
  • 3. e. In contrast other shepherds are hired hands who would not give themselves for the sheep f. There is fellowship of sheep and shepherd - the Son knows the Father, so the sheep know the shepherd g. In the present age there is one fold with Jew and Gentile both in it together having salvation - Jn 10:16 h. Christ, the shepherd, intercedes for the sheep - Heb 7:25, Friday 9 September 2011
  • 4. 2. Christ is the true vine and believers are the branches - Jn 15 Indicating union and communion with Christ. We are told to abide in unbroken fellowship, Jn 15:10 - leading to pruning and cleansing, Jn 15:2 - effectual prayer Jn 15:7 - celestial joy Jn 15:11 - and eternal truth Jn 15:16 Friday 9 September 2011
  • 5. 3. Christ is the cornerstone and the church the stones of the building The church is a temple - Eph 2:21 God is building his church - Matt 16:18 Each living stone partakes of the divine nature - 1 Pet 2:5 Christ is the chief cornerstone and foundation - 1 Cor 3:11 The building is a dwelling for God - Eph 2:20 There is great dependence on Christ and one another Friday 9 September 2011
  • 6. 3. Christ is the cornerstone and the church the stones of the Consequently, you are no longer building foreigners and strangers, but fellow The church is a temple - Eph citizens with God’s people and also 2:21 members of his household, built on God is building his church - Matt the foundation of the apostles and 16:18 prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as Each living stone partakes of the the chief cornerstone. In him the divine building - 1 Pet together and nature is joined 2:5 whole Christ is the chief cornerstonethe rises to become a holy temple in and foundation him Cortoo are being Lord. And in - 1 you 3:11 The building to a dwelling dwelling in built together is become a for God - EphGod lives by his Spirit. which 2:20 There is great dependence on Christ and one another Friday 9 September 2011
  • 7. 3. Christ is the cornerstone and the church the stones of the building The church is a temple - Eph 2:21 God is building his church - Matt 16:18 Each living stone partakes of the divine nature - 1 Pet 2:5 Christ is the chief cornerstone and foundation - 1 Cor 3:11 The building is a dwelling for God - Eph 2:20 There is great dependence on Christ and one another Friday 9 September 2011
  • 8. In ancient times the cornerstone 3. Christstone at the corner of two was the is the cornerstone and the church the stones of was the walls that united them. It the building visible corner of the foundation of Thebuilding and temple - Eph the church is a the starting point 2:21 future building above the of all foundation. It was the most Matt God is building his church -costly 16:18because of its beauty and stone Each living stone partakes of the strength. It was also the largest, most nature - 1 Pet 2:5 divinesolid and carefully Christ is thestone.cornerstone and constructed chief To cast aside the cornerstone 1 Cor 3:11 foundation - would be to resist any future building a that foundation. The building is ondwelling for God The Cornerstone was the place - Eph 2:20 where is great dependence onand There the building was joined also the place where it rested. Christ and one another http://bibleseo.com/church/jesus-christ-cornerstone-church/ Friday 9 September 2011
  • 9. 4. Christ is the High priest with us as believer- priests - 4 fold service A. Rom 12:1-2 - offers sacrifice of service B. Offers worship in praise and thanksgiving, intercession and prayer - Christ enters through his own blood - Rom 8:26-27, Col 4:12, 1 Tim 2:1, Heb 10:19-22 C. We offer a sacrifice of good works D. We sacrifice our substance as well as our bodies - Heb 13:16 Friday 9 September 2011
  • 10. 5. Christ is the head and the church the body revealing the present purpose of God See later sections Friday 9 September 2011
  • 11. 6. Christ is the last Adam, the church the new creation - the old Adam is replaced by Christ who is the head of a new creatures in Christ In his resurrection Christ established a new order - believers are now in Christ not in Adam, sharing in all that christ has done and achieved. There is a new commemorative day, the first day of the week in contrast to previously being the Sabbath, which is the old order. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 12. 7. Christ is the bridegroom, the church the bride, which prophetically shows present and future relationships of christ and the church. Israel was in the OT an unfaithful wife - the church is a pure virgin bride, this is the most important image of the church. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 13. B. The church as the body of Christ The church is joined together and formed into the body of Christ by the baptism of the Holy Spirit - 1 Cor 12:13 - For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body— whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. This reveals 3 things: Friday 9 September 2011
  • 14. 1. The church is a self developing body - comprised of individuals who have gifts, Eph 4:11-16 Believers are called and exhorted, but also equipped to serve God in various capacities. Eph 4:13 - until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 15. 2. Members are appointed to a specific service in keeping with their gift - We need to examine ourselves soberly and determine our gift so that we serve most effectively - Rom 12:6-8, 1 Cor 12:28 Chafer suggests we should not confuse natural giftedness with spiritual giftedness. He goes on, Spiritual gifts are not sought but given by the HSp - 1 Cor 12:11. In the apostolic age some gifts were sign gifts which did not continue in our present age. Every gift is regulated by the WOG. Believers may be required to do work outside of their obvious gifting, always remembering their main gift. We need to continually present our bodies to God for his direction - Rom 12:1-2 Friday 9 September 2011
  • 16. 3. The body is a living organism united eternally in Christ Consisting of Jews, Gentiles, cultures and races - Eph 1;23, 2:15-16, 4:12-16, 5:30 Previous divisions are ignored and all are equal in the grace of God. Eph 3:6 - This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers The average Human together in the promise in Christ Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Jesus. responsible for AIDS, is about The unity of Eph 4:4-7 is an 0.000031 inches (120 eternal unity. Angstroms) long. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 17. C. Christ as the bridegroom and the church as the bride This has prophetic significance as the virgin church is eagerly awaiting the coming of her bridegroom - 1 Cor 11:2 JTB mentions Christ as the bridegroom - Jn 3:29 Eph 5:22-23 is the main reference source: The work of Christ 1. In his death - v25 2. Present work - v26 3. Present it without spot, wrinkle etc. v27 Friday 9 September 2011
  • 18. On the cross Christ fulfilled the symbolism of paying a dowry. In this age he is preparing and cleansing his bride for future relationship - before taking her to heaven, where the church will appear perfect. A wedding feast of all saints will follow - Rev 19:7-8 - at the time Christ is coming to earth to start his kingdom. In Christ we see 5 characteristics of diving love: Friday 9 September 2011
  • 19. 1. God’s eternal love stems from the fact that “God is love” - 1Jn4:8 Love is part of his being - if his love was removed his character would change - Jn 13:1 on the love of Christ - Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end - literally this is “without end” There is no fluctuation or ceasing with the love of God. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 20. 2. The love of God is the motivation for his ceaseless activity - This was shown once for all in the sacrifice of Christ - but, in fact this reveals an eternal attitude of God towards men - shown in God creating the universe he made provision for Christ to be slain - and, his compassion for the lost being the same today as it always has Turkmenistan been God’s eternal love is unchanging. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 21. 3. The love of God has transparent purity - no selfishness, no benefit for himself is ever sought, God needs nothing we can bring - but he needs us to satisfy his infinite love. God calls us beloved - we are made to be loved 4. The love of God has limitless intensity - the most costly thing in the universe is the blood of God’s son - yet God gave it while they were still sinners - and now nothing can separate us form his love Friday 9 September 2011
  • 22. 5. The love of God has inexhaustible benevolence (well meaning, kind) - the world has no hope without the love of God! And this love is not passive but active, God acts on behalf of the sinner, taking their condemnation, Jn 15:13, without corrupting his own holiness - God keeps acting on behalf of the sinner placing them in his highest glory. “Saving grace is more than love: it is God’s love set absolutely free and made to triumph over his righteous judgments against the sinner.” God has a perfect hatred for sin - a counterpart to his love - which makes him discipline his children - Rev 3:19, Heb 12:6 In being united with Christ the believer is loved by the father Jn 17:23 Friday 9 September 2011
  • 23. Indirect manifestations of the love of God include: The NT speaks little of human love and makes much of God’s love, and much is made of God’s love not loving God: Poured into out hearts - Rom 5:5 Fruit of HSp - Gal 5:22 Truth born of God will result in loving God - 1 Jn, 1 Cor 13 God’s love - loves the lost world Jn 3:16 - hates evil 1 Jn 2:15-17 - loves the redeemed Jn 13:34-35 - loves Israel Jer 31:3 - loves those who have wandered from him Lk 15:4, 20 - is sacrificial Jn 3:16 Showing and practicing the love of God was commanded by Christ - Jn 13:34-35, Gal 5:13 Friday 9 September 2011
  • 24. D. The bride adorned and rewarded At the judgment seat of Christ the church will be judged and rewarded For sin born again people will not come under judgment, the penalty for this has been borne by Christ - Jn 3:18, 5:24, Rom 5:1, 8:1, Col 2:13, Heb 10:14 etc. For daily life and service an account must be given before God when Christ comes for his own - Rom 14:10, 2 Cor 5:10, 1 Cor 4:5, 2 Tim 4:8 Friday 9 September 2011
  • 25. Salvation will not be judged at this time - it is simply the reward or loss for each believer depending upon service. 3 ideas in scripture show this reward: 1. Stewardship - Rom 14:10-12 You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’” So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 26. We do not evaluate the value of a believers works or life, though we can comment on sin. We all have to give account to God - all that we are and have is a gift from God, intellect, physical being, finance etc. - so we are to steward those things and will be asked to give an account of how we used them. 1 Cor 6:19-20 - Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 27. 2. Your life is a building built upon Christ’s foundation - 1 Cor 3:9-15 Note: - this is about believers - as a believer you are building upon the foundation of salvation in Christ, which is not about character in this passage but about your works - your work is of wood hay etc which will be destroyed by fire or of silver, gold etc. which are refined by it - the loss is of reward not of salvation Friday 9 September 2011
  • 28. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. 2. Your life is a has given me, I laid aupon  10 By the grace God building built Christ’sas a wise builder, and someone else is foundation foundation - 1 Cor 3:9-15 building-on it. Butabout believersbuild with care. Note: this is each one should 11 For believer youany foundation other than - as a no one can lay are building upon the the one already laid, which isin Christ, which is foundation of salvation Jesus Christ. 12If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, not about character in this passage but costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will about your what it is, because the Day will bring be shown for works - your work is of woodwith fire, and the fire it to light. It will be revealed hay etc which will be destroyed byof each person’s work. 14etc. will test the quality fire or of silver, gold If which are refined by it the builder will what has been built survives, receiveloss is of 15 If it is not of up, the builder - the a reward. reward burned salvation will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 29. 2. Your life is a building built upon Christ’s foundation - 1 Cor 3:9-15 Note: - this is about believers - as a believer you are building upon the foundation of salvation in Christ, which is not about character in this passage but about your works - your work is of wood hay etc which will be destroyed by fire or of silver, gold etc. which are refined by it - the loss is of reward not of salvation Friday 9 September 2011
  • 30. 3. We run the race to receive the prize revealing the quality of our service - 1 Cor 9:16-17 (especially v24-27) Initially Paul speaks of his own service and his faithfulness as a basis for reward - then speaks of running with great effort to receive the reward. We should exert all our strength to surpass all others - we should be restrained, subjecting our body to discipline so we do not lose out or give half hearted service. Our reward is called - a prize 1 Cor 9:24 - a crown Phil 4:1, Jas 1:12 etc. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 31. 3. We run the race to receive the prize revealing the quality of our service - 1 Cor 9:16-17 (especially v24-27) Initially Paul speaks of his own service and his faithfulness as a basis for reward - then speaks of running with great effort to receive the reward. We should exert all our strength to surpass all others - we should be restrained, subjecting our body to discipline so we do not lose out or give half hearted service. Our reward is called - a prize 1 Cor 9:24 - a crown Phil 4:1, Jas 1:12 etc. Friday 9 September 2011
  • 32. We owe God nothing in return for salvation, it is a gift - but a life of devotion should be given to him, and will be rewarded - hence the doctrine of rewards here is the counterpart to the doctrine of grace. Rev 4:10 the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne... - Chafer says this is about us, we cast our crowns before him, so then we have to further ask what is our reward in heaven? Friday 9 September 2011
  • 33. Rev 22:3 -No longer will there be any curse.The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. Chafer further backs this up referring to Matt 25:14-30 - which might not refer to the church directly but is a principle for them. 2 Cor 5:10-11 -For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. This is not about sin (we are already justified) or sanctification (we are already in the presence of God) - it is about our works, good or worthless? Friday 9 September 2011
  • 34. Rev 22:3 -No longer will there be any curse.The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. Chafer further backs this up referring to Matt 25:14-30 - which might not refer to the church directly but is a principle for them. 2 Cor 5:10-11 -For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. This is not about sin (we are already justified) or sanctification (we are already in the presence of God) - it is about our works, good or worthless? Friday 9 September 2011