2 Chronicles 5:1 KJV Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God. 2 Chronicles 5:7 KJV And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 KJV It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD; (14) So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.
John 12:21-24 KJV The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. (22) Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. (23) And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. (24) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. John 2:19 KJV Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. Jesus was the temple of God.
God's glory indwelt that Body of Christ.
John 5:19 KJV Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. He had to SEE the Father do it though.
John 14:10 KJV Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. So much so that when you saw Him, you saw the Father!
Now that TEMPLE would be planted.
Most have the feeling that God did His maximum amount of work through that Son of God while He was on earth.
Jesus told Nathanael that he would see greater things. John 14:12 KJV Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. John 5:19-21 KJV Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. (20) For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. (21) For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. Jesus connected these greater things with QUICKENING OTHERS. In the same chapter He said the Father worked in HIm, He said greater things than the works He did would they see.
John 14:16 KJV And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; John 14:23 KJV Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. John 14:26 KJV But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. So the HOLY GHOST WOULD COME INTO US! The time of Jesus on earth will not be the greatest time when God was able to manifest Himself in the world.
WE MUST CHANGE OUR CONCEPT. Paul brings us up to speed with how we should perceive this issue in Ephesians. Paul had the mystery revealed to him to minister to us that we might know. Ephesians 1:9 KJV Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: Ephesians 1:17-21 KJV That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: (18) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, (19) And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, (20) Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, (21) Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: There is great power to usward.
We need to establish what boundaries and limitations may exist in our lives as ordained by God concerning what and what we cannot experience.
People, even preachers, have told me we cannot hope to overcome in this world. Revelation 3:21 KJV To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. WHEN can we overcome as He did? Well, read this: 1 John 5:4 KJV For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. What is the victory that overcomes the entire, whole world?
No, John said it is what we possess right now.
If it was not for us now, then John would have said the victory that overcomes the world will be given to us one day.
Faith can seem mighty small, but if its like a grain of mustard that does not matter.
The power of God for us RIGHT NOW is according to something. Ephesians 1:19-21 KJV And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, (20) Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, (21) Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: Its according to his MIGHTY POWER that He used in raising Christ from the dead and putting Christ on the throne at his right hand OVER ALL POWERS IN THIS WORLD! How much power did God exert when He raised Christ from the tomb up to the very throne over every power in this world?
It's no less.
If God grants us power.. if the potential for RIGHT NOW is this -- power that He used in raising up Christ and seating Him over all powers in the world, then we have POWER OVER ALL POWERS IN THIS WORLD! If you believe....
You can now see why we must readjust our concepts of what potential we have. Its' not one third the power God used in doing this with Christ.
When we read these sorts of words, we find out our bounds and limits.
You tell someone they do not need to sin any more and they say, "yeah, right." But do what Romans 6 says and explain to them how Christ was risen from the dead and is now free from any influence of death upon Him again, and is now alive unto God forever.
That blows away doubt! And Paul does it here too! We learn we have power according to power to put Christ on the throne over every power in this world.
So its no wonder that after we read we have THAT kind of power working towards us, that raised up Christ over all powers in this world, we read in 2:5-6. Ephesians 2:5-6 KJV Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) (6) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Enlighten your EYES to SEE how much MORE is on our side than the world's side. 2 Kings 6:15-17 KJV And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? (16) And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. (17) And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. We need our eyes opened to see THIS! A spirit of wisdom and revelation is required.
Ephesians 1:17 KJV That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Ephesians 3:3-5 KJV How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, (4) Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) (5) Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; Paul had his eyes opened. He wants us to have OUR eyes opened now. Get a revelation of this MYSTERY! IT WILL STRENGTHEN YOU! Ephesians 3:16 KJV That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; ACCORDING TO is there again!!!
Ephesians 3:17 KJV That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, WE ARE A HOUSE. Ephesians 2:20-22 KJV And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; (21) In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: (22) In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. GOD WANTS TO INDWELL US! He did in Christ, and now IN US! That is why Paul said we must be GROUNDED.
God needs a good building to dwell in. Ephesians 3:18-19 KJV May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; (19) And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Be HOUSES for THIS POWER TO SHINE THROUGH! Solomon's temple was INDWELT when finished. -- FILLED. Paul is saying he considers the church God's temple that IS FINISHED and READY TO BE INDWELT NOW! While people are saying the millennium is the time the temple will be put together while the rocks are being removed from the quarry of the present world, Paul says NO!
The foundation is the revelation the apostles and prophets received. They are a foundation because we read... Ephesians 3:5 KJV Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; They have the revelation!
AND when a builder builds, he must FIRST totally comprehend the dimensions.
Ephesians 3:18-19 KJV May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; (19) And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Let's get the dimensions straight in our hearts concerning this power and mystery, and get the thing built!
Ephesians 3:20 KJV Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, It's according to the power mentioned in chapter 1.
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