The word “rule” is an athletic word. They are only thinking about life here on earth, hence everything they reap is really corruption (Gal 6:8). 1:11). [5]. Even in the N.T. It is by the Holy Spirit that we are citizens today. 1. ἡμῶν γὰρ τὸ πολίτευμα ἐν οὐρανοῖς ὑπάρχει, — But we are citizens of heaven. I’m not saying that at all. 4:8–9). Application Question: How do we let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts (cf. For many Christians, God and his will are not the major concern on their minds every day. That is how the world lives their lives and that is how many Christians live their lives. Scripture commands us to pray without ceasing (1 Thess. The peace of the world is based on circumstances. How can we make this a daily discipline?”. It’s like completing an assignment and then not thinking about it till the next day. Do you still have no faith?” That is the kind of peace Christ wants to give—the kind of peace that can rest in the storms of life. We have received the first fruits of that kingdom. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. Paul said, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. The disciples were so frightened that they ran downstairs and said, “Don’t you care if we drown?” Christ rebuked the wind and the storm and said, “Why are you so afraid? Judah and Israel were the closest things to the Kingdom of God on earth, the temple being a resting place for the presence of the LORD God himself. I don’t mean to say that having set times each day to pray and read the Bible is bad. 2:6), we became citizens of heaven. How else can we allow the peace of Christ to rule in our hearts? When there is peace and unity among the brothers, that is where God’s blessing is. Many believers are robbed of God’s peace because of fear of what others think, say, or do. The priority of a citizen of heaven must be the rule of Christ’s peace in his heart, and one of the ways that happens is by living in prayer—bringing constant worship, thanksgiving, and petitions before the Father. And be thankful. book of Revelation Babylon represented a kingdom opposed to God’s new Jerusalem. When the Sun Sets: Jacob Meets God (Gen. 27:41-28:22), Jacob: When God Turns Darkness into Dawn (Expository Sermons On O.T. When you know the Father’s love, you won’t be running around worrying about this or that because you know God is in control. God’s promises inform us that we should run the race from the position of already being kingdom citizens. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, King James Bible For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Christian Standard Bible but our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. “It was used to describe the activity of an umpire in deciding the outcome of an athletic contest.”2 The umpire would decide if a person had won the race or broke the rules. Robert L. Thomas, New American Standard Hebrew-Aramaic and Greek Dictionaries : Updated Edition (Anaheim: Foundation Publications, Inc., 1998). He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 5:17). The cost was too great and the shock to their system too disturbing. Big Question: What is the peace of Christ and how is it maintained in the believer’s life? The word “rule” is an athletic word. It must decide like an umpire. He has served over fifteen years in pastoral ministry, and currently serves as chaplain and professor at Handong Glob... More, 3. [20] For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [21] Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. This contrasts those who mind the earthly things (vs 19). Paul said, “Put these things into practice” and the God of peace will be with you. Listen to what Paul said about the graciousness of the Father: What, then, shall we say in response to this? He said of his Shepherd, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” He said he walked through the valley of the shadow of death and yet feared no evil (Ps. They are the outermost garments of the heavenly man, those that cover all the others.1 What should be our priorities as citizens of heaven living on the earth? Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, Read full chapter. What does it mean to be a citizen of Heaven? This does not just happen organically; it is a work of discipline. This should be the priority of every heavenly citizen. How do we let the peace of Christ rule in our lives? Paul is never afraid to tell others of the suffering they may suffer as disciples of Jesus, and he uses the final resurrection as a means of hope and encouragement to endure suffering. What do I mean by that? Somehow their surroundings had led some to not fully accept who they were as God’s chosen people. We also should test things through the counsel of godly saints. Paul goes on to say that ”Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered“ (vs. 26). Sometimes we don’t even give God thanks when good things happen. It brings the presence of the giver of this peace into our lives. 16). New Living Translation (NLT) Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. And the God of peace will be with you (Phil. People should be able to identify us as citizens of heaven because of the clothes we wear, the attitudes we display. We are now heavenly citizens. Let it decide what is right. 1:7; Philippians 3:20 in all English translations. M. G. Easton, Easton’s Bible Dictionary (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1893). Prov. And the God of peace will be with you (Phil. Coming soon: our Thanksgiving email series will be an exercise in biblical renewal. This word is used three times in scripture, each time referring to the sealing of the Holy Spirit in believers’ lives (Eph 1:14, 2 Cor 1:22, 2 Cor 5:5 ). The believer should discern the peace of God as he seeks God’s will. Look at what he says: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.”. [1]. We must labor to maintain it; it must be one of our priorities as a believer. We see then the futility of living and striving outside of the will and power of God as revealed by through the Holy Spirit and God’s word. Paul says the citizens of heaven must let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts. Consider 2 Corinthians 2:12–13: Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me, I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. When we live in sin, we cannot have the peace of God; instead, we experience the discipline of God. Proverbs 12:25 says, “Anxiety in the heart of man brings depression” (NKJV). One cannot be a citizen of Heaven without being made into a new creature by the Holy Spirit. Having times of prayer; the more a person prays, the more he will reap the benefits of prayer and therefore desire to pray. Our strength and sustenance is from the heavenly, and our hopes and purpose is towards the heavenly. Realizing that we are citizens of heaven gives us the liberty to: As citizens there is neither Jew nor Greek (a), male nor female (b), slave nor free (c) (Gal 3:28). Babylon (part of the Persian empire at this point) was a place far removed from Jerusalem and the temple, accommodating of foreign gods and a culture that was generally in opposition to the life of holiness associated with being a Jew[1]. For a list of over Five Hundred archaic and obsolete words and phrases in the King James Bible along with their modern meaning and scriptural references, consult: David G. Burke Translation That Openeth the Window Reflections on the History and Legacy of the King James Bible (Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2009) 243-258. Even though their identity and purpose were attached to the alter, sacrificial system, the temple, and even though God’s hand was clearly with them, the transition from the secular kingdom to the Kingdom of God was just too much. In this lesson, we will look at one of the three priorities. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. The body can’t function that way and, similarly, there can be no peace of Christ in our lives when we are in discord with another member of the body. In Scripture, the believer receives two types of peace from God. Pride will keep us from recognizing our need for God in everything and coming to him in humility with our requests. When we walk in rebellion toward God, we subsequently lose our peace with God. This new heavenly position in Christ should affect how we live. They were allowed self-government to a point, even given their own King (kind of) (Matt 2:1). [2]. So I said good–by to them and went on to Macedonia. One’s current condition, whether slave, servant or free, have no bearing on their current state of spiritual freedom granted by Christ, therefore one is free to submit to authorities because they answer only to God’s authority. The church in Philippi was likely experiencing the same thing. And it did not help that many Jews called their faith heresy (Acts 24:14). Dare we criticize them for that? Their fear of failure rules in their hearts instead of God. The peace of God is synonymous with the peace of Christ. How do we apply this to discerning God’s will? Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. James Swanson, Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains: Greek (New Testament) (Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997). One of the aspects of grace that God gives the humble person who constantly brings petitions before him is peace. The ring is a reminder to her, and everybody else, that she is in a covenant relationship with me.

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