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'But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
and be ready always to give an answer
to every man that asketh you
a reason of the hope that is in you
with meekness and fear: ... ... '
(1Peter 3:15)
Hello there,
Paul, to the chief of the Jews in Acts 28 said, 'For the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain'. That 'hope' being the resurrection of the dead.
My hope as a member of the church which is the body of Christ, is expressed in Colossians 3:4,
'When Christ, Who is our life, shall appear,
then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.'
In God's estimation (in spirit) I died with Christ, was buried, quickened and raised with Him, and am sat with Him at God's right hand, so all that is left is to appear with Him in glory (Romans 5:12-8:39).
This has to take place prior to Christ's coming in glory, and Israel's repentance at the sight of Him, and entry into the new covenant relationship with God as expressed in Jeremiah 50:4-5; 31:31-35 & Hebrews 10:16-17; 8:6-13; 9:15.
My hope will be experienced in heavenly places in Christ Jesus the Head of the Body, where all the spiritual blessings that are ours in Him will be enjoyed throughout eternity, along with the loving kindness of God the Father which will be administered to us through Christ Himself (Eph. 2:7).
Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris
and be ready always to give an answer
to every man that asketh you
a reason of the hope that is in you
with meekness and fear: ... ... '
(1Peter 3:15)
Hello there,
Paul, to the chief of the Jews in Acts 28 said, 'For the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain'. That 'hope' being the resurrection of the dead.
My hope as a member of the church which is the body of Christ, is expressed in Colossians 3:4,
'When Christ, Who is our life, shall appear,
then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.'
In God's estimation (in spirit) I died with Christ, was buried, quickened and raised with Him, and am sat with Him at God's right hand, so all that is left is to appear with Him in glory (Romans 5:12-8:39).
This has to take place prior to Christ's coming in glory, and Israel's repentance at the sight of Him, and entry into the new covenant relationship with God as expressed in Jeremiah 50:4-5; 31:31-35 & Hebrews 10:16-17; 8:6-13; 9:15.
My hope will be experienced in heavenly places in Christ Jesus the Head of the Body, where all the spiritual blessings that are ours in Him will be enjoyed throughout eternity, along with the loving kindness of God the Father which will be administered to us through Christ Himself (Eph. 2:7).
Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris