2 Corinthians (Program #5) – The Ministry of the New Covenant (1)

When we consider what are the main qualifications to be an effective and useful minister of the gospel. We may list things like been an eloquent speaker or having a charismatic personality or been one in power with miraculous gifts that can perform mighty works of power in the name of Jesus.  But the New Testament itself when presenting to us what’s the genuine ministry of the New Testament doesn’t uplift any of these things. Rather what we see in the genuine ministry of the apostles was the growth and maturity in the divine life. Paul the apostle himself was such a minister not relying on either natural ability or super natural gifts. He was the one spent years experiencing, enjoying and been constituted inwardly with the life giving Spirit, the very Christ in resurrection.

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2 Corinthians (Program #4) -Introduction (4)

Have you ever noticed a married couple that’s been together for a long long time and they know each other so well that they seems to be an unspoken communication between them. It seems that the one can tell how the other feels just by a glance into their face. This is really a blessed state of marriage to arrive at. But more importantly it demonstrate a very special intimacy and knowledge of one another. It is just this kind of tender and intimate knowing that the apostle Paul was referring to in 2 Corinthians chapter 2:10 “But whom you forgive anything, I also forgive; for also what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, it is for your sake in the person of Christ;”

This phrase “in the person of Christ” can also be translated as “in the face of Christ” and it implies the most intimate knowledge of another person.

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Have you ever felt unsatisfied, let down, even empty, after you got what you thought would make you happy?

You are not alone. This puzzling feeling has been known to strike the most accomplished and wealthy people as well as the less accomplished and less wealthy. In fact, King Solomon had it all—a kingdom, untold wealth, profound wisdom and knowledge—yet after pondering his life, he said that there was nothing new under the sun. Everything was vanity.

It is as if something compels us to find the elusive missing piece. We may pursue a successful career, meaningful relationships, material possessions, or even fun and entertainment. But nothing cures that mysterious empty feeling way down inside. Why do we feel this way?

The Bible shows us that God created man with three parts. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 says: “May your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete”. It is clear that we are not just a physical body made up of atoms. We also have a soul to think, feel, and choose. Yet hidden deep inside of us is a third part: our spirit. This God-designed third part has a specific capability. Our spirit can contact, receive, and experience God. more…

We thank the Lord for His Word and His faithfulness. We have now concluded the life study of both the Old Testament and the New Testament in the Bible. It has been three years since we first started the broadcast on this web site. It is our earnest desire that this open, interpreted Word would be available to all the seeking believers around the world, to know and experience the deeper truth in the Bible.

Revelation 22:21 says, “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.” Only the grace of the Lord Jesus can enable us to live and walk according to the visions and prophecies. The entire Bible closes with this grace, the grace that enables us to experience the all-inclusive Christ and participate in the Triune God that we may become His eternal corporate expression for the fulfillment of His eternal purpose, that He and we may enjoy absolute satisfaction and complete rest mutually for eternity. Amen.

My King will soon come back again, The sky be filled with Him; The universe to be redeemed Will see His light therein. The Lord will soon fulfill His plan, His footsteps now I hear; His glorious frame I faintly see Beginning to appear. I’m longing for His presence blest And dare not slothful be While waiting for my Lord’s return, His own dear self to see. My only hope — that He may come And change my faith to sight; There is no other joy on earth Which gives my heart delight. My heart is always with Himself, My eyes are heavenward, My lips would utter nothing else Than meeting with my Lord. The coming of the Lord draws nigh, His coming is for me; His promise ever standeth firm And soon fulfilled I’ll see. My Savior, all Thy holy words Can never doubted be; With them encouraged day by day, I’m faithful unto Thee. Oh, may Thy glory soon appear, The foe be overthrown; Thy promises be realized, And we brought to Thy throne.

Thy saving arm a refuge is, My Savior God, to me; Thou as the Father keepeth them Who put their trust in Thee. The sheep and shepherd are of one, The head and body same; None e’er can pluck from out Thy hand The child who trusts Thy Name. A thousand hands won’t hinder me, Nor will ten thousand eyes; The thorns upon the road but help Me onward to the prize. Arise, my spirit and my heart, And let the world go by; The Lord of life will take me soon To be with Him on high. Thou healing sun! Thou hope of man! I really love Thy ray. Oh, righteous Lord! oh, glorious King! I bow to Thee and pray: Oh, may Thou soon ascend Thy throne And quickly show Thy face; Thy heav’nly kingdom may Thou found And grant all men Thy grace. The truth should triumph and be king, And freedom should be queen; But falsehood, which has rampant run, Head of the world is seen. We ask Thee, Truth, to quickly come And bring Thy light from heav’n; The foe be crushed and all Thy sons Into Thy bosom giv’n.

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“All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all.”
(Titus 3:15)

With our last program of Song of Songs, we have now concluded all of our life study in the Old Testament. In Song of Songs, which is an extract of the whole Bible, the seeking believer, who typifies us as the seeking believers of Christ, prays to the Lord : “Draw me…” (v.2), “Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth” (v.4). This shows that we need to have a personal and affectionate relationship with our dear Lord Jesus. We should tell the Lord, “Lord, draw me to Yourself. Lord, kiss me with the kisses of Your mouth.” We need to tell the Lord every day, even right now, “Lord Jesus, I love You”.  This is to be in the divine romance.  May we all give ourselves to love the Lord.

How could a country girl like me Become Your match — Your bride to be? You’re holy and You are divine But I’m fallen and human. Without You, Lord, I have no chance To be like You in this romance. But You chose me ere the world began Nothing could change Your plan. This divine romance Is My heart’s deep plan. I became a lowly man To court My country girl. Nothing could deter, Nothing can alter My eternal love for her; I’ll gain My country girl. No man or angel ever knew This secret hidden deep in You That You desired to be one with man Before the world began. Though sin came in to ruin me Through Satan’s scheme and subtlety Nothing could break Your love for me To gain me totally. This divine romance Is My heart’s deep plan, I became a lowly man To court My country girl. Nothing could deter, Nothing can alter My eternal love for her; I’ll gain My country girl.

As King of kings You became a man, You died for me—I’ve been redeemed, In resurrection made us queen To marry You, my King. From death You ‘rose and entered me, I now possess Your divinity; In life and nature we’re the same: Both human and divine. In Your love I’m drawn, To You I belong; I am not my own, Lord, I’m Yours alone. By Your love I’m drawn, In Your name I’m charmed, And Your Person captured me, For I’ve been kissed by Thee. Lord, in this close sweet fellowship, Lord, be with me so intimate, So personal and affectionate; A sweet relationship. Lord, daily change my inward being Lord, all my heart possessing In all my being—transforming To be Your bride and queen. In Your love I’m drawn, To You I belong; I am not my own, Lord, I’m Yours alone. By Your love I’m drawn, In Your name I’m charmed, And Your Person captured me, For I’ve been kissed by Thee.

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