極大的奧秘 - 基督與教會

The Four 'Lets' for Saints to Become Copies of Christ

Gal. 2:20 "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me"

2 Cor. 3:18 "Being transformed into the same image"

Five Aspects of Christ Being Formed in Us

John 1:12-13 "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God."

John 3:15 "that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."

The Importance of Meditating on God's Word

Leviticus 11:3 "Whatever parts the hoof and is cloven-footed and chews the cud, among the animals, you may eat."

Psalm 119:147 "I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words"

Life and Building in Peter's Epistles

1 Pet 1:23 "Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible"

2 Pet 1:3-4 "His divine power has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness"

Four Means of Receiving God's Pure Word Milk for Nourishment

Romans 8:6 "For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the spirit is life and peace."

Psalm 119 v.148: "My eyes anticipated the night watches, that I might muse upon Your word."

"Four Major Obstacles to the Growth of Christ's Life Within Us"

Matthew 7:13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it."

Matthew 7:14 "But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

Four Essentials for Growing in Life for God's Building

1 Peter 3:4, 15: "But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit"; "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts"

Proverbs 4:18-23: "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. My son, attend to my words; incline your ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."

How are the Christian Life and God's Administration Parallel?

1 Peter 4:12-13 "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that is coming upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share in Christ's sufferings, so that when His glory is revealed, you may also rejoice with exultation."

The Central Point of the New Testament Ministry

Acts 2:36: "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah."

1 Peter 5:10: "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."

Four Important Aspects of God's Economy in the New Testament (Based on Peter's Epistles)

1 Peter 1:2 - "According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, chosen by the Spirit for sanctification, to obey Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you."

2 Peter 1:3 - "His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence."

The Central Focus and Basic Structure of 1 & 2 Peter

1 Peter 5:10: "And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you."

Humility and Self-Abasement VS Fearing and Honoring God

1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time"

Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"

"God's Judgment from a Biblical Perspective"

2 Peter 2:3-4 "And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep. For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept until the judgment..."

1 Peter 4:17 "For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?"

1 Peter 1:17 "And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile."