SALVATION, GLORY, DOMINION
One of the great lessons to be learned is that salvation is primarily for the honor and glory of God. It is a glorious enterprise in which holy angels are tutored in the magnificent wisdom of God (Eph 3:10). All of heaven stands in amazement at the working of God in salvation. This is emphasized again and again in the Revelation. “ . . . those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to Him that sat on the throne . . .Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power . . . Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever . . . Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever . . . Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Lord our God” (4:9,11; 5:13; 7:12; 19:12).
The modern church has placed a disproportionate emphasis on helping people, and too little upon glorifying God. The real purpose of the salvation of God has nearly been obliterated by the institutionalized church. It is a most serious circumstance. Of course, for those whose spiritual vision is poor, this does not mean that we neglect or abuse people. It rather means that acceptable help is rendered in the name of the Lord, and His ultimate glory.
GLORY. Technically, and as used here, “glory” involves the honor, praise, dignity, and the worship of God. In salvation, all of this is rendered out of an understanding and thankful heart. God received glory upon the head of Pharaoh (Rom 9:17), Sennacherib (2 Chron 32:22), and Nebuchadnezzar (Dan 4:36-37).
While such glory is involved in the walk of faith, that is not the type of glory in our text. This is not a text of admonition, nor is it a statement of doctrine – although both are found elsewhere in Scripture. This is an outbreak of praise – of insightful thanksgiving. Peter, who himself was suffering because of his faith, had seen the hand of the Lord in it all. He knew it was God who was working in him “both to will and to do of His own good pleasure” (Phil 2:12). He has so taught the disciples as to allow them to share in such insight. There is a special honor brought to the Lord when His people perceive who He is and what He is doing – when they recognize “It is the Lord!” (1 Sam 3:18; John 21:7). This is part of God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven (Matt 6:10).
DOMINION. Here is an aspect of our great God that has been greatly obscured by academic approaches to Scripture. Flesh refuses to think of God in connection with “dominion.” It had rather shine the light of attention upon men, their free will, and their ability. But there is no room for such EMPHASES in the Kingdom of God. That is why they are totally absent in the sacred record. Whenever men – in any sense – become the main thing, people have been diverted to a tributary that will empty in the Dead Sea. “Dominion” has to do with God’s Sovereignty, might, control, and supremacy. He is, in fact, “greater than all” (John 10:29). Those who oppose Him will be summarily cast down. Those who believe Him will be upheld. His enemies will all be put under His feet, and His children will all be exalted to sit with His Son on His throne.
God HAS the dominion! It belongs to Him. It is not that He ought to have it, but that He DOES have it. Further, He can give power in any degree to whomever He desires (Dan 4:25,32). Blessed is the person who knows and confesses this. The church needs to hear of a Sovereign, or all powerful, God. “But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever He hath pleased” (Psa 115:3). This is a truth the people of God must grasp with both hands, else they will not be able to stand “against the wiles of the devil.” True praise will ascribe “all power” to God, and do it insightfully and confidently. It will acknowledge that “dominion” belongs to Him, and see the indispensability and personal advantage of it being that way. Faith will take that truth and live triumphantly in a hostile world, bringing honor and glory to God. In so doing, the purpose of God is being fulfilled.
– Latayne Scott (Guest Article)
MEN'S RETREAT -- Men, please mark your calendars for our Annual Men’s Retreat on January 27-29. We will be going to Little River Christian Camp - more details will follow soon or you may contact Mark Moreno, Charlie Michael or Trevor Denn for more information.
PRAYER VIGIL AND FAST -- We will have a Prayer Vigil and Fast on January 7-8 beginning at 6:45 a.m. Please pick up the pamphlet on the tables at the back of the auditorium if you would like more information.
PARENTING SEMINAR -- We have rescheduled our Parenting Seminar for January 13-15. Please be watching for details regarding the schedule.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PINOCHLE PARTY -- Gerry and September Flock will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Pinochle Party at their home at 1920 Niedermeyer Dr., Central Point, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Please RSVP for you and your partner to September if you plan on attending. Please bring finger foods.
SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGES
We will have NO BIBLE CLASS on Sunday, December 25. Also, evening worship service is cancelled for December 25.
There will be NO CHILDREN’S WORSHIP SERVICE on December 25 and January 1. Children’s Worship service will resume on January 8.
SALVATION, GLORY, DOMINION
One of the great lessons to be learned is that salvation is primarily for the honor and glory of God. It is a glorious enterprise in which holy angels are tutored in the magnificent wisdom of God (Eph 3:10). All of heaven stands in amazement at the working of God in salvation. This is emphasized again and again in the Revelation. “ . . . those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to Him that sat on the throne . . .Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power . . . Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever . . . Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever . . . Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Lord our God” (4:9,11; 5:13; 7:12; 19:12).
The modern church has placed a disproportionate emphasis on helping people, and too little upon glorifying God. The real purpose of the salvation of God has nearly been obliterated by the institutionalized church. It is a most serious circumstance. Of course, for those whose spiritual vision is poor, this does not mean that we neglect or abuse people. It rather means that acceptable help is rendered in the name of the Lord, and His ultimate glory.
GLORY. Technically, and as used here, “glory” involves the honor, praise, dignity, and the worship of God. In salvation, all of this is rendered out of an understanding and thankful heart. God received glory upon the head of Pharaoh (Rom 9:17), Sennacherib (2 Chron 32:22), and Nebuchadnezzar (Dan 4:36-37).
While such glory is involved in the walk of faith, that is not the type of glory in our text. This is not a text of admonition, nor is it a statement of doctrine – although both are found elsewhere in Scripture. This is an outbreak of praise – of insightful thanksgiving. Peter, who himself was suffering because of his faith, had seen the hand of the Lord in it all. He knew it was God who was working in him “both to will and to do of His own good pleasure” (Phil 2:12). He has so taught the disciples as to allow them to share in such insight. There is a special honor brought to the Lord when His people perceive who He is and what He is doing – when they recognize “It is the Lord!” (1 Sam 3:18; John 21:7). This is part of God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven (Matt 6:10).
DOMINION. Here is an aspect of our great God that has been greatly obscured by academic approaches to Scripture. Flesh refuses to think of God in connection with “dominion.” It had rather shine the light of attention upon men, their free will, and their ability. But there is no room for such EMPHASES in the Kingdom of God. That is why they are totally absent in the sacred record. Whenever men – in any sense – become the main thing, people have been diverted to a tributary that will empty in the Dead Sea. “Dominion” has to do with God’s Sovereignty, might, control, and supremacy. He is, in fact, “greater than all” (John 10:29). Those who oppose Him will be summarily cast down. Those who believe Him will be upheld. His enemies will all be put under His feet, and His children will all be exalted to sit with His Son on His throne.
God HAS the dominion! It belongs to Him. It is not that He ought to have it, but that He DOES have it. Further, He can give power in any degree to whomever He desires (Dan 4:25,32). Blessed is the person who knows and confesses this. The church needs to hear of a Sovereign, or all powerful, God. “But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever He hath pleased” (Psa 115:3). This is a truth the people of God must grasp with both hands, else they will not be able to stand “against the wiles of the devil.” True praise will ascribe “all power” to God, and do it insightfully and confidently. It will acknowledge that “dominion” belongs to Him, and see the indispensability and personal advantage of it being that way. Faith will take that truth and live triumphantly in a hostile world, bringing honor and glory to God. In so doing, the purpose of God is being fulfilled.
– Latayne Scott (Guest Article)
MEN’S RETREAT
Men, please mark your calendars for our Annual Men’s Retreat on January 27-29. We will be going to Little River Christian Camp - more details will follow soon or you may contact Mark Moreno, Charlie Michael or Trevor Denn for more information.
PRAYER VIGIL AND FAST
We will have a Prayer Vigil and Fast on January 7-8 beginning at 6:45 a.m. Please pick up the pamphlet on the tables at the back of the auditorium if you would like more information.
PARENTING SEMINAR
We have rescheduled our Parenting Seminar for January 13-15. Please be watching for details regarding the schedule.
NO BULLETIN
We will have NO bulletin next week due to Christmas week. All announcements for the Sunday Bulletin for January 1, 2012, need to be turned into the office by Tuesday, December 27, by 2:00 p.m.
SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGES
We will have NO BIBLE CLASS on Sunday, December 25. Also, evening worship service is cancelled for December 25.
There will be NO CHILDREN’S WORSHIP SERVICE on December 25 and January 1. Children’s Worship service will resume on January 8.
PRAYER REQUESTS . . .
Connie Ivey’s grandpa is recovering from colon surgery. Please pray for quick healing and for the biopsy to show no cancer. Pray also for comfort for Connie’s grandma ... Sherry Harris fell and broke her leg. She is in Hearthstone ... Larry Denn is in Providence, Room 2064 recovering from surgery. He is doing ok ... Jackie Godfrey is very ill with pancreatic cancer - please pray for her comfort ... Anna Lake asks prayers for a family member who has a severe case of pneumonia to get well enough to be able to come home from Spain and recover here; Matthew Lake asks prayers to locate a bee yard in California to repopulate his hives ... Oren Pruitt is in the hospital. Please pray for him and his wife, Barbara ... Lisa is in a diabetic coma and on a ventilator. Please pray for her and her family and friends ... For all those who are traveling this holiday season ... David Mayes asks continued prayers for Cora, Herman, D’ette, Richard and for himself ... For our President and all of our military men, women and families.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PINOCHLE PARTY
Gerry and September Flock will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Pinochle Party at their home at 1920 Niedermeyer Dr., Central Point, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Please RSVP for you and your partner to September at 541-245-0203 if you plan on attending. Please bring finger foods.
CONGRATULATIONS
Charlie and Becky Anderson are pleased to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Claire Ann Noble, who was born on December 19. Claire weighed in at 6 lbs. and 10 oz. Proud parents are Scott and Kellie Noble. Mom and baby are doing fine. COFFEE SERVERS
Coffee servers are needed for 2012. Please sign up on the sheet posted in the hallway by the stairs. All help is greatly appreciated.
DIRECTORY PHOTOS
Please remember to contact Sandra Cummings to get your new photo taken for our 2012 directory. You may contact her at 541-840-6372 to set up your appointment time.
GREETERS FOR JANUARY 2012
Russ Gann, Josh Johnson, Christi Olson, Dorothy Trimmer
NURSERY HELP
If you would like to help with the nursery, please see Diane Liles. She needs helpers beginning in January.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Jay and Terri Allen 12675 Shery Lane Southgate, MI 48195
LADIES BIBLE CLASS
We will have NO LADIES CLASS on December 27. Class resumes on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dec 27: NO Ladies Class
Jan 3: Ladies Class Resumes
Jan 7-8: Prayer Vigil and Fast at the Building
Jan 27-29: Men’s Retreat at Little River Christian Camp
SALVATION, GLORY, DOMINION
One of the great lessons to be learned is that salvation is primarily for the honor and glory of God. It is a glorious enterprise in which holy angels are tutored in the magnificent wisdom of God (Eph 3:10). All of heaven stands in amazement at the working of God in salvation. This is emphasized again and again in the Revelation. “ . . . those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to Him that sat on the throne . . .Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power . . . Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever . . . Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever . . . Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Lord our God” (4:9,11; 5:13; 7:12; 19:12).
The modern church has placed a disproportionate emphasis on helping people, and too little upon glorifying God. The real purpose of the salvation of God has nearly been obliterated by the institutionalized church. It is a most serious circumstance. Of course, for those whose spiritual vision is poor, this does not mean that we neglect or abuse people. It rather means that acceptable help is rendered in the name of the Lord, and His ultimate glory.
GLORY. Technically, and as used here, “glory” involves the honor, praise, dignity, and the worship of God. In salvation, all of this is rendered out of an understanding and thankful heart. God received glory upon the head of Pharaoh (Rom 9:17), Sennacherib (2 Chron 32:22), and Nebuchadnezzar (Dan 4:36-37).
While such glory is involved in the walk of faith, that is not the type of glory in our text. This is not a text of admonition, nor is it a statement of doctrine – although both are found elsewhere in Scripture. This is an outbreak of praise – of insightful thanksgiving. Peter, who himself was suffering because of his faith, had seen the hand of the Lord in it all. He knew it was God who was working in him “both to will and to do of His own good pleasure” (Phil 2:12). He has so taught the disciples as to allow them to share in such insight. There is a special honor brought to the Lord when His people perceive who He is and what He is doing – when they recognize “It is the Lord!” (1 Sam 3:18; John 21:7). This is part of God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven (Matt 6:10).
DOMINION. Here is an aspect of our great God that has been greatly obscured by academic approaches to Scripture. Flesh refuses to think of God in connection with “dominion.” It had rather shine the light of attention upon men, their free will, and their ability. But there is no room for such EMPHASES in the Kingdom of God. That is why they are totally absent in the sacred record. Whenever men – in any sense – become the main thing, people have been diverted to a tributary that will empty in the Dead Sea. “Dominion” has to do with God’s Sovereignty, might, control, and supremacy. He is, in fact, “greater than all” (John 10:29). Those who oppose Him will be summarily cast down. Those who believe Him will be upheld. His enemies will all be put under His feet, and His children will all be exalted to sit with His Son on His throne.
God HAS the dominion! It belongs to Him. It is not that He ought to have it, but that He DOES have it. Further, He can give power in any degree to whomever He desires (Dan 4:25,32). Blessed is the person who knows and confesses this. The church needs to hear of a Sovereign, or all powerful, God. “But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever He hath pleased” (Psa 115:3). This is a truth the people of God must grasp with both hands, else they will not be able to stand “against the wiles of the devil.” True praise will ascribe “all power” to God, and do it insightfully and confidently. It will acknowledge that “dominion” belongs to Him, and see the indispensability and personal advantage of it being that way. Faith will take that truth and live triumphantly in a hostile world, bringing honor and glory to God. In so doing, the purpose of God is being fulfilled.
– Latayne Scott (Guest Article)
MEN’S RETREAT
Men, please mark your calendars for our Annual Men’s Retreat on January 27-29. We will be going to Little River Christian Camp - more details will follow soon or you may contact Mark Moreno, Charlie Michael or Trevor Denn for more information.
PRAYER VIGIL AND FAST
We will have a Prayer Vigil and Fast on January 7-8 beginning at 6:45 a.m. Please pick up the pamphlet on the tables at the back of the auditorium if you would like more information.
PARENTING SEMINAR
We have rescheduled our Parenting Seminar for January 13-15. Please be watching for details regarding the schedule.
NO BULLETIN
We will have NO bulletin next week due to Christmas week. All announcements for the Sunday Bulletin for January 1, 2012, need to be turned into the office by Tuesday, December 27, by 2:00 p.m.
SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGES
We will have NO BIBLE CLASS on Sunday, December 25. Also, evening worship service is cancelled for December 25.
There will be NO CHILDREN’S WORSHIP SERVICE on December 25 and January 1. Children’s Worship service will resume on January 8.
PRAYER REQUESTS . . .
Connie Ivey’s grandpa is recovering from colon surgery. Please pray for quick healing and for the biopsy to show no cancer. Pray also for comfort for Connie’s grandma ... Sherry Harris fell and broke her leg. She is in Hearthstone ... Larry Denn is in Providence, Room 2064 recovering from surgery. He is doing ok ... Jackie Godfrey is very ill with pancreatic cancer - please pray for her comfort ... Anna Lake asks prayers for a family member who has a severe case of pneumonia to get well enough to be able to come home from Spain and recover here; Matthew Lake asks prayers to locate a bee yard in California to repopulate his hives ... Oren Pruitt is in the hospital. Please pray for him and his wife, Barbara ... Lisa is in a diabetic coma and on a ventilator. Please pray for her and her family and friends ... For all those who are traveling this holiday season ... David Mayes asks continued prayers for Cora, Herman, D’ette, Richard and for himself ... For our President and all of our military men, women and families.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PINOCHLE PARTY
Gerry and September Flock will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Pinochle Party at their home at 1920 Niedermeyer Dr., Central Point, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Please RSVP for you and your partner to September at 541-245-0203 if you plan on attending. Please bring finger foods.
CONGRATULATIONS
Charlie and Becky Anderson are pleased to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Claire Ann Noble, who was born on December 19. Claire weighed in at 6 lbs. and 10 oz. Proud parents are Scott and Kellie Noble. Mom and baby are doing fine.
COFFEE SERVERS
Coffee servers are needed for 2012. Please sign up on the sheet posted in the hallway by the stairs. All help is greatly appreciated.
DIRECTORY PHOTOS
Please remember to contact Sandra Cummings to get your new photo taken for our 2012 directory. You may contact her at 541-840-6372 to set up your appointment time.
GREETERS FOR JANUARY 2012
Russ Gann, Josh Johnson, Christi Olson, Dorothy Trimmer
NURSERY HELP
If you would like to help with the nursery, please see Diane Liles. She needs helpers beginning in January.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Jay and Terri Allen 12675 Shery Lane Southgate, MI 48195
LADIES BIBLE CLASS
We will have NO LADIES CLASS on December 27. Class resumes on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dec 27: NO Ladies Class
Jan 3: Ladies Class Resumes
Jan 7-8: Prayer Vigil and Fast at the Building
Jan 27-29: Men’s Retreat at Little River Christian Camp
