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THE PERFECT WORK OF CHRIST

(SERIES: THE THREEFOLD WORK OF CHIRST)

HIS PROPHETIC, PRIESTLY, & PRINCELY OFFICES

AS STUDIED FROM THE ENGLISH VERSION: THE KJB

 

THE TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. THE PAST MANIFESTATIONS OF JESUS CHRIST GOD IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.      “Who delivered us from so great a death,”

Gospel in Salvation: The Saviour of Sinners

Vicarious Offering Paying The Penalty of Sin

His Prophetic Office: He comes from God to men

The Past Work Of Christ

Psalms 22

The Good Shepherd The Old Man-Lost

II. THE PRESENT DEMONSTRATION OF JESUS CHRIST GOD IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.         “and doth deliver:”
Gospel in Sanctification: The Shepherd of the Sheep

Triumphantly Overcoming Daily The Power of Sin

His Priestly Office: Appears before God for men

The Present Work of Christ

Psalms 23 The Great Shepherd

The Threefold Battle

The Threefold Sanctification of Man

The Old Man Is Dead-New Man Alive

III. THE PROSPECTIVE PRESENTATION OF JESUS CHRIST GOD IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.        “in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;” (2 Cor. 1:10)

Gospel in Glorification: The Son of God Begotten Glorifies The Saints Bodies

Gloriously Delivered From The Presence of Sin

King of Kings, & Lord of Lords

His Princely Office: Appears to men as God

Psalms 24

The Chief Shepherd

The Prospective Work of Christ

New Heaven, New Jerusalem, & New Earth



THE PAST WORK OF CHRIST

(SERIES: THE THREEFOLD WORK OF CHIRST)

2 Cor. 1:10, In. 5:36, 9:4; 14:10

HIS PROPHETIC OFFICE


Introduction: Throughout the O.T. Scriptures we see the work of the Lord Jesus Christ foreshadowed, prophesied, His appearances, types, His incarnation & cructfixion in various ways. Let’s begin by looking at the10:15-18; Mtt, 5:21-22, 25-26; Isa. 66:24

 

I.THE PAST MANIFESTATIONS OF JESUS CHRIST GOD IN THE H.S.

 

A. Personal Appearances Of Christ

1. Adam (Gen. 3:8-9; In. 1:1-2, 14; Gen. 3:15; Gal. 3:16; 4:4-5; Gen.3:21) First appearance on earth of the Supernatural Being from Heaven seeking this lost couple-Christ. First Messianic Promise, Incarnation, Calvary.

2. Abraham (Gen.18:1-22, 33; Jn. 8:56) Abraham addressed Him as “Lord” Abraham saw the Lord Jesus Christ-Jehovah God! Interceeding prayer. Melchizedek is Christ of the O.T. (Gen. 14 and Heb. 5 and 7)

3. Jacob (Gen. 32: 24-32) Walking, Weary Traveler, now a Wrestler. He wrestled with Christ-God. The text said, “I have seen God face to face.” “The Angel of the LORD” is later called (Gen. 48:16)

4. Moses (Ex. 3:1-14) Christ was with him in the burning fiery bush, aod made His name known, “I am,” & we have the 7 I am statements of Christ. (In. 6:4l; 8:12; 10:9, 11, 35; 14:6; 15:1)

5. Israel (Ex. 13:2l -22) Jehovah God was with His elect nation in the wilder- ness. He dwelt with them in the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. He guided them, provided/protected them, and judged them.

6. Joshua (Jos 5:13-15; Isa. 9:6) “Captain of the host of the LORD.”

7. Manoah (Jud. 13:16-23) & his wife saw Jehovah ascend in the smoke & fire of the sacrifice.

8. Isaiah (Isa.6:1-5) He gazed upon the glory of God, & realized-sinfulness.

9. Ezekiel (1:6, 25-28) After he was filled with the Spirit, God commissioned him to carry His message to Judah. Chapters 44-45 see Christ coming through the Eastern Gate.

10. Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 3:20-25) While building a world empire he sees Christ in the Burning Fiery Furnace. (Dan. 7:13; Rev. 1:13; 14:14)

11. Daniel (10:1-9) where he describes Christ as does John (Rev.1:9-18).

12. “The Angel of the LORD” (Gen. 32:24-30; Ex. 23:20-23; Josh. 5:13-15; Acts 27:23; Gal. 4:14)

 

B. Prophetic Anticipations Of Christ

  1. Scriptures (Sinless Son)
    1. Born of a Virgin (Isa 7:14; Mt. 1:21)
    2. Birthplace (Mic. 5:2
    3. Borne out of Egypt (Hos. 11:1)
    4. Bloodline (Ps. 132:11; 2 Sam. 7; Rom. 1:3-4; Mt. 1 & Lk. 3)
    5. Baptism (The washings, anointings. Heb. 6:2)
    6. Back of a Colt (Zech. 9:9; Mt. 21:5)
    7. Betrayed (Zach. 11:13)
    8. Beaten (Isa. 53:4-6; Ps. 22:16)
    9. Bought off (Zech. 11:13)
    10. Biblical details (crucifixion) (Ex. 12:6-7, 13; Deut. 21:22-23)
    11. Bearing sins (Isa. 53:4-6)
    12. Bones (Ex. 12:46)
    13. Burial (Isa. 53:8-9)
    14. Budding (Ps. 16:9-10)

  2. Scriptures (Suffering Servant)          The Atonement of Jesus Christ
    1. Abel’s Sacrifice (Heb. 11:4; 12:24)
    2. Moses’ Tabernacle (Ex. 25-40; Heb. 8-10) The Foundation, The Framework, & The Furniture-All Christ
    3. Solomon Temple (1 Kings 6-8) Christians & Christ
    4. Israel’s Sacrifices: Burnt Offering-Surrender of Christ-Heb. 9:14
      1. Meat Offering-Service of Christ-Jn. 6
      2. Peace Offering-Serenity of Christ-Col. 1:20
      3. Sin Offering-Substitute of Christ-2 Cor. 5:21
      4. Trespass Offering-Satisfaction of Christ-Rom.3:25 (see Lev. 1-5)
    5. Noah’s Ark (Gen. 7:1; 8:4)
    6. Feasts of Israel: First Coming of Christ (Lev. 23)
      1. The Feast of Passover-23:4-5 God’s Plan Of Salvation
      2. The Feast of Unleavened Bread-23:6-8 God’s Provision For Sanctification
      3. The Feast of Firstfruits-23:9-14 God’s Pledge For Security
      4. The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)-23:15-22 God’s Promise Of The Spirit
    7. The Brazen Serpent: (Num. 21:8-9 & Jn. 3:14-15)
    8. The Passover Lamb: (Ex. 12:13; 1 Cor. 5:7)        Penalty For Sin
    9. Blood Shedding: (Mt. 26:28; Col. 1:14; Heb. 9:22)
    10. Jacob’s Ladder: (Gen. 28:10-17; Jn. 1:51)
    11. The Day of Atonement: (Lev. 16)

  3. Scriptures (Sin-Shouldering Substitute)
    1. Gen. 3:15; 22:8; Jn. 1:29 “Bruise His Heel” “The Lamb”
    2. Ex. 12:1-13; 1 Sam. 7:9 “passover” lamb, & “a sucking lamb”
    3. Leviticus chapters 1-5:
      1. Burnt Sacrifice (1:3-5)
      2. Peace Offering (3:2, 8, 13)
      3. Sin Offering (4:4, 15, 24, 29, 33)
    4. Isaiah 53:4-6, 8, 10-12; Acts 8:32, 35 “Jesus”
    5. Daniel 9:26
    6. High Priest. He offered sacrifices for himself and Israel. Christ (Heb. 3:1) Superior, Sinless, Serving, Sovereign, Slain, Sacrifice, Substitute.

  4. Scriptures (The Saviour’s Special Surnames)
    1. Seed of the Woman (Gen. 3:15)
    2. Jacob’s Prophecies (Ge. 49:10, 24) Shiloh, Shepherd, Stone
    3. Star Out Of Jacob (Num. 24:17) -> Mt.21:42-44
      1. Stone of Stumbling (Isa.8:14; Rom.9:33; 1 Pet.2:8)
      2. Precious & Chief Cornerstone (1 Pet. 2:4-8)
      3. Foundation Stone (Isa. 28:16; Mtt. 16:18; 1Cor.3:11; Eph. 2:20)
      4. Tried Stone (Isa. 28:16; Mt. 21:42-44; Acts 4:11)
      5. The Stone of Israel (Gen. 49:24)
      6. Sure Stone (Isa. 28:16; 1 Cor. 3:11)
      7. Smitten Rock (Ps. 78:16; Num. 20:8-11; 1 Cor. 10:4)
      8. Rejected Stone (Ps. 118:22; Mt. 21:42; Mk. 12:10-11; Lk. 20:17; Acts 4:11; 1 Pet. 2:4, 7-8)
      9. Rock of Offense (Isa. 8:14; 1 Pet. 2:8)
      10. Head of the Corner (Ps. 118:22)
      11. Head Stone (Ps. 118:22; 1 Pet. 2:78)
      12. Chosen & Elect Stone (1 Pet. 2:4, 6)
      13. Living Stone (1 Pet. 2:4)
    4. “The Angel of the LORD” (Gen. 16:7-14; Jud. 2:1-4; 6:11-16)
    5. Isaiah 9:6 “Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
    6. Ps. 2:2; Dan. 9:25-26 Anointed, Messiah the Prince, Messiah
    7. Sceptre (Gen. 49:10, 24; Ps. 45:6-7; Heb. 1:8-9) Millennial verses-no

      8. How Did The Lord Jesus Obtain His Great Name?
      1. Birth (Mt.1:21)
      2. Inheritance (Heb. 1:4)
      3. Achievement (Phil. 2:5-11)
    8. Acts 7:45; Heb. 4:8 “Jesus” (Joshua-Joshoshua, Num.13:8; 1 Chr. 7:27)
    9. “I’AM” (Ex. 3:14; The 7 I’am statements of Christ-Jn. 8:58)
      1. John 6:35 I am The Bread of Life
      2. Jn. 8:12; 9:5 I am The Light of the World
      3. Jn. 10:7-9 I am The Door of the Sheep
      4. Jn. 10:14 I am The Good Shepherd
      5. Jn. 11:25 I am The Resurrection and the Life
      6. Jn. 14:6 I am The Way, Truth, and Life
      7. Jn. 15:1, 5 I am The Vine
    10. Immanuel (Isa. 7:14; Mt. 1:18) “God with us”
    11. John 1:1, 14; Rev. 19:13 “The Word,” “The Word of God”
    12. Revelation 1:8; 22:13 “I am Alpha and Omega”
    13. Branch (Isa. 4:2; 11:1; Jer.23:5-6; Zech. 3:8; 6:12)
    14. Nail (Zech. 10:4; Isa. 22:23, 25)
    15. Heb. 3:1; 1 Pet. 2:25 “Apostle and High Priest,” “Shepherd & Bishop”
    16. Jesus=Prophet, Christ=Priest, Lord=Kingship Offices
         Save,               Messiah,           Jehovah-Deity
        &nbspObey,              Faith,                Surrender
      17. (Jn. 7:40; 1:41-42; Mt. 12:40; 16:14, 18; 11:9-15; ch. 24-25; Jn. 8:21, 24)
    17. Redeemer, Deliverer, (Job 19:25; Isa. 59:20; Rom. 11:26)
    18. Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25-26)
    19. Son of Man and Son of God (Mtt. 16:13; Jn. 9:35; Rom. 1:3-4)
    20. Author and Finisher (Heb. 12:2)
    21. The Captain of their Salvation (Heb. 2:10)
    22. The Root & Offspring of David, The Bright & Morning Star (Rev. 22:16) v)
    23. “JEHOVAH” (Gen. 22:11-12, 15-16; Jn. 8:58; Ex. 3:14; Jn. 10:30)

 

C. Primary Aspect of Conversion

  1. Scriptures (Salvation For Sinners)
    1. 1 Cor. 15:1-4 The Gospel
    2. Rom. 10:9-14, 17 Romans Road
    3. Jn. 3:16-18, 36; 1:12-13; 8:24; Acts 4:12; 5:30-31 Salvation
    4. Jn. 20:30-31; Acts 16:30-31 Believe on Christ
    5. Rom. 3:25-26; 5:6-10, 12 “Propitiation,” Work of Christ
    6. 1 Jn. 5:10-13 Either believe the Record or you’re calling Him a Liar
    7. Mt. 9:13 Called to Repentance
    8. Mk. 1:15; Acts 17:30-31 Repent and Believe the Gospel
    9. 1 Tim. 1:15; 2:5-6 Mediator Between God & Men

  2. Scriptures (The Sinner’s Sin And The Saviour’s Sacrifice)
    1. (Rom. 3:10-12, 23; 5:12) 1 Jn. 3:5 Jesus Manifested to Take Away Sin (Gal. 4:4-5; 1 Tim. 3:16; 1 Jn. 2:1; Rom. 14:23; 1 Jn. 3:4; 5:17; Pro. 24:9; 21:4; Jas. 4:17; Jn. 16:9; 1 Cor. 1:30)
    2. Heb. 10:12 This Man Offered One Sacrifice For Sin (Mt.27:19; 1 Tim. 2:5; Lk.23:41; Jn.7:46; Heb. 7:24-25; 9:12, 26, 28; 10:9-10, 14; Rom. 6:10)
    3. Gal. 1:3-4 Jesus Gave Himself For Our Sins (Jn. 8:28-29; 17:4; 10:10, 18; Gal. 2:20; 1 Tim. 2:6; Eph. 5:25; Titus 2:14; Mt. 20:28; Jn. 10:11; Rom. 8:34)
    4. 1 Jn. 2:2 He Is The Propitiation For Our Sins (1 Jn. 2:1; 1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 10:19-20) Col. 2:10:
      • Through Jesus-Salvation (Jn.3:17; 10:9)
      • Through Jesus we are Purchased Possession-Blood (Acts 20:28)
      • Through Jesus-Approach God (Jn. 14:6; Rom. 5:1-2)
      • Through Jesus-Through His Blood-Redemption (Eph. 1:7)
      • Through Jesus we have Reconciliation (Rom. 5:10)
      • Through Jesus we have Righteousness (Rom. 5:19)
      • Through Jesus we have Victory (Rom. 8:37; 1 Cor. 15:57)
      • Through Jesus we’re assured of Resurrection (1Cor. 15:22)
      • Through Jesus we have Adoption (Eph. 1:5)
      • Through Jesus we have Access (Eph. 2:18)
      • Through Jesus we have Peace (Col. 1:20)
      • Through Jesus we have Atonement (Rom. 5:11; Heb.1:3)
      • Through Jesus we have Deliverance (Heb. 2:14-15)
      • Through Jesus we have Sanctification (Heb. 10:10; 13:12)
    5. 1 Jn. 3:18 He Suffered The Just For The Unjust (Jn. 8:46; 1 Pet. 2:22; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 7:26; 1 Jn. 3:5)
    6. Heb. 9:28 He Was Once Offered To Bear The Sin Of Many (“bear” Isa. 53:6-7; Jn. 3:14-15; 12:32; 1 Jn. 2:2) Sin question settled, now Son question
    7. 1 Pet. 2:24 He Bore Our Sins In His Own Body On The Tree (Jn. 1:1, 14; 2Cor.5:19; Jn. 4:24; Heb.10:4-10; 2:9; Phil. 2:6-8; Rom. 3:20; 8:3-4; 5:12, 15-21)
    8. Mt. 26:28 Jesus Shed His Blood For The Remission Of Our Sins (Eph. 2:3; Ps. 51:5; Heb. 9:22; 1 Pet. 1:18-20; 1 Jn. 1:7)
      • Remission of Sins (Mt. 26:28)
      • Redemption (Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14; 1 Pet. 1:19)
      • Reconciliation (Col. 1:20)
      • Justification (Rom. 5:9)
      • Conscience purged from dead works (Heb.9:14)
      • Black heart washed white (Rev. 7:14)
      • Access into the holiest (Heb. 10:19)
      • Nearness to God (Eph. 2:13)
      • Freedom from sin (Rev. 1:5)
      • Sanctification (Heb. 13:12)
      • Cleansing (1 Jn. 1:7)
      • God’s purchased possession (Acts 20:28)
      • Communion with God and Christ (1 Cor. 10:16)
      • Victory over the world, the flesh & the devil (Rev. 12:11)
    9. 1 Cor.15:3 Christ Died For Our Sins According To The Scriptures

      10. Divine in its Provision (Rom 5:8; Jn. 3:16; 15:13) His crowning act Essential in its Necessity (Jn. 3:14, 6-7; 16:19-22; 12:32; Acts 1:3)

      Voluntary in its Nature (Jn. 10:11, 15, 17-18)

      Substitutionary in its Offering (1Cor. 15:3-4; Jn. 6:47, 51-58)

      Sufficient in its Atonement (Jn. 6:55; Mt. 3:17; 17:5; Isa 53:10, 12) Complete in its Issue (Jn. 19:30)

      God is Glorified and the Scriptures are Fulfilled all because of Calvary! Jn. 12:24.

 

 

 

THE PRESENT WORK OF CHRIST

(SERIES: THE THREEFOLD WORK OF CHIRST)

HIS PRIESTLY OFFICE

1 Tim. 2:5-6; Heb. 1:1-3; 7:24-25; 10:9-14

 

I. THE PAST MANIFESTATIONS OF JESUS CHRIST GOD IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.      “Who delivered us from so great a death,”

Gospel in Salvation: The Saviour of Sinners

Vicarious Offering Paying The Penalty of Sin

His Prophetic Office: He comes from God to men

The Past Work Of Christ

Psalms 22

The Good Shepherd The Old Man-Lost

II. THE PRESENT DEMONSTRATION OF JESUS CHRIST GOD IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.         “and doth deliver:”
Gospel in Sanctification: The Shepherd of the Sheep

Triumphantly Overcoming Daily The Power of Sin

His Priestly Office: Appears before God for men

The Present Work of Christ

Psalms 23 The Great Shepherd

The Threefold Battle

The Threefold Sanctification of Man

The Old Man Is Dead-New Man Alive

*CONSIDER THE SAINT:

  1. Sanctification Defined: Set Apart By God For God; To Make Holy-Process
  2. Scripturally Declared: Num. 19:1-10; Ex. 31:13; Jn. 17:17, 19; Acts 20:32; 26:18; Rom. 6:1-23; 15:16; 1 Cor. 1:2, 30; 6:11; 7:14; 2 Cor. 7:1; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 5:26; Phil. 1:6; 1 Thess. 4:3; 5:23; 2 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 2:21; Heb. 2:11 9:13; 10:10, 14, 29; 13:12; 1 Pet. 1:2; 3:15; 2 Pet. 1:2-4, 16; Jude 1; 1 Pet. 2:2 Jas. 1:25; 1 Tim. 6:11-12; Titus 3:8-9; 1Cor. 10:31; Eph. 5:8; 1 Thess. 5:5;1 Pet. 2:9 (Col. 1:12-14 Salvation)
  3. Some Books Teach Priestly Ministry:
    4. Three Priestly Books In The New Testament: Luke, Acts, & Hebrews
  4. Some Parables Teach A Priestly Ministry:
    5. Three Parables Reflecting Christ’s Priesthood:
    1. Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan
    2. Luke 11:1-10  The Three Friends
    3. Luke 18:1-8  The Pharisee & The Publican
  5. “Son of Man” (Lk. 19:10)
  6. Seven Prayers (Lk. 3:21-22; 5:6; 6:12; 9:18, 28-29; 11:1-13; 22:41-46)
  7. Scenes of Five Priestly Situations (Lk. 1:8; 5:14; 10:33; 22:54, 64)
  8. Stages of Sanctification (3):
    1. Positional Sanctification (Past) Rom. 6:6; 1 Cor. 6:11; 2 Thess. 2:13; Heb. 10:10. Settled state and is supernatural when born again.
    2. Practical Sanctification (Present) Rom. 12:1-2; Gal. 2:20; 1 Thess. 4:3; 2 Pet. 3:18. Internal Desires (Soul); External Actions (Body)
    3. Perfective Sanctification (Prospective-Future) 1 Thess. 4:17; 1 Jn. 3:2.
      1. Soul Sanctified At Death 2 Cor. 5:8; Phil. 1:23; 1 Thess. 4:14, 17.
      2. Body Sanctified Awaiting Christ Return  Rom. 8:20-24; Phil. 1:23; Heb. 12:23; see also 1 Cor. 15:22-23, 42-44.
  9. Spiritual Battles: We are to Resist Temptation, Mortify Sin, Pursue Holiness.
    10. There are Three (3) Deadly, Powerful Evils: (1 Jn. 5:19; Rom. 8:8; 1 Pet. 5:8) 1)
    1) The World (1 Jn.5:19; 2:15-17; Jn. 12:31; 14:30; 16:11; 2 Cor. 4:3-4; Eph. 2:2; Mt. 4:8-9; Lk. 4:5-7; Phil. 3:20; Jn. 15:18-19; Positionally Eph. 2:6; Jn. 17:6, 9, 14-16; Jas. 4:4; Eph. 2:1-3, 4-7; Col. 3:3. Rom. 12:1-2 Titus 2:11-12; 1 Jn. 5:1, 4-5; 4:17; 2:17; 1 Tim. 6:6-7.
    2) The Flesh (Rom. 8:8; Gen. 6:12; Rom. 8:22; Ps. 51:5; Rom. 3:23; 7:18; 13:14; Phil. 3:3; Examples: Gen. 6:5-7; The Flood, Moses, David, Peter; Mk. 7:20-23; Mt. 26:33; Lk. 22:33; Mt. 26:74; Jer. 17:9; 1 Cor. 10:13; Isa. 64:6; 1 Jn. 2:1; 1:7, 9; Rom. 8:7; Ps. 14:2-3; 1 Pet. 3:21; Col. 3:8. So, the Flesh: Unclean, Filthy, Full of Sinful Works, Nothing Good In It, It Cannot Please God, Unprofitable-Jn. 6:63; GAL. 5:17; 1 Thess. 5:1-23; Heb. 9:13-14; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Gal. 5:24; 2:20; Rom. 6:11; 8:13; Gal. 5:2-23; 2 Cor. 7:1; 1 Cor. 1:27-31; 10:12.
    3) The Devil (1 Pet. 5:8; Mt. 13:3-8, 19-23, 24-30, 36-43; Acts 5:3-4; Mt. 4:1-11; Isa. 14:12-15; Eze. 28:12-15; Eph. 6:12-13; Mt. 12:22-26, 43-45; Acts 26:17-18; Job 1:1-6; 2:4-8; 2 Cor. 2:11; Eph. 6:10-11,16; Lk. 22:31-32; 1 Tim. 3:7; 6:9; 2 Tim. 2:26; 2 Cor. 12:7; 11:13-15;Mt. 13:25,1 Tim. 4:1-2; 1 Jn. 4:1; Eph. 6:1-18.
  10. Soul-Winning: Prov. 11:30; Eze. 3:18; 33:8; Dan. 12:1; Lk. 14:23; 1 Thess. 2:19-20; Jas. 5:20; Jude 22-23; Rev. 22:17; Mt. 9:13; Mk. 2:17; Lk. 5:32.
  11. Studying Scripture: Mt. 4:4; Acts 17:11; 1 Tim. 4:13; 2 Tim. 2:15; 1 Pet. 2:2; Rev. 1:3.
  12. Supplications (Praying): Mt. 6:5; Eph. 6:18; 1 Thess. 5:17; Heb. 4:16; Jas. 5:16; Jude 20.
  13. Setting Sights Heavenward: Titus 2:13

 

 

*CONSIDER THE SAVIOUR:

  1. Pleader (Advocate-lawyer): 1 Jn. 2:1
  2. Peace-Maker (Mediator): 1 Tim. 2:5; Job 9:33
  3. Priesthood (High Priest): Heb. 2:17-18; 3:1; 4:14-16; 7:11-17, 20-24
  4. Proxy (Intercessor):  Heb. 7:25; Jn. Chapter 17        Power Of Sin
  5. Protector & Provider (Shepherd): 1 Pet. 2:25; Ps. 22-24
    1. Good Shepherd – Saves From The Penalty of Sin (Ps. 22) Jn. 10:11
    2. Great Shepherd – Saves From The Power of Sin (Ps. 23) Heb. 13:20-21
    3. Chief Shepherd – Saves From The Presence of Sin (Ps. 24) 1 Pet.5:4
  6. Promoter (Apostle): Heb. 3:1; Jn. 20:21
  7. Pioneer (Bishop): 1 Pet. 2:25; Acts 20:28
  8. Prophecy: (Feast of Unleavened Bread-God’s Provision For Sanctification, Lev. 23:6-8)
  9. Path: Heb. 6:20.
  10. Preeminence: Col. 1:18
  11. Pattern: 1Pet. 2:21
  12. Producer (Author): Heb. 12:2. He is the originator & example of faith.
  13. Perfecter (Finisher): Heb.12:2. He set down waiting our finishing the race. Perfecter (completer) in the sense of: 1 Thess. 3:10; Jas. 1:4. He’s finished.

 

THE PROSPECTIVE WORK OF CHRIST

(SERIES: THE THREEFOLD WORK OF CHIRST)

HIS PRINCELY OFFICE

Ps. 2:6-12; Isa. 9:6-7; Mt. 6:10; Lk.1:31-33

 

Introduction: Through both Testaments of the Holy Scriptures we are taught that Christ will rule the earth from Jerusalem in Israel. The connection between the anointing given to old covenant prophets, priests, and kings and the meaning of the title Christ as “anointed one” explains why we commonly emphasize Jesus’ threefold office as Prophet, Priest, and King. Moreover, the New Testament often describes Jesus in terms of these offices. As the incarnate Word of God, Jesus is far better than any prophet who came before Him because He is the fullest revelation of God to humanity (John 1:1–18). Jesus is the perfect sacrifice for sin, making His priestly work effectual for salvation (Heb. 10:1–18). He is also the Lord of glory— the divine King of creation and ultimate expression of what kingly rule should be 1 Cor. 2:8).

Our beginning passage describes Christ’s threefold office. In these last days, Jesus is the Prophet of God, the Son through whom our Creator speaks in the Apostolic words of the New Testament Heb. 1:1–2). Jesus is the final Priest of God because He made the final sacrifice for sin and, having finished His work, sat down, never to offer sacrifices again (vv. 3–4). Finally, Jesus is the King par excellence, for as King He has created a kingdom, inherited a universal reign as His Father’s heir, and rules creation from God’s right hand (vv. 1–4).

Christ Jesus is worthy of our highest allegiance because of all that He does for us. As our Prophet, He guides us in the paths of righteousness through His word. As our Priest, He guarantees the salvation of those who trust Him through His atonement and intercession. As our King, He leads us to final victory over sin, Satan, and death. Let us worship our Lord and Saviour, for He has provided all that we will ever need.


III. THE PROSPECTIVE PRESENTATION OF JESUS CHRIST GOD IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.      ““in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;” (2 Cor. 1:10)

Gospel in Glorification: The Son of God Begotten Glorifies The Saints Bodies

Gloriously Delivered From The Presence of Sin

King of Kings, & Lord of Lords

His Princely Office: Appears to men as God

Psalms 24

The Chief Shepherd

The Prospective Work of Christ

New Heaven, New Jerusalem, & New Earth

 

 

A.THE PRETRIBULATIONAL RAPTURE & REWARDS OF THE CHRISTIAN

 

  1. Return of Christ: Jn. 14:2-3; Acts 1:11; 1 Thess. 4:13-18

    2.              The Presence of Sin

  2. Rapture of the Christians:

    3. Pre-Tribulation: Christians Will NOT go through The Tribulation Christians Raptured BEFORE the Tribulation

    Mid-Tribulation: Christians Raptured in the MIDDLE of the Tribulation (Partial) Rev. 10:7; 11:12-15; 19:11-16; 1 Thess. 4:16; 1 Cor. 15:52

    Pre-Wrath: Christians In Tribulation But Leaves BEFORE God’s Wrath Christians Raptured RIGHT BEFORE God’s Wrath Falls

    Post-Tribulation: Christians Raptured AFTER the Tribulation

     

  3. Reasons For Catching-Away: Pre-Tribulational (Mt. 16:18; Dan.7:21)

    4. Promise From: 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 5:2, 9-11; Rev. 3:10; Titus 2:13 (The Antitype, The Atonement, The Appearing, The Appointing, The Antichrist, & The Admonitions.) Enoch, Noah, Lot, Priests
    Purpose Of: Remove Us, Reward Us, Reveal Us, Return With Us, Ready Us, Recreate Us, & Rule With Us. (Heb. 11:5; Gen. 7:10; 19:1-24; 41:45; 45:1-4; Lk. 17:26-29; Lev. 8:33-35; Rev. 4:1; 2 Thess. 2:7; 1 Thess. 1:10; Jn. 14:3; seen in Rev. 4-5. Church-19x’ in Rev. 1-4 & Christ too.  Jn. 14:3-7, 16, than not till 19:11-21; the Holy Ghost [Heaven] Rev. 14:13.)

  4. Rewarding of the Christian (Rom. 14:10-12; 1 Cor. 3:11-15; Col. 3:24-25; Lk. 14:14; Rev. 22:12)

    5. The Judgment Seat of Christ (Rom. 14:10; 2 Cor. 5:10)

    1. Self-Discipline (Incorruptible Crown) 1 Cor. 9:24-27
    2. Soul-Winning (Crown of Rejoicing) 1 Thess. 2:19-20
    3. Stedfastness (Crown of Life) James 1:12
    4. Shepherds (Crown of Glory) 1 Peter 5:4
    5. Slaying (Crown of Life-Martyrs) Rev. 2:10
    6. Saviour’s Return (Crown of Righteousness) 2 Tim. 4:8
    7. Sovereign Crown(s), Rev. 19:11-12, 16

     

    The Marriage Supper of The Lamb  (Rev. 19:7-9; Lk. 12:35-38)
    The Massacred Supper of The Great God  (Rev. 19:  17-18)
    The Judgment of the Great White Throne (Rev. 20:11-15)

 

B. THE PREMILLENNIAL RETURN & REIGN OF CHRIST

 

  1. Retribution on Earth: Deut. 4:30-31; Isa. 2:19; 24:1, 3, 6, 19-21; 26:20-21; Jer. 30:7; Dan. 12:1; Joel 1:15; 2:1-2; Amos 5:18, 20; Zeph. 1:14-15, 18;Wrath: Zeph. 1:15, 18; 1 Thess. 1:10; 5:9; Rev. 6:16-17; 11:18; 14:10, 19; 15:1, 7; 16:1, 19; Darkness: Joel 2:2; Amos 5:18; Zeph. 1:14-18; Day of the LORD: Isa. 2:12; 13:6, 9; Eze. 13:5; 30:3; Joel 1:15; 2:1, 11, 31; Amos 5:18, 20; Obadiah 15; Zeph. 1:7, 14, 18; 2:1-3, 11; Zech. 14:1; Mal. 4:5; Acts 2:20;1 Thess. 5:2; 2 Pet. 3:10 (19 times). Day of the LORD’S Vengeance: Isa.34:8; Day of His Fierce Anger: Isa. 13:9, 13; Rev. 16:19; Desolation: Dan.9:27; Zeph. 1:14-15; Destruction: Joel 1:5; 1 Thess. 5:3; Great Tribulation: Matt. 24:21-22; Rev. 7:14; Hour of Temptation: Rev. 3:10; Indignation: Isa.26:20-21; 34:1-3; Judgment: Rev. 14:7; 15:4; 16:5, 7; 19:2; Overturning: Isa. 24:1-4, 19-21; Punishment: Isa. 24:20-21; 26:21; Trouble: Jer. 30:7; Wrath of Satan: Rev. 12:12-17; Dan. 7:21, 25. Isa. 28:21-22; 30:26-33; 31:4-9; 34:1-10; Jer. 25:30-33; Zeph. 3:6-8; Hag. 2:6-7; Matt.24:3-31; Mk. 13:5-37; Lk. 21:8-35; 2 Thess. 1:7-10; 2:7-12; Rev. 6-19. Fire: Ps. 97:3; Isa. 66:15; Eze. 20:47; Joel 2:3; Zeph.1:18;Mal.4:1 Eze. 20:35-38; Zech. 13:8-9; Isa. 1:28; Rev. 12:6 Where 2/3’s Jews Will Die Isa. 2:10-21 compared with Rev. 6-16:  1/3 of the Waters of Blood (Rev. 8:7-9).  1/3 of the Waters Bitter (Rev. 8:10-11).  1/3 Mankind Destroyed by Demonic Horde (Rev. 9:1-19). Mankind Compelled to Worship the Antichrist (Rev. 13:15-18). Mankind Scorched by the Sun & Gnawing Tongues for Pain (Rev. 16:8-11). Great Earthquakes Where Mountains & Islands Disappear (Rev. 16:18-20). Hailstones weighing up to 100 pounds (Rev. 16:21). God’s four sore judgments-Eze. 14:21; Dan. 9:24; Mtt. 24:6-8. Why The Tribulation? 1) Israel Persecuted & Rejected Her Messiah (The Jew)   2) Israel Prepared To Receive Her Messiah (Daniel 9:24-27; Isa. 53:1-12; Zech.12:9-13:1) Isa. 2:10-21(The Gentile) Idolatry, Immorality, Injustice, Indolence, Insolence.

  2. Rebellion at Battle of Armageddon: Isa. 63:1-3; Dan. 2:44-45; 7:13-14; Joel 3:9-17, 19; Zech. 12:1-9; 14:1-7, 12-15, 20-21; Matt. 24:29-31; 25:31- 46; 2 Thess. 1:7-10; Jude 14-15; Rev. 14:18-20; 16:12-14, 16; 19:11-16, 19; 20:7-10; 1,600 furlongs or about 175 miles the full length of the battlefield. Rev. 9:15-16 some 200 million eastern confederacy. Isa. 63:1-6 Gentile Armies massed throughout the valley of Jezreel and beyond. Joel 3:19 Egypt/Edom become desolate.    Eze. 37-38; Rev. 20:7-10

  3. Riotous Reign of Terror of The Antichrist: Matt. 24:15-21; 2 Thess. 2:4,7-8 Rev. 13:1-10; Dan. 11:29, 35-36 His work is “appointed” & “determined”; Dan. 2:40-44; 7:19-20 He arises out of the Revived Roman Empire;

  4. Revelation of Christ: Jude 14-15; Gen. 49:10; Num. 24:17-19; Duet. 30:1-10, v. 3; Job 19:25-27; Ps. 102:16; Isa. 40:9-11; 59:20; 63:1-4; 66:15- 21; Da. 7:13-14, 22; Mic. 1:3; Hag. 2:7; Zech. 8:3; Mal. 3:1-2; Mtt. 16:27; 24:29-31; 26:64; Mk. 14:62; Lk. 17:37; 21:25-28; Acts 1:9-11; 3:20-21; 15:16; Rom. 11:26; 2 Thess. 1:7-10; 2:8; Titus 2:13; Rev. 1:7; 19:11-16.

  5. Ravenous Fowls Feasting on Flesh: Rev. 19:17-18

    6. The Supper Guests: Mt. 24:28; Lk. 17:34-37; Eze. 39:4, 17-23

    The Supper Foretold: Mt. 24:28; Lk. 17:34-37; Isa. 34:3; Eze. 39:17

    The Supper Gathered: Rev. 19:19; 14:14-20; 16:13-16; 17:14; Eze. 38-39; Zech. 14:2

    The Supper Slain & Prepared: Rev. 19:20-21; 14:14-20; Isa. 34:1-2, 6, 8, 10, 15; 63:1-6; Eze. 38-39; Joel 3:2, 13-14; Zech. 14

    The Supper Devoured: Rev. 19:21; Mt. 24:28; Lk. 17:37; Eze. 39:17-21


  6. Reign of Christ: Mt. 6:10; Isa. 9:6-7; Lk.1:31-35; Jer. 23:5-6; Ps. 2:9-12; 9:7-12; 10:16-18; 18:43-50; 21:8-13; 22:22-31; Rev. 2:27; Mic. 5:2; 4:1-7; Isa. 2:2-4, 12-21; 11:3-5; 59:20-21; 65:20 Zech. 2:11; 8:22; 14:16-21; Dan. 2:44-45; 7:13-14; Rev. 11:15; 20:4-10; Ps. 72:9; 96:11-13; 110:1-7; Rev. 19:16; 2 Tim. 4:1; Isa. 16:5; Mt. 25:31.


  7. Redeemed & Restoration of Israel: Ge. 15:18; Isa. 1:26; 10:21; 14:2; 27:6; 29:18; 35:1-2, 5-10; 49:3, 21-23; 51:3, 11; 55:12; 60:10, 12, 21; 61:3- 7, 9-10; 65:18-25; Jer. 23:3-8; 30:3; 31:33-40; 32:41; 33:15-17; Eze. 43:7; Dan. 7:13-14; Hos. 3:4-5; 14:1-4; Joel 2:21-27; Amos 9:14; Zeph. 3:9, 20; Zech. 6:12-13; 8:4-5; 12:10-14; Mt. 19:28-30; Lk. 13:28-30; 22:28-30; Acts 3:21.

  8. Righteous Rule With His Children: Ps. 2:9; 10:15-18; 37:1-2, 9-10, 20; 72:4; 149:6-9; Prov. 2:22; Isa. 2:3; 66:24; Eze. 44:23; Mt. 19:28; 25:23; Lk. 19:12-27; Rom. 8:17; 1Cor. 6:2-3; 15:24-28; 2 Tim. 2:11-12; Rev. 2:26-27; 3:21; 20:4-6.

  9. Renovation of Earth With Fire: Isa. 24:19-20; 51:6; 65:17; 66:22-24; Heb. 1:10-12; 2 Peter 3:7-10; Rev. 6:14

  10. Recondite Information:

    11. “The Day of the LORD” 1 Thess. 5:2 (See point 1 above Retribution for the total of 19 times it’s found)

    “The Day of Christ” 2 Thess. 2:2 (Rapture)

    “The Day of God” 2 Peter 3:12; 1 Cor. 15:24-28 (When God rules supremely again over all of His creation before the rebellion and fall of both Lucifer and Adam.) In eternity.

 

REASONS FOR THE MILLENNIUM

(Revelation 20:4-6)

 

Introduction: Christ Will Receive A Kingdom

Christ Will Rule A Kingdom

Christ Will Reign In A Kingdom

Eze. 48:35 “The LORD is there.”


I. THREE PERSPECTIVES ON THE MILLENNIUM     The What?

‘Joy To The World’ (Song)

  1. Amillennial View: Major characteristic: Spiritualize and Symbolize the Word. (Spiritual Approach)
  2. Post-Millennial View: Major characteristic: Save the Sinful World. (Convert-Saving Approach)
  3. Pre-Millennial View: Major Characteristic: Strict and Straight View of the Word. (Literal-Scriptural Approach)

II. FOUR PURPOSES OF THE MILLENNIUM    The Why?


  1. Reward People of God: (Reign & Rule) Isa. 40:10; Mtt. 16:27; 25:34; Col. 3:24; Rev. 22:12.
    1. Past/Present Believers Rewarded At The Rapture Of The Christian In The Air
    2. Prospective Believers Rewarded During The Reign Of The Christ On The Earth 1 Thess. 3:13; 1 Cor. 6:2; Rev. 20:4; 1 Cor. 3:8-15; Lk. 14:14)
      1. Parable of Talents: Mtt. 25:23

        2. Increased Opportunities

        More Responsibilities

        Greater Abilities & Resources

      2. Prepared Believers Rewarding Evil Doers And Reign With Christ In The Millennium. (Dakes Annotated Bible p. 1061 [OT] 7 Duties of Saints) (Ps. 72:4; 2:9; 37:1-2, 9-10, 20; Pro. 2:22; Isa. 60:12; Pro.20:8, 26 [Exam. Ezra 6:11-12; 7:25-26; Neh. 5:1-13; 13:15-21;] Christ’s governors with authority. Rev. 2:27; 12:5; Zech. 14:16-19; 13:2-3; Ps. 149:5-9; Isa. 29:20- 21; Ps. 149:5-9; Isa. 29:20-21; Ps. 10:15-18; Mtt. 5:21-22, 25-26; Isa. 66:24; Eccl. 8:11. True now-not then. Lev. 24:11-23. Num. 16-Korah, Josh. 7- Achan. No getting around the law by frivolous lawsuits, tricky lawyers. No incompetent or insanity plea or minor technicalities or briberies. No getting off for good behavior either. Swift/final no deals. Lk. 14:14; Mtt.25:21, 23, 34; Lk. 19:17, 19, 27; Rev.19:10; 22:8-9; Rom. 8:17; 2 Tim. 2:12.
  2. Respond To The Prophets Predictions: Ps. 72:11; Isa. 9:7; 60:21; Zech. 9:10; Lk. 1:31-33; Acts 1:6.
  3. Receive The Answer To The Disciples’ Prayer: Mtt. 6:9-10
  4. Reemphasize Man’s Depravity & The Necessity of Christ’s Death:
    5. Satan Judged And Jailed
    At the end of the 1,000 yrs. Satan will be loosed & leads a revolt and surrounds the city. Also, the problem is not environmental inequality which will be evident. Sin began in a perfect environment, the Garden of Eden. In the millennium after the only perfect ruler reigns men still will revolt.
    Jeremiah 20:9. Man’s sinful.

     

III. FIVE PROFILES OF THE MILLENNIUM     The When?

 

  1. It Will Be A Time Of Peace  (Ps. 72:7; Isa. 2:4; 11:6-9; Mic. 4:2-3; Lk. 2:14)
  2. It Will Be A Time Of Prosperity (Eze. 34:26-27; 36:29-30, 34-35; 35:1-7; Amos 9:13; Zech. 8:12)
  3. It Will Be A Time Of Purity (Isa. 11:9; 25:9; 66:23; Zech. 13:2)
  4. It Will Be A Time Of Prolonged Life (Isa. 65:19-20)
  5. It Will Be A Time Of Personal Joy (Isa. 9:3; 12:3; 14:7; 25:8-9; 30:29; 42:10-12; Phil. 2:10-11)