Populating the New Heavens and the New Earth
There is rich and deep meaning in the Church being described as the Body of Christ… implications for now and for the consummation of time! It is both a privilege and a responsibility to be a part of it.
Matthew 12:32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.
Ephesians 1:21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
Luke 20:34-36 Jesus answered and said to them, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage. But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
Galatians 1:4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
Hebrews 6:5 and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come.
Colossians 2:19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God.
Ephesians 4:9 (NIV) What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions?
Ephesians 4:9 (NLT) Notice that it says “he ascended.” This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world.
Ephesians 4:9 (ESV) In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth?
Sermon Discussion Questions:
Explain the 2 Ages and the Overlapping of the Ages.
What is God’s big plan and how is it being worked out through:
The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Church
Why is this a privilege and responsibility for Christians?
