PAUL'S APOSTLESHIP AND AUTHORITY

Mary, by no virtue of her own, found "favor with God" (aka grace) and was elected to be the one who would bring the "only begotten Son of God" into the World. The means of "preparing" this "Body of Christ" was by the "overshadowing power of the Holy Spirit" and the Spirit's indwelling presence in the physical Body of Christ uniting the physical and the spiritual in perfect harmony. The Holy Spirit  was present in Jesus Christ. Because Christ had no earthly father, he was spared of the "imputation of Adam's sin" and thereby receiving a corrupt nature. The presence of the Spirit of Christ is evident in the physical life of Christ. 

Through the energizing of the Holy Spirit, the Body of Christ arose out from among the dead in a glorified spiritual-physical body. Again, the Scripture makes it clear that God had prepared a "Body of Christ" in a Glorified physical-spiritual Body without flesh and blood. This Divine-Human Glorified Body will be the Body of Christ throughout all eternity. "Justified by the Spirit" refers to the Resurrected Body of Christ being perfectly united by the work of the Holy Spirit. Again, one can see that the presence of the Spirit in the Resurrected Body of Christ.

Christendom is divided over the one Ordinance that represents the "unity among the church". Among the major views of the Lord's Supper are: 1) Transubstantiation (elements actually turn into or become the literal "Body and Blood" of Christ) resulting in "another sacrifice of Christ for the sins of the world" (Catholic View); 2) Consubstantiation (the elements remain the same, however, the real presence of Christ through the means of  His "Body and Blood" are above, around and below the elements. (Lutheran View); 3) The Reformed View advocates that the elements remain unchanged thereby not becoming the actual "Body and Blood" of Christ though He is actually present during the Lord's Supper. 4) the Memorial View affirms the elements remain the same and that Christ is no more present in the elements of the Lord's Supper nor does He exist at the observance of the Lord's Supper is some special way.(Baptist view). This view has been described as "taking a shot of juice and nibbling on a cracker"!It is apparent that both the Transubstantiation View and the Consubstantiation View are entirely false. While Luther may have wanted to correct the erroneous view of the Catholic Church, he failed, in that; he did not go far enough. The Memorial View of Baptists, in my opinion, went to the other extreme of the Transubstantian View! I believe the Remembrance View more accurately represents the Biblical view in this light. The Remembrance View does not change the elements of the Lord's Supper; however, it does uphold the concept that this observance is more than "just swallowing a jigger of juice and nibbling on a cracker"! The key word is "remembrance"! Do this in remembrance of me! Not in memory for that implies Christ is not present! Do this in remembrance of me! Not that Christ is in the elements for that implies He is actually present in the elements! Do this in remembrance of me! Means according to Robertson to "recall in one's mind as to relive the experience!. Do this in REMEMBRANCE OF ME! It is my position that  the only complete and correct view of the Lord's Supper is the Remembrance View! Do  this in Remembrance of me! " This is my Body" and "This is my Blood" attached to the phrase "Do this in Remembrance of  Me" is solid proof that the Spirit of Christ is present during the observance of the Lord's Supper.Again, the presence of the Spirit of Christ is witnessed in the observance of the Lord's Supper.  

During the present Dispensation of the Gospel of the Grace of God, the work of the Holy Spirit is vital for it is through the Spirit's birthing and the Spirit's baptizing at the time of salvation that this twofold reality takes place! Paul defines this reality when he says "Christ in you". The Spirit of Christ indwells/inhabits the Regeneration Body of Christ.Again, notice the presence of the Spirit of Christ in this Body of Christ!

Through this unofficial theological discourse it is hoped that one will see the high priority God places upon each "Body of Christ" eliminating the casual approach to "entering into the presence of Christ" as the Redeemer's Body that was sacrificed once and for all time for the elect, the Resurrection Body to know Christ not after the flesh but after the Spirit, the Remembrance Body knowing that observing the Lord's Supper is very serious and sacred that has dire consequences as indicated in 1 Corinthians 11, the Regeneration Body is the divine work of the Holy Spirit in forming the "Body of Christ, His Church universal , and the Residential Body is very important in the life of each believer and is not to be looked upon in a flippant way. Truly "God is with Us" and His presence is with us through the Spirit of Christ.

THE M & M'S OF THE BODY OF CHRIST

1. THE MEANING- The Called Out Asssembly-1 Corinthians 12:13;Ephesians 2:14-22

2. THE MESSAGE- The Message of Reconciliation-2 Corinthians 5:16-21; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4;

3. THE MISSION-The Ministry of Reconciliation-2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Ephesians 4:11-16

4. THE MONEY- Romans 12:8,13; 1 Corinthians 9:7-15; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; Galatians 6:6-10; Philippians 4:10-19

5. THE MEMORIAL-The One Ordinance of the Church- The Lord's Supper-1 Corinthians 11:23-32

6. THE MEMBERSHIP-1 Corinthians 12:12-14;Romans 12:4-5;Ephesians 2:14-22

7. THE MINISTRY- The Gifts of the Spirit for the Body of Christ- Romans 12:3-16; 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

 "The One Anothers"  All located in the Pauline Epistles to and for the Body of Christ, His Church  

8. THE MUSIC-1 Corinthians 14:15; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19

9. THE MOTIVATION -2 Corinthians 5:11-16; Philippians 1:15-18; Philippians 2:5-11

10. THE MESSIAH- Ephesians 1:3,17-23; Colossians 1:12-20 (note: Christos=the Anointed One=the Messiah of Israel who has risen from the dead and became Christ, the Head of His Body, the Church)

11. THE MISBEHAVING-2 Thessalonians 3:14-15;Ephesians 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 5:7-13

12. THE MARRIAGE-2 Corinthians 11:1-2;Romans 7:4 (note: this is not to imply that the Body of Christ, His Church is the "Bride of Christ"! The nation of Israel is clearly the : "Lamb's wife".

PROPHETIC PROGRAM:  The Prophetic Program originates out of the Abrahamic “Seed” Covenant whereby the physical descendents of Abraham are physically blessed with an Earthly Inheritance. The Davidic Covenant assures Israel an Eternal King and Kingdom; the Palestinian Covenant guarantees Israel’s ownership of prime land in the Middle East; The New Covenant addresses the Messianic Kingdom on Earth with a definite “Chain of Command”. Christ will rule over the Twelve Apostles; The Twelve Apostles will rule over the Twelve Tribes; The Twelve Tribes will rule over the Nations of the Earth . Christ and the Twelve Apostles will rule from the Earthly Jerusalem while The Church will rule with Christ from the Heavenlies	MYSTERY PROGRAM: During the Mystery Program a “Spiritual Body” is being called into existence known as “the Body of Christ, His Church” through the regenerating and baptizing work of the Holy Spirit with Christ as the one and only absolute “Head” of the Body of Christ. Christ executes His Headship not from any earthly location (Rome) but from His “Seat of Authority” in the Heavenlies. Just as God had prepared a physical  “Body of Christ” through the Incarnation; God is now preparing a Spiritual Body of Christ which will one day will be perfectly conformed to the ‘image of his son' and will rule and reign with Christ in the heavenly places.
A. THE PROPHECY PROGRAM  WAS REVEALED Luke 1:68-70 Acts 3:19-21	A. THE MYSTERY PROGRAM  WAS HIDDEN Romans 16:25-26 Ephesians 3:5 Ephesians 3:9 Colossians 1:25-26
B. THE PROPHECY PROGRAM IS ABOUT THE EARTH Genesis 1:28 Genesis 9:1 Genesis 13:14-17 Deuteronomy         11:21 Isaiah 11:9 Jeremiah 23:5 Psalm 37:9-11 Matthew 5:5 Matthew 5:6-10	B. THE MYSTERY PROGRAM  IS ABOUT THE HEAVENLY PLACES Ephesians 1:3 Ephesians 2:6 Philippians 3:20 Colossians. 3:1-4
C. CHRIST IS THE KING OF THE PROPHETIC PEOPLE Isaiah 9:1-7 Daniel 7:13-14 Zech. 14:9 Zech. 14:16 Matthew 2:2 John 1:49 Luke 1:33	C. CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE MYSTERY BODY OF CHRIST Ephesians 1:22-23 Colossians 1:18-19
D. THE PROPHETIC PEOPLE ARE ISRAEL Deuteronomy 7:6 Isaiah 60:1-5 Deuteronomy 28:13 Matthew 10:5-10 Romans 9:6 Romans 15:8	D. THERE IS NO ISRAEL IN THE MYSTERY PROGRAM Romans 10:12 Romans 3:22 Galatians 3:26-28 1 Corinthians 12:13 Ephesians 2:16-17
E. THE PROPHECY PROGRAM RULES ON EARTH Isaiah 62:1-4 Ezekiel 37:21-28 Exodus 19:4-6 Rev. 5:10	E. THE MYSTERY PROGRAM RULES IN THE HEAVENLIES Ephesians 2:14-16 Ephesians 2:6 Ephesians 3:6 Philippians 3:20 1 Corinthians 6:3 Ephesians 3:9-10
G.THE  PROPHECY PROGRAM  HAS THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM Matthew 3:2 Matthew 4:17 Matthew 4:23 Matthew 9:35 Matthew 24:14	G. THE MYSTERY PROGRAM HAS  THE GOSPEL OF THE GRACE OF GOD. 1 Corinthians 1:18 1 Corinthians 1:1-8 Romans 16:25-26 Acts 20:24 Romans 1:16-17 Romans 3:23-25
NOTE: WHAT THE PROPHECY PEOPLE DID NOT KNOW...   Matthew 16:15-22 Matthew 17:22-23 Mark 9:30-32 Luke 9:44-45 Luke 24:6-11 John 20:9	NOTE: THE TWO GOSPELS GO THEIR SEPARATE WAYS   Galatians 2:7-9 Acts 21:20 Romans 6:14 Galatians 3:22-25 Colossians. 2:15-17
H. THE CHIEF PROPHECY APOSTLE BELONGS TO  PETER Matthew 16:16-21 Acts 1:15 Acts 2:14	H. THE CHIEF  MYSTERY APOSTLE  BELONGS TO PAUL Romans 11:13 Romans 15:16 1 Timothy 1:16 Ephesians 3:1-2 1 Timothy 2:5-7
I.THE  PROPHECY PROGRAM  IS ABOUT THE TWELVE TRIBES  Matthew 19:28 Revelation 7:4-8	I. THE MYSTERY PROGRAM  IS ABOUT THE ONE BODY Ephesians 4:1-6
J. IN THE PROPHETIC PROGRAM THE PROPHETIC PEOPLE ARE WATER BAPTIZED  Exodus 29:1-7 Matthew 3:2-7 Matthew 28:19-20 Mark 16:16-20 Ezekiel 36:24-28 Matthew 3:11 Acts 1:5 Acts 1:8 Acts 2:38	J. IN THE MYSTERY PROGRAM PEOPLE ARE SPIRIT BAPTIZED.  Romans 6:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:13 Galatians 3:26-28 Colossians 2:10-13
K.THE PROPHECY PROGRAM  HAS A PHYSICAL BODY  CIRCUMCISION Genesis 17:9-14 Luke 2:21 Deuteronomy. 30:6	K. T HE  MYSTERY PROGRAM  HAS A SPIRITUAL BODY WITH A SPIRITUAL CIRCUMCISION.. Colossians. 2:10-13 Romans 6:1-6
L. THE GOAL OF PROPHECY PROGRAM  IS EARTH BRINGING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN TO RULE ON  Deuteronomy 11:21 Daniel 2:44 Matthew 25:34 Revelation 11:15	L. THE GOAL OF THE MYSTERY PROGRAM  IS TO FORM A NEW BODY TO RULE IN THE HEAVENLIES. Colossians 1:16 Ephesians 1:10
M. THE PROPHECY PROGRAM  WAS GOD’S PLAN FROM THE BEGINNING  Matthew 25:34 Luke 1:70 Acts 3:21	M. THE MYSTERY PROGRAM  WAS HIDDEN. Ephesians 1:4 Ephesians 3:9-11 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 Colossians 1:25-26 2 Timothy 1:9 Titus 1:2
N.THE PROPHECY PROGRAM HAS BEEN SET ASIDE	N. THE MYSTERY PROGRAM  IS NOW IN PLACE Ephesians 3:1-11 Colossians 1:24-27