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Hope · 11-15-2009, 04:52 PM

Dear Saints in Christ Jesus,

We will be having more fellowship next Saturday morning to continue to seek the Lord for our coming together Nov. 28-30.

At this point, we are clear to seek the Lord during those days regarding the Covenant relationship believers in Christ have with our Lord.

An excellent verse which addresses the three basic aspects of the New Covenant is Rom 4:16, For this reason it is by faith, that it might be in accordance with grace, in order that the promise may be certain to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all. NASB

Our responsibility is related to the “by faith.” We have an incredible supply for our responsibility that is, “in accordance with grace.” In the Scripture record, the vast bulk of the revelation is regarding the grace and the promise. For example consider Hebrews chapters 8-10. After detailed expounding on the New Covenant supply and promises then we come to our responsibility, Heb 10:22-25, Let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more, as you see the day drawing near. NASB

Some fellowship has been around having the four meetings focus on (1) The principle of the Covenant being central to our relationship to the Lord and for our daily walk. (2) Our responsibility to pray. (3) Our responsibility to participate in the gospel going to unbelievers. (4) Our responsibility to fight the spiritual warfare.

We do not have the definite leading of the Lord as yet. Please stand with us that we may experience the Son of Man walking among the golden lampstands and that we may have an ear to hear the Spirit’s speaking.

In Christ Jesus,

11-15-2009, 04:52 PM	#24
Hope Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 313	Re: Meetings in North Carolina Dear Saints in Christ Jesus, We will be having more fellowship next Saturday morning to continue to seek the Lord for our coming together Nov. 28-30. At this point, we are clear to seek the Lord during those days regarding the Covenant relationship believers in Christ have with our Lord. An excellent verse which addresses the three basic aspects of the New Covenant is Rom 4:16, For this reason it is by faith, that it might be in accordance with grace, in order that the promise may be certain to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all. NASB Our responsibility is related to the “by faith.” We have an incredible supply for our responsibility that is, “in accordance with grace.” In the Scripture record, the vast bulk of the revelation is regarding the grace and the promise. For example consider Hebrews chapters 8-10. After detailed expounding on the New Covenant supply and promises then we come to our responsibility, Heb 10:22-25, Let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more, as you see the day drawing near. NASB Some fellowship has been around having the four meetings focus on (1) The principle of the Covenant being central to our relationship to the Lord and for our daily walk. (2) Our responsibility to pray. (3) Our responsibility to participate in the gospel going to unbelievers. (4) Our responsibility to fight the spiritual warfare. We do not have the definite leading of the Lord as yet. Please stand with us that we may experience the Son of Man walking among the golden lampstands and that we may have an ear to hear the Spirit’s speaking. In Christ Jesus,