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5. As to spiritual formation : Let us participate by faith in the victory of Christ over the power of sin, Satan, and death.

G. Kingdomtide (The Season after Pentecost): the Reigning Lord in Heaven, the Bridegroom, and Coming King

1. Biblical framework : Now reigning at God’s right hand till his enemies are made his footstool, Jesus pours out his benefits on his body, the Church. Soon, at God’s appointed time, the risen and ascended Lord will return to gather his Bride, the Church, and consummate his work – the reign of Christ, the King.

2. Exemplar Scripture references

a. Matt. 28.18-20

b. Rom. 14.7-9

c. 1 Cor. 15.25

d. Heb. 1.1-4

e. Rev. 5.9-10

3. Its meaning in Jesus’ history : the sending of the Holy Spirit and his gifts, Christ’s present session in heaven at the Father’s right hand, the harvest of God among the nations, the hope of his soon return 4. The season of the Church Year : The Season after Pentecost, the Reigning Lord in heaven and the Judge and Coming Bridegroom. a. During “ordinary time” (Kingdomtide), we consider God’s saving acts through time. As Christus Victor , Jesus must reign until his enemies are put under his feet. He is the head of the body, the Church, and now he empowers his people to bear witness of his saving grace in the world.

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