God the Son, Mentor's Guide, MG10

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G O D T H E S O N

4. Every tongue shall willingly or unwillingly confess that Jesus is Lord.

5. The exaltation (the bowing, confessing, and acknowledging of all creation to Jesus’ lordship) will bring glory and honor to God the Father who exalted the Son for his sacrifice and obedience.

III. Making the Case for a Study of Christ in Urban Ministry and Mission

Christ’s name is extending everywhere, believed everywhere, worshiped by all the above-enumerated nations, reigning everywhere. ~ Tertullian (c. 197, W) 3.158. Ibid. p. 93.

A. The onslaught of religious falsehood and error: the need exists for those who can identify the religious lies of the enemy today and refute them with the clear message of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ .

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1. 1 Tim. 4.1-3

2. A study of Christ can arm us against the surge of demonic deception in our time, John 8.31-32.

B. The confusion of spiritual darkness: the need exists for those who can demonstrate how Jesus of Nazareth has reasserted God’s authority and right to rule in the world, and how he can bring deliverance and victory to all who believe in him .

1. 2 Tim. 4.1-5

2. A study of Christ can overthrow the strongholds of the enemy and bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, 2 Cor. 10.3-5.