Marking Time: Forming Spirituality through the Christian Year

Ses s i on 2: Chr i s tus Vi c tor

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c. It is celebrated in our remembrance and transformation at the Table, the Lord’s Supper, 1 Cor. 11.23-26.

3. Implication: Coming into the presence of the Father through the work of the Son in the power of the Spirit is the heart of worship.

E. For gifts

1. As tokens and emblems of the Holy Spirit’s sovereign supply within the body of Christ, spiritual gifts are God’s gracious endowments and benefits flowing from the bounty won through the victory of Christus Victor , Eph. 4.7-10.

2. Clarification

a. God has given pastoral offices to the Church in order that its members may be equipped for the work of the ministry, Eph. 4.11-16.

b. The Holy Spirit sovereignly dispenses the gifts to the members of the body for the common good, 1 Cor. 12.1-11.

3. Implication: Stewarding our gifts together for the common good of the Church is the core of spiritual giftedness, 1 Pet. 4.10-11.

F. For evangelism and mission

1. As proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, evangelism and mission is the unashamed declaration