Re:Vision: The Key to Transforming Your Church

by Aubrey Malphurs

Genesis 3—the fall and the promised redemption after the fall (v. 15). Genesis 12—fulfilling Abrahamic and attendant covenants, including the promise to become a blessing to the nations. Matthew 16:18—He came to launch the church, a movement of redemption. Mark 1:38—He came to preach the gospel. Mark 10:45—He came to serve and to give his life a ransom for many. Luke 9:51—Christ did not avoid the cross, but “resolutely set out for Jerusalem” where his cross awaited him. Luke 19:10—Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. John 1:1, 14—He, the Word, came to tabernacle (live) among us. John 1:17—He portrayed grace and truth. John 19:30—He wrote “paid in full” across the sin of humanity, a gift of forgiveness that must be appropriated by faith. 1 Corinthians 15:55–57—He destroyed our enemies: sin and death. 2 Corinthians 5:18–20—He instituted the ministry of reconciliation and endowed believers with that ministry. 2 Corinthians 5:21—He became a substitute on the cross for sinners. Galatians 3:13—He redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. Ephesians 1:20; Hebrews 8:1—He returned to heaven to be seated at the right hand of the Father. Philippians 2:5–11—The humbled Christ is now exalted so that all should bow and confess that he is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (see also Rev. 5:13). Hebrews 2:10—To bring many sons [disciples, followers] to glory. Revelation 21–22—He will restore paradise lost.

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