Christ Our Glory
Mac expresses gratitude for gathering again and reflects on the theme of the conference, "Christ, Our Glory," based on 2 Corinthians 3:17-18. He emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in transforming believers into the image of Christ, highlighting that true liberty comes from serving God rather than pursuing personal desires. Mac encourages attendees to focus on beholding the glory of the Lord, which leads to spiritual transformation and a deeper relationship with Christ. He shares that the pressures of life can distract believers, but maintaining a personal relationship with God is essential to avoid fainting in faith. Mac also discusses the significance of community in the body of Christ, where believers can support one another in their spiritual journeys. He illustrates this with the life of Robert Chapman, who exemplified living out Christ's love and humility. Ultimately, Mac calls for a renewed commitment to allow Christ's life to be expressed through believers, moving from glory to glory as they behold Him.
Outline of Main Points
- Gratitude for gathering and the theme "Christ, Our Glory."
- Importance of the Holy Spirit in transformation.
- True liberty in serving God, not self.
- Focus on beholding the glory of the Lord.
- Maintaining a personal relationship with Christ amidst life's pressures.
- Significance of community in the body of Christ.
- Example of Robert Chapman and his life of love and humility.
- Call to express Christ's life and move from glory to glory.
17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
