What is it that Christ first descended into the lower parts of the earth, then ascended far above all heavens? It is that He would fill all things. When Christ ascended He led captivity captive and gave gifts to me. Christ's route of victory details His authority, power, and glory as well as provision to work all things according to His Father's will. and build a habitation of God through the Spirit. In this sermon Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher exposes the both the invisible realm in heaven and earth, the enemies there, and Christ triumph over them.
Christ Led Captivity Captive | Lesson 98
Ephesians
April 21, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16
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Christ's Descent & Ascent | Lesson 99
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In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher covers a detailed exposition of Ephesians 4:7-16, focusing on Christ's descent into the lower parts of the earth and ascent far above all heavens. He explains how Christ's actions were a gesture of possession over all authority in heaven and earth, and how He triumphed over enemies like death, hell, and spiritual wickedness in high places. The purpose of Christ's descent and ascent was to fill all things, and the spiritual gifts given to the church are part of this process of building and filling the body of Christ as a habitation for God. This sermon emphasizes the significance of Christ's work in reconciling all things to Himself and the believer's participation in this not only passively by their new identity in Christ, but actively through Christ's life and conduct within the church.
The Seven One-ders of the Spirit Pt. 4 | Lesson 96
April 7, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:4–6
We walk worthy of our vocation with all lowliness and meekness, and longsuffering. We walk worthy forbearing one another in love. We walk worthy endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher finishes the last of the seven one-ders of the unity we are to keep with one another in love and the bond of peace. One God and Father of all, above all, and through all, and in you all.
When Christ Ascended Up on High | Lesson 97
April 14, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16
This sermon covers a detailed analysis of Ephesians 4:7-16, focusing on the concept of spiritual gifts given by Christ after His ascension and descent. Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher delves into the meaning of Christ 'leading captivity captive' and 'giving gifts to men', drawing connections to Psalm 68 and the Old Testament events surrounding the Ark of the Covenant. The discussion explores the depth and height of Christ's work, His victory over spiritual enemies, and the implications for believers being seated with Him in heavenly places. Also stressed in this sermon, the importance of not just knowing these truths intellectually but allowing them to impact daily life and walk worthy of the calling. The overall theme revolves around understanding the measure of Christ's gift and how it relates to the spiritual gifts given to the church.