#BibleStudy Timeless Truths: A Look into the Christian Church after COVID-19 - Part 2
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The Communion of Worship
After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting:
“Hallelujah!
Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
for true and just are his judgments.
He has condemned the great prostitute
who corrupted the earth by her adulteries.
He has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”
Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
for true and just are his judgments.
He has condemned the great prostitute
who corrupted the earth by her adulteries.
He has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”
And again they shouted:
“Hallelujah!
The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever.”
The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever.”
The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried:
“Amen, Hallelujah!”
Then a voice came from the throne, saying:
“Praise our God,
all you his servants,
you who fear him,
both great and small!”
all you his servants,
you who fear him,
both great and small!”
Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting:
“Hallelujah!
For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
Let us rejoice and be glad
and give him glory!
For the wedding of the Lamb has come,
and his bride has made herself ready.
Fine linen, bright and clean,
was given her to wear.”
For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
Let us rejoice and be glad
and give him glory!
For the wedding of the Lamb has come,
and his bride has made herself ready.
Fine linen, bright and clean,
was given her to wear.”
(Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.)
Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.”
At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”
Revelation 19:1-10
The Communion of Worship
God is too wise to make a mistake. God is too good to do evil.
Therefore, what God allows is best.
Therefore, what God allows is best.
Rev. A. J. Tosti
Important Definitions
Amen: So let it be
Hallelujah: Praise Jehovah or Praise the Lord Almighty
Amen – Acceptance of the Will of God
The important thing is to realize that God’s will is perfect NOW.
Amen – Commitment to the Purposes of God
Submitting to God’s will.
Not giving up, but allowing ourselves to be under God’s control.
Hallelujah – Joy in the Fellowship of God
This goes beyond “Amen.”
This is part of loving God.
Hallelujah – Assurance of the Victory of Jesus
Communion is a celebration of victory.
How do you worship?
- As marbles. Individuals, who react via collisions with one another?
- As grapes. Individuals, who merge their juices into a uniquely flavored drink?
Your answer to this question is crucial for the advancement of God’s church, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 restrictions on corp0rate worship services.
Thanks to Dr. Tom Goble for the primary teaching in this post.
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