Gregg's Rest Stop (Grammatical Miracles!)

Published: Mon, 01/28/13

Gregg's Rest Stop

January 28, 2013

Journey in Christ

Grammatical Miracles!

	Therefore we have been buried WITH Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in NEWNESS of LIFE. (Romans 6:4) This past weekend, I had the humble privilege to be the instrument Jesus used to lead 15 people (including two pastors) through a verse-by-verse, word-for-word study of the heart of the gospel in Romans chapters 5 through 8. We spent over 5 minutes on each of the 108 verses (12 hours total). Everyone agreed this study was like walking through areas we normally busily drive by. It is amazing how much more you see by walking and looking around with childlike wonder. I want to share just one of the 108 verses with you. Following are truths the Lord showed us as He slowly but surely walked us through Romans 6:4 (see verse at top). Note that our English translations of the Bible come from old Greek manuscripts and that Greek words are more precise and eloquent than our English words. MIRACULOUS PREPOSITION With Romans 6 emphatically declares you were crucified with Christ, buried with Christ, and raised with Christ. Wayne Barber notes two Greek words that are interpreted by our English word with. Meta means "to be along side another." This is the most common meaning of our English word with. The second Greek word sun means "to be so mixed with another that no one can tell the difference." The Holy Spirit breathed into Paul (writer of Romans) the Greek word sun! This reveals the truth of your intimate union with Christ! MIRACULOUS ADJECTIVE Newness There are also two Greek words for new. Neos refers to being new in regards to time, such as a new and improved version of something. Kainotes refers to something being new that has never existed before, i.e., something brand new, a new creation. The Holy Spirit breathed into Paul the Greek word kainotes! This affirms the truth that your old sinful identity has been crucified with Christ and that God has raised you with Christ to a brand new identity and life! You are no longer defined by your past. You are now defined by the cross and resurrection of Christ! MIRACULOUS NOUN Life There are also two Greek words for life. Bios refers to human, animal, or plant life. We get our English words biography and biology from bios. Zoe refers to true life that is only in God. The Holy Spirit breathed into Paul the Greek word zoe! This means that your Christian life is not just a better life, it is Christ's very life!! It is a truly fulfilled life! It is eternal life! CLOSING It was a special fellowship around God's intricately written and woven Word. His precious Word to us. Journey in Christ has more upcoming opportunities to equip people to minister God's Word. Our vision is to nurture relationships (such as through this Rest Stop) to be a part of the body of Christ multiplying disciplers of Jesus Christ throughout the world! Thank you for your partnership in ministry,

SINGING GOD'S WORD

During the Romans Bible study, we periodically sang a hymn to worship the Lord as He unfolded His word to us. Each hymn affirmed the portion of Scripture we were at in the study.

The following hymn by Fanny Crosby was our closing hymn for the study as we thanked God for the "great things He has taught us."

We were touched to realize that the physically blind Fanny "saw" God's glory through His Word! Oh how we need to believe that God has given us such spiritual eyes to see Him in all of His glory!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY

Great things He has taught us, great things He hath done,

And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son.

But purer, and higher, and greater will be

Our Wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.

Chorus

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,

And give Him the glory, great things He has done.

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Gregg Gibbons

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Michael Chalmers

Training Director

Kellie Boggs

Fellowship Director

Joy Gibbons

Ministry Assistant and women's ministry coordinator

Carole Blyth

Board member and women's ministry coordinator

Randy Garrick

Board member and Elder Holly Ridge Baptist Church

Paul Crews

Board member and Pastor Mountain Creek Baptist Church

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Partnership

I believe with all my heart that ministry is through relationships.

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you for your partnership in the gospel (Philippians 1:3, 5).

YouTube link below of my ministry commissioning service that included testimonies from several partners, including Bobby Richardson, former 2nd baseman for the NY Yankees.

3-minute discipleship video

Please contact me to learn more about partnering with me. I'd love to hear from you!

On September 19,

Lifetime Ministries published

the following Rest Stop article:

Article "From the Heart to the Head"

Ministry News

Gregg is mentoring teenagers, men, couples in an office donated by Holly Ridge Church in Simpsonville SC.

Michael is mentoring men and couples in offices donated by three churches Greenville SC.

A new group will be starting Advanced Discipleship Training March 2013.

Clink link below:

ADT 2013 brochure

Gregg teaches freedom in Christ at The Haven of Rest mission in Anderson, SC Mondays 6:00-6:45 pm. You are welcome to attend with Gregg anytime!

Gregg will be speaking again at the Bar None Cowboy Church. A new church in rural Laurens County SC.

Carole and Joy to lead discipleship Bible studies Jan 30 thru March 27, 2013 for 7 female employees on site at a manufacturing plant.

Journey in Christ is partnering with Hunts Memorial Baptist Church of Greenville SC to teach at a women's retreat Saturday, April 20, 2013.