Marbaniang, Domenic

"So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another." (Rom.12:5) The Church is not a denomination, for denominations are organizations, but the Church is one body, and the believers, being many, are individually members of one another, irrespective of location, language, nationality, or time period. Unity is organic, not organizational, obviously. Organizations exist for the sake of order and oversight; however, they can often be a hindrance to the individual. But, the Church has no name or human barriers. It is always one body. The deeper connection is undeniable and basic to the body no matter what the external identifiers may be; the Lord only knows His one body.

We will all have to give an account to God of our: Thoughts/Conscience (Rom.2:15-16; Heb.4:12,13) Words (Matt.12:36; Jude 14-16; 2Cor.5:10) Works (Eccl.12:14; Rev.20:12,13) Desires/Pursuits (Rom.2:7) Treasures, Stewardship/Talents, Expenditures and Investments (Matt.6:20; Phil.4:17; Matt.25:19; 1Tim.6:17-19; Rev.3:18) Obedience to Faith (Rom.4:3; 2Thess.1:8) Choices and Lifestyle, Time Spent (Eccl.11:9) Souls (Heb.13:17; Rom.14:12; 1Cor.8:12,13; 1Pet.5:4) Acts towards the Body of Christ (1Cor.3:10-17) Ministry (James 3:1; Lk.12:47-48; Jer.48:10; 2Cor.4:1-2)

I. The Promise of the Gospel Given through the prophets in the Holy Scriptures - It was a Spoken Promise – Communicated - It was a Written Promise – Encoded, Recorded Promise of the Gospel: “That God will save…” Promises of the Gospel. “Salvation, life, adoption….” Rom.15:8; Gal.3:16, 22 Why the Promise of the Gospel Was Made 1. Because man by his righteousness could not fulfill the righteousness of God. The Law can’t save. It can only condemn. Israel is the greatest example. - Sinned despite of miracles - Sinned despite of Tabernacle - Sinned despite of Shekinah - Sinned despite of prophets, priests… (Jer.5:31) Education can’t transform Religion can’t transform 2. Because God loved us and wants us to be saved. (1Jn.4:19) - Cross: Greatest symbol of human rejection of God and God’s embrace of man 3. Because the Gospel is the only way for man to be saved. That is why it is the GOSPEL II. The Person of the Gospel Not an ordinary man. Mediator: Real. High Priest. According to the Flesh: S...

Year: 1998-1999 Class: MDiv (Previous) Class Instructor: Dr. Daryl Merrill, Sr. Homily: “A Justified Man’s Life by Faith in God” Homily by: Domenic Marbaniang Text: Romans 1:17: “The Just Shall Live by Faith” State Track/Angle: Analogical view-point of life-process WHY? • The subject is a very broad one; comprehends, runs through, the whole Bible. Exhaustive talk impossible. • Not just a theological or philosophical enterprise; a call to a meaningful experience of life eternal; a relationship. Define Terms for a Clear Perspective of Thinking • The Just: The righteous one – one who stands and lives his life in conformity to God’s Just Standard of Living • Live: The entire life process consummating in eternity. • By: Out-from/of; by; because of or by reason of. • Faith: Faithful, living, loving faith, obedient to truth, based on the Being of God, based on His Revealed Truth. The means by which we respond and relate to Him. PART I: COMMENCEMENT: THE START OF THE LIFE ORIGIN BY F...