Encountering Christ

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Encountering Christ is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, as it signifies a personal and transformative experience with Jesus Christ. According to the Bible, this encounter can occur through various means, such as prayer, scripture, and community, as seen in Romans 8:28, where it is written that "all things work together for good to them that love God." The Psalmist also expresses a deep sense of intimacy and reliance on God in Psalms 23:1, stating "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing," highlighting the personal nature of this encounter. Through such experiences, believers can come to know Christ in a more profound way, as expressed in Philippians 3:10, where the apostle Paul desires to "know Christ and the power of his resurrection," demonstrating the significance of encountering Christ in the Christian faith.

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Major Ian Thomas

Major Ian Thomas emphasizes the importance of truly knowing Christ rather than just knowing the Scriptures, as the Pharisees did. He highlights that Jesus, though fully God, lived as a man to demonstrate what true humanity looks like, allowing God to work through Him. Thomas encourages believers to

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Matthew 7:28

“When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,”

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John 5:39

“You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,”

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Luke 24:27

“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.”

Luke 24:44

“Jesus said to them, "These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms."”

2 Peter 1:19

“We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one's own interpretation. For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 26:22

“But I have had God's help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen: that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles."”

Proverbs 8:33

“Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.”