Experiencing the Trinity
Sermon #8: Mutual Indwelling
Reciprocity (Means mutual exchange)
Theologians developed language to describe this mutual indwelling.
Greek term: perichoresis
What is it?
Remember: coherence without commingling or coalescence.
Circuminsessio:
Circumincessio
What does it all mean to us?
Can we truly be ‘holy?’ Yes... in Christ. On our own... no chance.
Can we accomplish what God wants us to accomplish?
Yes... in Christ. On our own... no chance.
1 Thess. 5:23-24
What’s the problem? _________________
The solution: John 15:4-5
Our challenge: We have to learn to ‘let it happen’ by restfully abiding in Him as He abides in us, can we bear much fruit and fruit that will last.’ (John 15:5,16)
What does it take?
Paul sums it all up when he writes: Galatians 2:20
Speaker: Richard Clinton