Christocentricity - Jesus in the Centre

WE ARE ‘BIBLE-ROOTED’ CHRIST-CENTRED SPIRIT-LED

A Picture Bible-rooted, not Bible- bound

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PAUL’S WRITINGS 1 Corinthians – Christ/Son 9x in first 9 verses 2 Corinthians – 5 x in first 5 verses Ephesians – 6 x in first 5 verses Christ referred to 67 times in 155 verses of Ephesian letter JESUS central for Paul It’s all rubbish beside Him… Phil 3.8

WHY SO CENTRAL? He is God with us He embodies God His Spirit lives in us

WHAT ABOUT THE FATHER? Recent strong re-emphasis Danger of ‘relegating’ Jesus Idea of Jesus as an ‘introducer’ to the Father

WE ARE THE LAMB’S BRIDE

DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIP Not just imitation Nor just moving towards Him Key is to KNOW Him ! (Phil.3.10)

RUBLOV’S ICON OF THE TRINITY

NO KING – NO KINGDOM! Basileia not a system or set-up It’s QUALITY of His rule Jesus the King comes As in bread and wine

NO APOLOGY FOR JESUS His Name can bring discomfort It costs to be His Not a doctrine or ethic

He is the head of His body, the Church, the Firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He might have the supremacy.’ Col.1.18

His Name is wonderful (x3) Jesus, my Lord He is the mighty King, Master of everything, His name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord

He’s the great shepherd, The rock of all ages, Almighty God is He; Bow down before Him, Love and adore Him His Name is wonderful, Jesus, my Lord

He’s the Saviour of my Soul, My Jesus, my Jesus; He’s the Saviour of my soul, He’s the Saviour of my soul. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, He’s the Saviour of my soul, He’s the Saviour of my soul.