Jesus As Us

In this episode, our group continues to explore what it means to live inside of Jesus, as mentioned in John 14:20 "you in Me". We begin to explore the concept of freedom in Jesus and how we experience it. To get a better picture of this freedom, we first tried to define sin and how it enslaves us. NOTES Slave Bible - https://youtu.be/lvKUOuYn1-c?si=le7b1UtLb6vJ-v8Z Scriptures: Rom. 8:2; Gal. 5:1; 2 Cor. 3:17 Please leave your thoughts below in the comment section.

Today, our group talks about what it is like to not be aware of sin. Living in Jesus means that one does not have any awareness of sin or guilt in their lives. How can this be true when our churches continue to teach that we are still sinners? Notes Scriptures: Rom. 6:11; 8:1; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Jn 3:6 Book: NT Wright, Paul, a biography. Please leave comments below.

In this episode, one of our attendees, who has not attended church in a while, announced he was going to church today. This opened the question, should we encourage people to attend church today, knowing that the common narrative does not match our current perspective? Is there value in attending church, especially if we know so many people are leaving? NOTES Books: Wayne Jacobsen, So you don't want to go to church anymore, and He loves me. PDF: Dennis D, Spiritual Revelation Phases https://nwmenscoalition.files.wordpress.com/2023/08/spiritual-revelation-phases-.pdf Scriptures: Jn 14:20; 17:3, 21; 1 Jn 2:12-14; 1 Cor. 4:15

David Fulton joins Dennis in this episode to discuss the subject of Easter and how it is portrayed in contemporary Christianity. David suggests from a quote by Philip Yancy that it is a "two edged story". What does he mean, and how is it that believers still have trouble losing their guilt and shame even after hearing the Easter narrative? NOTES Philip Yancey, The Jesus I never knew. Scriptures: 2 Cor 5:21; Isa. 53-55; Jn 14:20 Great American Family - media channel Barbara Tuchman - historian, author Please leave your comments below

In this episode, our group discussed how traditions like Palm Sunday keep Christianity focused on the past, not the present reality of being in Christ and He in us. While rituals have value, they unintentionally lead the church to see Jesus as a historical figure, rather than its living reality. Are you waving palms for Christ living in you now? Notes: Mike Bickle: Passion for Jesus Heb. 10:19-22; Rev. 7:9,10 The Passion of the Christ Please leave your comments below.

John 14:20 says we are in Jesus, but when did that occur? Our group today discusses the reality that we have already been placed in Jesus before the world was even formed. That means we have been in Jesus and He in the Father, and we didn't even know it! Notes on today's discussions: Book: Pagan Christianity, Barna and Viola Movie: Peace River,Up Faith&Family Streaming channel David's Quote: "I could not, with a clear conscience, ask God to take me safely through this war, but I can ask Him for strength and courage to do my job." Soldier Randel Harris from The Day of Battle by Rick Attkinson Streaming Series: The Chosen, available on Netflix, Peacock, Up Faith and Family, Angel Studios. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 1:30; Eph 1:4 Please leave your comments below.

In this episode of our JAU Sunday Zoom Meeting, we continue to explore the experience of living in Jesus. Our journey into Him leads us to a fascinating realm full of wonder and mystery beyond words. Just where is this realm, and do we need to die to go there? What is the value to our lives in being allowed to see through the "open door"? Notes Some of this recording contains audio by a train conductor from a train a member was riding during the Zoom meeting. David's scripture quotations - Ps 16:8; 2 Tim. 3:13-15 Dennis scripture mention - Heb. 11:13 Madonna's invitation from God - Madonna Says She 'Spoke to God' When in a Coma and Said 'No' to His Question - Controversy - WN365 (wrestlingnews365.com) Please leave your comments below

In this episode, our focus group looks at one of the most misunderstood and improperly taught scriptures in the Bible. Listen or watch as we discuss how the author J Present Eby in his book Savior of the World interprets this passage in light of God's overall plan for the reconciliation of the Jews in the next age. You will not have to worry ever again about this fearsome phrase. Please leave your comments below. Notes PBS Series: "The US and the Holocaust"

Today's conversation is a lesson in "spiritual geography". Where is heaven? Is it up, over there or all around? We discuss the reality of our current existence in heaven, which is contrary to the modern Christian teaching of heaven after death. Which view is more exciting? Please leave us your thoughts in the Comment section below. NOTES Scriptures today: Phil. 3:20,21; John 3:13; Col. 3:1,2 Movie: "Love, Kennedy"

Heads up! This episode of the JAU Zoom meeting conversation is sensitive in nature. The group was drawn into discussing the Christian view of homosexuality. How does God view people in this lifestyle, and does our version of Christianity match His view? What is God calling the sons of God to be and do in this coming age? Please leave your thoughts below in the comment section.

Our Focus discussion group continues to review J Preston Eby's book Savior of the World; this week in chapter 13 "Jubilee". What was this OT law and what is its relevance to our future? This is an amazing truth that modern Christianity has overlooked. Give us your thoughts in the comment section below.

JAU Zoom Meeting 2-11-24 "Into the Spirit" 3 minutes ago As believers, we are encouraged to walk, worship, and live in the spirit. What does that mean? In this episode, our discussion focuses on the spiritual dimension, as the realm God invites us to enter and engage with Him. The door is open to freely enter the Holy Place. Will we leave the comforts of our religious life to enter? Notes Mike Bickle, Passion for Jesus NT Wright, Paul, A Biography Please leave your comments or questions below.

In this episode of our JAU Focus Session, we continue our review of chapter 12 in J Preston Eby's book Savior of the World. We wade into Preston's amazing proposition for the origin of sin and earthly corruption. Listen or watch as we try to summarize Preston's thesis for how God plans to bring everything back into balance and oneness with Himself. Please leave your comments below or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com

As we see ourselves in Jesus and us in Him, it definitely changes how we understand prayer. In this episode, we discuss how reading John 14 from this perspective will lead us to know how to approach the Father with our needs. Please leave your comments below or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com

Is your Christianity future orientated? Are you looking to escape this life and the mess of the world and go to heaven? If so, it will be hard for you to grasp the truth of Christ in you and you in Him now. In this episode, our group talks about why this is the major hurdle to overcome in understanding the reality of John 14:20,21. Do you "know" He lives in you and you in Him NOW? Leave your comments below or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com Scriptures: Jn. 14:20,21; Gal. 2:20; Rom 6:6-11

In this episode, our focused session group continues its review of JPreston Eby's book, Savior of the World chapter 12. They discuss the history of Christian theology that led to the doctrine of heaven and hell. What were the contributing philosophical assumptions behind the origin of this well entrenched doctrine today? Leave your comments below or write to knowingJesus@outlook.com

Our conversation today centers around the phrase "lukewarm", as it is used in Revelation 3:16. What did Jesus really mean by this phrase? Was He calling for more dedication or commitment, or was there another issue at stake? From the context of the scripture in which it is used, what do we find was really on the mind and heart of Jesus? Leave your comments below or write to us at knowingJesus@outlook.com

Inspired by a recent article, our group discusses what environments best enable a person to find the Truth. Why is it difficult for the institutional church to allow people to ask the tough questions? Do we need to safeguard our Biblical perspectives? Can we trust Jesus to help us navigate the need for what is true or false? Notes "The 3-Word Question that Banned Me from Bible Class" Stepping Up - Video Series Please leave your comments or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com

Welcome to a new year of conversations about living as Jesus. We start this year of 2024 talking about the need in many people's lives for some real hope. What will help people most in the face of so many bleak circumstances in our political and economic world? We are convinced that people want more than the usual "bumper sticker" brand of Christianity to give them confidence and peace. They need to see Jesus and how best to see Him than through our lives. But what does that look like? Watch and listen as we attempt to describe this experience. Let us know what you think by leaving your comments below or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com

We know Jesus as the Savior who appeared as a baby in the manger, but do we know Him as Lord? Our discussion in this episode deals with the process God performs to cause us to bend the knee and confess with our mouth, Jesus IS Lord (Phil. 2:9). This is the power of the "new-same name" of Jesus that we will see in our lives and in the next age (Rev. 3:12). Please give us your comments in the comment section or write to us at knowingJesus22@outlook.com . NOTES NT Wright on the rapture. - YouTube

What does it mean to be zealous? In this episode of JAU Sunday morning Zoom meeting, Dennis and David discuss what they believe Jesus is referring to when He used the word in Rev. 3:16. They ask how Jesus Himself showed what it meant to be zealous from His own life and teaching. Please leave your ideas in the comment section below, or write to us at knowingJesus22@outlook.com NOTES Experiencing God, Henry Balckaby He Loves Me, Wayne Jacobsen So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, Jacobsen Tender Warrior, Stu Weber The Commission , Dennis Deardorff

Today's JAU discussion centers on two aspects of Jesus' life in us. Through His letter to the church of Philadelphia in Rev. 3:17-13, we see Him revealed as having the "key of David" and turning us into "pillars" in the church. What do these things mean for us today? Listen or watch, and then give us your comments on the page below, or write to us at knowingJesus22@outlook.com . NOTES The Chosen - video series Heb. 10:19-22 N T Wright, Paul, A biography The Unveiling of Jesus - Part 13

No doubt most of us have had a door shut in our life to a venture or direction. In the same way, many of us have had doors open for wonderful new opportunities. Where do we see God in all this? Our group today talks about how God is behind the open and shut doors, and when we know Him and His heart, we can live with confidence in His will. Notes Rev. 3:7,8; Heb. 10:19-22 Please leave a comment or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com

Living with Christ in me is not a matter of "what I have to do, it's what I get to do". In this episode of our Jesus as Us Sunday morning Zoom conversation, our group discusses what Christ living in us looks like. How does our life appear to others? Are we perfect, without any dysfunction? Can Jesus be seen without our being conscious of His presence in us? Please leave your comments below or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com NOTES How To Identify A ‘True’ Christian, If Indeed You Can Even Find One (religionunplugged.com) The Chosen He Loves Me

A recent article on the regrets of people in their last hours of life prompted our group in this episode to ask, do we have any regrets? Do we regret not having the revelation of Jesus in us earlier in our lives? Do we regret that we may have missed out on a different course in life than the one we have lived? Listen or watch as our group discusses how we believe God has brought us to this exact place where we now see our real lives as Jesus. Notes No. 1 life regret of dying patients: I see it 'all the time,' says psychology expert—what to do 'before it's too late'. Please leave your comments below or write to knowingJesus22@outlook.com