National Training Event 1999 - Christ among the gods

Jensen speaks on the topic of Christ among the gods from the topic Christ and Eternity using the text Colossians 1:15-23. Jensen summarises Colossians as 'Christ Jesus as Lord'. He explores what it means to be in the image of God, including Christ being there in the begininning. Jensen explores some of the problems of translations. Jensen looks at getting our purpose from our creator. Jensen looks at monotheism in the Bible., "Cassette label reads : ""Phillip Jensen Colossians 1:15-23 Christ and Eternity AFES - NTE 6/12/99"" Box label reads : ""Focus tapes Christ among the gods AFES National Training Event 1999 Phillip Jensen and Richard Chin 5/12/1999 - 8/12/1999"""

Jensen looks at Colossians 1:15-28. Jensen looks at the nature of death, in order to show that our life is dependant on God, that death is the opposite of life. Jensen shows that death is the wages for sin, and thus is abnormal. Jensen shows that Jesus has risen to be Christ, Lord, because his death was sufficient to pay for sin. He shows that people are not persuaded by the resurrection, and unerstanding the Old Testament first helps to understand that Jesus resurrection means the start of a general resurrection and the beginning of judgement., "Cassette label reads : ""Phillip Jensen Colossians 1:15-28 Christ and the Future AFES - NTE 7/12/99"" Box label reads : ""Focus tapes Christ among the gods AFES National Training Event 1999 Phillip Jensen and Richard Chin 5/12/1999 - 8/12/1999"""

Jensen speaks on the question 'What about evil?' from Colossians 2:8-15. He explores evil spirits in action in the world, that they are easier to believe in and that they are ruling this world. 1. They rule by deceit. 2. They rule by decay 3. They rule by religion Jensen looks at how peace is made, and encourages his listeners to continue in Christ, rather than return tho their former ways of living., "Cassette label reads : ""Phillip Jensen Colossians 2:8-15 Christ and the past AFES - NTE 5/12/99"" Box label reads : ""Focus tapes Christ among the gods AFES National Training Event 1999 Phillip Jensen and Richard Chin 5/12/1999 - 8/12/1999"""

Jensen looks at the differences between the two Testaments, namely the law is written on our hearts, and we are moved to keep it. Jensen warns against those who both subtract and add to the gospel. He speaks on being emotionally moved, killing the past and living the future, including things that we need to change in our attitudes and expectations. Jensen stresses the need to do the will of the Father, such that we stand out as different to our contemporaries., Cassette label reads : "Col 3:1-17 Christ and the Present Phillip Jensen #4 AFES - NTE 8/12/99" Box label reads : "Focus tapes Christ among the gods AFES National Training Event 1999 Phillip Jensen and Richard Chin 5/12/1999 - 8/12/1999"

Chin defines faith. He looks at the promises to Abraham, and what it means for God to be our father. Chin looks at how Israel broke faith with God. Chin looks at divorce and provides biblical teaching on this topic. He explores marriage as a shadow of Christ and the church and how Christ has died as our husband. Chin presents 6 points on what to look for when looking for a partner, both in yourself and in the other person., "Cassette label reads : ""Richard Chin Malachi 2:8-15 The Faithful God AFES - NTE 6/12/99"" Box label reads : ""Focus tapes Christ among the gods AFES National Training Event 1999 Phillip Jensen and Richard Chin 5/12/1999 - 8/12/1999"""

Chin speaks on Malachi 1:1-5. He places the passage in it's biblical context. Chin looks at the issues that God raises with the Israelities in Malachi, starting with love. He explores the way Jacob and Esau are viewed, and that this was promised before birth. Chin shows that God's love is different to ours, that God is sovereign. He highlights that, just like Jacob, we were chosen before we could do anything good or bad. He compels his listeners to live for Jesus., Cassette label reads : "Richard Chin Malachi 1:1-5 The God of Love AFES - NTE 6/12/99" Box label reads : "Focus tapes Christ among the gods AFES National Training Event 1999 Phillip Jensen and Richard Chin 5/12/1999 - 8/12/1999"

Chin looks at Malachi 1:6-2:9. He explores the significance of names, focusing on the significance of God's name, Yahweh. He looks at the sacrifical system for moving though the cleanliness system from unclean to holy, and the significance of being in relationship with God. Chin explores how God is at work in and is in control of all things. Chin explores the covenant with Levi and what it meant for God to turn the priest's blessing into a curse. Chin speaks against false teachers, challenges teachers and warns from James that those who teach will be judged more harshly. He talks on being a living sacrifice, and the ways we are affected in little decisions., "Cassette label reads : ""Richard Chin Malachi 1:6-2:9 The God of Relationship AFES - NTE 6/12/99"" Box label reads : ""Focus tapes Christ among the gods AFES National Training Event 1999 Phillip Jensen and Richard Chin 5/12/1999 - 8/12/1999"""