Social Media and E-Learning Platforms Under Construction

Two exciting projects are under construction. We are developing Copingstone, a new Social Media platform to serve the International Christian Community. It will roll out in March.The robust platform will allow the International Christian Community to share information, post blogs, host groups, advertise events, participate in forums, upload media, and build dynamic communities. 

The second project is an online, e-learning platform that we call the Commonwealth International Institute (CII). We will offer both free and tuition-based courses developed at the Kings Embassy. The mission of the Commonwealth International Institute is to provide tools that will empower leaders in the International Christian Community for service in all sectors --  public, private, ministry. Initially, the online institute will be divided into two sections: (1) Personal Development, (2) New Testament Studies. 

Personal Development course divisions will include: Protocol, Ethics, Etiquette , Communication, Personal Presentation, and so forth. New Testament Studies course divisions will include: The Pattern of New Testament Worship, New Creation Realities, and so forth.

Although we will begin modestly, with a few courses, we will continue to add systematic, comprehensive courses to our curricula. Matriculation, grading, consultation, and certification will be offered with tuition-based courses. 

These projects are important elements in in the infrastructure of the King's Embassy, and they will help us better serve the International Christian Community. Your comments are encouraged.

New Creation Realities Spoken Here

IN HIM ATANOMY 101

Paul's revelation is, without doubt, the greatest message ever released to mankind. No exaggeration. However, most people haven't a clue what it means to be IN HIM, or IN CHRIST.

'Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.' (Col 1:25-27 KJV)

Paul was appointed by Jesus to reveal a mystery that was hidden throughout the ages, 'Christ in you the hope of Glory.' The mystery is still a mystery to most people.

The first truth we have to grasp is God is not a far-away God. Since the atonement when Christ conquered death, hell, and the grave, and redeemed us by offering his blood upon the Mercy Seat of God has been an intimate God: He's in us, and we're IN HIM.

There are more than 140 IN HIM scriptures in the New Testament, ninety percent of them found in the Epistles of Paul. You have to search for them. Some are not apparent. When I began studying Pauline Revelation, thirty-six years ago, I counted about 120 IN HIM scriptures. Interestingly, my count changes as the years go by. I'm always excited when I recognize another IN HIM scripture.

How to find an IN HIM scripture: An IN HIM scripture is a prepositional phrase is a that tells us something about who we are, what we have, and what we can do through our union with Christ.

First, a little grammar refresher: You may remember from school, a preposition is a word that links nouns, and expresses relationship: on, in, under, above, about, against, etc. A prepositional phrase contains a preposition and a substantive (a noun which is the object of the preposition). In other words, a prepositional phrase will begin with a preposition, and end with a noun, a pronoun, a gerund, or a clause.

It's easy, really. Just look for constructions like these: In Christ, through Christ, in Him, in whom, by whom, etc.

Here are a few examples:

• 'Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. (2Co 5:17 KJV) [What are we in Christ? A new species of being!]

• 'For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus. (Jesus Eph 2:10 KJV) [What are we in Christ Jesus? His workmanship, His handiwork, His masterpiece!]

• 'I can do all things through him who strengthens me.' (Php 4:13 KJV) [What can we do through Him? All things, there's nothing we can't do!]

• 'It is because of him that you are in union with Christ Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.' (1Co 1:30 KJV) [What do we have in union with Christ Jesus? His wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption!]

Most believers spend their entire lives in defeat, feeling they'll never be good enough, smart enough, or strong enough to warrant the approval of God. They try hard to be better, smarter, and stronger, only to fail and to repeat the cycle again, and again. Religion tells them that they have to pray more, sacrifice more, fast more, do moreÖ more, more, more! Religion's never satisfied.

The religious mind doesn't comprehend that Jesus paid it all, and that our lives are now, 'hid with Christ in God.' What does that mean? It means that our Heavenly Father now relates to us the same way He relates to His Son, Christ Jesus. Christ is accepted by God; therefore we are accepted by God. Christ is approved of God; therefore we are approved of God. Christ is in right relationship with God; therefore we are in right relationship with God.

Here's the IN HIM application: Instead of talking about your failures, talk about Christ's success. Instead of confessing your weakness, confess His strength. Say what you are, what you have, and what you can do by virtue of your position IN HIM. Most Christians talk about their feelings, their experiences, and their opinions. Forget that nonsense! Talk about who you are IN HIM!

Pray for Haiti:

As you know, a devastating 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, on the twelfth of January. Governments, non-profit organizations, and good Samaritans are scrambling to save lives and to stabilize the devastated nation. Relief is pouring in from around the world. As usual, Americans are giving liberally. However, there is yet more we can do -- pray.

This may help put the crisis in perspective: Recent reports estimate 212,000 casualties, 300,000 injuries, and 1,000,000 homeless. Imagine everyone in Richmond killed, everyone in Pittsburg sick, and everyone in Dallas homeless!

Haiti is slightly smaller than Maryland. It is just 681 miles from Miami -- about the distance from Miami to Atlanta. The estimated population of Haiti is 9,035,000, about the same as North Carolina.

Religion in Haiti is 80% Roman Catholic, 16% Protestant (Baptist 10%, Pentecostal 4%, Adventist 1%, other 1%). According to the CIA World Factbook, roughly half of the population practices voodoo.

One of our Board of Advisors, Dr. Laurie Vervaecke, Vice President of Global Leadership Network, is in Haiti directing relief efforts for her organization and Christian Outreach International. We recommend that those wishing to donate money do so through Christian Outreach International. To donate to Haiti, click here: http://bit.ly/brzjyy