Seven churches

THE SEVEN CHURCHES
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properties that are not in the fallen body. He could pass through solid objects and could
move in space without hindrance over several dimensions appearing and disappearing.
The property of subtlety and impassability are only two of the observed property of the
glorified body of Jesus. The mortal body had put on the immortal. It is this new birth that
Jesus brought and He is the first born from the dead for humanity. Thus Jesus is the first
born from the dead who started the process of total redemption of man. . So it will be with
us after our own resurrection. St. Paul implies this when he writes: "But as it is, Christ has
risen from the dead, the FIRST-FRUITS OF THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP. For
since by a man came death, by a man also comes resurrection of the dead" (1 Cor.
15:20-31).
Colossians (1:18): "Again, he is the head of his body, the Church; he, who is the
beginning, the FIRST-BORN FROM THE DEAD, that in all things he may have the first
place."
It also signifies the ultimate Priesthood. The Priest according to Levitical regulation should
be blameless. Since this was not possible it was ordained "Draw near to the altar. And
offer your sin offering and your burnt offering and make atonement for yourself and for the
people" If these were not done properly it would result in death as the Priest enters the
Holy of Holies (See Lev. 8 and 9 and also Heb: 4:14-5:10) Read Hebrews to get a clear
understanding of how Jesus became the true High Priest as appointed by God himself.
Through his death he entered into the Holy of Holies beyond the veil of death and
officiates as our mediator (Heb: 7:11-8:2)
John 3:3 In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God
unless he is born again."
This being born again is the experience of dying to the world and being resurrected with
Christ into the newness of life in the heavenlies.
3. The Ruler of the King of the earth. - The King
1 Tim 6:15 ............ God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords,
16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen
or can see.