http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/Dr. Thomas explores the Christian mission and challenge to live the Paschal Mysteryennoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:57:35 PSTBloggertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264552479121924218191125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/NewThoughtMinistrieshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/VdULJlpZv98/baptisms-of-believers-living-paschal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:46:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-87412620924972401242012-02-23T09:57:35.203-05:00Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 3:18-22, 'Baptisms of those who follow Jesus Christ' Throughout his saving and reconciliation ministry here on earth as Messiah, Jesus Christ sought to establish Christ-centered, Holy Spirit based witnessing paschal faith communities, throughout our planet (Acts 1:6-8). As the Son of Man, Jesus Christ began his life, just like all human beings, in the mind of the 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/VdULJlpZv98" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2012/02/baptisms-of-believers-living-paschal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/IG1mDGjwM1A/human-epistles-living-paschal-mystery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:28:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-40933159024847457032012-02-15T10:48:09.348-05:00Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7, 'Divine treasure in clay jars'. Key Verse: "But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that the extraordinary power belongs to God and not to us" (2 Corinthians 2:7).  In the Gospel of Christ, the Paschal Mystery is the new, Holy Spirit based passover. It is God's liberation of all mankind from slavery to sin, and bondage of 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/IG1mDGjwM1A" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2012/02/human-epistles-living-paschal-mystery.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/V1ZpysyVLs4/death-and-eternal-life-in-living.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:36:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-73620474713585900042012-02-10T15:27:28.725-05:00Reference scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 'Discipline and reward in the Christ-centered, Holy Spirit based life' In today's Epistle 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, the apostle Paul addresses Christ-centered, Holy Spirit based believers, within all witnessing paschal faith communities. Paul includes all traditions, religions, cultures, ethnic and secular groups. He reminds all people that Jesus Christ 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/V1ZpysyVLs4" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2012/02/death-and-eternal-life-in-living.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/8p2FIX5KqMs/what-is-paschal-mystery-part-ii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:30:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-19572656652845687422012-02-09T09:52:08.531-05:00 Scripture Reference: Romans 8:1-7, 'Triumphant human life in the mind of the spirit'. In living the Paschal Mystery, Jesus Christ as Messiah, the Son of Man, has gone before all who believe in him, and follow him as the way, the truth and the life (John 14:5-7). Christ, the invisible, begotten, image and likeness of God, the Son of God, forever dwells within the spiritual body of Jesus Christ 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/8p2FIX5KqMs" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2012/02/what-is-paschal-mystery-part-ii.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/0q4ppGEUlEg/what-is-paschal-mystery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:29:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-46892264845555601862012-02-08T10:45:55.977-05:00Scripture Text:  1 Corinthians 9:16-23, 'Privilege and task of Paul's reconciliation ministry'  The Paschal Mystery is the believers privilege and task to realize, live and share God's redemptive plan for mankind and his creation, in Christ. The apostle Paul declared that the Paschal Mystery is the essential message of the Gospel of Christ, as revealed in Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:24-29). 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/0q4ppGEUlEg" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2012/02/what-is-paschal-mystery.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/KfcOeFNrips/love-integrity-and-compassion-in-living.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:00:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-46103576551207617522012-01-27T14:21:39.632-05:00Scripture reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 'Maintain brotherly love, integrity and compassion within witnessing paschal  faith communities'. Key verse: "But take care that this liberty of yours does not some how become a stumbling block to the weak" (1 Corinthians 8:9). In today's Epistle 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, the apostle Paul discusses the subtle deception and destruction of the inappropriate 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/KfcOeFNrips" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2012/01/love-integrity-and-compassion-in-living.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/iJ4arSFjbxA/redeeming-time-by-living-paschal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:09:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-38312550168510620832012-01-26T11:04:29.215-05:00Reference scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, 'Passing away of life, in the mind of the flesh' Key verse: '...and those who deal with this world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away' (1 Corinthians 7:31). In Romans 8:1-17, the apostle Paul describes, the depletion, destruction and passing away of the believer potential life in Christ, because 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/iJ4arSFjbxA" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2012/01/redeeming-time-by-living-paschal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/_hfIcLCPK9U/epistles-and-temples-of-godhead-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:58:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-8422317462640176442012-01-13T16:47:03.011-05:00Reference Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 'Glorify the Godhead in your Spirit, mind and body'. Key Verse: "But any one united to the Lord, becomes one spirit with him" (1 Corinthians 6:17). Living the Paschal Mystery is the truth that continues unfolding about the regeneration of the living Christ and the Holy Spirit in believers' lives. It is the truth about believers passing over from the 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/_hfIcLCPK9U" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2012/01/epistles-and-temples-of-godhead-in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/ksd968shGPw/holy-spirit-empowerment-is-vital-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:56:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-10351130509242867312012-01-05T16:38:57.491-05:00Reference Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, 'Jesus' Holy Spirit baptism and John's water baptism' Key Verse:  Paul said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? (Acts 19:2a)  The sacraments of  Baptism involves cleansing of the human mind (Romans 8:1-8). In today's Epistle, the baptism of John, which Apollos taught and practiced involved inner mental cleansing and moral and ethical 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/ksd968shGPw" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/12/holy-spirit-empowerment-is-vital-in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/fkJFWI9JfB0/reconciliation-and-adoption-in-living.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:24:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-19402847856070505002012-01-05T16:43:10.973-05:00Key Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7, 'Reconciliation and adoption through Christ's Incarnation'. Key Verse: 'And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying "ABBA"!, Father ! (Galatians 4:6).  The mystery of the Feast of Christmas is the birth and manifestation of the incarnate Christ (ADONAI, JEHOVAH), God's image and likeness, in human flesh (Genesis 1:26-0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/fkJFWI9JfB0" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/12/reconciliation-and-adoption-in-living.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/TqUKoxoaquI/embracing-christs-scepter-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:52:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-80694118470356425272011-12-22T08:31:41.192-05:00Reference Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-9, 'Righteous is the scepter of Christ's kingdom'. Key verse: But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom" (Hebrews 1:8). A scepter is a rod or staff borne in the hands of a bishop. It is a symbol of authority and power as the shepherd of the flock. Scepters may be tipped with a cross0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/TqUKoxoaquI" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/12/embracing-christs-scepter-of.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/3zj8FC6kfL8/paradise-regained-in-living-paschal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:28:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-13854910473970433272011-12-22T08:21:21.568-05:00 Reference Scripture: Romans 16:25-27, ‘Paul declares the Paschal Mystery’. Key Verse: “Now to God, who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages” (Romans 16:25) In Colossians 1:27, the apostle Paul proclaims the truth of the Paschal Mystery, "Christ in you, the hope of 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/3zj8FC6kfL8" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/12/paradise-regained-in-living-paschal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/waYSovtwX2I/gods-will-for-believers-in-living.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:57:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-7967122791260533222011-12-15T17:41:21.818-05:00 Reference Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, ‘The Apostle Paul’s final exhortation, benediction and prayer’. Key Verse: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17). Christ-centered spiritually awake believers seek is to live in the newness and fullness of this present life in Christ,0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/waYSovtwX2I" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/12/gods-will-for-believers-in-living.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/of8frBv6m_I/repentance-as-preparation-for-living.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:44:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-49883187798381869122011-12-03T12:37:23.393-05:00Scripture Text: 2 Peter 3:8-15a 'God's Promise of Christ's coming is sure'. Key verses: "The Lord is not slow about his promises, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). "But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth where righteousness is at home" (2 Peter 3:13). Today's Epistle 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/of8frBv6m_I" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/11/repentance-as-preparation-for-living.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/00tYkfrGpv0/called-and-fully-equipped-to-live.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:04:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-41571766752952021492011-12-02T09:00:41.807-05:001 Corinthians 1:1-9, 'Called, enriched and fully equipped for the revelation of Christ' In today's epistle 1 Corinthians 1:9, the apostle Paul focuses on the mysteries of Christ's (ADONAI'S) first and second coming in human flesh. Proper mental alignment and receptivity are need for human beings to experience the incarnation and manifestation of the Godhead, which Jesus Christ knew and 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/00tYkfrGpv0" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/11/called-and-fully-equipped-to-live.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/L9CF9n9hRtI/believers-positions-and-living-paschal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:32:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-12805875363377434392011-11-18T08:29:26.100-05:00Reference Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, 'Believers' positions in Christ' (ADONAI)' In today's Epistle, Ephesians 1:15-23, the apostle Paul describes believers' different standings and positions with the Godhead, based on their faith in Jesus Christ.  Believers, who choose to live in the mind of the spirit, share with Jesus Christ the mystery, joy and privilege of actually entering and dwelling 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/L9CF9n9hRtI" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/11/believers-positions-and-living-paschal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/TNoKt0BfZD8/living-paschal-mystery-as-children-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:10:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-25262266394802217802011-11-11T12:10:39.767-05:00Reference Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 'Living as children of light' Key verse: For you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not the night or the darkness (1 Thessalonians 5:5).  Like Jesus Christ, the apostle Paul in today's epistle, discerned that believers who embrace Jesus Christ as Messiah, Savior and Lord, may choose to dwell in the mind of the spirit or dwell 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/TNoKt0BfZD8" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/11/living-paschal-mystery-as-children-of.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/TwMG7khkEw4/sharing-christs-glorious-reign-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:20:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-38662223258372229712011-11-04T10:51:43.675-04:00Scripture text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 'The believer's assurance in Christ'. Key Verse: For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so through Jesus, God will bring with him, those who have died (1 Thessalonians 4:14). The central work the Godhead sent Jesus Christ, the Son of Man as Messiah to do on earth was to teach, reveal, prepare and guide all mankind into reclaiming our0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/TwMG7khkEw4" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/11/sharing-christs-glorious-reign-in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/yLduVKBlREM/christ-centered-love-in-sharing-pascha.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:32:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-83045674719701593102011-10-29T09:40:35.036-04:00Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, 'Paul's love and witness within paschal faith community'. In today's Epistle 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, the apostle Paul declares his sincere desire to follow Jesus Christ as Messiah, in living the Paschal Mystery. After his dramatic encounter and transformation with the Glorified Christ (ADONAI) on the way to Damascus, Paul taught and modeled agape love, 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/yLduVKBlREM" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/10/christ-centered-love-in-sharing-pascha.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/SC-hgu6TlZ4/effective-stewardship-of-gospel-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:56:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-72444008926953187692011-10-21T23:30:50.416-04:00Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 'Paul's stewardship of the Gospel of Christ'.  In the midst of suffering and imprisonment, the apostle Paul maintained his integrity and faithfulness in declaring the Gospel of Christ. He sought to please only God and reveal the truth of mankind's redemption, to all mankind. To Paul suffering for the sake of the Gospel of Christ did not produce fear. 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/SC-hgu6TlZ4" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/10/effective-stewardship-of-gospel-in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/Syv057QVlmY/christ-centered-transformation-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:01:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-40331755429324813052011-10-19T02:42:37.947-04:00Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 1-10, 'A model witnessing paschal faith community' In today's Epistle to the Thessalonians, the apostle Paul focuses on this witnessing paschal faith community's relationship with the indwelling Godhead through Christ, Jesus Christ, his fellow workers Silas and Timothy, himself and each other. He was not concerned about their adherence to ceremonies, rituals 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/Syv057QVlmY" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/10/christ-centered-transformation-in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/lwGKJXbJNso/christ-centered-sufficiency-in-living.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:20:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-60434458508291934112011-10-07T13:44:08.105-04:00Scripture Text: Philippians 4:1-9, 'Stand firm in Christ's sufficiency' In today's Epistle Philippians 4:1-9, the apostle Paul shares with fellow believers the injunction to stand firm in Christ-centered spiritual mindedness. He reminded these believers, who chose to join him in follow  Jesus Christ in living the Paschal Mystery, that they are now a witnessing paschal faith community of heavenly0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/lwGKJXbJNso" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/10/christ-centered-sufficiency-in-living.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/lHsBliNcBqQ/christ-universal-goal-in-living-paschal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:54:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-16342781701595535042011-09-28T17:28:32.710-04:00Reference scripture: Philippians 3: 4-14, 'Christ the one goal in the apostle Paul's life' The paschal mystery describes the truth not yet understood, that is still unfolding about Christ, the Lamb of God, who came down from heaven, and became fully incarnate and fully manifested in Jesus Christ. It describes the truth not understood, that is still unfolding about the presence and regenerative 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/lHsBliNcBqQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/09/christ-universal-goal-in-living-paschal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/Py7eWAVV1yQ/follow-jesus-mindset-in-living-paschal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:40:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-78234812691556429302011-09-25T07:25:30.684-04:00Scripture Text: Philippians 2:1-13, 'The mindset of Jesus Christ'. In living the paschal mystery, Christ-centered believers in all traditions, religions, cultures, ethnic and secular groups are encouraged to follow the example of Jesus Christ. The paschal mystery is mankind deliverance from slavery to sin, in the bondage, suffering, limitation and death of mind of the flesh. It is mankind 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/Py7eWAVV1yQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/09/follow-jesus-mindset-in-living-paschal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~3/4IHu0rA1Gwo/gods-economy-of-grace-and-living.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (George Thomas)Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:04:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645524791219242181.post-20396112476507846002011-09-15T07:32:34.451-04:00Reference Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, 'Jesus' parable about workers in God's vineyard and kingdom living' The parable of the vineyard is about God's call for all mankind to follow the historical Jesus in proclaiming and living the Paschal Mystery. God's universal promise to all laborers, in God's economy of grace, love and truth, is a fair wage as fishers of men. The universal fair wage is 0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewThoughtMinistries/~4/4IHu0rA1Gwo" height="1" width="1"/>http://newthoughtministries.blogspot.com/2011/09/gods-economy-of-grace-and-living.html