The New World Order: Celebrating the Great Reset
In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, many seek clarity and hope. The idea of a “New World Order” often carries heavy connotations, filled with fear and trepidation. However, today, we explore a different perspective—one rooted in the transformative power of the new covenant and the promise of a great reset through Jesus Christ. This season of Advent presents an opportunity to reflect on the birth of Christ and understand its implications for our lives and the world around us.
Understanding the Context of the New Covenant
The new covenant represents a significant shift in how we relate to God. It is not merely about following laws but about an inner transformation that takes place within us. This transformation is essential for understanding how we can live out our faith in a world that often seems to be spiraling out of control.
Throughout history, the concept of a one-world order has been a topic of discussion, often associated with conspiracy theories. However, the true “reset” we should focus on is the reset that Jesus initiated through His birth, life, death, and resurrection. His coming was not just an event but the beginning of a new way for humanity to connect with God.
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The Significance of Christ’s Birth
The announcement of Jesus’ birth, as depicted in Luke 1:26-33, is profound. An angel was sent to a virgin in an obscure town, highlighting that God’s plans often unfold in unexpected ways. This moment was not only about the birth of a child but the arrival of the Messiah—the one who would restore what was lost at the fall.
When the angel declared, “He will reign over the house of Jacob forever,” it was a proclamation that carried immense weight. The question we must grapple with is: Has this reign begun? Understanding whether Jesus is currently reigning impacts how we live our lives and how we view the world around us.
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Living with Expectation
As believers, we should not live in fear of the future or be disheartened by the current state of the world. Instead, we should embrace the hope and confidence that comes from knowing Jesus is King. This understanding empowers us to stand firm in our faith, regardless of the challenges we face.
As we navigate through life, it is crucial to anchor ourselves in the truths of Scripture. Too often, we allow our perspectives to be shaped by the news and social media, which can lead to feelings of hopelessness. We must return to the solid foundation of God’s word, which provides clarity and hope amid uncertainty.
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The Power of Scripture
Scripture is not merely a historical document; it is alive and active, capable of transforming lives. However, it requires effort to understand and apply its teachings. Many believers today are discouraged by the challenges they face, but we must remember that God is sovereign and working through all circumstances for our good.
In moments of doubt and fear, we should remind ourselves of God’s promises. He is not indifferent to our struggles; instead, He is deeply invested in our growth and transformation. We can find hope in knowing that the early church faced persecution and trials, yet they thrived because of their faith in the risen Christ.
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Transition from Old Covenant to New Covenant
The transition from the old covenant to the new covenant is crucial for understanding our identity as believers. The old covenant was based on laws and rituals, while the new covenant is rooted in grace and transformation. This shift is not just theological; it has practical implications for how we live our lives.
In 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, we are reminded that we are ministers of the new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit. The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. This distinction is vital; it highlights that our relationship with God is not about mere adherence to rules but about a vibrant, life-giving relationship with Him.
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The Promise of Transformation
The promise of the new covenant is that God will write His laws on our hearts and minds. This internal transformation is what enables us to live in accordance with His will. It is not by our efforts but by the power of the Holy Spirit that we can walk in His ways and bear fruit in our lives.
As we reflect on the implications of the new covenant, we must recognize that it is not just about individual salvation but about a grassroots transformation of the world. When lives are changed, communities are changed, and ultimately, the world can be transformed through the message of the gospel.
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Embracing Our Identity as Ministers of the New Covenant
As believers, we are called to be ministers of the new covenant. This means we are not only recipients of God’s grace but also agents of His transformative power in the world. Our role is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, sharing the hope and love that He offers to all.
In this season of Advent, let us celebrate the great reset that Jesus initiated. It is a reset that brings hope to the hopeless, healing to the broken, and life to the dead. We are part of this incredible journey, and our lives can reflect the light of Christ in a world that desperately needs it.
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The Call to Action
As we conclude, let us remember that the new covenant calls us to action. We are to live out our faith boldly, proclaiming the truth of the gospel and embodying the love of Christ. Our lives should reflect the transformation that has taken place within us, drawing others to the hope we have in Him.
In a world filled with fear and uncertainty, let us be a beacon of light, demonstrating the power of the new covenant. We have the opportunity to turn the world upside down, one heart at a time, through the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
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Conclusion: The New World Order
The true “New World Order” is not one of fear and oppression but one of love, grace, and transformation. As we celebrate this Advent season, let us embrace the reality of the new covenant and the great reset it brings. Together, we can make a difference in our communities and the world, living out the message of hope and healing that Jesus offers.
Let us pray for the courage to embody this truth and share it with others, knowing that we are part of something much greater than ourselves. The new covenant is here, and it is our privilege to be part of this incredible journey.
The New World Order: Celebrating the Great Reset
(Sermon Outline)
- The New World Order – Celebrating the Great Reset
- There is a New World Order and the there is a great Reset – something to celebrate?
- Today I going to talk about the old covenant and the new covenant because understanding the difference between the two is the key to restoring the type of Christianity that will turn the world upside down.
- Since we are in the advent season, it seems appropriate to frame our discussion around the birth of Jesus
- Luke 1:26–33 (NKJV) — 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” 29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” – HAS THIS HAPPENED YET?
- Something is happening on earth that is very significant and in the eyes of the world very insignificant – The King is coming! Promises are being fulfilled.
- Is He king now or are we still waiting?
- What are the implications of His Kingship? What is the good news of the Kingdom of God?
- I suggest this is a story of the birth of the new world order and the great reset!
- Why it is important:
- Believers are becoming discouraged about the future, even to the point of hopelessness.
- A Proper vision of reality empowers Christianity and makes it reproductive.
- Wrestling with Justin Martyr
- I am convinced that God wants to revive the church and it is going to require seeing things differently.
- But when, as prophesying what is about to come to pass, the Holy Ghost speaks, His words are as follows; For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.* And He shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks; and nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. And that it so came to pass you may believe; for from Jerusalem there went out into the world twelve men in number, and they obscure persons, and unskilled in speaking; but through the power of God they declared to every race of men that they were sent by Christ to teach all men the word of God; and we, who were formerly murderers of each other, not only make no war on our enemies, but, to avoid even lying or deceiving those who examine us, we willingly confess Christ and die, [1]
- What was it about their Christianity that they could see things this way and make such bold proclamations?
- New Covenant Christianity
- 2 Corinthians 3:4–6 (NKJV) — 4 And we have such trust through Christ toward God. 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, 6 who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
- Hebrews 8:1–2 (NKJV) — 1 Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, 2 a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man.
- Hebrews 8:6–13 (NKJV) — 6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. 8 Because finding fault with them, He says: “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah—9 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they did not continue in My covenant, and I disregarded them, says the Lord. 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. 11 None of them shall teach his neighbor, and none his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them. 12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” 13 In that He says, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
- Ezekiel 36:26–27 (NKJV) — 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.
- Pentecost and the New Covenant
- Acts 2:30–36 (NKJV) — 30 Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne, 31 he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption. 32 This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses. 33 Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear. 34 “For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, 35 Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” ’ 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
- The New World Order and the Great Reset
- 2 Corinthians 5:17–18 (NKJV) — 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,
- Revelation 21:5–6 (NKJV) — 5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.” 6 And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts.
- Celebrating Advent
[1] S. Justin the Martyr, The Works Now Extant of S. Justin the Martyr, Translated, with Notes and Indices, A Library of Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church (Oxford; London: J. H. and Jas. Parker; F. and J. Rivington, 1861), 29.
