WEEK 7 – Culture Part 6: VALUES 3
PIRORITIZING THE KINGDOM AND GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS
PRIMARY COMMISSION, CALLING, APPOINTMENT IN LIFE
WHY GOD CHOSE, APPOINTED & PLANTED YOU
PLANTED in the HOLY SPIRIT—Bearing HIS FRUIT
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT BEARING FRUIT
The document discusses kingdom values or the "fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23. It provides definitions for each of the 9 values - love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. The values are part of the culture and concept of God's kingdom. Expressing these values means one will be fruitful and fail-proof according to God's definition.
This document discusses the concept of the kingdom. It begins by defining key terms like king, kingdom, lordship, and subjects. It explains that a kingdom involves a king with territory and subjects under his lordship. It then contrasts the concept of a kingdom with that of a state, noting some of the differences between rule by a king versus a democracy. The document emphasizes that true submission to the lordship of Christ is necessary to enter his kingdom, and it explores what subjection to the kingdom entails for believers.
This document discusses specific beliefs in the Kingdom of God in response to questions from a previous seminar. It begins by recapping the components of culture and what constitutes a kingdom. It then addresses questions about whether salvation means the soul and body are also born again (the spirit is born again but the soul and body must be renewed). It also discusses whether Heaven and the Kingdom of God are the same (they are different). It explains key concepts like spirit, soul, and body; the original mandate of man; and that entering the kingdom involves more than just salvation.
This document discusses kingdom values and their importance for success according to scripture. It begins by recapping values from the previous week's discussion. It then examines where values fit within the concept of God's kingdom, noting that values are part of the kingdom's culture. The document outlines eight key values from 2 Peter 1:5-7 that can lead to fruitfulness and prevent failure if practiced: faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Practicing these kingdom values ensures one's calling and election and guarantees success in life.
This document outlines concepts related to culture from a training seminar. It defines culture and discusses its key characteristics, including that culture is learned, in part unconscious, and a way of life. The relationship between culture and scripture is explored, noting that God's kingdom culture is documented in the Holy Scriptures. Culture and its components are examined in depth.
The document discusses the power of Jesus Christ's resurrection. It begins by defining key terms like "resurrection" and "power" from the original Greek. It then explains that the purpose of the resurrection was not just forgiveness of sins but to justify believers and give them new spiritual life. By rising from the dead, Jesus became the "firstborn among many" and his resurrection made it possible for believers to be born again from death to life through faith in him. The consequences of the resurrection were that Jesus regained authority over all creation and believers can now share in his resurrected life through the new birth.
1) The document discusses the concept of the Kingdom of God and how culture fits within this concept. It identifies some key components of culture including values, norms, customs, traditions, symbols and language.
2) It examines the symbols and language used in modern Western medicine, tracing their origins back to ancient Greek gods and spirits. It argues that many diseases have spiritual or demonic roots.
3) The document emphasizes that healing comes from partaking in Jesus, the Bread of Life, rather than solely relying on Western medicine. It warns against accepting sickness from evil messengers or spirits.
The document discusses kingdom values or the "fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23. It provides definitions for each of the 9 values - love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. The values are part of the culture and concept of God's kingdom. Expressing these values means one will be fruitful and fail-proof according to God's definition.
This document discusses the concept of the kingdom. It begins by defining key terms like king, kingdom, lordship, and subjects. It explains that a kingdom involves a king with territory and subjects under his lordship. It then contrasts the concept of a kingdom with that of a state, noting some of the differences between rule by a king versus a democracy. The document emphasizes that true submission to the lordship of Christ is necessary to enter his kingdom, and it explores what subjection to the kingdom entails for believers.
This document discusses specific beliefs in the Kingdom of God in response to questions from a previous seminar. It begins by recapping the components of culture and what constitutes a kingdom. It then addresses questions about whether salvation means the soul and body are also born again (the spirit is born again but the soul and body must be renewed). It also discusses whether Heaven and the Kingdom of God are the same (they are different). It explains key concepts like spirit, soul, and body; the original mandate of man; and that entering the kingdom involves more than just salvation.
This document discusses kingdom values and their importance for success according to scripture. It begins by recapping values from the previous week's discussion. It then examines where values fit within the concept of God's kingdom, noting that values are part of the kingdom's culture. The document outlines eight key values from 2 Peter 1:5-7 that can lead to fruitfulness and prevent failure if practiced: faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Practicing these kingdom values ensures one's calling and election and guarantees success in life.
This document outlines concepts related to culture from a training seminar. It defines culture and discusses its key characteristics, including that culture is learned, in part unconscious, and a way of life. The relationship between culture and scripture is explored, noting that God's kingdom culture is documented in the Holy Scriptures. Culture and its components are examined in depth.
The document discusses the power of Jesus Christ's resurrection. It begins by defining key terms like "resurrection" and "power" from the original Greek. It then explains that the purpose of the resurrection was not just forgiveness of sins but to justify believers and give them new spiritual life. By rising from the dead, Jesus became the "firstborn among many" and his resurrection made it possible for believers to be born again from death to life through faith in him. The consequences of the resurrection were that Jesus regained authority over all creation and believers can now share in his resurrected life through the new birth.
1) The document discusses the concept of the Kingdom of God and how culture fits within this concept. It identifies some key components of culture including values, norms, customs, traditions, symbols and language.
2) It examines the symbols and language used in modern Western medicine, tracing their origins back to ancient Greek gods and spirits. It argues that many diseases have spiritual or demonic roots.
3) The document emphasizes that healing comes from partaking in Jesus, the Bread of Life, rather than solely relying on Western medicine. It warns against accepting sickness from evil messengers or spirits.
This document discusses the Jewish holiday of Passover. It provides background information on Jewish calendars and festivals. The main points are:
- Passover begins on Nisan 15 according to the Hebrew calendar and lasts for 7 days, from April 23-30 in 2016.
- The significance of Passover is that it commemorates God delivering the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and Jesus's sacrifice as the ultimate Passover lamb who delivers believers from sin.
- Believers are instructed to celebrate Passover by eating unleavened bread representing purity, rather than bread with leaven representing sin.
- God created the sun, moon and stars to govern day and night and mark seasons and holy days, including
This is a study of Jesus being put on like a garment we are to ware, and we are to also put on the armor of light which is basically the same as putting on Jesus.
The document discusses what it means to be a Spirit-filled, Spirit-empowered believer. It states that such a believer 1) walks with and is guided by the Holy Spirit, 2) is empowered to live victoriously over sin, and 3) is empowered by the Holy Spirit to minister effectively. It provides biblical examples to support each point. The document also discusses how to become a Spirit-filled believer by continually surrendering to the Holy Spirit and not grieving or quenching the Spirit through disobedience.
1 Corinthians 4, Stewards, time, treasures, and talents; Christ’s servant; Ju...Valley Bible Fellowship
1 Corinthians Chapter 4, Stewards of our time, treasures, and talents; “servants of Christ”; Judging Others; Jesus Is YHVH, Jehovah God And Will Judge “men's hearts”; Imitate Me; NAR, New Apostles
Understanding Apostolic Covering and Prophetic StreamsButch Yulo
This document discusses the biblical concepts of apostolic covering and prophetic streams. It begins by reviewing that prophets are needed from the Old Testament through the New Testament. The objectives are to understand God's structure for the church, the roles of apostles and prophets, and prophetic streams. It cites Joel 2:28 and 1 Corinthians 14 to show that God will pour out His Spirit and people will prophesy. It then explores how God designed order and structure for the church through spiritual gifts. Apostles are mentioned as the foundational gift and prophets are also included. The document asserts that apostles and prophets are still active today based on Ephesians 4 and the ascension gifts of Christ. It provides biblical evidence
This document discusses 4 significant milestones in the discipleship journey: Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and Jordan. It focuses on Bethel, describing it as encountering and experiencing the presence of God through communion, revelation, worship, and dependency. Bethel experiences involve encountering God's love through salvation, progressively experiencing his grace, maturing through trials that purify faith, and growing deeper in knowing God through his self-revelation. The Holy Spirit guides believers to continually experience God.
The document discusses running with horses in relation to four significant milestones in one's discipleship journey: Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and the Jordan.
Gilgal represents circumcision and cutting away of the flesh. To run with horses, one must deal with all aspects of the flesh, including bringing the past under the blood, knowing the divine exchange, and yielding to the Holy Spirit to circumcise the heart. Only then can one progress to the next milestones of discipleship.
Where Is the Beauty That We Should Desire Him?Jerry Smith
The document examines Isaiah 53, which provides a concise description of Jesus Christ's life, death, resurrection, and ministry. It divides Isaiah 53 into four sections: 1) His Person (verses 1-3) describe his humanity, appearance, and rejection. 2) His Passion (verses 4-6) explain that he bore our griefs, sorrows, and was punished for our transgressions. 3) His Passivity (verses 7-9) show his obedience as he did not resist but was acted upon. 4) His Portion (verses 10-12) present his reward for his sacrifice. The document aims to provide background and analysis of each verse to understand Jesus' role as the suffering servant
This document discusses discovering and exercising the believer's authority as a Christian. It outlines some of the foundations of a believer's authority, which include being seated with Christ in heavenly places and having power over the enemy through the name of Jesus. It also describes how believers can exercise their authority by resisting the devil and wielding the armor and weapons of God, such as the sword of the Spirit. The overall message is to stir up Christians to walk in the authority they have been given and to understand their responsibilities.
Spiritual Warfare: Rescue From Worldliness (Part IV)David Turner
As Christians we need to be in the world, but not of the world. The world attempts to conform us to it's image. We must be on guard, remembering that we are not of this world, but a better world. This is Part IV of a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at bibleguy.org
Know Your Enemy: Series on Spiritual Warfare (Part 1)David Turner
Part One in a Series on Spiritual Warfare. You can't fight the enemy if you don't know you have an enemy. You can't prepare for the enemy unless you know something about the enemy. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
Church transforming lives, reforming societyNel Sewraj
The document discusses the transformation of Jacob and Peter as examples of how believers must experience a profound change in their lives. Jacob had to face God at Jabbok and have his old nature crucified before he could inherit God's promises. Likewise, Peter struggled with letting his mind interfere with God's plans until he more fully received God's word. The document argues that churches today must focus on renewing people's minds through God's word so they can be transformed and impact society in business, politics, and other areas. It provides the example of Daniel, who transformed Babylonian culture from the inside through his wisdom and connection to God.
Spiritual Warfare: The Nature of the Enemy (Part II)David Turner
1) Satan is real and seeks to devour believers like a roaring lion. He uses deception, temptation, and false doctrine to lead people into sin and away from God.
2) Believers are in a spiritual battle against Satan and his demons. They must depend on God and His strength, know Satan's schemes, and armor themselves with God's protection.
3) While Satan is powerful, Jesus has already won the ultimate victory over sin and death through His sacrifice. Believers share in Christ's triumph and cannot be separated from His love. Their salvation is found only through faith in Him.
A review of the imprecatory Psalms, which rather than being an embarrassment to Christians should be a source of comfort that Divine justice will ultimately prevail. Given at Laindon (Old Paths) Christadelphian ecclesia on 1st May 2019
1 Cor 4 (Nature of True Apostleship and Warning) by Albert Samuel Milton - Wo...albertsamuelmilton
The document discusses Paul's message to the church in Corinth from 1 Corinthians 4. It provides commentary on various verses. Some key points:
- Paul sees himself as a servant of God, put in charge of explaining God's mysteries. His goal is to be found faithful by God.
- Paul does not care what humans think of him, only about God's judgment. True judgment comes from observing one's fruits, not appearances.
- Paul warns against pride and boasting, as all gifts come from God. He wishes the Corinthians would truly reign through Christ rather than acting wise in their own eyes.
- Paul sees apostles as displayed last and condemned, yet they are strong through weakness. He
The document discusses key concepts from 1 Corinthians, including:
- Investors, detractors, and destroyers - with investors building "heaven's gold" by balancing God's sovereignty and man's responsibility through discipline and hard work.
- Man's responsibility includes building the foundation of faith and removing evil, while God's sovereignty provides gifts like revelation, inspiration, and sanctification.
- Understanding doctrines requires discerning long-term principles behind specific historical contexts.
- The document prompts reflection on how to discern right investments over diversions, handle detractors, and avoid taking God's grace for granted.
This document provides an overview of the Kingdom of God. It defines the Kingdom as Christ's spiritual domain and explains that seeking the Kingdom means aligning with God's thinking and values through repentance and the new birth. It also discusses that the Kingdom exists in the eternal realm, and that transitioning to life in the Kingdom requires training the mind to conform to Christ's image through faith and living by eternal principles rather than temporal systems. The Kingdom first mandate calls Christians to influence the seven mountains of society through their Kingdom citizenship.
God is the rightful King over all creation. The Bible recounts God's establishment of his kingdom throughout history, from delivering the Israelites from Egypt during the Exodus and forming them into his kingdom of priests, to raising up King David to rule over Israel according to his will. When Israel was exiled for turning away from God, the prophets foretold the coming of a Messiah who would restore God's kingdom and reign over his people with righteousness and salvation.
This document discusses the Jewish holiday of Passover. It provides background information on Jewish calendars and festivals. The main points are:
- Passover begins on Nisan 15 according to the Hebrew calendar and lasts for 7 days, from April 23-30 in 2016.
- The significance of Passover is that it commemorates God delivering the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and Jesus's sacrifice as the ultimate Passover lamb who delivers believers from sin.
- Believers are instructed to celebrate Passover by eating unleavened bread representing purity, rather than bread with leaven representing sin.
- God created the sun, moon and stars to govern day and night and mark seasons and holy days, including
This is a study of Jesus being put on like a garment we are to ware, and we are to also put on the armor of light which is basically the same as putting on Jesus.
The document discusses what it means to be a Spirit-filled, Spirit-empowered believer. It states that such a believer 1) walks with and is guided by the Holy Spirit, 2) is empowered to live victoriously over sin, and 3) is empowered by the Holy Spirit to minister effectively. It provides biblical examples to support each point. The document also discusses how to become a Spirit-filled believer by continually surrendering to the Holy Spirit and not grieving or quenching the Spirit through disobedience.
1 Corinthians 4, Stewards, time, treasures, and talents; Christ’s servant; Ju...Valley Bible Fellowship
1 Corinthians Chapter 4, Stewards of our time, treasures, and talents; “servants of Christ”; Judging Others; Jesus Is YHVH, Jehovah God And Will Judge “men's hearts”; Imitate Me; NAR, New Apostles
Understanding Apostolic Covering and Prophetic StreamsButch Yulo
This document discusses the biblical concepts of apostolic covering and prophetic streams. It begins by reviewing that prophets are needed from the Old Testament through the New Testament. The objectives are to understand God's structure for the church, the roles of apostles and prophets, and prophetic streams. It cites Joel 2:28 and 1 Corinthians 14 to show that God will pour out His Spirit and people will prophesy. It then explores how God designed order and structure for the church through spiritual gifts. Apostles are mentioned as the foundational gift and prophets are also included. The document asserts that apostles and prophets are still active today based on Ephesians 4 and the ascension gifts of Christ. It provides biblical evidence
This document discusses 4 significant milestones in the discipleship journey: Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and Jordan. It focuses on Bethel, describing it as encountering and experiencing the presence of God through communion, revelation, worship, and dependency. Bethel experiences involve encountering God's love through salvation, progressively experiencing his grace, maturing through trials that purify faith, and growing deeper in knowing God through his self-revelation. The Holy Spirit guides believers to continually experience God.
The document discusses running with horses in relation to four significant milestones in one's discipleship journey: Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and the Jordan.
Gilgal represents circumcision and cutting away of the flesh. To run with horses, one must deal with all aspects of the flesh, including bringing the past under the blood, knowing the divine exchange, and yielding to the Holy Spirit to circumcise the heart. Only then can one progress to the next milestones of discipleship.
Where Is the Beauty That We Should Desire Him?Jerry Smith
The document examines Isaiah 53, which provides a concise description of Jesus Christ's life, death, resurrection, and ministry. It divides Isaiah 53 into four sections: 1) His Person (verses 1-3) describe his humanity, appearance, and rejection. 2) His Passion (verses 4-6) explain that he bore our griefs, sorrows, and was punished for our transgressions. 3) His Passivity (verses 7-9) show his obedience as he did not resist but was acted upon. 4) His Portion (verses 10-12) present his reward for his sacrifice. The document aims to provide background and analysis of each verse to understand Jesus' role as the suffering servant
This document discusses discovering and exercising the believer's authority as a Christian. It outlines some of the foundations of a believer's authority, which include being seated with Christ in heavenly places and having power over the enemy through the name of Jesus. It also describes how believers can exercise their authority by resisting the devil and wielding the armor and weapons of God, such as the sword of the Spirit. The overall message is to stir up Christians to walk in the authority they have been given and to understand their responsibilities.
Spiritual Warfare: Rescue From Worldliness (Part IV)David Turner
As Christians we need to be in the world, but not of the world. The world attempts to conform us to it's image. We must be on guard, remembering that we are not of this world, but a better world. This is Part IV of a series on Spiritual Warfare. Visit us at bibleguy.org
Know Your Enemy: Series on Spiritual Warfare (Part 1)David Turner
Part One in a Series on Spiritual Warfare. You can't fight the enemy if you don't know you have an enemy. You can't prepare for the enemy unless you know something about the enemy. Visit us at Bibleguy.org
Church transforming lives, reforming societyNel Sewraj
The document discusses the transformation of Jacob and Peter as examples of how believers must experience a profound change in their lives. Jacob had to face God at Jabbok and have his old nature crucified before he could inherit God's promises. Likewise, Peter struggled with letting his mind interfere with God's plans until he more fully received God's word. The document argues that churches today must focus on renewing people's minds through God's word so they can be transformed and impact society in business, politics, and other areas. It provides the example of Daniel, who transformed Babylonian culture from the inside through his wisdom and connection to God.
Spiritual Warfare: The Nature of the Enemy (Part II)David Turner
1) Satan is real and seeks to devour believers like a roaring lion. He uses deception, temptation, and false doctrine to lead people into sin and away from God.
2) Believers are in a spiritual battle against Satan and his demons. They must depend on God and His strength, know Satan's schemes, and armor themselves with God's protection.
3) While Satan is powerful, Jesus has already won the ultimate victory over sin and death through His sacrifice. Believers share in Christ's triumph and cannot be separated from His love. Their salvation is found only through faith in Him.
A review of the imprecatory Psalms, which rather than being an embarrassment to Christians should be a source of comfort that Divine justice will ultimately prevail. Given at Laindon (Old Paths) Christadelphian ecclesia on 1st May 2019
1 Cor 4 (Nature of True Apostleship and Warning) by Albert Samuel Milton - Wo...albertsamuelmilton
The document discusses Paul's message to the church in Corinth from 1 Corinthians 4. It provides commentary on various verses. Some key points:
- Paul sees himself as a servant of God, put in charge of explaining God's mysteries. His goal is to be found faithful by God.
- Paul does not care what humans think of him, only about God's judgment. True judgment comes from observing one's fruits, not appearances.
- Paul warns against pride and boasting, as all gifts come from God. He wishes the Corinthians would truly reign through Christ rather than acting wise in their own eyes.
- Paul sees apostles as displayed last and condemned, yet they are strong through weakness. He
The document discusses key concepts from 1 Corinthians, including:
- Investors, detractors, and destroyers - with investors building "heaven's gold" by balancing God's sovereignty and man's responsibility through discipline and hard work.
- Man's responsibility includes building the foundation of faith and removing evil, while God's sovereignty provides gifts like revelation, inspiration, and sanctification.
- Understanding doctrines requires discerning long-term principles behind specific historical contexts.
- The document prompts reflection on how to discern right investments over diversions, handle detractors, and avoid taking God's grace for granted.
This document provides an overview of the Kingdom of God. It defines the Kingdom as Christ's spiritual domain and explains that seeking the Kingdom means aligning with God's thinking and values through repentance and the new birth. It also discusses that the Kingdom exists in the eternal realm, and that transitioning to life in the Kingdom requires training the mind to conform to Christ's image through faith and living by eternal principles rather than temporal systems. The Kingdom first mandate calls Christians to influence the seven mountains of society through their Kingdom citizenship.
God is the rightful King over all creation. The Bible recounts God's establishment of his kingdom throughout history, from delivering the Israelites from Egypt during the Exodus and forming them into his kingdom of priests, to raising up King David to rule over Israel according to his will. When Israel was exiled for turning away from God, the prophets foretold the coming of a Messiah who would restore God's kingdom and reign over his people with righteousness and salvation.
The document discusses Jesus' lordship and credentials. It asserts that Jesus is Lord over heaven, hell, life, and death based on biblical passages where he calms a storm, heals a demon-possessed man and a woman with an issue of blood, and raises a little girl from death. It also discusses the conditions of following Jesus, saying his followers must follow him by leaving everything behind, and that Jesus must have first place in their lives above all others.
The document discusses how the early Christian church confronted paganism and turned the world upside down through promoting monotheism, purity, freedom from idolatry and worship of God alone. It outlines many areas where Christian teachings and values clashed with the prevailing pagan culture such as on issues of polygamy, immorality, slavery and more. It calls for Christians to continue confronting evil in the world through standing up for biblical truth and wisdom rather than conforming to the world.
The document discusses the authority of Jesus Christ. It notes that Jesus taught with authority unlike the scribes, and that he is the foundation on which believers must build. True wisdom involves not just hearing God's words or doing good works, but building one's life on Jesus as the rock. The document then lists reasons for Jesus' authority, including that he is the creator, heir of all things, and redeemer who shed his blood for believers. It states that Jesus is worshipped by angels and recognized by demons, and will be praised by the redeemed for eternity. Believers are therefore called to recognize his authority.
This document summarizes a seminar on the concept of God's kingdom. It defines key terms like jurisdiction and lordship. It explores what it means for Jesus to be Lord and how his followers should exercise service rather than lordship over others. The seminar discusses how understanding God's kingdom involves understanding God as King over all, and bearing the fruits of his kingdom values. Being chosen and appointed by God means going to bear lasting fruit in the different spheres of society.
The document discusses the concept of the kingdom and scepters. It provides background on basic concepts of God's kingdom as outlined by a prophet, including the king, territory, lordship, culture, constitution, keys, and citizenship. It then examines definitions of jurisdiction and what a scepter is etymologically. Different types of scepters are described that can confer leadership, anger, strength, and serve as keys to legitimize authority. Biblical passages are referenced to support these concepts.
The document discusses the concept of God's kingdom through discussing various biblical concepts:
1) It outlines the basic concept of God's kingdom according to Prophet Abu Bako which includes elements like the King, territory, lordship, culture, constitution, keys, citizenship, and law.
2) It discusses the concepts of jurisdiction, covenant, and how Christ redeemed believers from the curse of the law so that Gentiles could receive the blessing of Abraham through faith.
3) It examines passages about the covenant God made with Abraham and how through Abraham's offspring (Christ) all nations would be blessed.
The document discusses concepts related to God's kingdom, including:
1. Basic concepts of God's kingdom outlined by Prophet Abu Bako include the King, territory, lordship, culture, constitution, keys, citizenship, and law.
2. Words are like seeds that can produce either life or death, depending on what kind of seed is sown, and people are responsible for the seeds they sow with their words.
3. In God's kingdom, growth happens in stages like a seed developing into a plant, and believers must steward their growth from an initial seed state to full maturity and fruitfulness.
Understanding PRAISE & THANKS as a Kingdom citizen. They are part of the LANGUAGE aspect of Kingdom citizenship. They are the sacrifice we offer, the fruit of our Lips!
This document provides an overview of concepts related to the kingdom of God, including culture, beliefs, and the word. Some key points:
- It recaps the definition of a kingdom as having a king, territory, lordship, culture, constitution, keys, citizenship, law, and giving. Culture includes beliefs, language, norms, and other factors.
- It discusses how God is king over his jurisdiction/kingdom, and explores the concept that the word begets the word, meaning things can only reproduce after their own kind. Spiritual seeds are words that can reproduce spiritually.
- It asserts that believers are new creations in Christ who have been regenerated by the immortal, everlasting
This document contains notes from a seminar on the concept of God's kingdom. It discusses what it means for Jesus to be Lord and how acknowledging Him as Lord is essential for salvation. Lordship requires allowing Jesus' opinions to control one's actions. Simply calling Him Lord is not enough; one must live according to His commands. Changing one's confession of Him as Lord is considered sinful. For God's blessings and protection, one must remain steadfast in allowing Jesus to be the master of one's life.
Upside Down Living: Blessed are the MeekStephen Palm
The third sermon in the series on the Beatitudes of Jesus entitled Upside Down Living. In this message we explore the concept of meekness and see that meekness is not synonymous with weakness. We will also look at the very elevated reward Jesus promises to the meek and then look at 10 practical ways of becoming more meek.
The document provides an overview of key events and teachings in the Gospel of Matthew. It discusses Matthew's focus on Jesus as the Messiah who establishes God's kingdom on earth. Some of the main points covered include Jesus' birth and the visit from the Magi, John the Baptist's role as prophet, what it means to be a disciple of Christ, Jesus' teachings on kingdom values versus those of Satan's kingdom, the keys to the kingdom of heaven, Jesus' second coming, his resurrection, and the Great Commission to spread the gospel.
Upside Down Living: Blessed are those who mournStephen Palm
This is the second sermon in the Upside-Down Living series in which we look at Jesus' second beatitude, Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. We will explore the ways in which God comforts us, both during times of profound loss and times of conviction over personal and shared sin. We will also look at the way that God uses our fellow believers to comfort us in these same areas. The key challenge is to make ourselves available to God so that we can become a source of comfort to others.
Upside Down Living: Blessed are the MercifulStephen Palm
This week's sermon on Matthew 5:7 explores Jesus' fifth beatitude concerning the blessing on the merciful. We will consider the fact that we don't deserve God's mercy and explore the important nuance of difference between mercy and grace. We will also look at the "conditional" aspect of mercy and God's expectation that we will be merciful. Finally, we will consider 7 practical opportunities to grown in our mercy.
Upside Down Living: Blessed are the PersecutedStephen Palm
This is the final sermon in the series Upside Down Living from Jesus' beatitudes in Mt. 5:3-12. It explores the difference between pressure and persecution, explores the facts concerning the global persecution of Christians and then suggests three practical action items that we can take to come alongside our persecuted brothers and sisters.
Upside Down Living: Blessed are the Poor in SpiritStephen Palm
This series explores the "upside down" kingdom values that Jesus laid out in His Beatitudes. This sermon focuses on the phrase "poor in spirit" and contrasts this with similar statements that Jesus made concerning the blessedness of the poor. We will ask hard questions such as, "Is poverty equivalent to spiritual blessing?" Or is poverty of spirit something broader? We will explore a variety of scriptures which equate humility and poverty of spirit.
Upside Down Living: They who hunger and thirst after righteousnessStephen Palm
This sermon explores Jesus' fourth beatitude in Matthew 5:6. We will consider the great paradox of spiritual hunger and thirst, that they increase when we take in spiritual nourishment and decrease when we don't. We will consider the difference between spiritual food and spiritual junk food and examine how what we desire becomes the passion of our life.
Upside Down Living: Humility & Grace at WorkKevin Kennemer
The document discusses the concept of humility. It contrasts humility with arrogance, noting that humility involves asking better questions, acknowledging multiple perspectives, and feeling grateful rather than entitled. Humility arises from experiencing pain and having courage, and ultimately gives birth to grace. Humility measures success based on benefitting others rather than personal gain.
This document is a church bulletin that provides information about upcoming church events and needs within the congregation. It includes a summary of the sermon titled "Seek Ye First" which encourages Christians to prioritize seeking God and his righteousness above all else. The summary discusses what it means to seek God's kingdom, righteousness, and to put him first in our lives according to biblical passages. It also provides updates on VBS, sick members, birthdays and anniversaries within the congregation.
This presentation is about Stewardship. God entrusted many things to every believer, and all things that we have must be used for the Glory of God. It also encourages us that we must choose to be the best for God, to have the life pleasing, honoring and serving the true and living God.
What should be the priorities in the life of a christian? Give God the first part of each day. Give God the first day of each week. Give God the first portion of your pay. Give God the first consideration in every decision. Give God the first place in your heart.
This document is a sermon about living according to the principles of God's kingdom. It discusses having the right priorities, purpose, and perspective in life. The sermon examines Jesus' teachings about who is blessed and who will face woe. While wealth itself is not problematic, the sermon argues that our attitude toward wealth must be one of trusting God, not money. The overall message is that to live rightly, we must seek God, serve his kingdom, and be secure in him rather than living for earthly things.
This class will examine the 10 Commandments in order to determine what truths they contain and how we may be able to implement those truths in helping transform nations.
The document is a sermon about Jesus' parables of the hidden treasure and the fine pearl. It discusses how the kingdom of heaven is like finding a valuable treasure or pearl and being willing to sacrifice everything to obtain it. It encourages believers to seek wisdom, understanding, and a closer relationship with God above all earthly treasures, which are fleeting. It also addresses how worry arises when our treasures, vision, and master are not properly prioritized on spiritual over material things.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Be Wise About The Word Of God" sermon at New Life Christian Church on August 18, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
2010.9.12 your finances and god's provisionPacific Church
The document discusses God's provision and how to have financial stability according to biblical principles. It says that God will meet our needs if we 1) ask for His help to deepen our relationship with Him, 2) find happiness in Him through contentment with what we have, and 3) practice giving in faith as God gave to us. It also notes the importance of 4) maintaining integrity and honesty in all dealings, and 5) trusting and following God rather than wealth which is uncertain.
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3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
i. RECAP
ii. PIRORITIZING THE KINGDOM AND GOD’S
RIGHTEOUSNESS
iii. PRIMARY COMMISSION, CALLING, APPOINTMENT IN LIFE
iv. WHY GOD CHOSE, APPOINTED & PLANTED YOU
v. PLANTED in the HOLY SPIRIT—Bearing HIS FRUIT
vi. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT BEARING FRUIT
10-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 3
4. THIS WEEK WE”LL CONTINUE WITH
KINGDOM VALUES also known as fruits
BUT FIRST, LET’S DO A QUICK RECAP
FROM LAST WEEK
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5. KING DOM KINGDOM
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GOD IS KING
JURISDICTION
(OFFICIAL
POWER;
A SYSTEM;
TERRITORY)
POWER ↔ DOMINION
TERRITORY ↔
DOMAIN
6. DEFINITION OF JURISDICTION
• THE OFFICIAL POWER to make legal decisions and
judgements
"the English court had no jurisdiction over the defendants"
SYNONYMS: authority, control, power, dominion, rule,
administration, command, sway, leadership, sovereignty,
ascendancy, hegemony, mastery
• A SYSTEM of law courts; a judicature
"in some jurisdictions there is a mandatory death sentence for
murder"
• THE TERRITORY or sphere of activity over which the legal
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7. Last week, we looked at the following:
i. Distinct defined values which when in you would
ensure that you are fruitful always and employed in
the knowledge of GOD
ii. But when lacking, makes one short sighted and
unsuccessful by GOD’s definition
iii. But which when practiced makes you fail-proof and
fall-proof—making your election sure
WHERE DO WE SITUATE VALUES IN
CONCEPT OF THE KINGDOM?
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8. BASIC CONCEPT OF HIS KINGDOM (MATT
6:33) – AS OUTLINED BY PROPHET ABU
BAKO
i. THE KING
ii. TERRITORY
iii. LORDSHIP
iv. CULTURE
Values, Attitudes,
Beliefs etc.
v. CONSTITUTION
vi. KEYS
vii. CITIZENSHIP
viii.LAW
ix. GIVING
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9. CULTURE IS MADE UP OF …
i. VALUES
ii. Norms
iii. Customs
iv. Traditions
v. Symbols
vi. Roles
vii. Artifacts
viii.Language
ix. Ideas
x. Beliefs, Worldviews,
Attitudes
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10. CONCEPT OF
KINGDOM
KING DOM
LORDS
HIP CULTURE
Values
Norms
Customs
Traditions
Symbols
Roles
Artifacts
Language
Ideas
Beliefs,
Worldviews,
Attitudes
CONST
ITUTIO
N
KEY
S
CITIZE
NSHIP
LAW GIVING
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12. • Seminar focus TODAY & LAST WEEK →
VALUES a.k.a fruit as seen in the expression of
the nature and values of GOD in us
• Values are part of the CULTURE of Kingdom
• Culture is part of the CONCEPT of the Kingdom
• HIS KINGDOM → HIS CULTURE → HIS
VALUES
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13. WHY ARE VALUES IMPORTANT?
• Argument with German
Prof.
• Values are the
foundations/roots of
policies, standards,
laws, regulations etc.
• Our lives are likened
to trees
(Isa 11:1, Jer 17:7-8) VALUE
S
Policies,
Standard,
Laws,
Regulations
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14. PIRORITIZING THE KINGDOM AND
GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS
FIRST THINGS FIRST: KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN
THING
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15. THE VALUE SYSTEM OF KINGDOM CITIZENS
Jer 9:23-24 AMP
(23) Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise and skillful person glory and
boast in his wisdom and skill; let not the mighty and powerful person
glory and boast in his strength and power; let not the person who is
rich [in physical gratification and earthly wealth] glory and boast in his
[temporal satisfactions and earthly] riches;
(24) But let him who glories glory in this: that he understands and
knows Me [personally and practically, directly discerning and
recognizing My character], that I am the Lord, Who practices loving-
kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things
I delight, says the Lord. [I Cor. 1:31; II Cor. 10:17.]
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17. PRIORITY IS KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING KING
• Intelligence/Wisdom, Power and wealth/riches are good
and needful to promote kingdom ends BUT we MUST
value something MORE than these things namely—
KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING the King of the
Kingdom.
• The King owns/possesses ALL Wisdom, Power and
wealth/riches
• We must be fruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus
Christ
• QUESTION: WHY? 03-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 17
18. ANSWER: B’Cos that’s the most important thing
Jer 9:23-24 AMP
(23) Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise and skillful person glory and
boast in his wisdom and skill; let not the mighty and powerful person glory
and boast in his strength and power; let not the person who is rich [in
physical gratification and earthly wealth] glory and boast in his [temporal
satisfactions and earthly] riches;
(24) But let him who glories glory in this: that he understands and knows
Me [personally and practically, directly discerning and recognizing My
character], that I am the Lord, Who practices loving-kindness, judgment,
and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the Lord. [I
Cor. 1:31; II Cor. 10:17.]
03-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 18
19. • Some “believers” put intelligence, power and riches
before knowing and understanding Him
• This EXPOSES a false value system
• It also exposes poor/ungodly priorities
• Something must be FIRST, everything else can come
second
• First we must KNOW and UNDERSTAND GOD (i.e. seek
the Kingdom and His Righteousness) Matt 6:33; Jer 9:23-
24
…and then ALL other things will be added
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21. HORSE
• A cart is a vehicle which is ordinarily pulled by a horse, so to put the
cart before the horse is an analogy for doing things in the wrong
order
• Many believers change the order prescribed by GOD himself and yet
expect all other things to be added to them
• This cannot work. He dictates our priorities—not we ourselves
• Stick to GOD’s order! First things First!
• The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing
• GOD’s kingdom & His Righteousness is the main thing and its
centers not on external matters principally but on our relationship
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22. DEFINITION OF FIRST: SEEK FIRST
prōton
1) first in time or place
1a) in any succession of things or persons
2) first in rank
2a) influence, honour
2b) chief
2c) principal
3) first, at the first
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23. • From 2(a) in the definition, we see that amongst all
the things that influence and motivate us, God’s
Kingdom and His Righteousness must be …
first/chief/principal/prōton
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24. ALWAYS KEEP HIS KINGDOM &
RIGHTEOUSNESS FIRST
QUESTION: IF WE OBEY THIS ADMONITION, WHAT IS
THE CONSEQUENCE?
ANSWER: Mat 6:33 But seek (aim at and strive after) first
of all His kingdom and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS (His way of
doing and being right), and then all these things taken
together will be given you besides.
• QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE THESE THINGS?
• READ PREVIOUS VERSES FOR “THESE THINGS”
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25. THESE THINGS that will be added include:
1. treasures on earth v18
2. treasures in heaven v19
3. Food and livelihood v26
4. Clothes, Excellence, Dignity v 28 – 29
5. Drink, food, clothes v 31
Mat 6:33 But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His
kingdom and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS (His way of doing
and being right), AND THEN ALL THESE THINGS
TAKEN TOGETHER WILL BE GIVEN YOU BESIDES.10-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 25
26. OUR PRIMARY COMMISSION AND
APPOINTMENT IN LIFE
WHY GOD CHOSE, APPOINTED & PLANTED YOU
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27. QUESTION: WHAT IS OUR PRIMARY COMMISSION,
CALLING, APPOINTMENT IN LIFE?
• Is it to marry, have children, a nice house a some cars
and a fat paycheck?
ANSWER: Your primary calling, appointment [the reason
HE chose you] is:
to SEEK FIRST His Kingdom and His Righteousness
QUESTION: How do we SEEK His Kingdom & His
Righteousness?
ANSWER: First step is bearing fruit that remains
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28. • GOD placed each of us in
specific gardens in life—
spanning the 8 gates of
society
• We must bear fruit in all of
the gates in which he has
placed us but especially in
our understanding and
knowledge of GOD (the
King), His Ways and His
Kingdom
10-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 28
29. Joh 15:16 AMP You have not chosen Me, but I have
chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted
you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on
bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may
remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in
My Name [as presenting all that I AM], He may give it to
you.
WHY GOD CHOSE YOU & APPOINTED YOU
30. QUESTION: Why were you Chosen, Appointed, Planted by
GOD in His Vineyard, Kingdom ?
ANSWER: That you might go and bear fruit and keep on
bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may
remain, abide [Joh 15:16]
QUESTION: Why is bearing fruit important to the King of the
Kingdom?
ANSWER: Because
1. It is the root (starting place) of dominion
2. it is the beginning to SEEKING his KING-DOMINION &
HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS (HIS NATURE including His
VALUES)
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31. YOUR ORIGINAL COMMISSION
Gen 1:28 AMP And God blessed them and said to
them:
1. Be fruitful
2. multiply
3. fill the earth
4. subdue it [using all its vast resources in the
service of God and man]; and
5. have dominion over waters, air, land
32. 1. If you are NOT fruitful, then there is not seed to
propagate so multiplication occurs.
2. If you cannot multiply, you cannot fill the earth.
3. If you cannot fill the earth, you cannot subdue it.
4. If you cannot subdue it [using all its vast resources in
the service of God and man]; you cannot have KING—
dominion over waters, air, land etc.
5. Dominion is the end game here—the extension of the
dominion of the KING in all the domain (spheres)
where he has planted you
10-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 32
33. • Fruitfulness was and continues to be the ORIGINAL and
PRINCIPAL mandate
• GOD intends to have children in his image & likeness who will in
turn produce others in that same image of GOD, multiplying
themselves and filling the earth, subduing it and exercising the
dominion of the King over and within His domain
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34. PLANTED IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
BEARING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
10-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 34
35. • As plantings of GOD or trees, where we are planted has
a lot to do with the fruit we bear
QUESTION: Where are we planted and how does it
affect fruit we bear?
ANSWER:
• When born-again we are planted near streams of water.
These streams/river(s) is the Holy Spirit
• This enables us to bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit which
becomes ONE with our Spirit
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36. • Any tree [any believer] that feeds on Holy Spirit will bear
the Fruit of Holy Spirit
• The reason is because “he that is joined unto the Lord is
one spirit”—1Co 6:17 KJV.
• When we and Jesus’ spirit are one, we’ll bear the fruit of
the Spirit
• But for oneness to prevail, we must submit to GOD
• Let your roots feed on the Holy Spirit continually
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37. QUESTION: WHERE were you planted?
ANSWER:
Psa 1:3 AMP And he shall be like a tree firmly planted
[and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth
its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither;
and everything he does shall prosper [and come to
maturity]. [Jer. 17:7, 8.]
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38. Jer 17:7-8 AMP
(7) [Most] blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies
on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is.
(8) For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that spreads
out its roots by the river; and it shall not see and fear when
heat comes; but its leaf shall be green. It shall not be anxious
and full of care in the year of drought, nor shall it cease yielding
fruit.
QUESTION: Who qualifies to be planted by these rivers?
ANSWER: v.7 Anyone who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the
Lord i.e. those who are born again
10-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 38
39. WHAT ARE THE RIVERS BY WHICH WE ARE
PLANTED?
Joh 7:38-39 AMP
(38) He who believes in Me [who cleaves to and trusts in and
relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, From his innermost
being shall flow [continuously] springs and rivers of living water.
(39) But He was speaking here of the Spirit, Whom those who
believed (trusted, had faith) in Him were afterward to receive. For
the [Holy] Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus was not
yet glorified (raised to honor).
10-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 39
40. CONSEQUENCES OF BEING PLANTED BY THE
RIVERS OF GOD—DRINKING THE HOLY GHOST
1. You bear fruit in its season(you forgive when you have to! No
excuses! Gal 5
2. Your leaves shall not fade or wither
3. Everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]
4. You shall not see and fear when heat comes
5. Your leaves are ever-green.
6. You shall not be anxious and full of care in the year of drought
7. You shall not cease yielding fruit—no menopause
10-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 40
41. Joh 6:63 AMP It is the Spirit Who gives life [He is the
Life-giver] … The words (truths) that I have been
speaking to you are spirit and life.
• To partake of the Holy Ghost (i.e. to drink the Holy
Ghost) is to partake of the very LIFE of GOD
• True LIFE comes from only GOD
• A believer whose roots drink the Holy Ghost will be filled
with the very LIFE that is in GOD—making him/her
evergreen and ever-lasting
• If situations tap you, only Holy Ghost should flow out of
you!
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42. MAPLE TREE TAPPED & GIVING ITS SAP
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43. WHEN YOU ARE TAPPED, WHAT COMES OUT
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44. RUBBER TREE TAPED GIVES RUBBER
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45. WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN
VESSELS
• When we tap maple, we get maple syrup
• When we tap rubber trees, we get rubber
• When we tap you, what will be get?
2Co 4:7 KJV But we have this treasure in earthen
vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of
God, and not of us.
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46. BEAR FRUIT
DO THIS WITH HASTE, DILIGENCE etc.
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47. Eph 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be
[CONTINUOUSLY FILLED] filled with the Spirit;
• We are GOD’s plantings (trees of righteousness) planted by
rivers (Holy Spirit) but its up to us to drink so that our sap
influences our branches , leaves and we can bear fruit
• Don’t only drink but get drunk on the Holy Ghost
• Consciously PERMIT the Spirit to control you like alcohol
(spirits) control others (Rev 3:20)
• If He controls you, you have no choice but to bear His fruit—in
line with His nature
• Have you ever seen a mango tree struggling squeezing to bear
fruit? We shouldn’t either
10-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 47
48. • If the tree allows, the SPIRIT (what it drinks) will become ONE
with it’s spirit and the tree will effortlessly bear fruit—express
the values of GOD in all spheres of society
• These fruit contain LIFE
10-May-16LRF 3RD DAY OF WEEK TRAINING SEMINAR 48
49. FRUIT: KINGDOM VALUES TO BE CULTIVATED
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50. • The fruit as listed in Gal 5:22-23 are nine (9) and we’ll
discuss them next week.
• Another part of the fruit is listed in 2Pe 1:8-10 and was
the focus of last week’s discussions
• There are overlappings in both sets in Gal 5 and 2Pet 1
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51. • In the Kingdom of GOD, the KING is the Executive, the Judiciary
and the Legislature (law giver) (Isa 33:22)
• The King judges because righteousness and judgment are the
foundations of his throne (Gen 18:25; Psa 89:14; Psa 97:2)
• JUDGEMENT can be negative or positive
• When we heed his instruction to bear fruit, the judgment is positive
• When we disobey, its negative
• The benefits of bearing fruit was the focus of last week’s seminar
• Some benefits have also been captured in previous slides
• The concluding section of today’s seminar will capture
consequences of not bearing fruit
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52. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT
BEARING FRUIT
NOT IMBIBING AND EXPRESSING GOD’S VALUES AND
NATURE
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53. • Rom 11:22 AMP Then note and appreciate the gracious
kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who
have fallen, but God's gracious kindness to you--provided you
continue in His grace and abide in His kindness; otherwise you
too will be cut off (pruned away).
• What must you appreciate?
1. GOD’s Kindness
2. GOD’s Severity
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54. • Many have been disciple by Hollywood and Church-ianity—not
by a personal study of GOD’s Word—building a personal
relationship with the King of the universe.
• It is good to appreciate the gracious kindness of GOD—but that
is only a part of Him
• His righteousness & justice maintains that we must also
appreciate the severity of God
• Severity toward those who have fallen, but God's gracious
kindness to you—provided (conditioned on whether) you
continue in His grace and abide in His kindness; otherwise you
too will be cut off (pruned away).
• His severity is that part of him which is not pleasurable but
GOOD for our wellbeing
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55. • Because of first Adam, we are born crooked. He is straight. His judgment
(pruning) straightens us to be like him but the process of straighten is not
always pleasant
• Pro 22:15 KJV Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of
correction shall drive it far from him.
• When you fail to bear fruit (your primary appointment) by not allowing his
Spirit in you to bear fruit, He does not (judge) throw you away but he will
correct, discipline you so you can grow into greater responsibility
• If my daughter refuses to mature and become responsible, I cannot trust
her with greater responsibility i.e. my car because it could end her life but
does that mean I do not love her? No! I love her and because of that love,
I will keep the car from her discipline her
• If you want the high purposes of GOD manifest in your life, grow up
56. • We are JUDGED based on our adherence to or
departure from our original appointment
• Joh 15:16 AMP You have not chosen Me, but I have
chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted
you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on
bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may
remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My
Name [as presenting all that I AM], He may give it to you.
• It is adherence to your appointment that merits answered
prayers
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57. ARE THERE REALLY CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT BEARING
FRUIT?
WE ARE THE LORD’S PLANTINGS IN HIS VINEYARD
• Mat 7:19 KJV Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is
hewn down, and cast into the fire.
• Mat 3:10 KJV And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the
trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is
hewn down, and cast into the fire.
• Joh 15:2 KJV Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he
taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it,
that it may bring forth more fruit.
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58. Mat 7:13-24 AMP
(13) Enter through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and spacious and broad is the way that leads away to destruction, and many are
those who are entering through it.
(14) But the gate is narrow (contracted by pressure) and the way is straitened and compressed that leads away to life, and few are those
who find it. [Deut. 30:19; Jer. 21:8.]
(15) Beware of false prophets, who come to you dressed as sheep, but inside they are devouring wolves. [Ezek. 22:27.]
(16) You will fully recognize them by their fruits. Do people pick grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?
(17) Even so, every healthy (sound) tree bears good fruit [worthy of admiration], but the sickly (decaying, worthless) tree bears bad
(worthless) fruit.
(18) A good (healthy) tree cannot bear bad (worthless) fruit, nor can a bad (diseased) tree bear excellent fruit [worthy of admiration].
(19) Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.
(20) Therefore, you will fully know them by their fruits.
(21) Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father Who is in heaven.
(22) Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many
mighty works in Your name?
(23) And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you; depart from Me, you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands]. [Ps.
6:8.]
(24) So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts upon them [obeying them] will be like a sensible (prudent, practical, wise) man
who built his house upon the rock.
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59. ARE THERE REALLY CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT BEARING
FRUIT?
Rev 2:5 KJV Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent,
and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove
thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Rev 2:5 AMP Remember then from what heights you have fallen. Repent
(change the inner man to meet God's will) and do the works you did
previously [when first you knew the Lord], or else I will visit you and remove
your lampstand from its place, unless you change your mind and repent.
The following verse shows He was speaking to His people
Rev 2:6-7 AMP Yet you have this [in your favor and to your credit]: you
hate the works of the Nicolaitans [what they are doing as corrupters of the
people], which I Myself also detest. (7) He who is able to hear, let him
listen to and give heed to what the Spirit says to the assemblies
(churches). To him who overcomes (is victorious), I will grant to eat [of the
fruit] of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. [Gen. 2:9; 3:24.]
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Lampstand
being lit by the
High Priest
It’s the OIL in it
that powers
the flame
• Psa 18:28
• Pro 20:27
61. WHAT IS THE LAMPSTAND?
• He will take away LAMP-STAND or CANDLE-STICK. WHAT then is
LAMP or CANDLE?
• It is what carries your spirit—its stand or stick
• Pro 20:27 AMP The spirit of man [that factor in human personality which
proceeds immediately from God] is the LAMP of the Lord, searching all
his innermost parts. [I Cor. 2:11.]
• Pro 20:27 KJV The spirit of man is the CANDLE of the LORD, searching
all the inward parts of the belly.
A candle without a lampstand or candle stick is abased and does not have
OIL or influence
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62. • Psa 18:28 KJV For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD
my God will enlighten my darkness.
• Jesus is our High Priest. He lights our candle i.e. our
spirits—but disobedience can cause us to lose our
lampstand or the holder for the light
Mat 5:14-16 AMP
(14) You are the LIGHT of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
(15) Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, BUT ON A
LAMPSTAND, and it gives light to ALL in the house.
(16) Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and
your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and
glorify your Father Who is in heaven.
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63. • If he takes away our lampstand or candlestick, we
cannot extend, project our light to the benefit of the world
• Lampstand → Influence
• If the light we are giving of is not full of the outraying of
his nature, he will not project it
• Take a stand and pay the price
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