In order to take care of the battle that is in front of us, we need a fresh understanding of who Jesus is in our lives Jesus prayed this in the garden 1. Father, the only way we are going to be able to walk through the dark times of doubt is to know who you are 2. We need… Continue reading Necessity of a Vision Alpha and Omega
1 Corinthians 12, 13
The Building up of the Body in Love 1. Spiritual gifts given to the church Vs 27, 28 We are the body and the church is built up when each part functions in its role There is no reason for pride in the use of the Spirit’s gifts There is no reason for false humility in the use of the… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 12, 13
Necessity of a Vision – Fully Formed
Want to look at what it means to be a Christian. take lightly but there is a deep desire for us to grasp this in our lives today. Christ fully formed Paul prayed a prayer in Galatians 4: 19 I am in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you. Formed = Mind and life in complete harmony… Continue reading Necessity of a Vision – Fully Formed
1 Corinthians, James Jonas, Prophecy
1 Corinthians 14:1 – “Pursue love and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.” In context of 1 Corinthians 12 & 13 spiritual gifts, and prophecy specifically are there for the demonstration of love. “Desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy” God does not tell us to do something but then limit it so only some… Continue reading 1 Corinthians, James Jonas, Prophecy
Restoration: Netzer
Restoration Jesus Christ is the one who brings restoration. Micah 6: 8 “What does the Lord require of you: to do what is right, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” What does it look like to walk humbly with our God? The Netzer There is a Hebrew word Netzer which means branch or sprout. Isaiah 11:… Continue reading Restoration: Netzer
I Corinthians 12 Spiritual gifts 2
There is a difference between Spiritual Gifts and Character No one can use spiritual gifts without being able to say “Jesus is Lord” Jesus = He will save you from your sins Is = Risen from the dead Lord = Ruler over all the earth. 1. One God Different Gifts 4 – 6 Two ideas give here There is a… Continue reading I Corinthians 12 Spiritual gifts 2
Faith Vs Unbelief
John 20: 24- 25 Won’t believe unless I can put my hands in his side 2 Corinthians 5: 7 Paul states that we are to walk by faith and not by sight. 1. Faith not murdering common sense EXAMPLE: we assume that to have faith, you have to move to a cave in a mountain and eat nothing… Continue reading Faith Vs Unbelief
1 Corinthians 12 Spiritual Gifts
Paul is answering questions that have been sent to him concerning actions that are happening in the church in Corinth. We have dealt with problems that are occurring in the church concerning Immorality Lawsuits Marriage Serving God and attending pagan temples We have also dealt with the problems in the church services How people are to dress in the services… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 12 Spiritual Gifts
The Necessity of a Vision: The Axe
Jesus is taking his disciples to a mountain top to show himself to them. Vision = Divine communication Hezekiah was able to minister to those around him who were overwhelmed by fear with words of encouragement! Need to awake from our slumber to hear from Jesus To combat the manifestation of hell that is in the world, we are going… Continue reading The Necessity of a Vision: The Axe
1 Corinthians 11 Communion
We are now looking at how people should conduct themselves in the way they run their services. 1. The Lord’s Table and abusing the poor. Vs 17 – 22 In the following instructions I cannot praise you. 17 a When he talked about keeping traditions he could but now here. They are not doing anything right in this area…. Continue reading 1 Corinthians 11 Communion
The Necessity of a Vision Part 2
Last week we talked about the necessity of a vision for without a vision people perish. Vision is a divine communication Jesus promised we would see this communication before we die. The enemies plan is to intimidate us and bring fear which will make it easier for us to bedefeated We need this divine communication so we can encourage those… Continue reading The Necessity of a Vision Part 2