The Revival Fellowship

The world we live in is, and always has been, full of controversy. With the advent of the all-pervasive communication modes that surround us today, the volume of controversy seems to have increased significantly. The Word teaches us that we shouldn't be consumed in controversy, and the world's supposedly controversial issues just disappear when seen in the context of God's plan and promises. A lot of disagreements exist because people are asking the wrong questions. Lets look at what the Word tells us about the right questions.

Most often when we think of forgiveness, we tend to think of ourselves and what we need to improve, but this is not the best way to go. Once we are forgiven and walking in the spirit, the greater gains will come from, forgiving others and building better relationships. Once freed from sin, we should have far much more energy to direct towards the weak and unsaved... this is our daily opportunity.

God has prepared a gospel for the weakest of the weak, right through to the strongest of the strong. God cares for us much more than we can imagine. When we are weak we can become strong, because that is when we hand over to God and let him do the work that we cannot.

God can cover our sins as easy as Adam and Eve covered themselves with fig leaves. God went one better and covered them more permanently with animal skins. By forgiving us our sins, God gives us room and time to grow and learn from mistakes and weaknesses... to develop spiritually.

However, a working faith is required... to believe God by acting upon his directions (to obtain salvation and live in it).

God has a single gift for all mankind, and he sent his son to earth to deliver it to us. This Gift is the Holy Spirit, receiving it is an experience that is variously described as; a baptism, an outpouring, an infilling, or being born of the Spirit. On receiving this gift, we open it to find signs and wonders following: speaking in tongues, healing, miracles, wisdom, knowledge, understanding, faith, discernment, and prophecy. As we walk with the Spirit of God, our lives become full of the fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

If you would like to receive this gift, read these bible references.

Since Adams first act of disobedience, man has struggled with sin and the separation from God that it caused. Under the law, we owed a debt to sin paid only through blood. Jesus paid that blood price for us, freeing us to approach the father unimpeded. We are a new creation, a brand new man. We live a new life no longer burdened by the weight of sin, placing our burdens at the saviour's feet.

Pas Bill Allen talks about the unfulfilled prophecies prior to, leading to, the coming of Jesus Christ.

A brief summary of the books in the New Testament.

The Gospel books... The historical and spiritual identification of Jesus, the son of God, his words, deeds and promises... death and resurrection.

The books of Acts... The only detailed accounts of scriptural salvation and the founding of the church. The first history and missionary journeys of those who preached the gospel of Jesus Christ, how the spirit was recognised by signs and wonders, and the opposition/persecution they faced.

The Epistles... Letters and some prophecies to churches/leaders in various stages of development. They deal with all life issues, how to maintain faith and sound doctrine through the power of God, for every true believer.

What does it mean to walk with Jesus Christ (to walk in the Spirit)?

To walk with Jesus is the most important thing that anyone can possibly do... this is where the Lord will take you...

to walk with the word...

to walk with God...

to walk with the Holy Spirit...

to walk in a path that you have never been down before...

to walk in power and wonderment...

Please note that the PDF notes for this talk were uploaded as "The Culture Wars".

Culture can be defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs and institutions of a population, that are passed down from generation to generation... these cultures are adjusted and changed as needed.

God's culture is built on spiritual principles and powers which are revealed once we are filled with the Holy Spirit. This requires us to move away from natural thinking and exercise spiritual principles. This will vary according to the culture we live under.

To know God is to know the power of God. To understand God is to understand how to use his power. The only way we come face to face with God, is by receiving the anointing power Of the Holy Spirit. Once we meet God... we need to learn what he wants from us and how to use the power that we have received. This is achieved through various facets of learning. Reading, instruction, revelation and commitment all play a vital role in the learning process. As we progress, our knowledge needs to be turned into effective action and service.