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THE GIFT OF THE SPIRIT

1. The Spirit Is God’s Greatest Gift:

The Spirit Is God’s Promised Gift, [Acts 2:38-39].

The Spirit Is God’s Gift of Christ, [Col. 1:26-27].

The Spirit Is God’s Gift for Our Body, [1 Cor. 6:19].

2. How To Receive the Spirit:

Humility: The Spirit Is God’s Gift to The Humble, [Luke 1:51-52].

Desire: The Spirit Is God’s Gift to The Hungry, [Luke 1:53].

Ask: The Spirit Is God’s Gift to The Seeker, [Luke 11:9-13].

Unity: The Spirit Is God’s Gift to The Harmonious, [Acts 2:1-4, 42-47].

3. Call To Action: Receive Ye the Holy Ghost! [John 20:21-22].

THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT

1. Defining The Messianic Age:

The Messianic Age Is the Final Era of Time, [1 Cor. 15:22-24].

The Messianic Age Is the Time-Bound Reign of Jesus Christ, [1 Cor. 15:25-26].

The Messianic Age Is the Time of The Spirit’s Outpouring, [Acts 2:17-21].

2. Live All of Life By The Spirit:

Key: In This Age We Must Be Spirit-Filled People! [Eph.5:15-18].

Let The Spirit Do the Work, [Gen. 1:1-2].

Let The Spirit Make Spiritual Things Practical, [John 16:13-15].

Let The Spirit Make Practical Things Spiritual, [Zech. 4:6-9].

Let The Spirit Take the Lead, [John 3:8; Romans 8:14].

3. Call To Action: Prayer For the Spirit’s Outpouring! [Joel 2:28-29].

THE WAY OF LOVE

1. Agape – The Infinite Love Of God:

God Is Love, (1 John 4:8).

God Expresses Love, (1 John 4:9).

God Works Thru Love, (1 John 4:10).

Love & Sex – Sex Was Designed To Express Love Thru Physical Intimacy, However Love Transcends Sex. All Sex Is Not Rooted In Love, Some Sex Is Rooted In Lust.

2. Seven Truths of God’s Love:

Love Is Sacrificial, (John 15:12-13).

Love Is Endlessly Tolerant, (1 Cor. 13:4a).

Love Is Kind, (1 Cor. 13:4b & Ps. 63:3). Hesed

Love Is Selflessly & Thoughtfully Good, (1 Cor. 13:5).

Love Take No Pleasure in Falsehood, (1 Cor. 13:6).

Love Is Supportively Optimistic, (1 Cor. 13:7).

Love Is Constructively Corrective, (Rev. 3:19).

3. Conclusion: In The End Love Always Wins! (1 Cor. 13:8, 13).

Prayer Of Action: Holy Spirit Teach Us To Love.

THE WAY OF TRUTH

Jesus And Truth:

John 1:14

John 4:24

John 8:32

John 14:6

John 16:13

John 17:15-18

The Descending Truths of God:

There Is One God, (1 Cor. 8:6). Deut. 6:4

There Is One Race, (Acts 17:24-28).

Key: Post Edenic Distinctions: (Gen. 10:5)

Ethnos = Nations & Families.

Glossa = Tongues & Languages.

There Is One Problem, (Rom. 3:23).

There Is One Saviour, (1 Tim. 2:5).

There Is One Faith, (Eph. 4:5).

There Is One Spirit, (Eph. 4:4).

There Is One Body/Church, (1 Cor. 12:13).

Conclusion: Let Us Strive for Unity, (Eph. 4:3).

Prayer Of Action: Holy Spirit Unify Us in Jesus Christ.

THE WAY OF TRUTH

Jesus And Truth:

John 1:14

John 4:24

John 8:32

John 14:6

John 16:13

John 17:15-18

The Descending Truths of God:

There Is One God, (1 Cor. 8:6). Deut. 6:4

There Is One Race, (Acts 17:24-28).

Key: Post Edenic Distinctions: (Gen. 10:5)

Ethnos = Nations & Families.

Glossa = Tongues & Languages.

There Is One Problem, (Rom. 3:23).

There Is One Saviour, (1 Tim. 2:5).

There Is One Faith, (Eph. 4:5).

There Is One Spirit, (Eph. 4:4).

There Is One Body/Church, (1 Cor. 12:13).

Conclusion: Let Us Strive for Unity, (Eph. 4:3).

Prayer Of Action: Holy Spirit Unify Us in Jesus Christ.

THE WAY TO GOD

God’s Ways Are His Paths & Practices: Goings & Doings!

God’s Goings Are Beyond Our Goings, (Isa. 55:8-9). Isa. 55:1-3

Our Goings Often Lead to Death, (Prov. 14:12).

God’s Doings Are Better Than Our Doings, (Ps. 127:1-2).

Our Doings Fall Below God’s Standard, (Isa. 64:6).

Solution: Jesus Our Guide to Paths & Practices:

Jesus Is the Understanding- Exegesis of God, (John 1:18).

Jesus Is the Path to God, (John 14:6-7).

Jesus Is the Practices of God Revealed, (John 10:37-38).

Conclusion: Let Us Seek the Lord for Lasting Results, (Isa. 55:6,12-13).

Prayer Of Action: Holy Spirit, Lead Us to Jesus.

THE PROGRESSIVE LIFE 

Key: Jesus Culture Answers The Relational Question, (Acts 9:5).  

Key: Jesus Life Answers The Vocational Question, (Acts 9:6).  

Prayer Of Action: Lord, Push Us Ahead!  

THE PROGRESSIVE LIFE

Key: Jesus Culture Answers The Relational Question, (Acts 9:5).

Key: Jesus Life Answers The Vocational Question, (Acts 9:6).

Progressive Living Demands Different Thinking, (2 Cor. 3:18).

Progressive Living Seeks Answers To Questions Of Occupation: (Luke 19:13)

Relevance: How Can Our Faith Be More Relevant Today? (Jer. 12:5).

Stewardship: How Can We Contribute To Earth’s Management? (Gen. 1:28).

Development: How Can We Play A Role In Global Development? (Amos 9:14).

Learning: How Can We Add Value To Educational Systems? (Isa. 54:13).

Leading: How Can We Regain Leadership In The World? (Deut. 28:13).

Progressive Living Requires Growing In Faith, (Rom. 1:16-17).

Progressive Living Requires Growing In Strength, (Ps. 84:4-7).

Prayer Of Action: Lord, Push Us Ahead!

THE POSITIVE LIFE

Jesus’ Victory Changes My Outlook On Life, (1 Cor. 15:57).

God’s Word Fuels My Outlook On Life, (Rom. 8:28).

Positive Living Says:

“My Storms Don’t Last Forever!” (Job 23:8-10).

“My Trouble Is My Personal Trainer!” (James 1:2-4).

“I Have Nothing To Be Ashamed About!” (Rom. 5:3-9).

“There Will Be Glory After This!” (2 Cor. 4:17-18 & Rom. 8:18).

“My Best Days Are Before, Not Behind Me!” (Prov. 4:18).

“All My Needs Have Been Met!” (Phil. 4:19). Ps. 23:1

“I Am Coming Into My Season Of Favor!” (Ps. 102:13).

“God Has Said Yes & Amen Over My Life!” (2 Cor. 1:20).

Prayer Of Action: Lord, Bless Me With A Positive Spirit!

THE POSITIVE LIFE

Jesus’ Victory Changes My Outlook On Life, (1 Cor. 15:57).

God’s Word Fuels My Outlook On Life, (Rom. 8:28).

Positive Living Says:

“My Storms Don’t Last Forever!” (Job 23:8-10).

“My Trouble Is My Personal Trainer!” (James 1:2-4).

“I Have Nothing To Be Ashamed About!” (Rom. 5:3-9).

“There Will Be Glory After This!” (2 Cor. 4:17-18 & Rom. 8:18).

“My Best Days Are Before, Not Behind Me!” (Prov. 4:18).

“All My Needs Have Been Met!” (Phil. 4:19). Ps. 23:1

“I Am Coming Into My Season Of Favor!” (Ps. 102:13).

“God Has Said Yes & Amen Over My Life!” (2 Cor. 1:20).

Prayer Of Action: Lord, Bless Me With A Positive Spirit!