Ep160, How To Have Gods Life Living In You, Part 58

The Living Union: Cultivating God’s Life Within (Part 58)

This broadcast features Pastor Tony Alamo discussing the transition from a preliminary spiritual experience to a permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The session emphasizes the tripartite nature of man—spirit, soul, and body—and the necessity of an "organic union" with the Divine through personal experience rather than mere religious ritual.

Global Ministry and Outreach

The program highlights the expanding reach of the ministry through correspondence from Nigeria, the Philippines, and Ghana. Evangelists in Nigeria report hundreds of conversions and a dire need for Bibles and literature to equip new believers in deprived areas. Meanwhile, supporters in Texas and the Philippines are coordinating the reprinting of the book The Messiah to facilitate local distribution, reducing shipping costs and allowing resources to be redirected to food and clothing for the needy.

Global Literature Distribution

NigeriaHigh demand for Bibles & Newsletters for new converts.

PhilippinesLocal reprinting of "The Messiah" to save shipping costs.

GhanaIndividual requests for Bibles and spiritual guidance.

Divine Symbolism and the Nature of Christ

Pastor Alamo explores the symbolic language of the Book of Revelation, specifically the depiction of God and the New Jerusalem as "Jasper." The green color of jasper is identified as a symbol of eternal life and immortality. Furthermore, the dual nature of Christ is presented through the imagery of the Lion and the Lamb: He is the conquering, triumphant King (the Lion) to His enemies, but a gentle Savior (the Lamb) to those who are redeemed. The discussion also clarifies that spiritual identity transcends physical lineage, asserting that one must become a "spiritual Jew" through Christ to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Tripartite Nature: Spirit, Soul, and Body

A central theme of the sermon is the distinction between the three parts of human existence. The Body is described as the lowest level, associated with animalistic instincts; the Soul (comprising mind, will, and emotions) is the seat of worldly desires and "soulish" religion; and the Spirit is the highest part, designed specifically to contact and contain God. True salvation requires the human spirit to be united with the Spirit of God, which then provides the power to "mortify" or discipline the lusts of the body and the whims of the soul.

The Tripartite Hierarchy of Man

SPIRIT (The Highest)

The "Saint" level. Used to contact, receive, and contain God. The seat of organic union.

SOUL (The Middle)

The "Gentleperson" level. Mind, Will, and Emotions. Can be religious but lacks divine life.

BODY (The Lowest)

The "Beast" level. Driven by physical lusts, cravings (e.g., sugar, tobacco), and instincts.

Knowing God vs. Knowing About God

The broadcast concludes with a stern rebuke of "intellectual" Christianity. Using the analogy of a restaurant menu, Alamo argues that reading about God or praying "stock" prayers is like reading a menu without eating the food—one knows the description but has never tasted the reality. He emphasizes that a "union" with God is akin to a marriage where there is constant communication and mutual indwelling. Without this experiential "tasting" of the Lord, religious activities like reading and praying remain hollow.

To-Do / Next Steps

Financial Support: Listeners are encouraged to send tithes and offerings to support soul-winning efforts and provide for the physical needs (food, clothing, lodging) of converts in Nigeria and other deprived areas.

Literature Distribution: The ministry must ship five copies of The Messiah to Garland, Texas, for onward transmission to the Philippines for reprinting.

Bible Provision: A Bible must be sent to Frank in Accra, Ghana, per his request.

Personal Consecration: Individuals are invited to pray the "sinner's prayer" to invite Christ into their hearts and initiate a real, communicative relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Conclusion

The ultimate goal of the Christian life is not mere religious adherence, but a disciplined, organic union where the Spirit of God directs the human spirit, soul, and body. Only through this active, communicative relationship can an individual truly "know" God and be prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven.