Tony Alamo with Tony Alamo World Wide Ministries
Ep169 How To Have Gods Life Living In You Part 67
The Indwelling Life of God: Testimony and Teachings of Pastor Tony Alamo
In this 169th program of Pastor Tony Alamo’s series, focusing on the supernatural nature of God’s indwelling life and the global impact of his ministry. It combines personal testimony from the music industry with theological insights into the Holy Spirit and the necessity of spiritual rebirth.
Global Impact and Revival
The ministry continues to see significant growth across Africa. In Uganda, literature distributed by the ministry has reportedly sparked a "revolution" among the youth, leading to the conversion of over 300 students in the Bushenyi District. Despite facing opposition from religious traditionalists, the demand for Bibles and salvation pamphlets remains high as thousands attend open-air preaching sessions. Similarly, in Ghana, students at local schools have reported total repentance and the acceptance of Christ as their personal savior after engaging with the ministry's newsletters.
From Music Promotion to Ministry
Pastor Alamo shares his personal transition from a high-powered music promoter in Beverly Hills to a world pastor. He recounts a supernatural experience in an attorney’s office where God physically spoke through his body, warning him of the Second Coming and the reality of hell. Before his conversion, Alamo was involved in the careers of artists like Bobby Jameson and Pete Best of the Beatles, claiming to have pioneered modern methods of selling records on radio and television. He describes his spiritual awakening as a process of moving from a "bitter" and "muscle-headed" worldly life to one filled with God’s love and understanding.
The Nature of the Holy Spirit
The theological core of the message distinguishes between the "temporal spirit" given to all living things and the "eternal life" granted through the Holy Spirit. Alamo explains the Trinity as a tripartite existence—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—which he compares to the human composition of body, soul, and spirit. He emphasizes that while Jesus was born of a human mother, Mary was the mother of his human form, not the "Mother of God," as God has no beginning or end.
Biblical Authority and Warnings
Alamo strongly advocates for the King James Version of the Bible, dismissing other versions as government-influenced. He warns listeners against modern media outlets like the History Channel or National Geographic, which he labels as "hoaxes" designed for sensationalism that contradict biblical truth. He asserts that the "Corporate Body of Antichrist" is active in the world today, and only through the baptism of the Holy Spirit can one gain the power and guidance necessary to navigate the end times.
The program concludes with a call to prioritize spiritual sight over worldly distractions. Pastor Alamo reaffirms that salvation is not merely a religious ritual but a literal resurrection of the spirit that allows a person to be "alive in Christ" forever.