A Prophetic Teaching Ministry
1. A FOUNDATION FOUND IN 1 & 2 THESSALONIANS
The first principle of being a good pastor is to be joined to others in ministry.
Paul gives us this principle (1 Thessalonians 1: 11). He was joined to Silvanus, who was a prophet (Acts 15: 32 / Silas is another version of Silvanus), and Timothy, a teacher [...]
1. THE SPIRITUAL MAN
The Spiritual Man lives from his spirit, not from his mind life, the soul.
We need to learn how to come into an “Assembly of Believers” and not just be individuals in a Meeting.
Be a congregation of one spirit, mind and heart.
When we meet in true spiritual unity there is a sense of [...]
1. THE PRINCIPLE OF LEADERSHIP – MINISTRY
Ministry isn’t just about actions and words. It’s an impartation of life. This should be the one aim of all leadership ministries.
What we “have” goes out from us to another person.
Godly character originates in the Presence (literally = “face”) of God.
It’s from the “secret place” that [...]
“His coming is according to the working of Satan in all power and miraculous signs and lying wonders, and in all deceit of unrighteousness in those being lost, because they did not receive the love of the truth in order for them to be saved. And because of this, God will send to them a [...]
1. THE HEART’S DESIRE
There is one consistent and eternal sign of people who walk with God: they are open to inner change.
There heart condition is a willingness to be transformed into something greater and more glorious!
Single-mindedness of heart, seeking God’s heart purposes is their greatest and all-consuming desire.
Friendship with the Lord!
God’s heart is seeking our [...]
1. THE FORMATION OF OUR CHARACTER
Jesus is the exact “representation” (= character) of the Father’s nature according to Hebrews 1:3.
The meaning of the word is “a tool used to engrave”. So if we’re going to be conformed unto Jesus we need to let God engraven our soul and life so that it will become just [...]
“Watch therefore and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:36
Are we doing this?
The Lord has told us to “be” about a number of things that are for our spiritual and physical benefit. In some [...]
A study on the word “overthrow” instead of “foundation” as found in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.
Teaching article by Peter McArthur
THE OVERTHROW
This is a study on the word “overthrow” instead of “foundation” as found in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. ” According as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, [...]
Letter to the Ephesians Part 10
Letter to the Ephesians Part 9
