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2 Timothy 2:15 “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Paul’s instruction to be “diligent…a worker” has been applied by serious Christians through the centuries as a directive to study the Word of God. The only way to healthy, balanced living is through “rightly dividing” (Greek orhotomounta, literally “ cutting straight”) of God’s Word. Such correct, straight-on application of God’s Word is the result of diligent study. The text calls us beyond casual approaches to the Scriptures telling us to refuse to suit the Bible to our own convenience or ideology.
Paul likens the word of truth to a road being built or a furrow being plowed both of which must be straight. The good workman must be accurate and clear in his exposition of God’s Word, keeping to the road himself making it easy for others to follow. The dividing of the Word of God does not mean to segment it but to rightly discern its truth by capturing the spirit of the word.
“The word of God, you see, is alive and moving; sharper than a double-edged sword; piercing the divide between soul and spirit, joints and marrow; able to judge the thoughts and will of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life” 3 John 6:6
“So Paul stood in the middle of the leadership council and said, “Respected leaders of Athens, it is clear to me how extravagant you are in your worship of idols. As I walked through your city, I was captivated by the many shrines and objects of your worship. I even found an inscription on one altar that read, ‘To the Unknown God.’ I have come to introduce you to this God whom you worship without even knowing anything about him. “The true God is the Creator of all things. He is the owner and Lord of the heavenly realm and the earthly realm, and he doesn’t live in man-made temples. He supplies life and breath and all things to every living being. He doesn’t lack a thing that we mortals could supply for him, for he has all things and everything he needs. From one man, Adam, he made every man and woman and every race of humanity, and he spread us over all the earth. He sets the boundaries of people and nations, determining their appointed times in history. He has done this so that every person would long for God, find their way to him, and find him, for he is the God who is easy to discover! It is through him that we live and function and have our identity; just as your own poets have said, ‘Our lineage comes from him.’ “Since our lineage can be traced back to God, how could we even think that the divine image could be compared to something made of gold, silver, or stone, sculpted by man’s artwork and clever imagination? “In the past, God tolerated our ignorance of these things, but now the time of deception has passed away. He commands us all to repent and turn to God. For the appointed day has risen, in which he is going to judge the world in righteousness by the man he has designated. And the proof given to the world that God has chosen this man is this: he resurrected him from among the dead!” Acts 17:22-31
Matthew 28:1 & 5-8 At the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. The angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid! I know you’re looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He’s not here. He has been brought back to life, as he said. Come, see the place where he was lying. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has been brought back to life. He’s going ahead of them into Galilee. There, they will see him. Take note that I have told you.” They hurried away from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples.
The Good News, “He’s not here, he has been brought to life. He has risen!
Hallelujah, our Savior is alive!
Because He Lives – God sent His son. They called Him, Jesus; He came to love, heal, and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there To prove my Savior lives!
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow! Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living, Just because He lives!
How sweet to hold A newborn baby, and feel the pride and joy he brings; But greater still, the calm assurance: This child can face
Uncertain days because He Lives!
“For God so loved the world” is the opening phrase of John 3:16, one of the most famous verses in the Bible, which states that God loved humanity so deeply that he gave his only Son, Jesus, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
God is the very definition of love. The Word tells us in John 4:8 that God is love, and we can see the evidence of his love in our day-to-day lives and throughout Scripture. You are personally loved by God with an everlasting, unconditional love that does not fade or run out. This love is not based on your actions but on His character.
Romans 8: 38-39 “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities nor powers, neither things present nor things to come, neither height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3
Romans 8:26-28 Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weaknesses, for we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His “purpose.”
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“Purpose”, (prothesis) from pro, “before,” and thesis, “a place thus “a setting forth. The word suggests a deliberate plan, a proposition, an advanced plan, an intention, a design. Of 12 occurrences in the NT, prosthesis is used 4 times for the Levitical showbread (literally “the bread of setting before”). Most of the other usages point to God’s eternal purposes relating to salvation. Our personal salvation was God’s abiding faithfulness as He awaits the consummation of His great plan for His church.
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” Hebrews 12:1.
The Christian life is the “race.” It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and we are called to “stay the course” and remain faithful to the end.
“You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. You’re blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. That’s right – you don’t go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set; Then I’d never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel. I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. I’m going to do what you tell me to do; don’t ever walk off and leave me.
Psalm 119:1-8
3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”
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Prosperity is a Result. God’s prosperity.
It is clear that God wants His children to prosper; how can anyone deny that? However, prosperity should not be the end in itself. It ought to be the result of quality of life commitment, dedication, and action that is in line with God’s Word. In this text, the word “prosper” (Greek eudoo) literally means “to help on the road” or succeed in reaching.” It clearly implies that divine prosperity is not a momentary passing phenomenon, but rather it is an ongoing, progressing state of success and well-being. It is intended for every area of our lives, the spiritual, the physical, the emotional, and the material; however, God does not want us to unduly emphasize any one area. We must maintain balance.
Paul sent the above writing to the church while in prison and urged the church to maintain constant joy. Christians are commanded to rejoice under all circumstances and obedience is possible because true joy is in the Lord. Therefore, Christians can inwardly have joy when everything around is contrary to the Word of Truth!
Key Differences of “joy and “rejoice”
Joy (Noun – The State): Joy is described as a deep-seated, often spiritual, contentment and grace that remains regardless of circumstances. It is a profound sense of delight in God or life.
Rejoice (Verb – The Action): To rejoice is the act of feeling or showing great delight, celebration, or jubilation. It is a verb, meaning it requires action—specifically, the act of “saying yes” to life and accepting the present moment.
Philippians 4:4 Be cheerful with joyous celebration in every season of life. Let joy overflow for you are united with the anointed one. Passion Translation
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8
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Good Report, “Strongs” euphemos (yoo-fay-moss). Compare “euphemism” and “euphemistic.” A combination of “eu”, “well”, and “pheme, a saying.” Euphemos is speech that is gracious, auspicious, praiseworthy, and fair-sounding. It includes the avoidance of words of ill omen an Old Testament counterpart is found in Proverbs 16:24: “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Philippians 4:8
“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious – the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.” Message
Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. Passion
Isaiah 55:10-11 “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
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God’s word, evangelism, and expansion.
Evangelism, the spreading of Good News and expansion (the enlarging of life’s potential under God), both multiply by the seed of God’s Word. Jesus described the Word as a seed. (Luke 8:11) The source of all saving life and growth possibilities is transmitted from the Father to mankind. All increase of life within His love comes by His Word, as human response gives place for His blessing. When received, God’s word of promise will never be barren. The power in His Word will always fulfill the promise of His Word. We never need to wonder how faith developed or how fruitfulness is realized. Faith comes by hearing God’s word (Romans 10:17), that is, by receiving it wholeheartedly and humbly. Fruitfulness is guaranteed by-product, whether for the salvation of a lost soul or provision of a disciple’s need-God’s Word can be barren or fruitless: His own life power is within it!
A Seminar on Spiritual Authority & Power in the Christian Life with Rev. Dr. Dennis G. Crump is scheduled at New Life For The Nations on three Saturdays–March 7, 14, and 21– from 8:00 a.m. to Noon.
March 1 – Introduction to Spiritual in Authority & Power, Biblical and Historical Foundations of Healing Prayer Model
Factors Affecting Spiritual Authority & Power
History of Christian Missions
Issues of Identity & Jurisdiction
March 7 – Theologies of Power & Suffering
Keys to Releasing Power
Dealing with Unbelief
The Role of Love
March 21 – The Role of Healing
The Five-Step Relational Prayer Model
Spiritual Authority in Christian History
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This Seminar is not only for New Life Members. Invite your friends. We will
be announcing on Columbia Magazine, Adair Progress, The Voice, and on Facebook.
This will be a great refresher on Spiritual Authority. Now more than ever, the Believer needs to know the authority that we have been given and how to release that authority.
(It is not required for the class.)
Habakkuk 3:17-19 “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me walk upon mine high places.”
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JOY – Gil (geel): Strongs: To joy, rejoice, be glad, be joyful. Gil contains the suggestion of dancing for joy or leaping for joy,” since the verb originally meant “to spin around with intense motion.” This lays to rest the notion that the biblical concept of joy is only “a quiet inner sense of well-being.” The righteous Messiah shall rejoice in God’s salvation with intensity that the psalmist cannot find words to describe (Psalm 21:1). In turn, His redeemed citizens are joyful in their King: they praise him with dances with instruments and with singing. (Psalms 149:2,3) Although everything is wrong in Habakkuk’s external world, He is leaping for joy over his fellowship with Yahweh
The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will “joy” over thee with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
Genesis 3:13-15 “Then the Lord God asked the woman, “How could you do such a thing?” “The serpent tricked me,” she replied. So the Lord God said to the serpent, “This is your punishment: You are singled out from among all the domestic and wild animals of the whole earth—to be cursed. You shall grovel in the dust as long as you live, crawling along on your belly. From now on, you and the woman will be enemies, as will your offspring and hers. You will strike his heel, but he will crush your head.”
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The Gospel’s First Proclamation, MESSIAH’S COMING.
This verse contains the first proclamation of the gospel. All of the richness, the mercy, the sorrow, and the glory of God’s redeeming work with man is here in miniature. God promises to bring a Redeemer from the Seed of the woman; He will be completely human yet divinely begotten. “That serpent of old, called the devil,” would war with the Seed (Rev. 12) and would smite Him. But even as the serpent struck at His heel, His foot would descend, crushing the Serpent’s head. In Christ’s life and death, this scripture was fulfilled. Divinely begotten, yet fully human, by His death and resurrection, He has defeated and made a public spectacle of the powers of hell. (Col.2;15). This first Messianic promise is one of the most succinct statements of the gospel to be found anywhere.
Adam’s sin in the fall brought spiritual death and separation from God. But Jesus, the last Adam, came to reverse this thought his cross, restoring humanity’s lost relationship with God, authority, and eternal life, fulfilling God’s redemptive plan to save and renew all things.
Salvation-God’s plan for redemption, restoration, and recovery.
RECOVER ALL
So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I overtake them?” And he answered him, “Pursue for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.” 1 Samuel 30:8 “
David was greatly distressed but strengthened himself in the Lord. 1 Samuel 30:6 The word strengthened means encouraged. (literally made himself strong). Strengthened by Yahweh
When God told David to “recover all” after the Amalekites raided in Ziklag taking captive all the women and children and plundering all their belongings the word recover means to get back everything that was lost or stolen, with nothing missing, including his wives, people, livestock, and possessions, signifying total restoration, restitution, and even surplus, a pattern for believers to pursue complete restoration in their own lives through faith and obedience.
Copied- Meaning of “Recover All” Total Retrieval: It’s not just getting some back, but everything (small, great, sons, daughters, spoil).Restoration & Restitution: It implies a return to a former state of wholeness, healing, and even improvement after a loss or damage. Redemption of Wasted Time/Years: In a spiritual sense, it refers to God restoring wasted seasons, opportunities, finances, health, and relationships. Overcoming the Enemy: It signifies God’s power to trump the enemy’s plans and use them for our benefit, bringing breakthroughs. In essence, “recover all” is a promise of complete restoration, a call to pursue God’s direction to reclaim what the enemy has stolen, leading to wholeness and abundance, not just returning to the starting point, but gaining more.
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Abundance, Abundance, Abundance.
Change, Change, Change.
This will be a year of spiritual transition as the “Church shows up and shows out.
John 10 “In the Bible, “abundance” means more than just material wealth; it signifies God’s overflowing generosity, providing a plentiful, full, and purposeful life with spiritual richness, joy, peace, and fulfillment, far beyond mere physical needs or worldly accumulation, as seen in Jesus’ promise of “life, and have it more abundantly.
Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, abundantly.”
Change means a move in another direction. Change is related to “transition.” Romans 12:2 is a key Bible verse that encourages believers not to conform to the ways of the non-believing world, but to change internally by renewing their minds, thereby allowing them to understand and live out God’s perfect will.
Romans 12:2 “ Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].
The Church will show out this coming year. The woke generation has given its agenda. There is an awakening among the Believers who will declare the agenda of the one true God. The book of Acts will be on full display. There will be a renewed purpose for believers in the coming year, signifying a time of vibrant spiritual demonstration and impact.
Psalms 67:1-2 “God be merciful and gracious to us and bless us and cause His face to shine upon us and among us That Your way may be known upon earth, Your saving power (Your deliverances and Your salvation) among all nations.”
“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him ‘Immanuel’. Isaiah 7:14
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).” Matthew 1:23
These verses connect the Old Testament prophecy to the New Testament birth of Jesus, highlighting the miracle of God becoming man to dwell among humanity.
Immanuel isn’t just a name. It’s a promise.
The Prophet Isaiah 7:14 declared the name of Jesus, ‘Immanuel’. Matthew told us “Immanuel” is “God with us.”
We are never alone. What a great reminder that no matter where we are, or what we’re facing, God is right there beside us.
Jesus said to His disciples, “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age” Matthew 28:20
For He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down ( relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!] Hebrews 13:5
God’s timing is perfect: Never early, never late, always on time! This is a spiritual reminder that while we live by clocks and calendars, God operates in eternity, making His perfect plan manifest at the right moment.
The Bible tells us in Psalm 27:14, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” This verse encourages us to trust that God’s timing is always right, even when we are in the waiting. He knows the perfect moment to act in our lives. During the waiting, God is preparing us for the blessing.
The birth of Jesus was God’s perfect timing.
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son.” Galatians 4:4-5 Jesus’ arrival was perfectly timed to fulfill His mission, and we can trust that our life events will unfold in His perfect timing as well.
God is not bound by time; He always was, is, and will be.
December, the month known for celebrating Christmas, and we are already on the seventh day of this month.
Some things can happen in our lives, and in the world we live in, from one December to the next. Jobs change, children leave home, a loved one won’t be at the table, and goals are not fulfilled. We could go on and on about scenarios, what is different this year compared to last year.
Even though we may have experienced changes, the message of the reason for the season has not changed. Christmas is about the birth of God’s Son – Jesus. This is good news worth celebrating.
For the Christian, celebrating the birth of Jesus is more than a holiday. It is an opportunity to be a witness to the Good News. “This very day, in David’s town, a Saviour has been born for you. He is Christ, the Lord.” Luke 2:1
It is an opportunity to pause and give thanks for the love, hope, and joy found in Jesus – our Saviour and friend. As we exchange gifts with loved ones, it is out of remembrance of the gift God gave us in Jesus. The gift that we are loved, are never alone, and can have hope for the future.
“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel-God with us.” Isaiah 7:14
Romans 7:6 “But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter.”
From Strong’s Concordance: Spirit, pneuma (pnyoo-mah). Compare “pneumonia” pneumatology.” Breath, breeze, a current of air, wind, spirit. Pneuma is that part of a person capable of responding to God. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, who draws us to Christ, convicts us of sin, enables us to accept Christ as our personal Savior, assures us of salvation, enables us to live a victorious life, understand the Bible, pray according to God’s will, and share Christ with others.
Freedom from the Law does not mean license to sin, but servitude to God, in the newness of the New Covenant, by the Holy Spirit gives power to obey God, a power the Law by itself could never do.
The Gospels of Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22, and Luke 22:14-20 record that Jesus instituted the Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper, on the night before his crucifixion during the Last Supper. At this meal, he took bread and a cup of wine, identified them with his body and blood respectively, and instructed his disciples to perform this act in remembrance of him.
Matthew 26-28 “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, ‘Take, eat, this is my body.’ Then he took the cup, and gave thanks and gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.’
Kingdom Dynamics Spirit-Filled Bible God Sovereignly Inaugurates the New Covenant, THE BLOOD. Jesus used the occasion of the Passover meal to inaugurate the New Covenant. The symbolism of the Passover meal under the Old Covenant was about to be fully satisfied through Christ’s crucifixion. In this historic moment, Jesus transformed the meaning of the elements of the Passover meal into New Covenant thought. The bread now represented His body, which should be given, and the cup His blood, which would be shed for the forgiveness of sins. The holy requirements of God and the Old Covenant were about to be forever satisfied. A new and living way into the presence and provision of God was being prepared through Christ, the Lamb of God. A new and eternal bond was being established by the blood of Jesus Christ. God was sovereignly inaugurating the new and ultimate covenant.
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