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Message Title: O’ Foolish Galatians II: The Condition of Rejecting Divine Instruction   Divine instruction is God’s direction given to man concerning what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and sometimes where to do it ( Proverbs 4:1-5, 7)   1. Fools Despise Wisdom and Instruction. A fool is identified not merely by a lack of knowledge but treats divine wisdom and instruction as worthless - Prove...

Message Title: Smyrna: Be Thou Faithful Until Death And I Will Give Thee The Crown of Life   A Church Without A Clear Divine Rebuke (Revelation 2:8–11). 1. Christ did not condemn the church for abandoning its first love, tolerating false doctrine, spiritual deadness or lukewarmness. Instead, He encouraged the believers to remain faithful, consistent and never to slow down.   2. This does not mean...

In Hebrew, the word translated as zeal (qinah) is closely tied to passionate commitment, fierce protectiveness, and a refusal to tolerate disloyalty (comparable to a godly jealousy for the well-being of the church, the set-man and the house of God). When Scripture says the “zeal of the Lord” will accomplish something, it means God’s own intense, relentless love and power guarantee the fulfillment...

In Scripture, spiritual foolishness is not necessarily the absence of education, intelligence, wealth, or intellectual ability. Spiritual Conditions For Foolishness The Lack of Godly Wisdom (James 1:5). The greatest problem when it comes to wisdom is that, most people think they are wise, so no one is interested in wisdom. But the greatest and only true source of wisdom is God. Everybody is wise i...

Spiritual faithfulness is more valuable than material abundance. James 2:5-7, Luke 21:1-4, 2 Corinthians 6:10; Matthew 6:19–21. A Church That Remained Faithful or Loyal Under Persecution (Revelation 2:9–10). Jesus acknowledged their tribulation and warned that additional suffering was approaching. The believers remained identified with Christ despite hostility and persecution. Genuine faithfulness...

Smyrna, located in present-day İzmir, Turkey, was a prosperous commercial city known for its loyalty to Rome and its participation in emperor worship. •Although the city was materially prosperous, the Christian congregation experienced poverty, hostility, persecution, and suffering. •The spiritual condition of the church was remarkably different from its physical and economic condition. While the...

There are certain visible proofs of the covenant of God in a man’s life. 1. The Visible Proof Of The Unusual Helps Of God - Psalm 89:19 When God has a covenant with you, He causes you to be greatly helped. God literally lays unusual helps upon your life either directly or through others and this helps come to propel you in life and in whatever field you are in. King Uzziah is a Classic Example of...

Definition of a Covenant? •A covenant is a solemn, binding relationship established by God or between parties, involving defined promises, commitments, obligations, and often a confirming sign or oath. •The principal Hebrew word is בְּרִית (berith), meaning “covenant, agreement, treaty, or binding arrangement.” •In the New Testament, the principal Greek word is διαθήκη (diathēkē), meaning “covenan...

Definition of a Covenant? •A covenant is a solemn, binding relationship established by God or between parties, involving defined promises, commitments, obligations, and often a confirming sign or oath. •The principal Hebrew word is בְּרִית (berith), meaning “covenant, agreement, treaty, or binding arrangement.” •In the New Testament, the principal Greek word is διαθήκη (diathēkē), meaning “covenan...

The Seal Of An Apostle The seal is the Greek word “sphragis” which means: A. A Stamp or signature that proves something is authentic or original B. A stamp of Authority C. Mark of Genuineness D. The ultimate Approval Philippians 2:16 TPT/MSG, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3, Romans 1:13 NLT   The seal of Apostle is in two main things; 1. The Fruits of an Apostle. The Seal of Apostleship has to do with spiritu...

The Seal Of An Apostle The seal is the Greek word “sphragis” which means: A. A Stamp or signature that proves something is authentic or original B. A stamp of Authority C. Mark of Genuineness D. The ultimate Approval Philippians 2:16 TPT/MSG, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3, Romans 1:13 NLT The seal of Apostle is in two main things; 1. The Fruits of an Apostle. The Seal of Apostleship has to do with spiritual...

Setting Order by Having a Proper Understanding of How to Access God’s Presence in relation to the Order of Service. A Christian must of a necessity know the very protocols that enables every child of God to access his presence. It takes thanksgiving to access the gates of the temple and praise to access the courts. God created every human being and that knowledge must sink in very well. You owe Go...

When God calls a man to lead His people, there is one thing He does for him to help the Faith of the people following him not to become familiar with that man and that is He “magnifies” the man — Joshua 3:7, Joshua 4:14. The word magnify is the Greek Word “gâdal.” There are seven (7) definitions of this Greek Word that paints beautiful picture of how God magnifies His Servants:   1. God causes Him...

Apostolic ministry has an important order-setting function. The apostolic ministry therefore addresses disorder by setting structures to bring about order in the church. Setting order helps establish biblical doctrine, leadership, discipline, accountability, worship, and ministry structures (1 Corinthians 14:40).   A. Setting Structural and Leadership Order •Setting Order by Appointing Leaders (Ti...

It is the Work of An Apostle to Raise and Appoint Leaders 1. Apostles develop other ministers rather than building ministry entirely around themselves. This includes identifying, training, mentoring, commissioning, and establishing qualified leaders.   2. Due to the fact that an Apostle is given power to build the church of Christ. The Lord bless the Apostle with a unique anointing to identify eve...

The Test of a Genuine Apostle is seen in the works of an Apostle and the Seal of an Apostle.   4. To Establish or Strengthen Churches The book of Acts repeatedly shows apostles preaching the gospel, gathering believers, strengthening them, and establishing functioning churches. Therefore, apostolic ministry does not merely produce converts; it works toward establishing stable, mature, properly led...

The Authenticity of Apostleship describes the originality or reliability of the office an Apostle as genuine. This is one of the crucial signs of a genuine Apostle (1 Corinthians 9:1). Two (2) main evidences defines the authenticity of an Apostolic ministry and they are: A. The Evidence of the work of an Apostle B. The Evidence of the Seal of an Apostle The Work Of An Apostle Here are some works o...

Who is an Apostle? Apostle is the Greek Word “Apostolos” which means the following: 1. A Delegate: A person sent or authorized to represent another). 2. An Ambassador of the Gospel or a Commissioner of Christ. 3. A Messenger: A Carrier of a message or is employed to carry messages on behalf of another. 4. One sent forth with orders Genuine Evidence Of An Apostolic Ministry 1. Evidence Of The Call...

The passage does not tell us the exact method they used, but Scripture gives us several biblical principles that explain how they likely tested these false apostles. 1. They Tested their doctrine Against Apostolic Truth The first and greatest test was whether their teaching agreed with the gospel delivered by Christ and His apostles. •Apostle Paul warned the elders of the church of Ephesus that fa...

Who are the Nicolaitans? They are people within the church of Ephesus who hold on to the demonic doctrine of Balaam (Revelations 2:14). What is The Meaning of Nicolaitans? 1. The Greek Word for Nicolaitans means destruction of people. 2. The Root Greek Word for the word Nicolaitans is the “Nikolaos” which comes from the compound word “Nikao—Laos”. This means “Overcomer of People.” The Nicolaitans...

Jesus was saying that if the Ephesian church refused to repent, He would withdraw its status and effectiveness as His church. This could involve several related realities.   1. The church will lose its place in the body of Christ. Every church has a place in the palm of Jesus Christ. There is a place in the realm of the spirit that Jesus has placed every golden lampstand or candlestick in order to...

The Things Jesus And Was Not Happy About The Church Of Ephesus Nevertheless means that all the good in the Ephesian church did not cancel out the bad Jesus is about to describe. You have left your first love: Despite all the good in the Ephesian church, there is something seriously wrong. They have left - not lost - their first love. They once had a love that they don’t have anymore. This can be d...

Introduction To The City Of Ephesus •Ephesus is a great city was also world-famous as a religious, cultural, and economic center of the region.   •Ephesus had the notable temple of Diana, a fertility goddess worshipped with immoral sex. This tremendous temple to Diana in Ephesus was regarded as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was supported by 127 pillars, each pillar 60 feet tall...

Jesus Christ is Described as the Faithful Witness. 1. This is because Jesus Christ modeled to all mankind during His earthly life and ministry the perfection of the God-kind of Life He multiplies bread in the wilderness John 5:17-23, Mathew 9:1-7. 2. Jesus Christ witnessed about who God the Father is, He was the one who showed us what God looked like - Colossians 1:15 (NLT), John 10:30, John 14:6-...

A. His Head and Hair were White like Wool (Revelation 1:14). The white hair signifies: Agelessness The state of never looking old or appearing to grow old. Jesus Christ is the ageless One. He was in existence before all things were created or begun. How ageless could Jesus Christ be? If you don’t know Jesus, He is ageless, you cannot place a particular age on Him. Jesus is an eternal being and He...