Discover Your Spiritual Identity with Mike Shreve

In Exodus 19:6 Israel is called “a holy nation”; in 1 Peter 2:9 the church is called “a holy nation.” Whether Old or New Covenant, the requirement for fellowship with God is the same: holiness. Because God is holy, He commands us to be holy. Hebrews 12:14 even reveals that without holiness, no one will see the Lord. No wonder John Wesley said, “My first priority is to be holy.” Shouldn’t it be our...

Priests were called “ministers of the altar” in the Old Testament. Believers now fulfill this calling too, on a higher level—ministering to people and ministering to God. Abraham was an altar-builder. Learn about the seven spiritual sacrifices we are called to offer. www.shreveministries.org .

Ancient altars, designed by God, contained hidden, prophetic symbolism concerning New Testament realities. In the Old Testament, priests were called “ ministers of the altar ” (Joel 1:13). This is true for New Testament priests also, yet on a higher level. www.shreveministries.org 

In 1 Peter 2:9 God calls His people “A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD.” That blends two opposite callings together into one: the calling to be “kings” (ruling with Jesus over the darkness of this world) and “priests” (serving God and serving others). www.shreveministries.org

Born-again believers are called “a holy priesthood” in 1 Peter 2:5. The function of a priestly calling was first evidenced in Abel and continued through patriarchs like Job, Noah, and Abraham. What lessons can we learn from them? www.shreveministries.org                

The word “savior” means “one who brings salvation.” Jesus is the “Savior of the world” (1 Jn. 4:14). But those who sincerely follow Him often share the message of salvation with others and thus, reflect His image and inherit this title (Ob. 21). www.shreveministries.org

Two times Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” Circumstances surrounding that powerful declaration speaks an enlightening message to those who inherit the same calling. Learn mysteries concerning the symbol of light in Scripture. www.shreveministries.org 

Being a cheerful giver means so much more than just contributing finances to His work. Once God deposits gifts in your life, the joy of life is to give those gifts away to others, opening your mind to creative ideas sent from above, that will cause you to lavish love on a hurting world. www.shreveministries.org 

As you are opening gifts on this Christmas Day, learn how you are called to be a gift to God. Host Mike Shreve talks about God's gift to us then goes into Scripture to share how you can be gift to Him.

God has an elect people, predestined and chosen in Him before the foundation of the world. Discover the confidence that comes with the realization of this status. Learn the balanced view that opens the door of salvation to all people. www.shreveministries.org

“Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies” (Romans 8:33). This eye-opening message will reveal why God calls His people “the elect” and the power of receiving a divine election, a predetermined plan for your life. www.shreveministries.org

In the Song of Solomon, the bride asks to be placed as “a seal” upon the heart of the Shepherd/King/Bridegroom. A seal is an emblem of authenticity and authority that bears an image identified with the owner. This is all about the bride of Christ and her role in this world.

Just before ascending, Jesus identified a primary title that would rest upon the church. He said, “You shall be witnesses.” They changed the world. On the first Thanksgiving in 1621, the pilgrims “witnessed” their gratitude toward God. It is still impacting the world.

Jesus removes the yoke of sin but offers a new yoke—the yoke of discipleship. He urges, “Take my yoke upon you and learn of Me.” Animals yoked together must be willing to go the same direction at the same speed. Explore the biblical symbolism (Ph. 4:3). www.shreveministries.org

The bride of Christ is called “His Undefiled” in the Song of Solomon. How is that possible? We have all been defiled by the fallen nature. Yet “the bride” has been presented as a “chaste virgin to Christ.” Restored spiritual virginity -- what a miracle of grace! www.shreveministries.org

The bride of Christ is named “His Dove” in the Song of Solomon. Those who are married to the Lord Jesus in a covenant relationship fulfill this symbol in five profoundly beautiful ways. This revelation is rich and will give you a new appreciation of the symbolic language of Scripture. www.shreveministries.org

The “Shulamite” is a unique name for God’s people in the Song of Solomon. That deeply symbolic book features loving conversations between a bridegroom and his bride-to-be, symbolizing Jesus, the heavenly Bridegroom and the bride of Christ. The revelation is rich.  www.shreveministries.org

The Holy Spirit is called “the spirit of adoption” (Romans 8:15). In that role, he fills the hearts of those who are estranged from God and births them into the family of God. From that point, we are no longer orphans, helpless and hopeless, but sons and daughters of God! www.shreveministries.org

What is the “anointing” and who are the “anointed”? Why is oil a symbol of the anointing and why does the Bible promise, “The yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing” (Isaiah 10:27)? Learn why the word “Messiah” means “the anointed One.” www.shreveministries.org

The word “salvation” means deliverance. It means far more than just being forgiven of sin and restored to a right relationship with God. It means deliverance from any negative or evil thing encountered in this world including demonic plots, personal failure, and mortality. www.shreveministries.org

Solomon’s temple contained many mysterious, prophetic symbols revealing the nature of the true, permanent Temple of God that He is presently constructing with living stones (born again believers) in this New Testament era. Both individually and corporately, we are the temple of God.  www.shreveministries.org

After giving the beatitudes, Jesus told His followers, “You are the salt of the earth.” Salt, in one way or another, changes whatever it contacts. So, God uses His people to bring change to this needy world. Be inspired and motivated. www.shreveministries.org

“Blessed are the peacemakers,” the seventh beatitude, is the pinnacle, the outcome of the development of the first six beatitudes in our lives. But to make peace in this strife-filled world, we must first obtain peace -- from Jesus, the Prince of peace. www.shreveministries.org

Hephzibah—a name for the bride of Christ in Isaiah 62:4 that is rarely claimed or understood by the children of God. Yet its interpretation will escort us back to the glory of Eden, yet in a greater, more beautiful, more perfect sense! Enjoy!

Though billions of people worship God, not all of it is acceptable in His sight. Jesus asserted "true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth." This dual requirement is so essential He added, "the Father is seeking such to worship Him" (John 4:23). So how do we fulfill the criteria?