Discover Your Spiritual Identity with Mike Shreve

The righteous are called “an everlasting foundation” in Proverbs 10:25 (KJV), for God is building his work on them in this world. However, believers are able to fill this role only because they have eight God-given, eternally-stable foundations under them.

A watchman is a protector or guard who warns others of impending danger to keep them safe. Many assign this role only to prophets or leaders in the church, but Jesus plainly said, “What I say to you, I say to all: Watch! (Mk. 13:37). As prophetic signs unfold, we must cry aloud!

Ten primary signs of a true disciple are found in Jesus’ teachings. These are some of the most challenging declarations the Savior ever made to His followers. Those who truly act on these divine directives become world-changers and history-makers. www.shreveministries.org

Many claim to be “Christians,” but true, dedicated “disciples” are rare. Yet this is the most used title for believers in the New Testament. Jesus did not say, “Go and make believers of all nations.” He said, “Make disciples.” There is a big difference. Prepare to be challenged!

Two types of people occupy this world: vessels of mercy and vessels of wrath. A vessel is an object purposefully created to be filled with some kind of substance. God has mercifully created us to be “filled”—with His presence, His character, and His purpose for our lives.

God promises to “divide the spoil with the strong” in Isaiah 53:12. Four sources of strength make God’s people invincible, unconquerable, and everlastingly victorious. No wonder Scripture commands, “Let the weak say, I AM STRONG!”

An ambassador is a representative, a messenger sent on a specific mission, one who speaks, not his own mind, but the mind and will of those who are represented. God pleads through His ambassadors for erring sinners to be reconciled to Him. How powerful is that!

God’s people are “the blessed of the Father.” Jesus became a curse, that the blessing of God might pass to His people. Now we are “blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” (Eph. 1:3) It’s time to claim your inheritance!

No one can share GOD’S GLORY! Right? No, that’s wrong! God’s people are referred to as PARTAKERS OF THE GLORY and THE HOUSE OF HIS GLORY! Before He went to the cross, Jesus even prayed, “Father, the glory you gave Me, I have given them.” This is glorious!

God’s people are called “children of the prophets” in Acts 3:25. We exist spiritually because of the prophetic utterances that have shaped our lives, from prophets of ancient days and from the greatest “Prophet” of all: the Lord Jesus. Now, prophecy is a part of our spiritual DNA. www.shreveministries.org

God calls His people to speak as “oracles of God” (1 Pt. 4:11). In other words, we are to speak as if God is speaking through us—words of truth, words of faith, words of love, words that are powerfully anointed of His Spirit. Those who fulfill this mandate become world-changers and history-makers. www.shreveministries.org

This name for God’s people speaks of immovable commitment TO THE TRUTH and an inspiring witness OF THE TRUTH, lifted high above a world full of deception, memorializing the One who said, “I AM THE TRUTH!” God’s work in this world is built on the church, which is called to be THE PILLAR AND FOUNDATION OF THE TRUTH. www.shreveministries.org

Knowing the mysteries of the kingdom of God is a gift from above. Those receiving spiritual rebirth are translated into God’s kingdom and daily participate in the process of establishing it as the dominant influence in this world. This revelation is a door leading to the miraculous and total transformation. www.shreveministries.org

Born again believers inherit God’s kingdom. The attributes of the King of kings are transferred to his royal heirs—His love, joy, power, wisdom, grace, and so much more. No wonder He told us to pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” www.shreveministries.org

To be “the head” means to occupy a position of victory, supremacy, and authority over all the challenges you face in life. In Deuteronomy 28:13 God declares He will make His people “the head and not the tail.” This revelation will fill you with bold faith concerning your destiny in this world and the world to come. www.shreveministries.org

"A ringleader of THE SECT OF THE NAZARENES”—it was intended as mockery, an accusation identifying Paul with the crucified One and the “low-life people” who followed Him. Yet, the mystery unveiled by this name for God’s people is powerful. Get ready to shout! www.shreveministries.org

“If anyone is in Christ, he is A NEW CREATION”—the revelation of this promise is incredible! In the New Covenant, God gives His offspring “a new spirit.” From that point forward the “inward man” is “renewed” (made new all over again) every moment of every day. Wow!   www.shreveministries.org

Believers are called "The Church of the Firstborn" in Hebrews 12:23. That means the church in which every member is considered a firstborn son. We are all equally loved by the Father and we have all received a double portion inheritance. Amazing! www.shreveministries.org

Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” What did He mean? Why is THE CHURCH the most valuable, important, knowledgeable, stable, authoritative and undefeatable institution in the world? www.shreveministries.org

Once you receive grace, you’re called to pour it out to other people (even your enemies) and back to God Himself (Amazing!). The Word challenges us to be GOOD STEWARDS OF THE MANIFOLD GRACE OF GOD. Your daily challenge is to flow in your gift, which is the expression of grace in your life. www.shreveministries.org

The last sentence in the Old Testament ends with the word “curse” (Mal. 4:6). On the contrary, the final statement in the New Testament is: “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” (Rev. 22:21). Jesus took us from law to love. www.shreveministries.org HEIRS OF THE GRACE OF LIFE / PART 3

When did you first receive grace? You may be amazed by the answer. What is the most misinterpreted scripture concerning grace? The secular world especially gets it wrong. Why is grace God’s “one-way-or-the-other” plan? The answers are so powerful! www.shreveministries.org

The spectacular GRACE OF GOD - a powerful biblical insight that will dramatically change your life. God calls His people HEIRS OF THE GRACE OF LIFE - and the Greek word is “zoe”: divine life, the life of God, that rescues us from spiritual death. Amazing!  www.shreveministries.org

Jesus, the mighty Redeemer, came to free us from bondage. Through the cross, He redeemed us from enemies that were stronger than us, things we never could have conquered on our own. No wonder Psalms 107:2 says, “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!” www.shreveministries.or g

Old Covenant redemption laws amazingly foreshadow how Jesus ushered in the New Covenant. The same Hebrew word is translated “redeemer,” “nearest kinsman” (CEV) and “avenger” of blood (NKJV). How are these related and what’s it got to do with redemption?