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Misunderstandings and misinterpretations reveal a much broader mystical explanation of the cross and the crucifixion of Jesus, which needs to be addressed. There is a long history of “Christians” using the symbol of the cross in superstitious, mystical and fashionable ways. The earliest indwelt Christians seem to have rejected the use of the cross as a symbol. This is because the cross was a despi...

Jesus spoke of "taking up," "bearing," or "carrying" a cross. We have noted that the first century Jews of Palestine were well acquainted with death by crucifixion on crosses, so there is no reference in Jesus' prior comments about a "cross" unless we are reading into those comments reference to Jesus' own experience of crucifixion, which was yet to transpire. There is no doubt that the death of J...

The stumbling block, the scandal, the offense of the cross is that Jesus finished doing everything, which needed to be done before God. There is nothing we can do! This is "offensive" to the natural/unsaved man who wants to take some credit, who wants to think there is some merit in what he has done, who wants to be accredited for his part of the finished work of the Cross! There is no basis for a...

The death of Jesus Christ on a cross is an important truth of the Christian gospel. In fact, it is crucial to the gospel, the crux of the message, if we might employ additional English words derived from the Latin word crux, from which we also derive the English word "cross." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drste...

Knowing the definition of terms opens the door to a deeper understanding for the appropriation of the indwelling life of Christ. It is in resting in Jesus and what He says to be TRUE about us that grants us understanding the terms He uses to define our daily existence. Once this is done, we then can let Him live and do the work – which makes all the difference. Whenever you speak through knowledge...

Knowing the definition of terms opens the door to a deeper understanding for the appropriation of the indwelling life of Christ. It is in resting in Jesus and what He says to be TRUE about us that grants us understanding the terms He uses to define our daily existence. Once this is done, we then can let Him live and do the work – which makes all the difference. Whenever you speak through knowledge...

The name Jesus means "Savior." It is the same name as Joshua in the Old Testament. It is given to our Lord because "He saves His people from their sins." Christ is the All-Powerful Lord. Nothing is beyond His reach or impossible for Him. Jesus was at the beginning of creation and will be there to the end. He is both the author of all that is and the One who sees His creation through the end-times....

Questions: Is the victorious life really practical, or is it just an attractive subject for “Christian” discussions? Is it merely a theme that Exchanged Life people tout or is it actually a Biblical experience of practical triumph within reach of each believer? Is it some kind of great ideal that we seek but never quite obtain on this side of Heaven? Does the Word really mean what it says, if so,...

Have you ever thought about the irony of someone asking if you would give up everything to serve Jesus? If we say “yes,” we know God will soon test our motives. If we say “no,” God will most likely bring us to the point of saying “yes.” Honestly, most Christians become lukewarm & spoil the next generation with money. Learn more about how parents spoil their children! This is a public episode. If y...

Learn more about the 10 decisions that lead a people and their nation into poverty and despair. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstephenphinney.substack.com/subscribe

Being reproved by God is not a pleasant thing to be forced to embrace. In Job 37, we learn that whether for the sake of correction, for God to prove He is our God, or for the Divine purpose of love -- it is He -- who “causes it to happen.” Knowing this, our eyes will hopefully look to Truth. Since God is the One who chooses to reprove us in His way and in His timing, we need to allow these circums...

Have you ever thought what it is going to be like for the Christians, in the final years, who have lived off of the belief of “prosperity doctrines?” Prosperity doctrines only work in a working economy! They do not function in poverty nations or nations ruled by tyrants. The Antichrist will be a tyrant; in fact, he will make all other tyrants in history look like school yard bullies. I hate to say...

The world, the flesh, and Satan are always applying their pressures to conform the image of the Beast, which is Satan’s economic system. The Antichrist is gifted at denying and disregarding the Truths of the Holy Scriptures, which are foundational in God’s world of economy. As long as the enemy gets us caught up in his sensory world, we are not apt to be investing, by faith, in the unseen world in...

My guess is there’s nothing more that provokes God to prove He is a jealous God, than for a man to profess that his financial area of life was, or is, attained through his own strength and power. Unless a “body member” is put into the position of depending upon the full Body of Christ to live “hand to mouth,” I personally do not believe one can experientially accept this Truth. This is a public ep...

Did you know a person can evaluate the condition of a man’s heart by looking in his checkbook? It’s true – the Word tells us that a man’s heart is where his money is. Therefore, when we tug on a man’s wallet, we tug on his heart. This is a principle God makes use of every single day. Most men (and women) believe they are the owners of their own wealth and if they are broke, they are the first to b...

There is a plan of economy presented in the Bible that is not influenced by recessions, depressions, topless inflation, or the value of the global dollar. It is God’s financial plan and economy that is of utmost importance. It involves the control and management of all of the affairs of mankind, including man’s choices on how to spend his money. God’s plan of spending has very little to do with th...

Throughout biblical history, God has used the lack of provisions (money) to guide and direct His people in His given pathway. There are times He uses the abundance of provision, or the lack of it, to confirm His direction for our lives. A classic example of this is the purchase of a car, but not having the funds saved to purchase it. For godly stewards, we can safely see that until God provides th...

The Evangelist (Matthew) having traced the genealogy of Christ from Abraham, which he divides into "three" parts, because of the threefold state of the Jews, "first" under Patriarchs, Prophets, and Judges, "next" under Kings, and "then" under Princes and Priests, gives the sum of each part under its distinct head; "so all the generations", that is, the degrees of generation, or the persons generat...

My prayer as you listen: Worthy is the Lamb, worthy are You our Savior, Redeemer – our Husband. We thank you Father for sending your Son in order to provide for us a way of sitting at Your side for Eternity! Blessed is the name of our beloved Savior forever and ever! May the power of the Radical Cross touch us and change us for Your name sake. Bless now Your Holy Spirit as we release our minds to...

Here, a seven fold praise given to God by the angels, as to the Lamb (Jesus Christ), shouldn’t indwelt believers do the same? Why don’t we do this as a lifestyle? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstephenphinney.substack.com/subscribe

Financial bondage is an immediate consequence of NOT understanding the rhyme and reason for God’s purpose of money. Contrary to most opinions, the purpose of money is not to provide security, build independence, or to create power and influence in the community. God’s purposes are much more basic. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Have you ever worked diligently to get out of debt, just to find yourself back in debt several years later? I have - three times. Debt mentality is a dangerous place to live. God said that the natural mind cannot understand the things of God. In fact, He goes on to say that the things of God are foolish to Him. Any mind that is not reconciled unto God, either through Salvation and/or by way of wal...

It is easy to see if someone is in financial bondage. One’s life becomes an outward view of an inward problem; a person radiates the reflections of a rebellious life. These people, me included, are lukewarm at heart and filled with bitterness and resentment. When we encounter a bitter person, in most cases, we are seeing a person who is in debt spiritually, relationally, and oftentimes, financiall...

God has established financial principles for us that are not optional. These are requirements, if we want to live according to the Divine Word of Truth. If we choose NOT to live by these simple principles, we will view money as a personal possession that can be obtained by our own resources. The result is a self-reliant life. This gains the attention of a God who cares enough to put us in our plac...

The impulse to buy is something most people struggle with, but few realize the bondage that accompanies these impulses. The marketplace provides many opportunities to trap us into becoming undisciplined in our shopping habits. We want, we see, and we buy. Many times it can be as "candy coated" as the purchase of candy itself. God wants us to have the discernment of the Holy Spirit in all of our pu...