One if not the most important messages of our time! Wow! Sent me to the floor in repentance and reflection. A lot of us have been feeling this one for a long time. So good!
If Jesus embraced humility and asked us to learn from Him, I think that it is non-negotiable. We must embrace humility and take His yoke to enter into true Greatness.
Those seemingly walking in His presence still have to understand the phrase - you can’t put new wine into old wineskins- humility & obedience is the key to access going forward
Thank you for addressing this as well as you have because it’s the lord who made this happen and when the self gets puffed up it is the meaning of the Heart of Worship. I’m sitting here and thankful to the lord after working a heavy workload I’m understanding much and confused at the same time. Why did I not get this before 2014 and also knowing why. I have seen what he is teaching and I felt the difference in atmosphere when the stage was wanting if for self and it is why they don’t move in the power like before. God bless you Pastor
Wow! So powerful, so true, so liberating! Jesus be the center of it all. Blessed are the poor in spirit for their's is the Kingdom of Heaven. They Kingdom come, Thy will be done 🙏
Before I say what I say, I must say I love Mike Bickle. IHOP has had a Huge impact on my life! This is probably the first time I have an “I don’t know” in some of what is being said or implied. I agree with the church or Christian being cleansed from “spiritual showmanship”. I can’t give a percentage but it is safe to say it is an issue. We have to promote being authentic in worship and your personal expression of it should be heartfelt and not attention getting for ego as well. The “look at me I’m anointed” thought is a difficult thing to discern for the spectator. It could easily be mistaken like Michal did with David or Eli did with Hannah. A.A. Allen was dramatic but God didn’t seem to mind it. The prophet Elijah seemed to be, too! We must worship in Spirit and truth so I believe that the plum line is being authentic and established in Biblical order. I might grant the new Christian believer that expresses worship in a different way a little more mercy in their worship behavior. Now secular wise, much of secular concerts, artists, dance have stolen from the worship of God like the “waving of the hands”. The devil comes out of the worship experience of God so he is an imitator in the first place. I think what is expressed past the 43 minutes part is opinion by Bickle on how this upcoming change in believer to be steeped in authenticity, truth, and humility looks like. Willing to discuss. Bickle is an awesome man of God and teacher. Highly esteemed by me. PS.Love that he refused to make a checklist of what is wrong. Loved the “knee bend” comment. Looks like he questions it but grants mercy! Humility and genuineness wins at the end of the day! May have made some of my comments too early!
Thank you for this comment! I am 28 years old and grew up watching what he was talking about with charismatic worship. It changed my life forever in the best way possible. Just because some people do it to prove themselves, doesn’t mean everybody does. I’m extremely secure in my call and my measure of anointing. I think his comments take away personal responsibility from the 15 year olds watching. God is so much bigger than that and is able to correct and shepherd a 15 year old just as much as He is a 70 year old. He did it for me and He will continue to in the coming generations. Just wanted to thank you for saying that because what he said really bothered me.
@ericadoyle2809 I am 27 and Ihave been involved in charismatic movements in my country for a decade, and I have seen how some ministers lacked authenticity. They performed miracles on stage and this became the focus of their ministries so much so that even when the Holy Spirit was not present, they knowingly/unknowingly deceived many people who followed them through flamboyant performances. Now 10 years later, many of those people have left the faith and some are bitter about the performance kind ministry they witnessed and became a part of. I am grateful for ministers like Mike who preached the gospel with humility and integrity, and who gave up the annual OneThing conferences to focus on their calling of prayer. They taught me to prioritize what matters most in my walk with God and to be genuine and minister before His presence and not to please people.
The Word of God says to SHOUT unto God with a voice of triumph.. to clap, lift up holy hands .. there are many expressions of worship.. 7 Hebrew words to Kiss the Son..
I see God targeting platform ministry right now IHOP. The truth comes to light. God knows all, sees all, and forgives all. I see God bringing to light corrupt leaders in ministry. Leaders who love people more than God. Leaders who love sensuous adultery and women and leading them off the path, more than God. MORE GOD. We say more. We pray repentance and truth, in our dream God is merciful and rights wrongs and heals the broken hearted. He mends wounds. He holds leaders accountable and brings darkness to light. More God. We had a dream, the church, God’s bride, that we learn from him who is humble of heart. And his ways were true. And Satan fell from the sky like lightning. What a dream! And showman leaders were revealed under the light, it was merciful and an opportunity for repentance. But they loved the dark more than the light. It was a gift. There is still time. The dream is not over. Praise God who is merciful and just. Praise God that he is not mocked. Praise God for healing and shedding his blood. We are aggrieved in heart for the leaders who have lost their way. We pray they follow Jesus back
2:01 bc of the roe v wade he believes that were positioned for an outpouring of the HG!! 9:01 re-review these 2 connected bible verse 12:10 the body is off course in this subject 14:55 zeph 3:11 15:40 He heard the audible voice of the Lord "call Bob jones" 24:01 cites Toronto blessing and rodney howard brown as examples of humility? He said He would pour out the wine and "test and bless" 27:10 John wimber and John Arnott; wiber even called him in it. At least he was willing to draw a line 39:01 brings up Jesus culture..
I am starting to wonder what your first prophetic dream was-the one in January of 2022? How me we test all things and hold fast to that which is good (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22) if you don’t actually share the dream? The second dream referring to Jesus’ “Take my yoke upon you” passage in Matthew 11:29 sounds like God…
Toronto....where Todd Bentley talks about kicking some old lady in the face with his biker boots...oh my goodness get away from these false people..bob Jones the man who was touching woman..yuk...you want to tell me he was a leader ....the way is a narrow road...
Christian is my loved one, Wife and Bride. Isaiah 54:5 For your Maker is your husband- the Lord Almighty is his name- the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 62:5 As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you. Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. John 12:44 Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. John 5:17 In his defense Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” John 14:10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. With love and light, Troy aka Life
Come ,said the bridegroom come... Ephesians 5:26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, Her helper, said Come! Isaiah 34:16 Look in the scroll of the Lord and read: None of these will be missing, not one will lack her mate. For it is his mouth that has given the order, and his Spirit will gather them together. John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever- The Marriage Covenant messenger, God has placed. Christian, my loved one. Wife and Bride. Come Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. 1 Corinthians 15:44 it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:46 The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. John 14:23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. John 6:32 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. 2 Corinthians 2:16 To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? 2 Corinthians 4:10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. Revelation 5:6 Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. James 4:5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us? Colossians 1:16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. Marriage Covenant messenger, Accepted seed, Opened Book. Christian's Husband, Troy aka Life Malachi 2:5 “My covenant was with him, a covenant of life and peace, and I gave them to him; this called for reverence and he revered me and stood in awe of my name.
A Bride's groom Fact. Christian, my loved one, Wife and Bride. Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. Romans 9:25 As he says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘my people’ who are not my people; and I will call her ‘my loved one’ who is not my loved one,” Habakkuk 3:9 You uncovered your bow, you called for many arrows. You split the earth with rivers; Matthew 19:17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” John 5:17 In his defense Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. --John 15:26 The Work of the Holy Spirit “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father-the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father-he will testify about me. Isaiah 59:19 From the west, people will fear the name of the Lord, and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory. For he will come like a pent-up flood that the breath of the Lord drives along. Jeremiah 20:9 But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot. John 6:27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval. John 12:50 I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say. Genesis 49:11 He will tether his donkey to a vine, his colt to the choicest branch; he will wash his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes. Revelation 19:13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. ---Acts 2:17 “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Matthew 13:17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. Matthew 11:27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Matthew 24:36 The Day and Hour Unknown “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Mark 8:38 If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. -- --Genesis 9:5 And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each human being, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of another human being. Psalm 49:7 No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them- Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Ezekiel 14:20 as surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, even if Noah, Daniel and Job were in it, they could save neither son nor daughter. They would save only themselves by their righteousness. Isaiah 66:3 But whoever sacrifices a bull is like one who kills a person, and whoever offers a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever makes a grain offering is like one who presents pig’s blood, and whoever burns memorial incense is like one who worships an idol. They have chosen their own ways, and they delight in their abominations; Psalm 40:6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire- but my ears you have opened- burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require. Mark 12:33 To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” -- - --Proverbs 3:18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 15:4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Isaiah 49:18 Lift up your eyes and look around; all your children gather and come to you. As surely as I live,” declares the Lord, “you will wear them all as ornaments; you will put them on, like a bride. Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Isaiah 62:5 As a young man marries a young woman, so will your Builder marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you. --- ---John 2:9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside John 3:29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Revelation 21:2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the FREE! gift of the water of life. Isaiah 25:8 he will swallow up d/eat/h forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken. 1 Corinthians 15:54 When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “D/eat/h has been swallowed up in victory.” --- - ---2 Samuel 22:15 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them. Job 12:22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light. Job 33:30 to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them. Psalm 18:14 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them. Psalm 56:13 For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Psalm 112:4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Sown with Love, Christian's Husband, Troy aka Life
CHRISTIAN IS! Isaiah 62:1 [ Zion’s New Name ] For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. Psalm 14:7 Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad! Psalm 50:2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth. Psalm 53:6 Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad! Psalm 102:13 You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come. Psalm 110:2 The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion, saying, “Rule in the midst of your enemies!” Psalm 126:1 [ Psalm 126 ] [ A song of ascents. ] When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. --Psalm 129:5 May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. Psalm 133:3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. Psalm 134:3 May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth. Song of Songs 3:11 come out, and look, you daughters of Zion. Look on King Solomon wearing a crown, the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding, the day his heart rejoiced. Isaiah 1:27 Zion will be delivered with justice, her penitent ones with righteousness. Isaiah 2:3 Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” The law will go out from Zion, the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. Isaiah 4:4 The Lord will wash away the filth of the women of Zion; he will cleanse the bloodstains from Jerusalem by a spirit of judgment and a spirit of fire. ---Isaiah 18:7 At that time gifts will be brought to the Lord Almighty from a people tall and smooth-skinned, from a people feared far and wide, an aggressive nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers- the gifts will be brought to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the Lord Almighty. Isaiah 24:23 The moon will be dismayed, the sun ashamed; for the Lord Almighty will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before its elders-with great glory. Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic. Isaiah 29:8 as when a hungry person dreams of eating, but awakens hungry still; as when a thirsty person dreams of drinking, but awakens faint and thirsty still. So will it be with the hordes of all the nations that fight against Mount Zion. Isaiah 31:4 This is what the Lord says to me: “As a lion growls, a great lion over its prey- and though a whole band of shepherds is called together against it, it is not frightened by their shouts or disturbed by their clamor- so the Lord Almighty will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and on its heights. Isaiah 31:9 Their stronghold will fall because of terror; at the sight of the battle standard their commanders will panic,” declares the Lord, whose fire is in Zion, whose furnace is in Jerusalem. Isaiah 33:5 The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. ----Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: “Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting burning?” Isaiah 33:20 Look on Zion, the city of our festivals; your eyes will see Jerusalem, a peaceful abode, a tent that will not be moved; its stakes will never be pulled up, nor any of its ropes broken. Isaiah 33:24 No one living in Zion will say, “I am ill”; and the sins of those who dwell there will be forgiven. Isaiah 34:8 For the Lord has a day of vengeance, a year of retribution, to uphold Zion’s cause. Isaiah 35:10 and those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. Isaiah 37:32 For out of Jerusalem will come a remnant, and out of Mount Zion a band of survivors. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 41:27 I was the first to tell Zion, ‘Look, here they are!’ I gave to Jerusalem a messenger of good news. --- --Isaiah 46:13 I am bringing my righteousness near, it is not far away; and my salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion, my splendor to Israel. Isaiah 51:1 [ Everlasting Salvation for Zion ] “Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; Isaiah 51:3 The Lord will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing. Isaiah 51:11 Those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. Isaiah 51:16 I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand- I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, ‘You are my people.’” Isaiah 52:1 Awake, awake, Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your garments of splendor, Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again. Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” -- -- --Isaiah 52:8 Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy. When the Lord returns to Zion, they will see it with their own eyes. Isaiah 59:20 “The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins,” declares the Lord. Isaiah 60:1 [ The Glory of Zion ] “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. Isaiah 60:14 The children of your oppressors will come bowing before you; all who despise you will bow down at your feet and will call you the City of the Lord, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 61:3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. Isaiah 62:11 The Lord has made proclamation to the ends of the earth: “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your Savior comes! See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.’” Isaiah 66:8 Who has ever heard of such things? Who has ever seen things like this? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Yet no sooner is Zion in labor than she gives birth to her children. --- - ---Jeremiah 3:14 “Return, faithless people,” declares the Lord, “for I am your husband. I will choose you-one from a town and two from a clan-and bring you to Zion. Jeremiah 4:6 Raise the signal to go to Zion! Flee for safety without delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, even terrible destruction.” Jeremiah 50:5 They will ask the way to Zion and turn their faces toward it. They will come and bind themselves to the Lord in an everlasting covenant that will not be forgotten. Lamentations 2:4 Like an enemy he has strung his bow; his right hand is ready. Like a foe he has slain all who were pleasing to the eye; he has poured out his wrath like fire on the tent of Daughter Zion. Lamentations 4:11 The Lord has given full vent to his wrath; he has poured out his fierce anger. He kindled a fire in Zion that consumed her foundations. Zechariah 9:13 I will bend Judah as I bend my bow and fill it with Ephraim. I will rouse your sons, Zion, against your sons, Greece, and make you like a warrior’s sword. 1 Peter 2:6 For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame. ” Opened book, Troy aka Life
LIGHT OF LIFE 2 Samuel 22:15 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them. Job 12:22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light. Job 33:30 to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them. Psalm 18:14 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them. Psalm 56:13 For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Psalm 112:4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. --Psalm 139:12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Psalm 144:6 Send forth lightning and scatter the enemy; shoot your arrows and rout them. Proverbs 6:23 For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life, Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. Isaiah 8:20 Consult God’s instruction and the testimony of warning. If anyone does not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. Isaiah 42:6 “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, Isaiah 42:16 I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them. ---Isaiah 45:7 I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things. Isaiah 49:6 he says: “It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 50:10 Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God. Isaiah 50:11 But now, all you who light fires and provide yourselves with flaming torches, go, walk in the light of your fires and of the torches you have set ablaze. This is what you shall receive from my hand: You will lie down in torment. Isaiah 51:4 “Listen to me, my people; hear me, my nation: Instruction will go out from me; my justice will become a light to the nations. Isaiah 58:8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Isaiah 58:10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. ----Isaiah 60:19 The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. Isaiah 60:20 Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end. Ezekiel 21:28 “And you, son of man, prophesy and say, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says about the Ammonites and their insults: “‘A sword, a sword, drawn for the slaughter, polished to consume and to flash like lightning! Ezekiel 32:7 When I snuff you out, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. Daniel 2:22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. Daniel 10:6 His body was like topaz, his face like lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. Habakkuk 3:11 Sun and moon stood still in the heavens at the glint of your flying arrows, at the lightning of your flashing spear. -----Zechariah 9:14 The Lord Will Appear Then the Lord will appear over them; his arrow will flash like lightning. The Sovereign Lord will sound the trumpet; he will march in the storms of the south, Zechariah 14:7 It will be a unique day-a day known only to the Lord-with no distinction between day and night. When evening comes, there will be light. Matthew 4:16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 24:29 “Immediately after the distress of those days “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’ Luke 2:32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. --- ---John 3:21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. John 5:35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light. John 12:36 Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them. Acts 13:47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” Acts 26:18 to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ 1 Corinthians 3:13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. Ephesians 5:9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) --- - ---Ephesians 5:13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible-and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. Colossians 1:12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 2 Timothy 1:10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Titus 1:3 and which now at his appointed season he has brought to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior, 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 2 Peter 1:19 We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Revelation 21:24 The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it. TLC aka Troy Loves Christian Troy aka Life
The Gospel: Plain and Simple “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” - 2 Corithians 11:3 Ask someone today if they are saved and you will most likely hear responses like these: “I have accepted Jesus into my heart.” Or “I have made him Lord of my life.” “I’ve been baptized.” “I said a prayer.” Sounds all good and churchy don’t it; but it is difficult to de-termine whether or not a person actually knows the gospel that saves them. These useless phrases don’t describe a thing about what the gospel is and has left a devastating effect of people not knowing what it is that they are saved from nor how they are saved; which leaves a more serious effect of people questioning their salvation. Let’s not muddy the simplicity of salvation that is in Christ with vague church sounding phrases that do not communicate anything. But rather present God’s word with clarity and assuredness. So here is the gospel: plain and simple. Sin was passed upon all men by one man Adam, and death is a consequence of this sin (Rom 5:12). Mankind has an eternal destiny of condemnation and wrath - Hell - because of this sin (Rom 6:23). No matter what good works one might do we are still found sinners in the sight of our Creator God. And all unrighteousness and those who follow get indignation and wrath. We cannot be found righteous for by God’s law we are found sinners (Rom 3:19-20). If we have broken even one law we are found guilty. It is for this reason of not being able to create our own righteousness and being born in a sinful flesh that we need a savior (Titus 3:5). Christ is that Savior, God manifested in the flesh, sinless, died in our place on a cross 2000 years ago. Taking upon him the wrath and judgement that was intended for us sinners. And it is through his bloodshed, burial, and resurrection on our behalf that we are able to have peace with God and forgiveness of our sins (1 Cor 15:1-4, Col 3:14). This good news is unto all but only those that believe in it are made righteous in Christ (Romans 3:22). It is then after we have heard this good news of Christ’s righteousness available to us freely, that we are sealed with the Holy Spirit and we are now part of Christ’s body the church (Eph 1:13) There is nothing that we need to do, no good works that are required, and no bad works that can separate us from our new position in Christ (Romans 8:35-39). Faith and belief in this information from God’s word is the gospel. The gospel is not accepting Jesus into your heart. The gospel is not making him lord of your life, it is not saying a prayer and it is not being baptized with water. So next time someone asks you if you are saved. Give them the clear assured answer “Yes And let me tell you why Find more free resources at: www.graceambassadors.com