Train To Reign

Join us as Pastor Jack delves into a teaching found in Ephesians that reveals the biblical blueprint for spiritually training ourselves to reign in life. Pastor Jack uncovers that this "reigning" is not solely a gift of grace but also requires our active faith and spiritual discipline, especially in managing our five senses. Through the foundation of Ephesians 2:8-10, he stressed that while grace is the bedrock of salvation, faith plays a crucial role in activating this divine grace. Pastor Jack explores various interpretations of faith's role in salvation, contrasting images of total helplessness with collaborative rescue efforts, emphasizing the need for personal faith in conjunction with God's grace. Acknowledging our total depravity as described in Romans, we also recognized that even the most corrupt hearts have a spark of good, kindled by the light Christ sheds on every person born into this world. This illumination suggests an innate spiritual life that underscores the potential for faith within us, a necessary component to embrace salvation. Pastor Jack likened faith to a 'clicker' that opens doors automatically or a breaker switch that enables power in a house—without it, we can't access God's promises. Our senses, unless disciplined by faith, can sabotage our spiritual journey. Therefore, we must train not only our senses but also our tongues, as controlling our speech is critical to our spiritual training, aligning with James 1:26. Without this discipline, we risk spiritual blindness, which can lead to deteriorating relationships and failure to recognize the 'works of the flesh'. Just as a runner trains to endure and eventually crave the challenge, we too must train our spiritual 'senses' to desire righteousness, embracing the 'no pain, no gain' ethos. Tune in now! Join us for service every Sunday at 9 and 11am (PST) and Wednesday at 7pm (PST) If you received Christ through this message, text JESUS to (253) 859-0832 We would love to hear how God is touching your life through this ministry! Tell us your story in the comments! If you would like to partner with us financially, online giving is available through PushPay: ⁠⁠https://theriver.church/give/⁠⁠ Looking to connect with us? Follow us on social media and download our app to stay connected and encouraged throughout your week! ⁠⁠http://www.theriver.church⁠⁠ ⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/riveroflifekent⁠⁠ ⁠⁠http://www.twitter.com/riveroflifekent⁠⁠ ⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/riveroflifekent⁠⁠ ⁠⁠http://www.theriver.church/app⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#RiverFam⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#KentWA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#SeattleWA