Raised Faith Ministries

Seek first the kingdom (Matthew 6:33).  Jesus made it where we are able to go to the Father and we as Christians should take full advantage of this by spending time with Him and getting to know Him. He is not coming back for a powerless, weak church. He is coming back for a justified church who knows Him! Love never fails! The true--biblical-- definition of mercy and grace empowers us to be like Him!

Rise, rise, rise again until the lambs become lions.

Even when we are faithless--He is faithful. 2 Timothy 2:13 New King James Version 13 If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.

Being Humble." This message is for all--from pastor to helps to layman--the body of Christ must stay humble to receive God's best in their lives. "There are too many minds in the body of Christ." -AnointedSword "The world needs to humble themselves; the church needs to stay humble!" -AnointedSword "I can tell you right now, the Body of Christ suffers for one reason--lack of knowledge which usually comes from a bad case of pride. " -AnointedSword

Relationship is the key to a powerful life and ministry.

Luke 4:13-14 NKJV [13] Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time. [14] Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Romans 10:17 NKJV [17] So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. John 5:19 (NKJV) John 11:41-43 NKJV [41] Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. [42] And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me.” [43] Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!” Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. John 5:20 (NKJV) For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel. John 5:21 (NKJV) For as the Father raises the dead and gives life to them, even so the Son gives life to whom He will Mark 11:24 (KJV) Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. John 15:7-8 NKJV [7] If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. [8] By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. Luke 23:46 NKJV [46] And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ ” Having said this, He breathed His last. Read John 16, 17 John 16:10 1 John 5:4 (KJV) For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Ephesians 2:8–9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith… not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ… the life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” : “Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word about Christ.” OpenBible.info Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” I John 5:4 (NKJV) For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Matthew 4:3 NKJV [3] Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” Matthew 4:4 NKJV [4] But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” John 16:24 NKJV [24] Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

We should not ask for a greater anointing; we have the same anointing that raised Jesus Christ from the dead. We should be praying for greater relationship, confidence in our Father, and more boldness.

Rightly Defining Sin in our Lives! Not to condemn ourselves and others--but to overcome! Proverbs 28:13 (NKJV) He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. I John 1:9 (NKJV) If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. James 5:16 (NKJV) Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

Not everyone has Psalms 91 protection. When God Says Long Life He Means It With the passing of Brad Arnold and James Van Der Beek, I wanted to teach on healing.

Who is God Speaking To? God the Father Psalm 91:14–16 (NKJV)14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. 15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.”

Some more truth. There is a prophet's reward many will receive for supporting someone who is called to that office. Since I love ya, I am going to warn ya. Do not think you will get away with mocking or coming against one of HIs children. If it is in your hearts to support this ministry, I welcome you with open arms. On the other hand, God does protect His children. People who do not know God or have a changed heart--a giving heart- will argue about giving finances to churches and ministries. The truth is, how are you--those who are not called to fivefold ministry going to fulfil the great commission? Yep, by sending those who are; God loves a cheerful giver for a reason--that is who He is and will forever be-- a loving God that gives. #raisedfaith Ephesians 4:11-13 five-fold Ephesians 4:11 (NKJV) And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, Ephesians 4:12 (NKJV) for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, Ephesians 4:13 (NKJV) till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 1 Corinthians 9:13–14 “Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple…? Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.” The Blessing Deuteronomy 30:19 talks about abundant life that is found in John 10:10 Being a doer of the word blessing us (James 1:22 (NKJV, James 1:25 (NKJV) Deuteronomy 30:19 (NKJV) I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; John 10:10 (NKJV) The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. James 1:25 (NKJV) But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. Deuteronomy 15:10 (NKJV) You shall surely give to him, and your heart should not be grieved when you give to him, because for this thing the Lord your God will bless you in all your works and in all to which you put your hand. Matthew 10:41 (NKJV) He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward. And he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward. Matthew 10:42 (NKJV) And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.” Very important, "these little ones" 👆The blessing, 👇The curse, this is not the gospel of Noah. This is God and His word speaking. The Curse Matthew 18:6 (NKJV) “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Mark 9:42 (NKJV) “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. Luke 17:2 (NKJV) It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. Do good! Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV) But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. II Timothy 4:5 (NKJV) But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. Luke 6:38 (NKJV) Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” II Corinthians 9:7 (NKJV) So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. Proverbs 11:25 (NKJV) The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. Acts 20:35 (NKJV) I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Titus 3:14 (NKJV) And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful. I John 3:17 (NKJV) But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? I Timothy 6:18 (NKJV) Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, Psalms 41:1 (NKJV) Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. Proverbs 28:27 (NKJV) He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

Be Glorified! New Podcast entitled, "Be Glorified" will soon be up on our website. Recorded live. I pray that God blesses you with His wisdom and understanding. In Jesus mighty name. #raisedfaith John 17:22-24, 26 NKJV [22] And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: [23] I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. [24] “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. [26] And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.”

Do not be this person! 2 Timothy 4:3 King James Bible For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; If we are going to point sin out, let's make sure we define it correctly. It's not only lusting after the parties, women, but a lack of faith or knowing God is sin (fallen short). Like God told me, sin is simply the fall (fallen world, fallen angels, fallen minds, fallen ways, but we have the mind of Christ). #raisedfaith #sindefined #overcome @highlight

New Podcast entitled, "Empowerment to Receive and Do Good." Grace and mercy is the empowerment to recieve good and to do good.

Abraham was a father of many nations. We are Israel!

If we go, we go in Jesus name-nothing less.

A new life changing Podcast is up on our website, "Walk by Faith (not mercy)!" We included the notes, study them for yourselves. Seek the kingdom and how it operates--first! Powerful! Why do so many lack God's power in their lives? They have it and do not know it. They leave it in God's hands, when He gave us authority and power. 2 Peter 1:2–4 (NKJV): 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. When you receive your healing, you receive what He called you to be-His child (partakers of His divine nature, divine healing, divine relationships, divine…). CORRUPTION, noun [Latin] 1. The act of corrupting, or state of being corrupt or putrid; the destruction of the natural form of bodies, by the separation of the component parts, or by disorganization, in the process of putrefaction. Putrefaction is the process of decomposition of organic matter, particularly following death. Thou wilt not suffer thy holy One to see corruption Psalms 16:10. 7 Complete If we do not seek God, the natural process of separation will occur e.g. the wages of sin is death.” Matthew 6: 28-34 28 “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. As Christians we walk by faith, not by mercy or grace. Even though mercy and grace is part of our walk with God, we are not led by it (that is the Holy Spirit’s job). Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Romans 1:16–18 (NKJV)16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written,“The just shall live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, We Partake, but it is a sin (fall short) to not receive His precious promises God Note: “It's a sin to not walk in my ways!” Jesus is the way! Romans 14:23 (NKJV) But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin. Hebrews 4:1-3 1 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it. 3For we who have believed do enter that rest, as He has said: Examples of how to pray (there is a difference between praying and believing) Mark 11:24 (NKJV): 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. James 1:5–8 (NKJV): 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. Matthew 21:22 (NKJV): 22 And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” We rest because we know Him (he is a good God!) Mixed with Faith (knowing God is good, He will do what He said!) God Notes: “I am not showing you how to live; I am showing you how I live–Love.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord , thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Hebrews 4:11 11Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. Hebrews 11: 14 14Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Go to God rather than rely on the unknown Hebrews 11:16 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. The humble are seated in heavenly places. Ephesians 2:4–10 (NKJV): 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. We have the authority False humility is a sign of a people pleaser. God gave authority-- not defeat. #raisedfaith Luke 10:19 (NKJV) Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Romans 8:37 (NKJV) Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Ephesians 6:13 (NKJV) Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Confidence is not arrogance. Proverbs 3:26 (NKJV) For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught. Hebrews 10:35 (NKJV) Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 4 Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. 5Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, 6 who has made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Lean not on our own understanding (of God) You are receiving, because you are believing Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV [5] Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; [6] In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV [20] Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, [21] to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Philippians 4:6 (NKJV) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; Philippians 4:7 (NKJV) and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Romans 12:1 (NKJV) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

Going to touch on the anointing and how believers receive it later this week. Here is a hint...Its a gift that needs to be opened (it costs us time). Acts 10:44-45 NKJV [44] While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. [45] And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. I John 2:20-22 NKJV [20] But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things. [21] I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth. [22] Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son. II Corinthians 5:16-17 NKJV [16] Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. [17] Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. A Jesus went through life on earth full of compassion, love, and did what the Father wanted. Yet He still faced hell. Why? Hell did not like Him. I John 2:27 NKJV [27] But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. Psalms 45:7 NKJV [7] You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions. "Sometimes perfect love has a hard time in a fallen world." Sorrow, He Some people use their gifts not knowing God, those people might go to hell (lord, lord,lord). The flesh wants to go this way, but Jesus is the way. Hebrews 5:8-9 NKJV [8] though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. [9] And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, John 15:4 NKJV [4] Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. John 15:9-11 NKJV [9] “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. [10] If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. [11] “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. Romans 8:10-11 NKJV [10] And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. [11] But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Hebrews 5:8-9 NKJV [8] though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. [9] And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, Jesus had to be perfected?

Lions rest because they know they are king; we rest because we know our King. He is the King of kings (and queens). I Corinthians 8:3 Scripture helps I Corinthians 8:3 (NKJV) But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him. John 10:14 (NKJV) I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep and am known by My own. Matthew 11:28–30 (NKJV): Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Hebrews 5:5 NKJV [5] So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him: “You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.” II Corinthians 5:21 NKJV [21] For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. I Peter 1:20 NKJV [20] He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you. John 17:23 NKJV [23] I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. Romans 8:29 NKJV [29] For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. I Corinthians 8:3 (NKJV) But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him. Galatians 4:9 (NKJV) But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage? John 10:14 (NKJV) I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep and am known by My own. John 10:27 (NKJV) My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. Matthew 7:23 (NKJV) And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ Relying on God does not mean do nothing. Read about Him, Pray to Him! He is in you Taken from the teaching, "Before Adam, You Were!" This was a powerful vision for me. This taught me–to a degree–how powerful our God is and will ever be. It also showed me He wanted us to have the same power–anointing– and authority that these men (I truly needed this encouragement at the time) had. Another lesson, we must walk in the spirit (Galatians 5:16). Over the years God taught me that I am–those who are in Christ– just as much a son as anyone else–this includes descendants of Abraham by the flesh (Galatians 3:29, Colossians 3:10–11). Make no mistake about it, God sees things differently than us at times (Isaiah 55:8-9). He is trying to change that by renewing our minds to His ways (Romans 12:2). Do not buck truth. His plan will stand and He will bless those who follow Him.

Jesus brought peace--we should accept it! We are not far off; we are brought near to God by the blood of Christ (Ephesians 2:13).

New Podcast recorded live is up on our website entitled, "Prove God is Good!"

A talk about Peter and other things spiritual

A new episode

Theres a part of faith that grips onto His words (taking part in His divine nature, precious promises); there is also a part of faith that walks and talks with Him (prayer time, listening for and hearing His voice, talking with Him). Definition of fairh, the moment i seek Him or seek the spiritual-I am in faith. I also believe the spiritual or in Him. His rightousness (not mine), love Him. If we are gripping onto His promises without gripping onto Him we are using Him rather than having a relationship with Him. A good relationship loves both ways.

There is no other God (period).Who created you? Just like our earthly parents-we have no choice! The God of the Bible is the one and only true God! New Podcast named "There is No Other God" will be up on our website later today. Wow, does God love us! Persons mentioned Father, Son, and Jonathan David Sarfati. www.raisedfaith.org www.raisedfaith.org/science www.creation.com

Be a Friend with God!

No matter how long with been seeking after God, staying humble, accepting truth, leads to victory. Www.raisedfaith.org/podcasts

God wanted me to touch on this topic and as promised here it is. Moves mentioned: Platoon, Streets of Fire, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Nosferatu (1922 and 2024), Dracula (2025) Actors mentioned: William Defoe Is Jesus mentioned? Absolutely!

Be the Light in a Dark World!

A new episode

"Jesus won the war; we win the battles through Him." -Pastor Noah

The Garden, a place of growth. Why did God kick Adam out of Eden and for what purpose? It was NOT simply because of disobedience.

To know who we are in Christ we must see the correct image of God and His Son. John 17:3 And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.

We are the body of Christ! We partake of His divine nature when we believe and accept His precious promises.

Walk in the spirit brings heaven on earth; walk in the flesh brings hell on earth. 2 Peter 1:4 (NKJV): 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, John 17:17–19 (NKJV): 17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. 18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth. The term "sanctify" is derived from the Greek word hagiazō, which means to set something apart for a specific purpose, or to make it holy. Matthew 4:3–4 (NKJV): 3 Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” 4 But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” Colossians 3:10–11 (NKJV)10 and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, 11 where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all. The word divine has multiple meanings in the Bible, including as an adjective, noun, and verb: Adjective: Pertaining to the true God, God's nature. It can also mean godlike, heavenly, extraordinary, presageful, or supremely good. Romans 7:21–8:4 (NKJV)21 I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. 22 For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. 24 O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? 25 I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:4–11 (NKJV)4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. 10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Jesus Christ paid the price for us to know Him.

Obtaining a true image of God; a just and righteous God!

We are not experiencing God's wrath in this fallen world; we are experiencing evil--overcome it!

Some of the most powerful moments in scripture happened when people came together..."with John, Peter said..."

John 6:66–69 (NKJV)66 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. 67 Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” 68 But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:18–19 (NKJV)18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

Traditions or life?

"Staying humble and receiving the Mind of Christ is important to our Christian walk. We cannot have a correct image of who God is without it--a good God!

A new episode

In Christ, Follow Christ Explained • Following Christ: God’s word that we are learning and submitting to (Renewing our mind, casting down traditions, our own beliefs, that rise up against Christ, etc…) Make Disciples, not lukewarm Christians. • In Christ: Standing on the word, we know. • To be in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17–18) and to follow Christ (Matthew 28:17–20, Matthew 16:24) means we should overcome like Christ (John 16:33). • Faith in the word gets us there; faith in the word keeps us there! • Seated in heavenly places (Faith in the word, standing on the word that says we are children keeps us seated in heavenly places i.e. having authority within the kingdom and the world)

Follow Jesus all the way up--seated in heavenly places. We are not beggars, we are heirs. Thank you, Jesus!

See teaching, "Hell, Heaven, and a Loving God."

Proverbs 9:10 (NKJV)10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Romans 8:15–17 (NKJV)15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ 5832 φόβος (phobos), ου (ou), ὁ (ho): n.masc.; ≡ Str 5401; TDNT 9.189—1. LN 25.251 fear, state of terror (Mt 28:8; 2Co 7:5); 2. LN 25.254 source or occasion of fear (Ro 13:3); 3. LN 53.59 reverence, a worshiping respect (Ac 9:31; 2Co 5:11)

The world's system versus God's kingdom. The world walks by sight and they see the natural; we walk by faith and see the spirit and the supernatural. "People who focus on the natural rarely see the supernatural." -Pastor/Evangelist Noah

If we are born again, walking like Him-as an overcomer- is our birthright.