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Revelation and Apocalypticism Seven Minute Seminary

The Rapture in Matthew 24 & 1 Thessalonians 4 Seven Minute Seminary

Where Did Rapture Theology Come From Ben Witherington III

The Government of God

The Government of God But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well . Matthew 6:33  Every man who has been chosen by God to serve Him on earth has an assigned kingdom. It is his job to replace his kingdom with God's Kingdom within that assignment. In order to carry this out, we must seek God for understanding . The basis for understanding is the exchanging of our ways for His Ways (methods). "Forego the world's ways (and the traditions of men), and gain the Kingdom's method of receiving. If you engage the world's system, you will be dependent upon it for your reward." What do we battle as we seek to transition into the Kingdom dynamic? Most often it is our preconceived notions, our traditions, and mindsets. The word of God says, "The traditions of men make the word of God to no affect." Our 'traditional mind-set' often blocks the very will of God in our lives. Why? Si...

THE EMERGING CHURCH (ORDER) GOVERNMENT

T HE EMERGING CHURCH (ORDER) GOVERNMENT Contrary to the beliefs and practices of the institutional church, Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers do not rule. These are God's tools through which He serves the gatherings . These play a vital role but were never intended as ruling offices. They are servant tools. Of course, we all know and have said that Christ is the head of the church and these are to represent Him. They must represent Christ in their function but they are not offices to represent Him in ruling over the LOCAL gatherings of God's people. Again, PLEASE bear with me and catch the distinction in this important concept of the next layer of the government of God.   There is no longer to be clergy nor laity, we are all to be becoming Priest and Kings as Christ is formed in us by the Holy Spirit. There is however those who are mature and those who are less mature or immature. Any of these may ...