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  Sermon Notes: Activating Dominion Through Signs and Tokens — Part 3 Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa Main Text: Genesis 1:26–28 Cross-References: Joel 2:28, 1 Corinthians 12:4, Exodus 4:2, 2 Kings 4, Exodus 31 Core Theme: Understanding the diverse expressions of the prophetic office and learning to deploy signs, tokens, and materials as keys to execute God's legislative mandate of dominion on earth. 1. Introduction: The Blueprint of Dominion The Sovereign Intent: God's original purpose in creating humanity was to empower man to have dominion, meaning to be in charge, to be in control, to subdue, to police, and to take over a territory. The Conduit of Heaven: God executes His ultimate will on earth not by coming down directly, but by placing His dynamic thoughts and plans inside the hearts of men whom He has authorized to rule. The Sovereign Toolbox: Dominion does not manifest cheaply; it requires tools. If a believer understands and implements the spiritual tools provided by God, everything in life is structurally programmed to fall directly into place. 2. The Power and Function of the Prophetic A Key Instrument: Throughout scripture, the prophetic operates as one of God's chief instruments for enforcing dominion. Every child of God carries an inherent grace to function prophetically. Prophecy Defined: To speak inspired words that originate directly from the Holy Spirit. A true prophecy contains the raw spiritual energy required for immediate physical manifestation. The Sovereign Conflict: Many believers miss out on prophetic manifestations because they mistakenly blend all expressions of the prophetic into one category. While it is the same Spirit, there are vastly different operations. 3. The 8 Diverse Dimensions of Prophetic Expression 1 Corinthians 12:4 > "There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit." Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa broke down the distinct prophetic functions outlined in Scripture: I. The Nabi (The Spoke-Person) Operation: One who speaks directly on behalf of God as His mouth-piece. Mechanics: Most anointed preachers operate in this dimension. As they preach, they deviate from their physical text to speak words straight from the Spirit that speak directly into the precise life situations of listeners. Examples: Moses, Elijah, Jeremiah. II. The Ro'eh (The Seer) Operation: One who sees deeply into the spirit realm. Mechanics: They see highly spectacular visionary revelations—such as revealing exact passport numbers, names, birthdays, and specific dates. This produces a sense of awe, but the Preacher noted that the seer dimension alone does not always carry the power to manifest miracles or physical healings. Examples: Samuel, Daniel, John the Revelator. III. The Chozeh / Hozeh (The Visionary) Operation: A prophet who receives revelations specifically concerning God's future strategy, plans, and long-term purposes. Mechanics: They possess future-oriented revelation that unlocks strategic insight into where things are going, showing communities or believers exactly what steps to take to bypass upcoming crises. Example: Daniel (who saw into the end times and the days of the Antichrist), Elisha. IV. The Shamar / Shamar (The Intercessor / Watchman) Operation: A watchman who guards, protects, and stays alert through sleepless nights on their knees. Mechanics: They do not always prophesy publicly from a stage; their prophetic function is entirely exercised through deep spiritual vigilance, warning, discernment, and dynamic intercession. Examples: Abraham (interceding for Lot), Ezekiel, Isaiah. V. The Psalmist Prophet Operation: Believers who release prophetic revelation strictly through songs, lyrics, poetry, and written worship. Mechanics: Their songs are not standard human music; they sing under the raw inspiration of the Holy Ghost, declaring mysteries and realities of heaven. Examples: David, Asaph, the sons of Korah. VI. The Dancing Prophet Operation: Prophetic revelation communicated directly through precise physical movements, symbolic acts, and spiritual dance. Mechanics: This is a highly spiritual choreography where a physical movement captures a frequency from heaven to impact the church atmosphere. Examples: Miriam, David, Ezekiel. VII. The Scribe (The Creative Writer) Operation: Prophets who preserve and release the words of God through text, visual arts, design, digital media, and architecture. Mechanics: They may never stand before a congregation, but their written words and creative expressions carry an undeniable prophetic voice that alters hearts. Examples: Bezaleel, Aholiab. VIII. The Prophet of Signs and Tokens Operation: A specialized prophetic dimension where God commands the minister to deploy material elements to anchor and trigger raw spiritual breakthroughs. Mechanics: This dimension carries massive structural power. It bypasses regular preaching to use physical objects to solve material problems. Example: Elisha (who used salt to heal waters, flour to neutralize poison in a pot, and a stick to make an iron axe-head float). 4. The Functional Reality of Signs and Tokens What is a Token? In the Hebrew text, a token translates to "Oth", which means an oracle, omen, signal, flag, or beacon. The Spiritual Definition: A physical medium or act designated by God to catch, anchor, and legally express an invisible spiritual reality. Covenants, tithing, first fruits, communion, and the laying on of hands are all active forms of tokens. Enforcing the Rule: Signs and tokens are everyday realities in both the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness. When a physical action is aligned with a spiritual instruction, it releases an undeniable voice that forces physical laws to adjust. 5. Dynamic Case Studies of Prophetic Tokens Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa shared real-world testimonies demonstrating how prophetic actions override material challenges: The Token of the Axe-Head (2 Kings 6): When the borrowed iron axe-head fell into the Jordan river, Elisha didn't pray a generic prayer. He cut a piece of wood (a physical stick) and threw it onto the water. This physical sign instantly altered the material laws of density, causing the heavy iron to float to the surface. The Token of Earthly Alignment (The Shilo Sand): On a spiritual mission trip to Nigeria at Winners Chapel International, the Pastor picked up a physical handful of sand from Shilo. Upon returning, he poured it over the church's local land as a prophetic token, decreeing alignment with that global dimension of grace. The very next day, an intercessor, completely unaware of this act, had a clear vision of Bishop David Oyedepo walking defensively across their exact landscape. The Token Over Professional Restriction: A sister (Linda) was facing intense workplace opposition blocking a major promotion. Following a specific midnight prophetic direction, water was prayed over and poured directly onto the bare ground at her workplace. This token broke the hidden spiritual resistance, completely turning the administrative atmosphere in her favor and securing her promotion within days. The Token Over Stroke and Paralysis: A local driver was hit by a severe stroke that left him entirely paralyzed,  unable to walk, stand, or talk. A prophetic token was deployed where his name was written down and permanently laid upon the altar. The localized legal voice of that altar completely reversed the stroke, restoring him to full physical mobility and speech. The Token of Light Over Death: In a late-night emergency, a young girl was completely unresponsive and suffocating on her way to the hospital. Receiving an immediate divine instruction, the Pastor took a physical flashlight on his table, declared that life would push out darkness, and switched it on. At that exact moment, miles away, the grip of death broke, and her respiratory system instantly returned to normal functionality. 6. Action Steps to Activate Your Prophetic Dominion Discover Your Prophetic Stream: Stop assuming you don't carry a prophetic gift just because you don't see visions. Recognize whether your grace flows through writing, intercession, song, or inspired speech, and use that tool to police your environment. Execute Prophetic Directions with Strict Commitment: When a prophetic instruction comes, whether it is to use oil, communion, or a physical seed—do not treat it as a light ritual. Signs and tokens require consistent, continuous implementation to release their full weight. Enforce Altar Interception: When facing patterns of stagnation, professional attack, or biological illness, do not address them in silence. Bring physical representations of your challenges (names, documents) and legally place them upon the church altar to invoke the legislative hand of God over your reality.

  Sermon Notes: Activating Dominion Through Signs and Tokens — Part 3 Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa Main Text: Genesis 1:26–28 Cross-References: Joel 2:28, 1 Corinthians 12:4, Exodus 4:2, 2 Kings 4, Exodus 31 Core Theme: Understanding the diverse expressions of the prophetic office and learning to deploy signs, tokens, and materials as keys to execute God's legislative mandate of dominion on earth. 1. Introduction: The Blueprint of Dominion The Sovereign Intent: God's original purpose in creating humanity was to empower man to have dominion, meaning to be in charge, to be in control, to subdue, to police, and to take over a territory. The Conduit of Heaven: God executes His ultimate will on earth not by coming down directly, but by placing His dynamic thoughts and plans inside the hearts of men whom He has authorized to rule. The Sovereign Toolbox: Dominion does not manifest cheaply; it requires tools. If a believer understands and implements the spiritual tools provided by God, everything in life is structurally programmed to fall directly into place. 2. The Power and Function of the Prophetic A Key Instrument: Throughout scripture, the prophetic operates as one of God's chief instruments for enforcing dominion. Every child of God carries an inherent grace to function prophetically. Prophecy Defined: To speak inspired words that originate directly from the Holy Spirit. A true prophecy contains the raw spiritual energy required for immediate physical manifestation. The Sovereign Conflict: Many believers miss out on prophetic manifestations because they mistakenly blend all expressions of the prophetic into one category. While it is the same Spirit, there are vastly different operations. 3. The 8 Diverse Dimensions of Prophetic Expression 1 Corinthians 12:4 > "There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit." Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa broke down the distinct prophetic functions outlined in Scripture: I. The Nabi (The Spoke-Person) Operation: One who speaks directly on behalf of God as His mouth-piece. Mechanics: Most anointed preachers operate in this dimension. As they preach, they deviate from their physical text to speak words straight from the Spirit that speak directly into the precise life situations of listeners. Examples: Moses, Elijah, Jeremiah. II. The Ro'eh (The Seer) Operation: One who sees deeply into the spirit realm. Mechanics: They see highly spectacular visionary revelations—such as revealing exact passport numbers, names, birthdays, and specific dates. This produces a sense of awe, but the Preacher noted that the seer dimension alone does not always carry the power to manifest miracles or physical healings. Examples: Samuel, Daniel, John the Revelator. III. The Chozeh / Hozeh (The Visionary) Operation: A prophet who receives revelations specifically concerning God's future strategy, plans, and long-term purposes. Mechanics: They possess future-oriented revelation that unlocks strategic insight into where things are going, showing communities or believers exactly what steps to take to bypass upcoming crises. Example: Daniel (who saw into the end times and the days of the Antichrist), Elisha. IV. The Shamar / Shamar (The Intercessor / Watchman) Operation: A watchman who guards, protects, and stays alert through sleepless nights on their knees. Mechanics: They do not always prophesy publicly from a stage; their prophetic function is entirely exercised through deep spiritual vigilance, warning, discernment, and dynamic intercession. Examples: Abraham (interceding for Lot), Ezekiel, Isaiah. V. The Psalmist Prophet Operation: Believers who release prophetic revelation strictly through songs, lyrics, poetry, and written worship. Mechanics: Their songs are not standard human music; they sing under the raw inspiration of the Holy Ghost, declaring mysteries and realities of heaven. Examples: David, Asaph, the sons of Korah. VI. The Dancing Prophet Operation: Prophetic revelation communicated directly through precise physical movements, symbolic acts, and spiritual dance. Mechanics: This is a highly spiritual choreography where a physical movement captures a frequency from heaven to impact the church atmosphere. Examples: Miriam, David, Ezekiel. VII. The Scribe (The Creative Writer) Operation: Prophets who preserve and release the words of God through text, visual arts, design, digital media, and architecture. Mechanics: They may never stand before a congregation, but their written words and creative expressions carry an undeniable prophetic voice that alters hearts. Examples: Bezaleel, Aholiab. VIII. The Prophet of Signs and Tokens Operation: A specialized prophetic dimension where God commands the minister to deploy material elements to anchor and trigger raw spiritual breakthroughs. Mechanics: This dimension carries massive structural power. It bypasses regular preaching to use physical objects to solve material problems. Example: Elisha (who used salt to heal waters, flour to neutralize poison in a pot, and a stick to make an iron axe-head float). 4. The Functional Reality of Signs and Tokens What is a Token? In the Hebrew text, a token translates to "Oth", which means an oracle, omen, signal, flag, or beacon. The Spiritual Definition: A physical medium or act designated by God to catch, anchor, and legally express an invisible spiritual reality. Covenants, tithing, first fruits, communion, and the laying on of hands are all active forms of tokens. Enforcing the Rule: Signs and tokens are everyday realities in both the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness. When a physical action is aligned with a spiritual instruction, it releases an undeniable voice that forces physical laws to adjust. 5. Dynamic Case Studies of Prophetic Tokens Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa shared real-world testimonies demonstrating how prophetic actions override material challenges: The Token of the Axe-Head (2 Kings 6): When the borrowed iron axe-head fell into the Jordan river, Elisha didn't pray a generic prayer. He cut a piece of wood (a physical stick) and threw it onto the water. This physical sign instantly altered the material laws of density, causing the heavy iron to float to the surface. The Token of Earthly Alignment (The Shilo Sand): On a spiritual mission trip to Nigeria at Winners Chapel International, the Pastor picked up a physical handful of sand from Shilo. Upon returning, he poured it over the church's local land as a prophetic token, decreeing alignment with that global dimension of grace. The very next day, an intercessor, completely unaware of this act, had a clear vision of Bishop David Oyedepo walking defensively across their exact landscape. The Token Over Professional Restriction: A sister (Linda) was facing intense workplace opposition blocking a major promotion. Following a specific midnight prophetic direction, water was prayed over and poured directly onto the bare ground at her workplace. This token broke the hidden spiritual resistance, completely turning the administrative atmosphere in her favor and securing her promotion within days. The Token Over Stroke and Paralysis: A local driver was hit by a severe stroke that left him entirely paralyzed,  unable to walk, stand, or talk. A prophetic token was deployed where his name was written down and permanently laid upon the altar. The localized legal voice of that altar completely reversed the stroke, restoring him to full physical mobility and speech. The Token of Light Over Death: In a late-night emergency, a young girl was completely unresponsive and suffocating on her way to the hospital. Receiving an immediate divine instruction, the Pastor took a physical flashlight on his table, declared that life would push out darkness, and switched it on. At that exact moment, miles away, the grip of death broke, and her respiratory system instantly returned to normal functionality. 6. Action Steps to Activate Your Prophetic Dominion Discover Your Prophetic Stream: Stop assuming you don't carry a prophetic gift just because you don't see visions. Recognize whether your grace flows through writing, intercession, song, or inspired speech, and use that tool to police your environment. Execute Prophetic Directions with Strict Commitment: When a prophetic instruction comes, whether it is to use oil, communion, or a physical seed—do not treat it as a light ritual. Signs and tokens require consistent, continuous implementation to release their full weight. Enforce Altar Interception: When facing patterns of stagnation, professional attack, or biological illness, do not address them in silence. Bring physical representations of your challenges (names, documents) and legally place them upon the church altar to invoke the legislative hand of God over your reality.

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Colossians 3 and 4 How to Live as Believers  Set Your Sight on Heaven • Highest Life • Chapter 3:1-4  Put to Death the Sinful Nature • Holiest Life • Chapter 3:5-9  Put on Your New Nature • Happiest Life • Chapter 3:10-17 Set Your Heart and Mind on Heaven • God, the Father is in Heaven • Jesus Christ is in Heaven • Believers are New Creations • Jesus is Coming Back Colossians 3:5-9 Put to Death the Sinful Nature Colossians 3(ESV) 5 Put to Death the Sinful Nature - John 11 38 - 44 GraveClothes from Colossians 3:5-9 • Sexual Immorality, Impurity, Lust, and Evil Desires. • Greed (Covetousness) = Idolater =Worshiper of Worldly Things • Anger, Rage, Malicious Behavior, Slander, and Dirty Language. • Lying • Take off the Graveclothes • Put on the GraceClothes (Colossian 3:10-17) Colossians 3(NLT) 9 LYING What it means Satan and Lying Hypocrisy and Lying Take off the Graveclothes of Lying What it means to Lie A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive Intentional untruth (words, action, non-action, thoughts) Something intended or serving to convey a false impression Blatant Lying –Simon Peter Luke 22 - 54 -61 “Pious Lying”– Judas Iscariot - John 12 1- 6 “Evasive Lying”– Leading Priests Luke 20 1-7 “Evasive Lying”– Parents Of Man Born Blind - John 9 - 18 -23 Peter was a disciple, Judas Iscariot was also a discuple, both lied Peter (No 1 disciple in the gospel record) Judas (No 12 in the gospel listing) Happened during Jesus earthly ministry When we are warned not to lie to each other it means we can Even if nobody knows, you do, God does and that is all that matters We need to be sensitive to lying Put off the Graveclothe of lying Satan and Lies = Revelation 12:9 Satan and Lies Biblical Passages To Remember John 8 -Jesus talks about Satan with the Pharisees Genesis 3 Satan and Eve Luke 22 Jesus talks about Satan and Simon Peter Acts 5 Peter talks about Satan and Ananais lies Ephesians 6 –The first armour for spiritual warfare is belt of truth John 8 –Jesus and the Pharisee The woman caught in adultery (vs 1-11) Jesus the light of the world (vs 12-20) Unbelieving people warned (vs 21-30) Jesus and Abraham (31-59) Genesis 3 -1 -5 Luke 22 : 31 Satan Filled Ananias Heart to Lie - Act 5 - 1 -4 Satan and Lies John 8 (Jesus versus the Pharisees) Gensis 3 (Eve and Satan in the Garden of Eden) You will not die, you will be like God Luke 23 Peter before Jesus arrest, Jesus warned Acts 5 anninias and Saphira Ananahas lied to Peter, disciples and the Holy Spirit and to God The sin that was met with swift punishmen Why has Satan filled yor heart Ephesians 6: The first piece of the armor is the belt of truth 3 editions Jesus, the Holy Spirit, The word, your life Hypocrisy and Lies Some Biblical Passages To Remember Mattthew 2 -Fake Concern by Herod the Great (Ruler/Politician) Matthew 15 –Fake Outrage by the Pharisees Matthew 23 –Jesus Warns Disciples Against Hypocrisy Acts 5 -Pretend Generous Nature by Ananias (Ordinary Believer) Galatians 2 –Pretend Jewishness by Peter (Great Apostle) Fake Concern by Herod the Great - Matthew 2 1 to 8 Fake Outrage by the Pharisees Matthew 15 1 - 6 Peter and Ananias in Jerusalem (1) - Acts 4 32-37 Peter and Ananias in Jerusalem (2) Acts 5 1-4 Fake “Jewishness” by Peter in Antioch Take off the Grave Clothes of Lies Colossians 3(NLT) 9

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Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 147 : 3 (NIV) — He Heals the Brokenhearted and Binds Up Their Wounds | Global Prayer for Restoration and Renewed Hope | Reverend Ben Cooper | RB Christian Radio London | DailyPrayer.uk PodcastScripture (NIV):“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147 : 3 (NIV) Recorded live in London, England — a global prayer for restoration and renewed hope through the healing power of Jesus Christ.Show NotesAcross the world, hearts search “prayer for hope,” “God restore my life,” and “healing after loss.” Psalm 147 : 3 declares a promise from Heaven — God heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds. Reverend Ben Cooper reminds listeners that no pain is too deep and no story too far gone for God's restoring love. From London to Lagos, from Toronto to Cape Town, this episode calls believers to trust again in the God who restores souls and renews dreams.The Lord specialises in mending what others call impossible. Where life has broken you, He builds you. Where grief has emptied you, He fills you with hope. Reverend Ben leads this global prayer for renewal — that the Holy Spirit will breathe life into tired hearts and worn souls.God's healing is not a moment; it is a journey of grace. As you wait, He is working. As you pray, He is binding the wounds you can't reach. When you feel forgotten, He is writing your next chapter. The One who began a good work in you will finish it in glory.10 Global Prayer Points (Long-Tail Keywords)Prayer for restoration after brokenness.Prayer for hope after loss and grief.Prayer for God to heal emotional wounds.Prayer for renewed faith and trust.Prayer for peace in times of waiting.Prayer for spiritual refreshing and strength.Prayer for families needing restoration.Prayer to release past pain and move forward.Prayer for the Holy Spirit to renew my heart.Prayer for divine comfort and healing.Life ApplicationDeclare Psalm 147 : 3 — “He heals my broken heart and binds up my wounds.” Speak it over your life until hope returns. God is the Healer who restores what was lost. No scar is too deep for His touch. Let His peace be the bandage around your heart today.Call to ActionShare this restoration prayer to strengthen someone today. Support our listener-supporteSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

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What if our relentless drive to be better than others is quietly breaking us?Miroslav Volf unpacks the core themes of his 2025 book, The Cost of Ambition: How Striving to Be Better Than Others Makes Us Worse. In this book, Volf offers a penetrating critique of comparison culture, diagnosing the hidden moral and spiritual wounds caused by competition and superiority.Drawing on Scripture, theology, philosophy, literature, and our culture's obsession with competition and superiority, Volf challenges our assumptions about ambition and identity—and presents a deeply humanizing vision of life rooted not in being “the best,” but in receiving ourselves as creatures made and loved by God.From Milton's depiction of Satan to Jesus' descent in Philippians 2, from the architectural rivalry of ancient Byzantium to modern Olympic anxieties, Volf invites us to imagine a new foundation for personal and social flourishing: a life free from striving, rooted in love and grace.Highlights“The key here is for us to come to appreciate, affirm, and—importantly—love ourselves. Love ourselves unconditionally.”“Striving for superiority devalues everything we have, if it doesn't contribute to us being better than someone else.”“The inverse of striving for superiority is internal plague by inferiority.”“In Jesus, we see that God's glory is not to dominate but to lift up what is low.”“We constantly compare to feel good about ourselves, and end up unsure of who we are.”“We have been given to ourselves by God—our very existence is a gift, not a merit.”Helpful Links and ResourcesVisit faith.yale.edu/ambition to get a 40-page PDF Discussion Guide and Full Access to 7 videosThe Cost of Ambition by Miroslav Volf (Baker Academic, May 2025)Philippians 2:5–11 (NIV) – Christ's Humility and Exaltation – BibleGatewayRomans 12:10 – “Outdo one another in showing honor” – BibleHubParadise Lost by John Milton – Project GutenbergParadise Regained by John Milton – Project GutenbergShow NotesOpening Reflections on CompetitionThe conversation begins with Volf recalling a talk he gave at the Global Congress on Christianity & Sports.He uses athletic competition—highlighting Lionel Messi—as a lens for questioning the moral value of striving to be better than others.“Sure, competition pulls people up—but it also familiarizes us with inferiority.”“We compare ourselves to feel good… but end up feeling worse.”Introduces the story of Justinian and Hagia Sophia: “Oh Solomon, I have outdone you.”Rivalry, Power, and InsecurityShares the backstory of Juliana's competing church and the gold-ceiling arms race with Justinian.“Religious architecture became a battlefield of status.”Draws insight from these historic rivalries as examples of how ambition pervades religious life—not just secular.Modern Parallels: Yale Students's & the Rat RaceVolf notes how even Yale undergrads—once top of their class—feel insecure in comparison to peers.“They arrive and suddenly their worth plummets. That's insane.”The performance-driven culture makes stable identity nearly impossible.Biblical Illustration: Kierkegaard's LilyVolf recounts Kierkegaard's retelling of Jesus's lily parable.A bird whispers to the little lily that it's not beautiful enough, prompting the lily to uproot itself—and wither.“The lesson: we are destined to lose ourselves when our value depends on comparison.”Intrinsic Value and the Image of God“We need to discover the intrinsic value of who we are as creatures made in the image of God.”Kierkegaard and Jesus both show us the beauty of ‘mere humanity.'“You are more glorious in your humanity than Solomon in his robes.”Theological Anthropology and Grace“We have been given to ourselves by God—our lives are a gift.”“We owe so much to luck, to others, to God. So how can we boast?”Paul's challenge in 1 Corinthians: “What do you have that you have not received?”Milton and Satan's AmbitionShifts to Paradise Lost: Satan rebels because he can't bear not being top.“Even what is beautiful becomes devalued if it doesn't prove superiority.”In Paradise Regained, Satan tempts Jesus to be the greatest—but Jesus refuses.Christ's Humility and Downward GloryHighlights Philippians 2: Jesus “emptied himself… took the form of a servant.”“God's glory is not domination—it's lifting up the lowly.”“Salvation comes not through seizing status, but through relinquishing it.”Paul's Vision of Communal HonorRomans 12:10: “Outdo one another in showing honor.”“True honor comes not from climbing over others, but from lifting them up.”Connects this ethic to Paul's vision of church as an egalitarian body.God's Care for Creation and HumanityLuther's observation: God calls Earth good but not Heaven—“God cares more for our home than his own.”“We are called to emulate God's loving attention to the least.”Striving vs. AcceptanceVolf contrasts ambition with love: “The inverse of striving for superiority is the plague of inferiority.”Encourages unconditional self-love as a reflection of God's love.Uses image of a parent greeting a newborn: “You've arrived.”A Vision for Healed Culture“We wreck others in our pursuit of superiority—and we leave them wounded in our wake.”The gospel reveals a better way: not performance, but grace.“Our salvation and our culture's healing lie in the humility of Jesus.”“We must rediscover the beauty of our mere humanity.”About Miroslav VolfMiroslav Volf is the founding director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture and the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School. One of the leading public theologians of our time, he is the author of numerous books including Exclusion and Embrace, Flourishing, A Public Faith, Life Worth Living, and most recently, The Cost of Ambition. His work explores themes of identity, reconciliation, human dignity, and the role of faith in a pluralistic society. He is a frequent speaker around the world and has advised both religious and civic leaders on matters of peace and justice.Production NotesThis podcast featured Miroslav VolfEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Macie Bridge and Taylor CraigA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Pastor Scott a powerful word on the modern church of America

Pastor Scott a powerful word on the modern church of America

Deuteronomy 18 outlines God's clear instructions for spiritual leadership and the seriousness of speaking in His name. The chapter begins by explaining that the Levites, as priests, are to have no land inheritance but instead receive their provision from the offerings of the people. It emphasizes that true leaders must rely on God, not personal gain. Moses then gives a warning against pagan practices—such as sorcery, witchcraft, divination, and consulting the dead. God declares these things detestable, as they were common among the nations Israel was to drive out. Instead of turning to dark and deceptive sources, the people are to listen to the prophet God will raise up—a prophecy ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ, the greatest prophet and final Word from God. The chapter ends with a serious caution: anyone who falsely claims to speak for God or speaks in the name of other gods must be put to death. This shows the weight and responsibility of being a true messenger of the Lord. Deuteronomy 18 is both a warning and a promise—God will provide righteous leaders, but the people must be discerning and faithful to His voice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

Who killed more people? God or Lucifer? Find out on this 7 Minutes In Heaven when the DIE pod team finds out the answer! Thanks for listening, Land of the Living! Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @die.podcast  for updates! Check out deathiseverything.com for merchandise and more!If you want to say hello, email us at hello@deathiseverything.com . We're dying to hear from you!#deathiseverything #DeathIsEverythingPodcast #7MinutesInHeaven#7MinutesInHeavenwithMarianneandChris #7MinutesInHeavenwithMCA #7MinutesInHeavenwithDIEpod #deathpodcast #LApodcast #takingchances #landoftheliving

Richard A. MansfieldExperiencing the Goodness of God – Part 12

April 10, 2025Today's Reading: Catechism: The Lord's Prayer - The IntroductionDaily Lectionary: Exodus 4:19-31; Mark 15:16-32“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.” (1 John 3:1-3) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. It is no small thing that Luther is teaching us in the Introduction to the Lord's Prayer. Read again what he writes in the explanation to the Introduction. “With these words (Our Father Who Art in Heaven) God tenderly invites us to believe that He is our true Father and that we are His true children, so that with all boldness and confidence we may ask Him as dear children ask their dear father” (Luther's Small Catechism).   Being able to call someone “father” is not insignificant. It doesn't matter if we have a biological or adopted father; it is something we all need. Whether you have an earthly father or not, we all have a heavenly one! And oh, what our Heavenly Father does and how He cares for you. Think of all the things He does for you. Remember the First Article of the Apostles Creed? He gives you clothing, shoes, food, drink… well, you know the list. That is how God, your Father, provides for you.  But there is so much more. These words of St. Paul are such a great reminder when talking about this. He writes, “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:31-32)  This is the love John is talking about in 1 John 3. This love is shown in sending His own Son so that you would have all things. And what is meant by “all things?” It is more than those wonderful and important First Article Gifts. He gives us the forgiveness, life, and salvation, which our Lord won for us. He gives us the inheritance of the Son, eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. We have a seat at the banquet table of the marriage feast of the Lamb.    Rejoice, for the Father loves you so much that He sent His Son to die to give you all that you need.  In the name + of Jesus. Amen. God loved the world so that He gave His only Son the lost to save, That all who would in Him believe Should everlasting life receive. (LSB 571:1)-Rev. Timothy Chase, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Truman, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Harrison Goodman, Executive Director of Mission and TheologyVisit the timeless rhythms of the Christian life with award-winning author Harold L. Senkbeil. As he addresses the concerns and pressures of the world today, you'll discover that even while the world is dying, Christ's death brings about life. True life. One that He offers to you. Order Now!

Max Thrax, managing editor of Apocalypse Confidential and 3rd-century Roman emperor, has written a book called God Is a Killer. An extremely fast-paced noir crime novel, it's great fun to read. Among other things, we talked genre fiction, the differences between noir and hardboiled, JG Ballard, independent publishing, and more.Buy God Is a Killer (it's very, very good): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM8WKBW7Check out Apocalypse Confidential: https://apocalypse-confidential.com/Max on Twitter: @ThraxMaximilianApocalypse Confidential on Twitter: @APCON_MAG VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATIONJack has published a novel called Tower!Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tower-Jack-BC-ebook/dp/B0CM5P9N9M/ref=monarch_sidesheetThe first nine chapters of Tower are available for free here: jackbc.substack.comOur Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheBookClubfromHellJack's Substack: jackbc.substack.comLevi's website: www.levioutloud.comwww.thebookclubfromhell.comJoin our Discord (the best place to interact with us): discord.gg/ZMtDJ9HscrWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0n7r1ZTpsUw5exoYxb4aKA/featuredX: @bookclubhell666Jack on X: @supersquat1Levi on X: @optimismlevi

Heaven— God's final vision of heaven to John unfolds with the river of the water of life flowing from God's throne and the tree of life bearing its eternal fruit, symbolizing abundance and healing. Jesus proclaims, "I am coming soon," offering an open invitation to all who thirst for His presence to come and receive freely. This message of hope is both a promise and a call to action. May we be ever responding to His invitation, living in eager anticipation of His return.  The Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Arnold, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Revelation 22:1-21.  Shrouded in mysterious visions of cosmic battles, plagues, and catastrophic events, the Apocalypse of St. John, or as it's more commonly known--the Book of Revelation, paints a haunting picture of the end times. Cryptic symbols of beasts, the rise of the Antichrist, and the final judgment unfold with unsettling intensity, revealing the ultimate clash between good and evil. Yet, beneath its terrifying imagery, Revelation is also a deeply personal letter, offering comfort to early Christians facing persecution. It reassures them—and believers today—of God's control over history, His promise of redemption, and the certainty of Christ's victory.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

There is a "rock" upon which the whole foundation of our liberation from pain and suffering is based: "There is no sin." Eternal Innocence is the nature of our Self. No matter what "mistakes" we may have made in the past, they are all correctable. We are eternally innocent regardless of our errors. It is our responsibility to look on these errors and forgive them, correct them with the help of the Holy Spirit ("Christ's Vision"). But in no way do our errors mean that we are damned to a hell of "immutable sin.  "The Rock of Salvation" is our ETERNAL INNOCENCE. And we take up the special function within this world we "made up" to bring this truth into the light. This will include all the people and situations that are unique to us. We have a role of transmuting the "hell" we made up into the Heaven God created. This is our job. No one else can do it for us. What better work do we have to do, within this "context" of the world we "made up?" Heaven is the decision we must make, along with the Christ, to restore our minds to sanity.

In the world as we know it the powerful, rich and famous are highly regarded. But in the Kingdom of Heaven God has a much different standard for position and rewards that just may surprise you! We're in Matthew chapter 20 today and upon first glance at this story you might be tempted to think God isn't being fair or just! Some have totally missed the point of the passage and drawn the wrong conclusion as you'll soon see. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Sunday Worship Service 08:04:24 - Heaven God's Eternal Goodness To You by vbcchino

Good morning! Here is our Monday street sermon “OUT OF HEAVEN: God made thee to hear his voice!" it was preached from Moorhead and Table Mesa right here in Boulder, Colorado. God bless you!! —JC. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jun. 29 & 30, 2023 - Help From Heaven: God's Holy Angels Pastor Josh Sorensen Acts 12:1-12 | Study #20240630 GUEST 

Listen in as Pastor Kirk Shelton shares a message from Revelation 21 & 22.   www.CalvaryFayetteville.com info@CalvaryFayetteville.com 479-442-4634

HOW TO ANSWER HEAVEN'S CALL TODAY1) A CALL INTO GOD'S PRESENCE Revelation 4:1-5 NIVENJOY HIS PRESENCE IN THE WORD AND PRAYER2) A CALL TO HOLINESS Revelation 4:6-8 NIVREPENT AND RENEW TO BE SET APART (HOLY)3) A CALL TO WORSHIP Revelation 4 9-11 NIV

Heaven - God With Us

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Whether it's reflecting on the loss of a loved one, or trying to explain why there are so many deaths on the TV news, it's essential that parents provide hope for their children by giving them the assurance of Heaven. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with Anne Graham Lotz about her children's book, Heaven: God's Promise for Me. In her beautifully illustrated project, Anne reminds us that Heaven is for children also, and death is not something to fear when you have put your faith in Jesus. John 14:3 says, And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Gospel = "good news"; Matt 10 - decrees to disciples; Revelation; Who is Jesus?; Simon a rock?; Fathers on the earth; Equality; Family; Levites; Degeneration of society; Welfare snare; Herod's legal charity; Honoring parents; Stone temples; Respecters of persons; Pure religion; Parallel service; Matt 11:1, Command = "diatasso" (appoint, ordain); 2 Pe 2 2:15; Rev 2:14; Idolatry (covetousness); Fornication?; Stumbling blocks; Registration of men; Blind man story; In but not of the world; Herod's other temple; Taxation; Jude 1:11; Spots?; Media influence; Shifting standards; Repentance; John the Baptist; Bondage of Egypt; Hearing truth; Nazarite?; Death?; Single gospel message; Born of Holy Spirit; Nearing Tree of Life; Kingdom of Heaven/God; New world order; Matt 11:12; Lk 16:16; Violence?; Burdens?; Superstition; Religion; Making your "yes", "yes"; Cities of blood; Coming together in love/charity; Matt 11:15; Seeing your faults; Killing care; Prodigal son; Saul's folly; Children of wisdom; Missing History; Freely disseminating truth; Guidance by Holy Spirit; Matt 11:24 Sodom?; Knowing Jesus; Christ's light burden; 1 Cor 1:20; The "wise"; The right of choice; Foolish wisdom; Gaul's history; Learning to come together; Kingdom truth; Admitting your wrongs; Making the foolish wise; 1 Cor 3:19; The sin of Sodom and Gomorrah; Ez 16:49; The solution; Strengthening the poor; Brethren; Supporting your chosen minister; Fear not!; Sabbath?; Seeking righteousness; Conforming to Christ daily; Leaven?; Living Network; Freeing the whole world; Only one creator; Don't waste any time.

If you don't do anything else-- if you don't listen for the Silence, if you don't chant a Name of God,  if you don't practice witnessing,  or watching that body, that mind, just practice the Feeling of Love, and you've arrived. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." - John 14:6 "...not my will but yours be done." - Luke 22:42 I Love You I Am You nik  To claim your free gift, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and send it to me at nikki@curlynikki.com!  Join us on Patreon to support the show, and tune into and participate in live video Q&As with me!  Support the show राम राम राम राम राम राम राम राम राम राम राम "This Divine Will is immense; in every instant It circulates within everyone, It gives life to everything, and orders all things. And the soul, soaring in this immensity, flies to everyone, helps everyone, and loves everyone. It is as if Jesus Himself helps and loves - something that cannot be done by a soul who lives in submission." - Luisa Piccarreta, Book of Heaven= "In the world I need mirrors to which to go and look at Myself. Only then can a fount serve as mirror in which people can reflect themselves..." - Luisa Piccarreta, Book of Heaven "God is the embodiment of perfect Love; so, He can be known and realised, and won, only through Love. You can see the Moon only with the help of Moonlight. You can see God only through the rays of Love." -Sathya Sai Speaks Vol. 12 Ch. 11 "The whole mission of Jesus on earth is to make the Father known to men and so he ends his preaching on the kingdom saying I made known to them thy name, and will make it known, that the love which thou has loved me may be in them, and I in thee ' (Jn 17:26)."- Luisa Piccarreta, Book of Heaven

Matthew writing to a Jewish base; Lev 14:2 leper offerings; Extra work for Priest; Turtledove altars; "Religion"; Doctrine of Jesus; Badmouthing Paul; Implementing Christ; Rightly dividing bread; The other FEMA; Jehovah-Nissi; Essene interpretation; Doing what Jesus taught; Connecting the testaments; Taking the kingdom from the Pharisees; Appointing to His little flocks; "Meat"?; Temple: den of thieves; Understanding Jesus; Salt of the modern church; Solving the world's problems; John the Baptist's preparation of The Way; Network of charity; Binding ourselves by faith, hope and charity; Gathering of friends; John's respect for Jesus; Matt 4:1; Jesus led by Spirit; Temptation; "Son of God"; Gospel of James; Welfare snare; Stones to bread?; Living stones; Corruption of priests; Wave offering; Handling money; Firing moneychangers; Word of God; Temptations of Christ and us; Fate?; Fasting?; Temptation -> Corruption; Sanhedrin; Opulence of priests; 2 Cor 8:9; Repentance; Religions of force; Oregon article 2 section 22; Media control; Perverting altars; 1 Sam 8; Fixing corruption; Matt 4:5; Jumping out of the system?; Seeking His kingdom and righteousness; Turning neighbors into bread; Matt 4:8; "world"; Your power; Worship = service; "Angels"?; The love from Christ; Mt 4:17; Kingdom of Heaven/God; Separate from the "world"; Receiving Holy Spirit; Christ's commands for His Church; Kingdom within your reach; Simon and Andrew; James and John; Synagogues; New kind of "net"; Unrighteous leaping; Adversary to God - other "son"?; Public religion = legal charity; Exercising Authority; Process of repentance; Selling yourself into bondage; Distractions from neighbor's needs; Tempting God to take care of you?; Burnt offerings; Evolution of "giving"; Systems of social welfare; Following the money; Caesar's hut?; Democracy; Return to Pure Religion.

Matthew the man; Charity in the early Rome; Cities and tents; Codified rules; "Citizen"; Paul the Rhomaios; Early American citizenship; Understanding Matthew; Sons of God; Defining "religion"; Intimate charity; Sexual revolution; Legal charity; The sin of Sodom; Early Church kingdom; Right provision of bread; Baptism of Jesus Christ; Jews in the Early Church; Justin's apology; Caring for neighbor as selves; Charity vs force; Matthew 1 = Generations; Walking by faith; Sacrificing for the needy; Corban?; Saul's folly; Bonding society; Forcing your neighbor; Imaginary belief in Jesus; Covetous practices; Altering sexuality; Treating symptoms; Solving social problems; Matthew's birth story; Gospel of James?; Directions of Jesus; "Patri" = father; Contextualizing the gospel; Benefit addiction; Public religion; Temple of living stones; Matt 2; Luke 2:4; Micah 5:2; Bethlehem; Pretend Christians; Wise men?; Troubling Herod; Jesus' mission; Matt 2:6; Rule people? Or "feed" (shepherd); No covetous practices; 1 Sam 8; Rejecting God; Repent and see; "Worship"; Moving stars?; Supporting Christ's kingdom; Dream warnings; Nu 24:8; "Unicorns"; Degenerating the people; Hosea 11:1; "Out of Egypt"; Herod executing children; Jer 31:15; "City" = "polis" = community of people; Existence of "Nazareth"?; Nazarene Essenes; Where was John the Baptist?; Death of Zachariah?; Long line of Kings; No king in Jerusalem at Christ's time; Until 1099 (crusades)?; Anarchy?; Moving by love; Worshipping Christ; Jer 3:13; Herod Antipas?; Kingdom of God is at hand; Your responsibilities; "Love"; "Polis" on a hill; Power in hands of individual = Republic; Mammon; Jesus rich, made himself poor; Different kind of governor?; Surviving the days ahead; Matt 3:1; Preparing the Way of Christ; "Kingdom of Heaven/God"; "ouranos"; Christ's new world order - seek it!

On this special ep of Second Service Kevin and Caroline write a Christian song called God's Thing in 30 minutes or less with special guest musician Nick Jester.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If all God's ways are just, what do we make of children who die prematurely? Many wonder how God will rightly judge babies and young children. Pastor Lutzer ponders essential Scriptures on children's conception, personal accountability, and destiny. As we bring these honest questions to God, we can leave it in His hands. 

Episode 13March 20 - March 26 | Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13  | “Who Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear ”Let's go fishing Good seedsSatan aka tare #NewTestament #ComeFollowMe #ComeFollowMe2023 #TalkofHim #FindHimJoin hosts Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum on this New Testament episode of Talk of Him as we explore these important themes, topics, and questions from Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13:Heaven is a large net being cast into the worldOur journeys to the kingdom are personal“The Kingdom of Heaven” = God's Plan of RedemptionA tare can never become wheat, and a stalk of wheat can never become a tare. Everyone on earth is wheat! The opposition provided by the tares is vital to our growth!“And none of them that my Father hath given me shall be lost.” - D&C 50:42—Invitation: How were you caught in the gospel net? Sharing stories of conversion can not onlyhelp one remember but also strengthen others. Maybe there is a friend or neighbor that you haveheld back from sharing your faith. This week could be a wonderful time to be a part of the wide diversityof heaven by sharing the gospel with an unexpected someone.— Quotes & Links: Link to FIND HIM New Testament Study Guide:https://www.seagullbook.com/find-him-new-testament-come-follow-me-guidebook.html Link to Expanding the Borders of Zion by Charlie Bird:https://www.seagullbook.com/expanding-the-borders-of-zion-charlie-bird.html —Talk of Him is presented by Seagull Book and hosted by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum.

Many people wonder what they're going to do in heaven. You're definitely not going to be bored! Pastor Rick explores some of the specific answers the Bible gives about what your work looks like in heaven.

God invites everyone to heaven, his home, but not everyone chooses to accept God's terms. Pastor Rick explains how you can accept God's invitation to heaven.

What is heaven? It's a physical and permanent place that will last forever. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how, in God's goodness, God reserves heaven for his family.

We think it's time to call Christians back to a bigger, older, and more thrilling way of seeing our world—of seeing Earth as crammed with heaven, because it is. That's the theme of our upcoming Colson Center National Conference, May 19-21, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Registration is now open at colsonconference.org.