Monday, November 26, 2012

Declaration of Dependence


This Declaration of Dependence is . . .
A radical solution to these radical times; the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony in bold action. Mature. Strong. Controversial. Governmental not political. Uncomfortable. Where has conform gotten us? Politically incorrect. We have been pursuing things that dont matter, wont last and could cost us everything. The Bible is the first book of law, government, history, economics and education.
We need the gospel; the healing of the brokenhearted, the proclamation of liberty to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and the bound set free. We need you. In a day of extreme sports, extreme weather outbreaks, extreme division, extreme financial crisis, extreme world upheaval, isnt it time for extreme prayer?
As youre praying, youll be shining light, showing love, speaking truth and enthroning glory. Be strengthened as you pray, knowing God hears you and that youre making the difference.
This is not about keeping the status quo. Its not about saving the economy, electing a new leader or having a religious experience. Its not Sunday morning churchianity, its a lifestyle. Its about being transformed into the image of the Son. Its about returning to Yahweh. The prodigals are coming home. Will you declare your dependence?

Table of Contents

Foreword by James Nesbit
Introduction
Part 1: Seek His Face
Part 2: Whats in a Name?
Part 3: Rediscovering Liberty
Chapter 1: A Wounded and Broken Nation
Chapter 2: Separation of Secular and Spiritual Areas of Life
Chapter 3: Bondage of Religion
Chapter 4: Fear of Man in Our Schools
Chapter 5: Abortion
Chapter 6: The Church Not Functioning as the Governmental Assembly of the Kingdom of God
Chapter 7: Not Identifying the Real Enemy
Chapter 8: Financial Crisis and Bankruptcy of the Nation
Chapter 9: External Liberty Compromised
Chapter 10: Debtor Nation
Chapter 11: Darkness in the Land
Chapter 12: Liberty is Indivisible (Not able to be Divided)
Chapter 13: Thinking That All Belief Systems are Equal
Chapter 14: The Legal System Oppressing the Poor and Defenseless
Chapter 15: Political Correctness
Chapter 16: A Welfare-Dependent Culture
Chapter 17: False Prophets in the Church Mixing Truth and Error
Chapter 18: Rampant Lawlessness and Rebellion
Chapter 19: Diminished Parental Influence in Education
Chapter 20: Forgetting the Foundations on Which We Were Built
Chapter 21: Self-Centered Nation
Chapter 22: Looking to Civil Government for Rights
Chapter 23: National and Global Chaos
Chapter 24: Baal Worship in our Churches
Chapter 25: Decline of the Nation
Chapter 26: Freemasonry and Secret Societies
Chapter 27: Celebrity Culture in the Churches
Chapter 28: Sin Among Clergy and Church Leaders
Chapter 29: Not Understanding that Yahweh is the Source of Liberty
Chapter 30: Disregarding Gods Covenant
Chapter 31: Increase in Number of Laws
Chapter 32: Culture Has a Religious Base (No Neutrality)
Chapter 33: The Church Failing the Poor
Chapter 34: Immigration Conflicts
Chapter 35: Freemasonry in the Church
Chapter 36: Holding on to Soul Wounds
Chapter 37: Dividing Liberty (Liberty is Indivisible)
Chapter 38: Liberty Starts Within
Chapter 39: Christians and Ministries Living with a Poverty Mindset
Chapter 40: Plea for Mercy
Chapter 41: Anti-God and Anti-Constitution Government Schools
Chapter 42: Breaking Covenant
Chapter 43: False Security and General Sense of Fear
Chapter 44: Election of Leaders that Fear Yahweh
Chapter 45: The System Has Taken Control of the Classroom Away from the Teacher
Chapter 46: Sexual Immorality
Chapter 47: The Declining Standard of Character
Chapter 48: Paying Tribute to Islam
Chapter 49: Postmodernism in the Church
Chapter 50: Environmentalism (A Religious Worldview)
Chapter 51: Turning the Hearts of Other Nations Against Yahweh
Glossary
Appendix: Religion vs. Kingdom
Appendix: Tree of Liberty vs. Tree of Bondage and Tyranny
Appendix: Cycle of Liberty
Where Do I Go From Here?
About the Author

About the Author


Dr. Marlene McMillan has been teaching Christians and non-Christians how to apply the Bible to daily life and influence our culture for over 20 years. Earning a D.Min. with an emphasis in Church and State Relations has opened doors for town hall debates, media interviews, and a greater level of cultural impact. She has become one of the most highly trained business consultants available, with an established reputation in the areas of Branding and Internet Marketing, Media Interview preparation and Niche Celebrity development. In addition to being in demand as a business speaker, she continues an active teaching ministry and is known as the Nations Expert on the Principles of Liberty. Dr. McMillan resides in Texas.

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Sunday, November 25, 2012

The Gospel According to Isaiah 53



Encountering the Suffering Servant in Jewish and Christian Theology.
A Project of Chosen People Ministries http://www.chosenpeople.com/main/

The Gospel According to Isaiah 53 presents the redemptive work of the Messiah to the Jewish community, exploring issues of atonement and redemption in light of Isaiah chapter 53. It is clear that Jesus fulfills the specifications of the suffering servant of Isaiah 53.

This book has many potential uses in its presentation of the gospel for Jewish people. Pastors who study it will find unparalleled help in preparing Bible studies and sermons, so that their listeners will become better equipped to tell Jewish people about Jesus. It will be beneficial as supplemental reading for classes on Isaiah, the Prophets, and Jewish evangelism. And believers will be trained to share Isaiah 53 with Jewish friends and family.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Citizens of Two Kingdoms



While living our Earthly life we are citizens of the nation in which we live and citizens of the Kingdom of God/heaven. In light of this our lives must demonstrate our heavenly citizenship to those around us while we seek to be good citizens of our earthly nation or kingdom.

There was a song in the 70’s, which ask the question, “If you were arrested for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to prove you are a Christian?” Are you Christ-Like while being Christian?

I have noticed that sometimes we as Christians act and speak like unsaved people. We can be critical, snarky and almost hateful toward those who are different than us in race, philosophy and religion. Even within Christianity people who attend one type of church are sometimes disdainful of those who attend another type of Church. Scripture tells us to workout our salvation with fear and trembling before God. Now we know that we are saved by God’s grace or unmerited favor, but this scripture points out that we must with serious diligence not take God’s gift of salvation carelessly. His grace may be free to us but it cost God more than we could ever repay. His love is amazing but ours is very flawed.

I am a Bible believing Christian who has studied to show myself approved by God, but I have not arrived at perfection. I consider myself as maturing but do things that show I am not where I could be. I have found that my earthly attitude sometimes over rules my belief or at least the practice of my belief is lacking perfection.

A few words of caution:
1. We can be gracious without approving of sinful behavior.
2. We do not need to overlook or ignore obvious Biblical teaching in the process of being Christ-like.
3. We must not ignore one part of Jesus teaching while focusing on any other part.
4. Jesus harshest words were for the self-righteous religious or political leaders who proclaimed and pretended to be good and helping the people while protecting their own positions and power.
5. These were not simply arguments over philosophy leadership or different approaches to doing God’s will.

Jesus was a citizen of dual kingdoms, heaven and Israel, which was under Roman rule.  We are told to give unto God what is His and unto our rulers what is required. Jesus was compassionate toward sinners. He ate with them and presented the truth of God’s kingdom in His teachings. What makes Kings and leaders unjust is addressed in both the Old and New Testament and while important is not the focus of this article.

We in America live in a nation where we can choose our leaders. Just as God allowed Israel to have a King like the other nations, God allows us to choose our leader no matter what her or his religion, character, philosophy or political understanding.

Our system is not perfect but as those following Christ we have the freedom to offer people the Good News of the Gospel without fear of being jailed no matter which political party we support.

We must diligently, passionately be doing our Father’s work on the earth. Resources spent on Social Justice or Political change without our focus being on the transferring of people from the Kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of God are a waste of resources. We must be compassionate toward those in need, as well as, proclaim the Gospel or good news of the Kingdom of God, buildup believers and seek to bring ourselves into maturity/perfection according to the Bible’s teachings.

Let’s not get distracted by things that take us away from our primary purpose in the process of living as citizens of two Kingdoms! What is that primary purpose? It is doing all that Jesus began to do and teach.
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Equipping you for a Life of Passionate Participation in God

Acts 17:28 (AMP) For in Him we live and move and have our being; as even some of your [own] poets have said, For we are also His offspring.   
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  •    Wayne Newcomb 2012

Thursday, November 01, 2012

Foundational Truths for Christian Living


Build a foundation that will withstand the storms of a lifetime!
Foundational Truths for Christian Living (previously released as The Spirit-Filled Believers Handbook) will help you form foundations for a spiritual house that will not crumble during the storms of life.Foundational Truths for Christian Living is an:
  • Indispensable foundation for all believers
  • Excellent teaching resource for leaders
  • Easy-to-understand guide for new Christians
  • Effective reference tool for counseling, witnessing, and ministry
Let Derek Prince teach you the fundamentals of faith about salvation, baptism, the Holy spirit, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

Table of Contents

Introduction

How to Use Foundational Truths for Christian Living
Part 1: Foundation for Faith
Chapter 1: The Foundation of the Christian Faith
Chapter 2: How to Build on the Foundation
Chapter 3: The Authority of Gods Word
Chapter 4: Initial Effects of Gods Word
Chapter 5: Physical and Mental Effects of Gods Word
Chapter 6: Victorious Effects of Gods Word
Chapter 7: Purifying Effects of Gods Word
Chapter 8: Revelatory Effects of Gods Word
Part 2: Repent and Believe
Chapter 9: Repentance
Chapter 10: The Nature of Faith
Chapter 11: The Uniqueness of Faith
Chapter 12: Faith for Salvation
Chapter 13: Faith and Works
Chapter 14: Law and Grace
Chapter 15: The Purpose of the Law
Chapter 16: The True Righteousness
Part 3: New Testament Baptisms
Chapter 17: The Verb Baptize
Chapter 18: Johns Baptism Compared to Christian Baptism
Chapter 19: Conditions for Christian Baptism
Chapter 20: Spiritual Significance of Christian Baptism
Chapter 21: The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Chapter 22: Receive the Holy Spirit
Chapter 23: Do All Speak With Tongues?
Chapter 24: Emotional and Physical Reactions
Chapter 25: The Promise of the Spirit
Chapter 26: How to Receive the Holy Spirit
Chapter 27: Old Testament Patterns for New Testament Salvation
Part 4: Purposes of Pentecost
Chapter 28: Introduction and Warning
Section A: The Spirit-Filled Believer
Chapter 29: Power and Glory
Chapter 30: On the Supernatural Plane
Chapter 31: Continual Guidance and Overflowing Life
Chapter 32: Divine Love Outpoured
Section B: The Spirit-Filled Congregation
Chapter 33: Liberty Under Control
Chapter 34: Total Participation of the Members
Section C: The Spirit-Filled Preacher
Chapter 35: Conviction of Eternal Issues
Chapter 36: Supernatural Attestation
Part 5: Laying on of Hands
Chapter 37: Imparting Blessings, Authority and Healing
Chapter 38: Imparting the Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts
Chapter 39: Commissioning Ministers
Part 6: Resurrection of the Dead
Chapter 40: At the End of Time
Chapter 41: Diverging Destinies at Death
Chapter 42: Christ the Pattern and the Proof
Chapter 43: Resurrection Foretold in the Old Testament
Chapter 44: Christ the Firstfruits
Chapter 45: Those Who Are Christs at His Coming
Chapter 46: Then Comes the End
Chapter 47: With What Body?
Part 7: Eternal Judgment
Chapter 48: God, the Judge of All
Chapter 49: Gods Judgments in History
Chapter 50: The judgment Seat of Christ
Chapter 51: The Judgment of Christian Service
Chapter 52: Three Final Judgments
Topical Index
About the Author

About the Author

Derek Prince (1915-2003), a father, statesman, teacher, and leader, was regarded as one of the dynamic voices in the Charismatic Renewal! He earned degrees at Cambridge University, became a highly respected nondenominational pastor and Bible teacher, authored more than forty books, and was influential in worldwide missions. His love and support for Israel and mankind have created a legacy calling him an epistle of living love.


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