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"...like Abraham, we seek a city whose foundations are built by the Lord..." (Hebrews 11:10) NIV
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Restoring Our Foundations - Grace Wiebe
Entering His Rest - by Marc
Brisebois (see under ARTICLES)
Nehemiah:
Rebuilding the Walls - Ray Stedman
Rebuilding the Temple -
by Marc Brisebois - (see under ARTICLES)
Victory
Over Death - circumcision of the heart
The
Liberty of Death
The True Foundation
Psalm 89:14 "Righteousness
and justice are the foundations
of (His) throne."
(New International Version)
The Fear of the Lord - by Marc Brisebois
- (see under ARTICLES)
The
GOOD NEWS of the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM
PREPARATION FOR GOD's MUSICIANS & ARTISTS IN THE CONTEXT OF ANNOUNCING,
PROCLAIMING & DEMONSTRATING THE KINGDOM OF GOD - PREPARING TO TAKE THE
LAND - excellent articles!!
http://www.morningstarministries.org/pages/word_week/2004/word_week_menu_2004.html
http://www.morningstarministries.org/pages/word_week/word_week_menu.html
http://otim.org/ChingCo/Words/moment_of_birth.htm
THE MOMENT OF BIRTH . . . . A TIME TO REST . . .
Wisdom
- http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/index.php?search=proverbs&version1=31
Thoughts on Vision - by Marc Brisebois
- (see under ARTICLES)
Christianity & the Marketplace - by Marc Brisebois - (see under ARTICLES)
Overcoming the Religious Spirit - by Marc Brisebois - (see under ARTICLES)
Recovering Apostolic Authority -by Marc Brisebois - (see under ARTICLES)
Love God With ALL Your Heart, ALL Your Soul, ALL Your Mind and ALL Your Strength
Love Your Neighbour as Yourself
The Ways of God
He Must Increase, I Must Decrease
The First Shall be Last; the Last Shall Be First
If You Want to be Great, Learn to be the Servant of All
The Way of Death to LIFE - The corn of wheat must fall into the ground and die before it can bear much fruit
Walk by Faith and Not by Sight
Our Words Bring Life and Death
In our Weakness HE is Strong - (see under ARTICLES)
WHO IS GOD?
NAMES OF GOD - importance of names
Trinity
The Father Heart of God
Creator
GOD's DESIRES
PURPOSE OF CREATION
PURPOSE OF MAN - the BIG PICTURE - whole-hearted worshippers/bringing glory
to Him - God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him
Love God with all heart, soul, mind and strength and neighbour as self
Proclaim God's glory
Summary of the whole story
THE KINGDOM OF GOD
THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM
+ PREPARATION FOR GOD's PEOPLE IN THE CONTEXT OF ANNOUNCING,
PROCLAIMING & DEMONSTRATING THE KINGDOM OF GOD - PREPARING TO TAKE THE
LAND - excellent articles!! by Rick Joyner
http://www.morningstarministries.org/pages/word_week/2004/word_week_menu_2004.html
http://www.morningstarministries.org/pages/word_week/word_week_menu.html
WHO IS JESUS? - why is He called the TRUE FOUNDATION, The DOOR, THE WAY,
THE LIFE, etc.
Names of Jesus
Ephesians 2:20
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself
as the chief cornerstone.
HIS ROLES
Intercessor
What pleases Him?
What does SALVATION include?
WHAT IS/WAS HIS PURPOSE? - to destroy the work of the devil, etc. etc.
Good News of the Gospel of the Kingdom
Redemption, restoration
Jesus' view of religion?
Jesus' view of relationships?
His original intention.theme
OUR PURPOSE
Cultural mandate
Taking care of His creation
Being stewards
Being thankful/worship
Before the foundations of the earth were laid
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which
God prepared in advance for us to do.
2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ
and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.
2 Corinthians 3:3
You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written
not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone
but on tablets of human hearts.
2 Corinthians 5:18-20 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
18All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave
us the ministry of reconciliation: 19that God was reconciling the world to
himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed
to us the message of reconciliation. 20We are therefore Christ's ambassadors,
as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's
behalf: Be reconciled to God
Job 22
Spirit, Soul and Body differences
WHO CHRIST IS IN US - ie. the True Foundation, Christ in us, the hope
of glory
WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST
Galatians 3:29
If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according
to the promise.
Ephesians 2:6
And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms
in Christ Jesus,
Ephesians 3:17
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you,
being rooted and established in love, Ephesians 3:18
may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and
high and deep is the love of Christ,
Ephesians 4:13
until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God
and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Ephesians 4:15
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him
who is the Head, that is, Christ.
Being Conformed to His Likeness - renewing of our minds / worship / word
/ suffering /
Galatians 4:19
My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ
is formed in you,
What is our inheritance?
The fullness of Christ
The grace of God
WHO WILL COMPLETE THE GOOD WORK HE BEGAN IN US?
2 Corinthians 1:21
Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed
us,
He is working in us to will and to do His good pleasure
He will sanctify us spirit, soul and body
Commit your way to the Lord. Trust also in Him and HE will do it. HE will bring forth your righteousness as the light..etc.
THE HOLY SPIRIT
PURPOSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ON EARTH/IN OUR LIVES
Creating a Clean Heart
+ Idolatry -
Fruit of the Spirit
Spiritual Gifts - purpose of the gifts / power re the gifts
Five Fold Ministries
Being led by the Spirit
Lies and Truth
Forgiveness
Growing in His Grace, being strengthened in His grace
Money and Possessions
contentment
Stewardship of all of life
The Lord's prayer
Sermon on the Mount
Deliverance
Shattering
the Shackles of Shame
Raising the dead, healing the sick, casting out demons, etc.
Faith
Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual Armour
Spiritual 'disciplines'?????
Discipleship
Hearing God
Obedience - teaching them to observe EVERYTHING I have commanded/pass on to
faithful men
House Churches
Godly character -
Role of tradition/apostolic tradition
Interpersonal skills
God's processes for developing His leaders
Our desires
His Provision
Health and Healing
His Protection
KNOWING HIM/Intimacy with Him
Process of seeing our visions becoming reality
Dreams and Visions
What are the non-negotiables?
What things are negotiable?
Understanding the Bible
Using the tools - ie. concordance, etc.
Wealth
Biblical Prayers
Gift of Repentance
What to focus on:
Phil 4 - what is pure
Heb 12 1-3?
Phil 3 - fix your eyes on Jesus
Num 13? - Josh & Caleb story?
Fix your eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen
IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS
IF MY PEOPLE…pray
God's will
Ephesians 5: 15-21
Be very careful, then, how you live -- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Freedom - Galatians 5:1
[ Freedom in Christ ] It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand
firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
251. Legalism - Galatians 5:2
Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised,
Christ will be of no value to you at all.
Galatians 5:1-3 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter)
252. Galatians 5:4
You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ;
you have fallen away from grace.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value.
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
Our consciences
Sexual purity
The Ways of God
Work
God's severe mercy
processes: threshing floor, winepress, valley of achor, valley of weeping
How to respond to insults
Love - Galatians 6:2
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
What the world will be like in the end - Timothy - Peter
Suddenlies
God's schools
Walk by faith and not by sight
Dealing with the weaker brother
Family
Who we are IN CHRIST
The problem of evil
Blessings and curses
Our response to what God has done
Trust in the Lord
Lean not to our own understanding
Waiting on the Lord
Consequences of not being thankful - Rom 1
Grumbling and complaining
Governments - pray for
Proverbs
Purpose of the Law - Galatians 3:24
So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ [ Or charge until Christ
came] that we might be justified by faith.
Races? - Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are
all one in Christ Jesus.
Role of Israel/Jews
Foundations of the OT needed to ROOT US
Fear
The Fear Of The Lord
http://www.watchman.ca/
by Marc Brisebois
Overcoming the Religious Spirit
http://www.watchman.ca/
by Marc Brisebois
All things
Pride
Heirs
Authority/covering?/accountability
Justice and reconciliation
The poor
Promises
The Fatherless
God's timing
God's ways - higher than ours…
Difference between God's ways/systems and man's
rewards
Temptation
Rest: Entering
His Rest
Visions - the process of visions becoming reality
Thoughts On Vision
http://www.watchman.ca/
by Marc Brisebois
What is Legalism? -article
The Fear of the Lord
http://www.watchman.ca/vol13-1.html
THE BEST IS YET TO COME
Caterpillar, cocoon, butterfly
Dark Night of the Soul - similar
other analogies, examples
His long high deep wide love for us
We love Him because He first loved us
Perfect love casts out fear
Betrothal:Significance of Betrothal in Scripture
Our security in Him
God's Promises - 2 Corinthians 1:20
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in
Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory
of God
Worship
Word
http://www.watchman.ca/
Entering His Rest
by Marc Brisebois
Giving
Do all things to the glory of God
Speaking the Truth in Love
The Fear of the Lord
God - our strength in our weakness
The Father of Lies
Taking Our Thoughts Captive
WHO IS/WHAT IS THE CHURCH?
PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH
Ephesians 2:20
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself
as the chief cornerstone.
The Body - working together /
Five Fold Ministry - Ephesians 4:12
to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may
be built up Ephesians 4:13
until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God
and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Poor and needy
Reflecting God's glory - to principalities and powers and all over
Reclaiming what the enemy has stolen -
Rebuilding - Nehemiah
Taking the land
Role of the prophets
God's view of Family - in the church
Core values
Suffering
Live a Life of LOVE - Life is for learning agape love
Ephesians 5: 1-2
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children, and live a life
of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant
offering and sacrifice to God.
END TIMES
Ephesians 1:10
to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment-to
bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ
Eph 3:17-19 " that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being ROOTED and GROUNDED in LOVE, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth and length and depth and height, and to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge, that you might be filled with all the fullness of God."
The True Foundation: Christlikeness
http://www.elijahlist.com/words/display_word.html?ID=2746
December 31, 2004
Christ, Himself, is the eternal blueprint for our lives. Only in studying
Him, in measuring ourselves by Him, do we grow securely upon the foundation
of God.
Beloved, we were created to become like Christ. Yet, some would lead us to a lesser destiny. They teach that a stumbling, disobedient people can somehow also be the same "overcomers" spoken of in the Sacred book. Yet, God's plan has not faded out or become obsolete! Even as Christ has not changed, so neither has the plan of God for the church. Our transformation will burn in God's heart "until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13).
CHRISTLIKENESS: WHAT WE BECOME, NOT WHAT WE DO
You see, the focus of both leadership and congregations should be upon attaining Christlike transformation. This has been the Father's purpose from the beginning of time and it remains His unchanging goal at the end of the age (See Genesis 1:26-27 and Romans 8:28-29).
At the same time, just as an individual can have a unique calling, so congregations can be called to fulfill a variety of subordinate, yet important, priorities. A congregation may have a strong outreach program to the poor or they may possess a special grace to release spiritual gifts. A church may have a unique skill to reach youth or a wisdom in strengthening marriages. There are many legitimate tasks assigned by God to individual congregations.
The problem is that, too often, we define ourselves by what we do for God rather than what we become to Him. What pleases the Father most is not what proceeds from our hands but what rises from our hearts. He is seeking the revelation of His Son in us.
Thus, over the years, I have learned that there is nothing on earth that so pleases the Father's heart as when Jesus Christ is revealed in us. It is this singular goal: the focused pursuit of Christlikeness, that is our quest.
A STRONG FOUNDATION
Our mission is to bring as many people to heaven as we can, in as Christlike condition as possible. When we refer to becoming Christlike, we mean becoming people who think, pray, and act out of love; Christians who are humble and committed to true spiritual unity with other churches; disciples who are known for their love for one another.
This is why we focus on revealing Christ Himself instead of being caught up perfecting peripheral or subordinate doctrines. Other aspects of Christianity develop correctly only as they are built upon the foundation of Christlikeness. No aspect of our spirituality was created to exist apart from Christ.
THAT I MAY KNOW HIM
In pursuing Christlikeness we find true balance and spiritual assurance that we are not being led astray. Indeed, Paul said that the result of seeking the full stature of Christ, is that "we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming" (Ephesians 4:14).
Paul warned that people can be "carried about by every wind of doctrine." Yes, false doctrines are dangerous, but Paul wasn't limiting his warning only to false teachings. For even a true doctrine can have a false emphasis and lead us astray. The pursuit of Christlikeness aligns us with the Father's highest priority for our lives. It secures us upon the path to truth.
Paul also wrote that intimacy with Jesus Christ was the deepest cry of his heart. He wrote, "that I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death" (Philippians 3:10). Yet, he was not speaking of some esoteric knowledge of Christ, but an intimacy that lead to conformity. Do you see this? He wrote, "that I may know Him. . . being conformed." Knowing Christ and being conformed to Him is of the same essence.
Our quest is to see hundreds of thousands of Christlike Christians planted in every nation of the world. If radical Muslims will lay their lives down in murder and hatred of their enemies, how much more must we, as followers of the Lamb, lay our lives down in love to secure salvation for our enemies.
by Francis Frangipane
www.frangipane.org
comments@frangipane.org
A service of Frangipane Ministries, Inc.
Copyright (c) 2004
All rights reserved.
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Nehemiah: Rebuilding the Walls
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1262338/posts
More on rebuilding good foundations! :) I thought you would find this interesting, helpful and encouraging... For many years I've felt that the Nehemiah call is also something that God has called me to and I sense it is also one of the things He has been stirring in your heart - as I hear you talking/praying, etc.??
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Colossians 2:2-4 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
2My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so
that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that
they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3in whom are hidden all
the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4I tell you this so that no one may
deceive you by finesounding arguments.
Colossians 1:28-29 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
28We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that
we may present everyone perfect in Christ. 29To this end I labor, struggling
with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me
Ezra 3:10 When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD (we are His temple) , the priests in their vestments and with trumpets (what is the significance of this in our time??), and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their places to praise the LORD , as prescribed by David king of Israel.
Ezra 3:11 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD : "He is
good; his love to Israel endures forever." And all the people gave a
great shout of praise to the LORD , because the foundation of the house of
the LORD was laid.
Ezra 3:12 But many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who
had seen the former temple, wept aloud when they saw the foundation of this
temple being laid, while many others shouted for joy.
Why would some be weeping??
Ezra 4:12 The king should know that the Jews who came up to us from you have gone to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring the walls and repairing the foundations.
In whose opinion was it a wicked and rebellious city?
Ezra 5:16 So this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundations of the house of God in Jerusalem. From that day to the present it has been under construction but is not yet finished."
Job 4:19 how much more those who live in houses of clay, whose foundations
are in the dust, who are crushed more readily than a moth!
Read in context
Job 22:16 They were carried off before their time, their foundations washed
away by a flood.
Tsunami is sure a wake up call to having us ask ourselves what our True
Foundation is…
Psalm 11:3 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous
do [ 11:3 Or [ what is the Righteous One doing ] ] ?"
Read in context
Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone
in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the
one who trusts will never be dismayed.
Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure. [ 33:6 Or [ is a treasure from him ] ]
Isaiah 44:28 who says of Cyrus, 'He is my shepherd and will accomplish all that I please; he will say of Jerusalem, "Let it be rebuilt," and of the temple, "Let its foundations be laid." '
Isaiah 54:11 "O afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will build you with stones of turquoise, [ 54:11 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain. ] your foundations with sapphires.
Isaiah 58:12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.
Lamentations 4:11 The LORD has given full vent to his wrath; he has poured out his fierce anger. He kindled a fire in Zion that consumed her foundations.
Ezekiel 13:14 I will tear down the wall you have covered with whitewash and will level it to the ground so that its foundation will be laid bare. When it [ 13:14 Or [ the city ] ] falls, you will be destroyed in it; and you will know that I am the LORD .
How can we prevent this from happening? By building on the True Foundation…
Haggai 2:18 'From this day on, from this twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, give careful thought to the day when the foundation of the LORD's temple was laid. Give careful thought:
Zechariah 4:9 "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you.
Zerubbabel means -
Zechariah 8:9 This is what the LORD Almighty says: "You who now hear these words spoken by the prophets who were there when the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD Almighty, let your hands be strong so that the temple may be built.
Matthew 7:25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and
beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation
on the rock.
Luke 6:48 He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the
foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could
not shake it, because it was well built.
Luke 6:49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete."
Luke 14:29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,
Romans 15:20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation.
1 Corinthians 3:10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds.
1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:12 If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw,
Read in context
Ephesians 2:20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.
1 Timothy 3:15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
1 Timothy 6:19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm
foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that
is truly life.
See in context…how will they lay up a firm foundation?
2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with
this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his,"[ 2:19 Num.
16:5 (see Septuagint)] and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord
must turn away from wickedness."
Hebrews 6:1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[ 6:1 Or from useless rituals] and of faith in God,
See context…
Hebrews 11:10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
Revelation 21:19 The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,
See in context
Ezra 3:10
When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD , the priests
in their vestments and with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph)
with cymbals, took their places to praise the LORD , as prescribed by David
king of Israel.
Ezra 3:11
With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD : "He is good; his
love to Israel endures forever." And all the people gave a great shout
of praise to the LORD , because the foundation of the house of the LORD was
laid.
Ezra 3:12
But many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who had seen the
former temple, wept aloud when they saw the foundation of this temple being
laid, while many others shouted for joy.
Ezra 4:12
The king should know that the Jews who came up to us from you have gone to
Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring
the walls and repairing the foundations.
Ezra 5:16
So this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundations of the house of God in Jerusalem.
From that day to the present it has been under construction but is not yet
finished."
Job 4:19
how much more those who live in houses of clay, whose foundations are in the
dust, who are crushed more readily than a moth!
(Whole Chapter: Job 4 In context: Job 4:18-20)
Job 22:16
They were carried off before their time, their foundations washed away by
a flood.
(Whole Chapter: Job 22 In context: Job 22:15-17)
Psalm 11:3
When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do [ 11:3
Or [ what is the Righteous One doing ] ] ?"
Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion,
a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who
trusts will never be dismayed.
Isaiah 33:6
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and
wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure. [
33:6 Or [ is a treasure from him ] ]
Isaiah 44:28
who says of Cyrus, 'He is my shepherd and will accomplish all that I please;
he will say of Jerusalem, "Let it be rebuilt," and of the temple,
"Let its foundations be laid." '
Isaiah 54:11
"O afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will build you
with stones of turquoise, [ 54:11 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word
is uncertain. ] your foundations with sapphires.
Isaiah 58:12
Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations;
you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.
Lamentations 4:11
The LORD has given full vent to his wrath; he has poured out his fierce anger.
He kindled a fire in Zion that consumed her foundations.
Ezekiel 13:14
I will tear down the wall you have covered with whitewash and will level it
to the ground so that its foundation will be laid bare. When it [ 13:14 Or
[ the city ] ] falls, you will be destroyed in it; and you will know that
I am the LORD .
Haggai 2:18
'From this day on, from this twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, give careful
thought to the day when the foundation of the LORD's temple was laid. Give
careful thought:
Zechariah 4:9
"The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his
hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has
sent me to you.
Zechariah 8:9
This is what the LORD Almighty says: "You who now hear these words spoken
by the prophets who were there when the foundation was laid for the house
of the LORD Almighty, let your hands be strong so that the temple may be built.
Matthew 7:25
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against
that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.
Luke 6:48
He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation
on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake
it, because it was well built.
Luke 6:49
But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like
a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the
torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete."
Luke 14:29
For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees
it will ridicule him,
Romans 15:20
It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known,
so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation.
1 Corinthians 3:10
By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and
someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds.
1 Corinthians 3:11
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is
Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:12
If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood,
hay or straw,
Ephesians 2:20
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself
as the chief cornerstone.
1 Timothy 3:15
if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's
household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation
of the truth.
1 Timothy 6:19
In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation
for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription:
"The Lord knows those who are his,"[ 2:19 Num. 16:5 (see Septuagint)]
and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from
wickedness."
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to
maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead
to death,[ 6:1 Or from useless rituals] and of faith in God,
Hebrews 11:10
For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and
builder is God.
Revelation 21:19
The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious
stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony,
the fourth emerald,
Uproot and plant
Break up unplowed ground
Third day passage…
The role of apostles and prophets?
Apostles and prophets lay the foundations
Elijah -
Luke 1 - preparing a people prepared for the Lord
Jesus is the Rock
We are the Temple, being built into a spiritual house
Build
Builder
Rebuilt
Rebuild
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2003 TIMES AND SEASONS AN ELIJAH LIST POSTING www.elijahlist.com Prophetic Resources www.theelijahlist.safeshopper.com A 2003 Prophetic Word from Apostle Bret A. Wade http://www.bretwade.com/times From: SERVANTSHEART PROPHETIC COMMUNITY Website: www.servantsheart.injesus.com Contact email: misfits@azalea.net Pastor Mark Sadler
BRET WADE: Dear Friends, I am excited about 2003! I have had a stirring for months to get myself ready. I have had the impression that I should free my schedule by working wisely. God wants to move fast in this upcoming year!
It seems as if all that the Lord has been preparing the Body of Christ. It has begun to reach a place of soundness. I believe the Lord wants to take that soundness and now begin to exploit it to be built upon.
Over the last couple years, we have been in a process of refocusing, redefining and realignment. Most of this has been dealing with our thinking and perception.
GOD IS RETURNING ALL THINGS BACK TO A BIBLICAL PATTERN God is returning all things back to basic biblical pattern. God wants sons. The Biblical pattern of reproducing and training is father and son. God is developing sons and daughters in this hour. He is not so much interested in developing apostles or prophets, etc. He is interested in raising sons and daughters who know what they are called to function in. It's more in the "being" than in the "doing". "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God." Romans 8:14, 19 He has been redefining how we relate to Him & His Body. Intimacy has been the cry of His heart. It should be the cry of ours as God is bringing clarity to who we are to Him. These things have been some of the spiritual posturing that causes realignment. When we realign with His ways and purposes, we get His results. The building brings the blessing.
WHAT HE WANTS TO PERPETRATE Here are some things I believe are on the Lord's heart that He wants to perpetuate: "And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need." Acts 4:33-35 Expect a fresh release of God's grace for the apostolic to be increased in characteristics and corresponding results.
INTIMACY VS. RELIGIOUS ORDER The hunger for intimacy will precede manifestations of His glory. Signs, miracles and wonders will be accessed by those who chose to flow with God's apostolic authority. There will be a separation of those who are seriously intent on serving God in intimacy. Especially those who seek intimacy in the area of worship. It will be an apparent contrast to those who pursue religious order. Worship will be an area of focus for many ministries in this upcoming year as God restores the tabernacle of David. Covenant-mindedness will become a strong desire. God is drawing the church into being filled with His fullness. The key of the love of God will be discovered.
THE GRACE OF COHESION IN RELATIONSHIPS Cohesion will become a grace with greater expression among those seeking relationship. True unity will be released among those who are willing to live in covenant by God's definition. Disjointedness will be addressed by the spirit of unity. This season will be one of opportunity. Financial strategies will prevail. It will take sensitivity to His timing and direction to obtain. We are entering into a realm and time of apostolic access.
THE BUSINESS REALM God's economy among His community! There will be an apostolic grace for divine performance in the business realm. We will begin to see God establish His economy among those who participate in apostolic community. Divine favor and business wisdom will produce a release of wealth to possess lands, business, buildings and homes. Our cities' communities will be greatly affected as the governmental officials begin connecting themselves with apostolic and prophetic strategists that have fruit that remains. They will be looking for character and results. Spiritual warfare will become more direct and purposeful. With the rise of generals in the Body there will be a release of more tactical warfare. "I will cause you to possess what you fight for". Until we meet again, we are...
Reaching for Heaven & Touching the Nations, Bret Wade TIMES & SEASONS is an ePublication by Apostle Bret A. Wade Global Impact Ministries, 8210 Stephanie Dr, Ste H, Huntsville, AL 35802 USA Copyright © 2002 Global Impact, Inc. All Rights Reserved -------------------------------- Please forward this to friends and acquaintances. Others may also subscribe to THE ELIJAH LIST by sending an email to: subscriptions@elijahlist.com AN ELIJAH LIST POSTING http://www.elijahlist.com Prophetic Resources http://www.theelijahlist.safeshopper.com
"THE FOUNDATION" -- By Rick Joyner - Apr 20, 2002
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"Ephesians 2:20: ". . . Having been built upon the foundation
of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone."
Paul is not saying that the apostles and prophets are the foundation. As he
wrote in I Corinthians 3:11, Jesus Christ is the only foundation for the church.
It is the apostles and prophets who lay the foundation, which is Jesus. Jesus
is not only the Cornerstone and the FoundationHe is the whole building.
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"HE" IS WHAT IS BEING BUILT
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In biblical times, engineers did not have elaborate plans drawn on large sheets
of paper to work from. Instead they used the cornerstone of a building, which
was made to be a scale of its shape and dimensions. That is why the cornerstone
of the pyramids was also the capstone. During construction they would continually
refer back to the cornerstone to be sure that they were complying with the
architect's plan. In this same way, Jesus is our Cornerstone. He is what is
being built. This is what Paul summed up as the purpose of his work, and is
the essence of true apostolic and prophetic ministry, as we read in Colossians
1:28-29:
"And we proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with
all wisdom, that we may present every man complete in Christ. And for this
purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works
within me."
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PAUL WASN'T JUST TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO CONFESS JESUS AS THEIR SAVIOR . .
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Paul wasn't just trying to get people to confess Jesus as their Savior, though
that is certainly an important beginning. He wasn't just trying to get them
to understand Christian doctrine accurately, though that too is important.
This was also about much more than just planting churches wherever he went.
All of these were but a means to the end-- having each believer, CONFORMED
TO THE IMAGE OF CHRIST. This is the image of God that many were originally
created to bear. This begins with reconciliation to God through the atonement
of the cross. After the atonement comes the renewing of our minds, and the
conforming of our lives to His ways.
As stated previously, God does not judge the condition or quality of His church
by how good the meetings are on Sunday morning, but by how good the people
are on Monday morning. The main calling of our life is more than just knowing
the truth--it is having that truth become our life.
The main purpose of the church is more than just providing ministry to the
peopleit is laboring until each one is conformed to the image of Christ. That
is the foundation of apostolic and prophetic ministry, and what they are called
to impart to all of the ministries in the church. This is the foundation of
ministrylaboring for each one to be made complete in Christ.
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HOW WE JUDGE OUR OWN LIVES
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How does our ministry measure up when judged on this basis? The quality of
our ministry is determined by the quality of the people we minister to in
their daily lives. How are they at home? How are they when at work? How patient,
loving, and kind are they when shopping, or in traffic? How do they live in
secret when no one else is around to see them? Are they becoming more like
Christ? This should be how we judge our own lives. Are we more like Christ
this year than last year? Is that the fruit of our ministry in the people's
lives that we minister to?
Church history is similar to the history of Israel in Scripture. It is a continuous
cycle of revival and deliverance followed by apathy, apostasy, bondage, and
then the revival and deliverance that starts the cycle over again. The apathy
usually turned into apostasy when rituals were used to replace the truths
that they represented, or in more modern times, projects are used as a substitute
for the life of Christ in our midst.
There is nothing wrong with rituals when they are used properly, or with projects
when they are kept in their place of secondary importance. We can possibly
point to every major problem the church has had in history, and possibly in
our own individual lives, as being the result of being distracted from our
primary purposebeing conformed to the image of Christ, and our ministry purposehelping
others to conform to His image.
Isn't it time that we broke that cycle?"
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