SeedofFaith Clinic Podcast: Glenn Burrell: Recent Episodes
Glenn Burrell
Ephesians 4:31 AMP
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor [perpetual animosity, resentment, strife, fault-finding] and slander be put away from you, along with every kind of malice [all spitefulness, verbal abuse, malevolence].”
A topic that is highly personal, incredibly heavy, but completely necessary.
We are talking about the mechanics of internal rot—specifically, bitterness, anger, and un-forgiveness.
The root system of bitterness, un-forgiveness, and anger grows silently in the soul, but the infection is completely internalized. It affects your health, your worldview, and your relationships, while the outside world remains entirely untouched.
Understand that Internalized emotional pain behaves like a slow-acting poison that strictly degrades the individual while leaving others untouched.
Definitions:
Anger (The Signal) Biblical/Spiritual Definition: A god-given emotional alert system meant to drive righteous action, which becomes sinful when it is unrighteous, vindictive, or held onto past its expiration date (Ephesians 4:26). It is a temporary emotion that becomes dangerous the moment it is allowed to fester.
Eph. 4:26-27 Amp 26 BE ANGRY [at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], YET DO NOT SIN; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down. 27 And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness].
Un-forgiveness (The Decision) Biblical/Spiritual Definition: A state of spiritual rebellion where a believer refuses to extend the same blood-bought mercy to an earthly offender that Christ already extended to them (Matthew 18:32-33). It operates as a legal contract that binds the victim to the offense and blocks their own spiritual authority.
Bitterness (The Condition/The Infection). Biblical/Spiritual Definition: A malignant spiritual root (pikria in Greek, meaning a pungent, toxic taste) that settles deep into the heart soil (Hebrews 12:15). It is the final stage of an untamed offense, where a person’s spirit becomes completely defiled, toxic, and sour, physically rotting the host from the inside out while leaving others untouched.
Ephesians 4:31 AMP
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor [perpetual animosity, resentment, strife, fault-finding] and slander be put away from you, along with every kind of malice [all spitefulness, verbal abuse, malevolence].”
A topic that is highly personal, incredibly heavy, but completely necessary.
We are talking about the mechanics of internal rot—specifically, bitterness, anger, and un-forgiveness.
The root system of bitterness, un-forgiveness, and anger grows silently in the soul, but the infection is completely internalized. It affects your health, your worldview, and your relationships, while the outside world remains entirely untouched.
Understand that Internalized emotional pain behaves like a slow-acting poison that strictly degrades the individual while leaving others untouched.
Definitions:
Anger (The Signal) Biblical/Spiritual Definition: A god-given emotional alert system meant to drive righteous action, which becomes sinful when it is unrighteous, vindictive, or held onto past its expiration date (Ephesians 4:26). It is a temporary emotion that becomes dangerous the moment it is allowed to fester.
Eph. 4:26-27 Amp 26 BE ANGRY [at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], YET DO NOT SIN; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down. 27 And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness].
Un-forgiveness (The Decision) Biblical/Spiritual Definition: A state of spiritual rebellion where a believer refuses to extend the same blood-bought mercy to an earthly offender that Christ already extended to them (Matthew 18:32-33). It operates as a legal contract that binds the victim to the offense and blocks their own spiritual authority.
Bitterness (The Condition/The Infection). Biblical/Spiritual Definition: A malignant spiritual root (pikria in Greek, meaning a pungent, toxic taste) that settles deep into the heart soil (Hebrews 12:15). It is the final stage of an untamed offense, where a person’s spirit becomes completely defiled, toxic, and sour, physically rotting the host from the inside out while leaving others untouched.
Ephesians 4:31 AMP
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor [perpetual animosity, resentment, strife, fault-finding] and slander be put away from you, along with every kind of malice [all spitefulness, verbal abuse, malevolence].”
We are discussing a topic that is highly personal, incredibly heavy, but completely necessary.
We are talking about the mechanics of internal rot—specifically, bitterness, anger, and un-forgiveness.
The Inward Infection: How Bitterness Infects and Corrupts the Heart and Soul of an Individual.
The root system of bitterness, un-forgiveness, and anger grows silently in the soul, but the infection is completely internalized. It affects your health, your worldview, and your relationships, while the outside world remains entirely untouched.
Ephesians 2:8 AMPC
“For it is by free grace (God's unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ's salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God;”
Holy Spirit and Grace is an inseparable forces that work together to transform and sustain the life of a believer.
While grace is the divine favor and help freely given by God.
The Holy Spirit is the active person of the Trinity who delivers and manifests that grace in tangible ways.
The Paradox (contradiction) of Earned Grace
Trying to earn what Christ has already given is a spiritual contradiction. It changes Christianity from a message of good news into a burden of endless work
The Spiritual Danger
Galatians 5:4-5 AMP 4 You have been severed from Christ, if you seek to be justified [that is, declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing with God] through the Law; you have fallen from grace [for you have lost your grasp on God’s unmerited favor and blessing]. 5 For we [not relying on the Law but] through the [strength and power of the Holy] Spirit, by faith, are waiting [confidently] for the hope of righteousness [the completion of our salvation].
Galatians 2:20-21 AMP 20 I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. 21 “I do not ignore or nullify the [gracious gift of the] grace of God [His amazing, unmerited favor], for if righteousness comes through [observing] the Law, then Christ died needlessly. [His suffering and death would have had no purpose whatsoever.]”
- Insulting the Cross: Seeking to add your own effort implies that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was not enough.
- Rejecting the Gift: You cannot earn a gift; you can only receive it. Attempting to buy it changes the gift into a debt.
- Perpetual Exhaustion: Because you never know if you have done enough, you live in constant spiritual anxiety.
- Subtle Pride: It shifts the focus from what Christ accomplished to what you can accomplish.
Signs You Are Trying to Buy a Free Gift
- Guilt-Driven Service: You serve in church because you are afraid God will be angry if you say no.
- Fluctuating Peace: You feel secure when you read the Bible, but condemned when you miss a day.
- Transactional Prayer: You expect God to protect you or answer your prayers because you have been good.
- Comparison Mindset: You secretly judge other believers to validate your own standing with God.
Romans 6:23 KJV
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Ephesians 2:8 AMP
“For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God;”
Proverbs 4:23 TPT
“So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life.”
Workflow meaning-the sequence of steps involved in moving from the beginning to the end of a working process
There is the Divine Synergy (collaboration, cooperation, coordination, teamwork, fellowship, reciprocity,
communion, oneness, unity) of Heaven working in lives of believers by faith.
It is the “Triple-Threat" that ensures the creative cycle is unbreakable when a believer aligns with it.
The creative cycle is the journey from a seed of sound (the Word of God to a lifestyle of substance.
When the power of God’s Word moves through the believers three stages, thoughts, speech, and actions. It doesn't just change what you do; it changes who you are and the world you occupy.
We as believers have to establish a "God-centered creative cycle," where a believer’s life is shaped by aligning their thoughts, speech, and actions with the divine synergy of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost rather than the noise of worldly circumstances.
Colossians 1:27 NIV "To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."
Christ becomes the "Person" within the promise of God’s Word rooted in the faith of Believers
Hebrews 4:2 KJV“For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.”
When Christ is the "Person" within the promise, the Bible stops being a book of "recipes" and becomes an invitation to a meal.
For a believer, a promise isn't just a contract God signed; it is an extension of Christ’s very character. When the Word is rooted in you, you aren't just trusting a sentence—you are trusting a Person
If the Bible says, "I will never leave you," it isn't just a legal guarantee. It is the Living Christ standing in the room with you.
Word of promise is The Root: When this is rooted in your spirit, you don't look for "the feeling of presence"; you rely on the Fact of the Person.
Colossians 2:6-7 AMP “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in [union with] Him [reflecting His character in the things you do and say—living lives that lead others away from sin], 7 having been deeply rooted [in Him] and now being continually built up in Him and [becoming increasingly more]
established in your faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing in it with gratitude.”
1 Peter 1:18-23 AMP: 18 for you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold, 19 but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ. 20 For He was foreordained (foreknown) before the foundation of the world, but has appeared [publicly] in these last times for your sake 21 and through Him you believe [confidently] in God [the heavenly Father], who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are [centered and rest] in God. 22 Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another], 23 for you have been born again [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God.
If Christ is our Heavenly Birth Certificate, then our "rights" as a child of God are based on His origin and His name, not our effort.
Here is why that analogy is so solid:
"Rights" as a child of God are based on His origin and His name, not our
Effort.
It’s An Established Legal Fact a birth certificate doesn't describe how you're feeling; it declares who believers are. Even if you feel "unworthy," the document (Christ) says you are a legal heir.
Philippians 4:13-14 AMP
13 I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.] 14 Nevertheless, it was right of you to share [with me] in my difficulties.
Is a spiritual "bottleneck." When a leader depends on their own intellect, charisma, or preparation (the natural container) rather than the Holy Spirit’s current flow to believers.
The church inevitably stops being a movement and starts becoming a gallery of past glories.
The leader causes believers remain focused on the museum artifacts of the past, we lose sight and become irrelevant to the present.
God desires leader to become a now present conduit for flow of the Holy Ghost.
2 Corinthians 1:20 AMPC
“For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His agency] to the glory of God.”
Amen means “truly,” “so be it,” or “I agree,” expressing affirmation, trust, and faith in what has been spoken.
"Amen" acts as the spiritual signature of a believer’s faith by serving as an ancient Hebrew affirmation that signifies complete trust in God’s promises.
Amen aligns a believer’s faith with the Word of God.
It is more than just a liturgical "period" at the end of a prayer; it is a verbal seal of agreement, confidence, and obedience that affirms the truth of a declaration.
The Release of Assets: Once the signature is recognized by the "Supreme Court of Heaven," the assets—healing, provision, and peace—are dispatched.
The Seed moves from "Heaven’s Blueprint" to "Earth’s Reality" because believers have granted the legal permission for it to manifest [Matthew 16:19].
2 Corinthians 6:16 AMPC
“What agreement [can there be between] a temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in and with and among them and will walk in and with and among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. [Exod. 25:8; 29:45; Lev. 26:12; Jer. 31:1; Ezek. 37:27.]”
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 AMPC
“Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? You are not your own, you were bought with a price [purchased with a preciousness and paid for, made His own]. So then, honor God and bring glory to Him in your body.”
Zoe: God kind of life, it is Eternal, transformative, active, and vigorous, spiritual abiding life and nature of God in believers.
When the Zoë life shifts from being a "guest" in your spirit to the governing influence over your entire being, you have moved into what the Bible calls "walking in the Spirit." This is the highest form of the spiritual transfusion, where the life of God literally dictates the terms of your existence.
The kingdom of heaven is the Government and his Word is the Constitution.
Hebrews 11:1 AMP“
Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses].”
Ephesians 6:16 AMP
“Above all, lift up the [protective] shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
Faith and Favor are often described as two distinct "supernatural shields" that protect believers from external attacks and internal struggles.
Faith and Favor is a complete supernatural system of protection and promotion.
Without the system of Faith and Favor, you might get promoted, but crack under the pressure; with it believers are both promoted and preserved.
The system of Faith and Favor works in a continuous loop of protection (Faith keeping the bad out) and (Favor pulling the good in).
Romans 5:9 AMP
“Therefore, since we have now been justified [declared free of the guilt of sin] by His blood, [how much more certain is it that] we will be saved from the wrath of God through Him.”
I want believers understand that a Heavenly Courtroom Victory took place where the case against believers is permanently dismissed because of the evidence presented before the God the Judge.
Matthew 11:28 AMP
““Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation].”
The “Exit “of leaving the narrow, suffocating tunnel of striving to step into the wide-open landscape of Grace.
Romans 11:6 AMP
“But if it is by grace [God’s unmerited favor], it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace [it would not be a gift but a reward for works].”
When the constriction of religion is broken, the spiritual "circulation" returns to your life. The pressure that was once pinching the branch is gone, and for the first time, you can feel the Sap (the Spirit) moving without resistance.
Philippians 3:10-11AMP
10 And this, so that I may know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers], and [that I may share] the fellowship of His sufferings, by being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death [dying as He did]; 11 so that I may attain to the resurrection [that will raise me] from the dead.
This transition of Christ from Exousia to Dunamis represents the transaction from the legal right to redeem, to the manifest power of new life. It is the shift from the "silent authority" of the Sacrifice to the "explosive victory" of the Administrator.
John 14:16-17 (AMP) 16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever—17 the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive [and take to its heart] because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He (the Holy Spirit) remains with you continually and will be in you.:
Christ promises the Comforter will abide with you forever.
Believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 1:13 AMP: 13 In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God]. 14 The Spirit is the guarantee [the first installment, the pledge, a foretaste] of our inheritance until the redemption of God’s own [purchased] possession [His believers], to the praise of His glory.
Hebrews 11:1 GW
“Faith assures us of things we expect and convinces us of the existence of things we cannot see.”
Understand that our outer lifestyle is the evidence of your inner readiness to receive God’s Promises.
When believers live with a faith-filled expectancy, you stop acting like someone who is hoping for a miracle and start acting like someone who is hosting one. This internal shift changes your "waiting room" into a "prep room."
Faith doesn't just change your future; it changes how you manage your "now."
Proverbs 18:22 AMP He who finds a [true and faithful] wife finds a good thing and obtains favor and approval from the LORD.This is profound statement to the original design God set in place for a helpmate. In Genesis 2: 18-24, the woman was not created from the dust of the ground like the man, but from the man’s own side—indicating she is of the same substance, a missing piece that makes a Godly man whole, that’s designed to protect the very heart she sits next to.
Deuteronomy 11:18-21 KJV
“Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates: that your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth.”
The difference between living to get to heaven and living from heaven is the difference between a slave trying to earn a home and a child enjoying their inheritance.
One is a life of "doing" to achieve a result; the other is a life of "being" because of a finished result.
John 7:38 AMPC
“He who believes in me [who cleaves to and trusts in and relies on me] as the Scripture has said, from his innermost being shall flow [continuously] springs and rivers of living water.”
A river doesn't ask you to help it flow; it asks you to stay in the flow of the river.
We as Believers We Need To Embrace the Life of the New Covenant.
A river has its own momentum, its own direction, and its own power. Your only "job" is to remain in the current.
When you stop treating the Holy Spirit like a reservoir and start treating him like a river we will stop trying to pump the water ourselves, and allow the Holy Spirit to move us from tension of self effort to transition of flowing in the river of life in Christ Jesus:
Source the flow is: The Holy Spirit within a believer, not a geographical location.
Nature of the flow is: Represents spiritual, life-giving, and eternal power.
Purpose of the flow is: To refresh, comfort, and provide spiritual sustenance to the believer and others.
Stop Treating the redemption through Christ like a rehab project and walk in the finished work of Christ
Colossians 1:13-14 AMP
“For He has rescued us and has drawn us to Himself from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption [because of His sacrifice, resulting in] the forgiveness of our sins [and the cancellation of sins’ penalty].”
Walking in the "finished work" of Christ means shifting from a mindset of trying to earn God's approval through self-effort ("rehab") to resting in the complete, 100% redemption already accomplished on the cross.
When Jesus declared "It is finished" (John 19:30), He signified that the work of saving, redeeming, and forgiving humanity was entirely completed, requiring no further human supplementation.
Believer's Agreement, Alignment, and Timing with God is an intentional act of living a life centered on Him, which leads to experiencing the fullness of His plans and blessings.
In a spiritual context, agreement, alignment, and timing with God refer to the practice of a believer surrendering their personal will, purposes, and schedules to God's perfect plan and wisdom as revealed in the Bible and through the Holy Spirit.
Luke 12:27-32 TPT
““Think about the lilies. They grow and become beautiful, not because they work hard or strive to clothe themselves. Yet not even Solomon, wearing his kingly garments of splendor, could be compared to a field of lilies. 28 If God can clothe the fields and meadows with grass and flowers, can he not clothe you as well, O struggling one with so many doubts? 29 I repeat: Don’t let worry enter your life. Live above the anxious cares about your personal needs. 30 People everywhere seem to worry about making a living, but your heavenly Father knows your every need and will take care of you. 31 As you passionately seek his kingdom, above all else, he will supply your needs. 32 So don’t ever be afraid, dearest friends! Your loving Father joyously gives you his kingdom with all its promises!”
Sonship gives Born Again believers a birthright to the vault of heaven
Believers aren't standing outside the house hoping for a handout; when we have the key to the house. In the Kingdom, the "vault" isn't locked to keep you out—it’s open because you’re the rightful heir.
The new birth came with built in benefits
1 Corinthians 15:57 AMP But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory [as conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 John 5:4 AMP
For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world—our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God].
Speaking God’s Word out loud daily changes our perspective and reality of life.
By speaking the Word of God aloud is a primary way to activate the power of God’s Word and a believer’s authority to shift from a victim mindset to a prevailing overcoming mindset.
Understand that words are "containers" that carry either faith or fear; speaking the Word "loads" your environment with divine truth.
While we cannot control every external event, we have full authority over our internal responses and future decisions .
2 Timothy 1:7 AMP
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].”
2 Cor. 4:13 AMP
13 Yet we have the same spirit of faith as he had, who wrote in Scripture, “I BELIEVED, THEREFORE I SPOKE.” We also believe, therefore we also speak, and 14 knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and will present us [along] with you in His presence.
Spirit of fear is described not as a mere emotion, but as a deliberate distraction designed to separate you from the truth of God’s Word. When fear takes root, it acts as a mental filter that magnifies your obstacles while minimizing your perception of God’s power.
Isaiah 41:10 TPT
“Do not yield to fear, for I am always near. Never turn your gaze from me, for I am your faithful God. I will infuse you with my strength and help you in every situation. I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.’”
1 John 5:4 AMP For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world—our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God].
Luke 10:19 AMP Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you.
Emphasis that there should be No Compromising of our faith and authority when the enemy is applying pressure to our faith and authority in Christ. Faith under pressure requires a shift from relying on personal will power to standing in the delegated power of God. We have to understand that faith in the Word of God was create to withstand any pressure the enemy place upon a believers and their faith,
Hebrews 4:16 AMP
“Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment].”
Ephesians 1:3 GNT
“Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! For in our union with Christ he has blessed us by giving us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world.”
Ephesians 1:13-14 GNT
13 “And you also became God's people when you heard the true message, the Good News that brought you salvation. You believed in Christ, and God put his stamp of ownership on you by giving you the Holy Spirit he had promised.
14 The Spirit is the guarantee that we shall receive what God has promised his people, and this assures us that God will give complete freedom to those who are his. Let us praise his glory!”
Emphasizes that through the New Covenant, believers transition from the status of "beggars" to possessors"
Key Biblical Principles to Shifting Our Mindset from a Beggars Mentality to A bold Heavenly Possessor Mentality:
“We As Believers Are possessors”
What do we possess as Children of God? (Faith, Authority, Kingdom Of God Benefits, All Spiritual Blessings That Pertains To Life and Godliness)
Acts 17:28 TPT “It is through him that we live and function and have our identity; just as your own poets have said, ‘Our lineage comes from him.’”
Identity-the state of being exactly alike
( oneness, equality character, personality),
The devil wants to change and modify Believers Identity in Christ
Is a core Believer’s principle that refers to a Believer’s new, permanent self-worth, security, and purpose derived solely from their relationship with Jesus Christ ("In Him"), rather than from worldly achievements, social status, or personal feelings.
Believers new identity is a gift of grace through faith and is the foundation for Believers living.
Being God's masterpiece: In Christ, believers are seen as new creations, a handiwork of God created to do good works.
Ephesians 2:10 AMPC
“For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].”
John 1:1-5 AMPC
1 “IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Isa. 9:6.] 2 He was present originally with God. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. 4 In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. 5 And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it].”
God's word, like a seed, was planted and became flesh in the form of Jesus Christ.
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us".
John 1:14-16 AMP
14 “And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). [Is 40:5] 15 John testified [repeatedly] about Him and has cried out [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I and has priority over me, for He existed before me.’ ” 16 For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift].”
This one seed is two fold, begin in Mary and extends to believers, who by Faith receive this gift.
"The seed" of God's word first planted in Mary and extended to the hearts of men, women, boys and girls that grows through faith to manifest life and fruit in our lives.
Proverbs 24:10 NIV: If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!
Psalms 105:4 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
Resilience (Synonyms-strength, power, persistency) (Antonyms helplessness, inadequacy, weakness) - Ability to withstand or adjust to challenges.
Resilience is found by remembering that God's love is a foundation for strength that struggles can lead to growth and that perseverance comes from trusting in His plan.
Key practices include prayer, focusing on one's identity in Christ, maintaining gratitude, and connecting with a faith-based community. Biblical stories, such as those of Job and Joseph, illustrate how faith and perseverance in difficult times are sources of strength and hope.
How do we as believers build resilience (strength, power, and persistence) through faith?
Faith in God's Word provides resilience during challenging times by anchoring believers in God's strength, guidance, and promises, which helps them persevere with hope and peace.
Building this resilience involves consistently engaging with scripture through prayer and study, recognizing your identity in God, and connecting with a faith community for mutual support.
1 Corinthians 3:4-14 AMP: 4 for when one of you says, “I am [a disciple] of Paul,” and another, “I am [a disciple] of Apollos,” are you not [proving yourselves unchanged, just] ordinary people?
5 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Just servants through whom you believed [in Christ], even as the Lord appointed to each his task. 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was causing the growth. 7 So neither is the one who plants nor the one who waters anything, but [only] God who causes the growth. 8 He who plants and he who waters are one [in importance and esteem, working toward the same purpose]; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. 9 For we are God’s fellow workers [His servants working together]; you are God’s cultivated field [His garden, His vineyard], God’s building.
10 According to the [remarkable] grace of God which was given to me [to prepare me for my task], like a skillful master builder I laid a foundation, and now another is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds on it, 11 for no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 But if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each one’s work will be clearly shown [for what it is]; for the day [of judgment] will disclose it, because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality and character and worth of each person’s work. 14 If any person’s work which he has built [on this foundation, that is, any outcome of his effort] remains [and survives this test], he will receive a reward.
In the Kingdom of God, Alignment is the process of conforming one's will, heart, and life to God's will.
Kingdom of God Assignment is the unique purpose or task that a person receives as a result of that alignment.
The two are deeply interconnected: alignment with God is the prerequisite that positions a believer to receive and carry out their divine assignment.
2 Corinthians 5:17 AMP
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].”
Restoration (regeneration, rebirth, resurrection) -the act of bringing something damaged or worn back to its original state. To bring back to a former position or condition.
Means returning to who you were created to be before sin corrupted humanity.
This process is centered on Christ and is a journey of letting go of worldly definitions of self and embracing God's purpose for you.
Our identity is rooted in the Word of God giving account of our creation, where humanity was made in the image of God but fell from grace through disobedience.
Through Christ's death and resurrection, believers are offered a new identity and the possibility of having God's image restored within them.
Hindrances to the "God kind of faith"
(also called the faith of God or faith in God) include pride, fear, doubt, lack of God's Word(knowledge/understanding), living in sin, unforgiveness, self-focus, distractions, shame, and a lack of intimate relationship with God.
22Jesus replied, “Have faith in God [constantly].
Overcoming these requires a deep dive into God's Word, humility, trust in God's love, and a conscious effort to align one's words and actions with God's will.
Here's a breakdown of the hindrances and how to address them:
Mark 10:45 TPT
“For even the Son of Man did not come expecting to be served by everyone, but to serve everyone, and to give his life as the ransom price for the salvation of many.””
Immense (boundless, immeasurable, infinite) -transcending ordinary means of measurement
The "high cost" of salvation refers to the price Jesus paid through his sacrifice on the cross, offering forgiveness and redemption from sin for humanity.
Salvation is a free gift, the ultimate price was paid by Jesus, not by individuals through good works or efforts.
Christ died to make us live.
Romans 10:10 AMP For with the heart a person believes [in Christ as Savior] resulting in his justification [that is, being made righteous—being freed of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God]; and with the mouth he acknowledges and confesses [his faith openly], resulting in and confirming [his] salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED [in his expectations].” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile; for the same Lord is Lord over all [of us], and [He is] abounding in riches (blessings) for all who call on Him [in faith and prayer]. 13 For “WHOEVER CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD [in prayer] WILL BE SAVED.”
He was made sin to make us Righteous.
He became weak to make us strong.
He suffered shame to give us glory.
Psalms 91:16 TPT “I will satisfy you with a full life and with all that I do for you. For you will enjoy the fullness of my salvation!”
2 Corinthians 4:13 AMP: Yet we have the same spirit of faith as he had, who wrote in Scripture, “I BELIEVED, THEREFORE I SPOKE.” We also believe, therefore we also speak,
The process is a method for acting in faith, rooted in an understanding found in Mark 11:24, which states, "Believe that you have received it, and you will have it".
Definition of Faith
Hebrews 11:1This verse defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen," highlighting the unseen nature of faith.
The steps involve first using spiritual faith to "see" the desired outcome in your heart, then fully believing you "receive" it in your spirit, speaking your faith into existence, and finally acting on it to "have" it in the natural world.
This process emphasizes believing before seeing and speaking words of victory to see God's promises manifest.
Luke 1:26-38 AMPC
26 “Now in the sixth month [after that], the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 To a girl never having been married and a virgin engaged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, Hail, O favored one [endued with grace]! The Lord is with you! Blessed (favored of God) are you before all other women! 29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled and disturbed and confused at what he said and kept revolving in her mind what such a greeting might mean. 30 And the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found grace (free, spontaneous, absolute favor and loving-kindness) with God. 31 And listen! You will become pregnant and will give birth to a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus. 32 He will be great (eminent) and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His forefather David, 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob throughout the ages; and of His reign there will be no end. [Isa. 9:6, 7; Dan. 2:44.] 34 And Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I have no [intimacy with any man as a] husband? 35 Then the angel said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you [like a shining cloud]; and so the holy (pure, sinless) Thing (Offspring) which shall be born of you will be called the Son of God. [Exod. 40:34; Isa. 7:14.] 36 And listen! Your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is now the sixth month with her who was called barren. 37 For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment. 38 Then Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaiden of the Lord; let it be done to me according to what you have said. And the angel left her.”
No word of God is void of power" emphasizes the Power of God’s Word will always produce the desired results of His declarations and promises.
It means that every word from God contains the divine power to bring about the intended outcome.
God's Word has the ultimate, authoritative power and reliability in fulfilling His will and purpose.
Origin of God’s Word
John 1:1- 4 AMP: In the beginning [before all-time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. 2 He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. 4 In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men.
Flex: SHOW OFF, in-your-face, to speak in a bold and aggressive way, flex spiritual muscles
: To demonstrate the Power and Strength of God’s Word.
Matthew 4:1-10 Amp
The Temptation of Jesus
1 Then Jesus was led by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
2 After He had gone without food for forty days and forty nights, He became hungry.
3 And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”
4 But Jesus replied, “It is written and forever remains written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT COMES OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.’”
5 Then the devil took Him into the holy city [Jerusalem] and placed Him on the pinnacle (highest point) of the temple.
6 And he said [mockingly] to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it is written, ‘HE WILL COMMAND HIS ANGELS CONCERNING YOU [to serve, care for, protect and watch over You]’;and ‘THEY WILL LIFT YOU UP ON their HANDS,
SO THAT YOU WILL NOT STRIKE YOUR FOOT AGAINST A STONE.’”
7 Jesus said to him, “On the other hand, it is written and forever remains written, ‘YOU SHALL NOT TEST THE LORD YOUR GOD.’”
8 Again, the devil took Him up on a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory [splendor, magnificence, and excellence] of them;
9 and he said to Him, “All these things I will give you, if you fall down and worship me.”
10Then Jesus said to him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written and forever remains written, ‘YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND SERVE HIM ONLY.’” 11Then the devil left Him; and angels came and ministered to Him [bringing Him food and serving Him].
To have "faith to flex on the devil" like Jesus, you must embrace God's authority, resist temptation with scripture and prayer, and live a life that reflects Jesus' example.
The victory over the devil is already secured in Christ, so instead of fighting for it, you fight from a place of victory by putting on the spiritual armor of God, which includes truth, righteousness, and faith.
Who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse], nor of the will of man [that of a natural father], but of God [that is, a divine and supernatural birth—they are born of God—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified]
"The supernatural of God supersedes the spectacular of God" means that a quiet, daily connection with God's presence is more significant than an isolated, flashy display of power, while many people focus on dramatic miracles, the more profound and lasting experience comes from a continuous, intimate walk with God.
We are so busy looking at what is seen, missing what God is doing in the unseen.
The Spectacular always follow the Supernatural of God
Acts 17:28 TPT
“It is through him that we live and function and have our identity; just as your own poets have said, ‘Our lineage comes from him.’”
Believers are to a deep rooted, sustained relationship with Jesus Christ, characterized by ongoing communion, dependence, and obedience. It means staying connected to Him, drawing strength and life from Him, and allowing His teachings and love to shape one's thoughts and actions.
John 15:4 AMP
Remain in me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me. I am the Vine; you are the branches.
Jesus is using this parable to explain that just as a branch cannot produce fruit on its own, we cannot accomplish anything meaningful in our lives without a connection to Christ. Without Him, we cannot bear fruit or live a fruitful life.
James 1:21 AMPC
“So get rid of all uncleanness and the rampant outgrowth of wickedness, and in a humble (gentle, modest) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls.”
Jeremiah 17:7 AMP““Blessed [with spiritual security] is the man who believes and trusts in and relies on the Lord And whose hope and confident expectation is the Lord.”
Believer’s have allowed the Word of God to planted, rooted and grounded in our hearts, Powered by the Holy Spirit to produce fruit.
Galatians 5:22-23, 25 TPT
“But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless. If the Spirit is the source of our life, we must also allow the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives.”
So I ask, is the soil of your heart conditioned for planting the seeds of God’s Word or the seeds of this word system?
I want to help us to further understand the importance of conditioning the soil of your heart by establishing a deep and secure relationship with God, that is built upon faith, love, and the knowledge we receive from the Word of God “”
Redemption is a word that means "a purchase" or "a ransom.
Every person is a slave to sin; only through the price Jesus paid on the cross is a sinful person redeemed from sin and death.
It has been made clear that every person stands in need of redemption. Why? Because every person has sinned and come short of God’s Glory.
Romans 3:23 AMP: 23 since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] grace, through the redemption [the payment for our sin] which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving] sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation (propitiation) by His blood [to be received] through faith.
Psalms 49:6-9 TPT
“They trust in their treasures and boast in their riches, yet not one of them, though rich as a king, could rescue his own brother from the guilt of his sins. No one could give God the ransom price for the soul of another, let alone for himself. A soul’s redemption is too costly and precious for anyone to pay with earthly wealth. The price to pay is never enough to purchase eternal life for even one, to keep them out of hell.”
Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law (Poverty, Sickness and Spiritual Death).
Galatians 3:10-14: 10 For all who depend on the Law [seeking justification and salvation by obedience to the Law and the observance of rituals] are under a curse; for it is written, “CURSED (condemned to destruction) IS EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT ABIDE BY ALL THINGS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE LAW, SO AS TO PRACTICE THEM.” 11 Now it is clear that no one is justified [that is, declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing] before God by the Law, for “THE RIGHTEOUS (the just, the upright) SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.” 12 But the Law does not rest on or require faith [it has nothing to do with faith], but [instead, the Law] says, “HE WHO PRACTICES THEM [the things prescribed by the Law] SHALL LIVE BY THEM [instead of faith].” 13 Christ purchased our freedom and redeemed us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO HANGS [crucified] ON A TREE (cross)”— 14 in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might also come to the Gentiles, so that we would all receive [the realization of] the promise of the [Holy] Spirit through faith.
Priceless Redemption Refers to the Faith of a Believer is that salvation and eternal life are valuable and freely given by God, achieved only through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:13 AMP 13 for He has rescued us and has drawn us to Himself from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption [because of His sacrifice, resulting in] the forgiveness of our sins [and the cancellation of sins’ penalty].
Redemption is a profound cost and transformative power of salvation, emphasizing the sacrifice and love involved in the plan of God from creation.
Jude 1:20 AMP
“But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,”
Faith Foundation: The act of establishing God’s Word in our heart on a permanent basis, especially with the endowment of the measure faith given by God.
Faith is the spiritual vehicle that transports heavenly cargo into the natural realm on behalf of believers that apply their faith to God’s Word.
Hebrews 11:1 TPT
“Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen.”
Hebrews 4:12 AMP
“For the Word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Word of God," is considered a believer’s life source: Word of God is the Source of our lives. Also emphasizes the power and impact of God's Word to individuals and corporately that makes a quality decision to believe, receive, and act on God’s Word as the Source of their life.
John 3:18 AMP: Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; but the one who does not believe [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] is judged already [that one has been convicted and sentenced], because he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him].
Salvation is an all-inclusive process, including redemption, forgiveness, justification, righteousness, sanctification, and eternal life.
The fullness of God's provision comes through the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross with 'All-Inclusive Salvation.
2 Corinthians 5:7 AMPC
“For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man's relationship to God and divine things, with trust and holy fervor; thus we walk] not by sight or appearance.”
Placing emphasizes on walking, living, or abiding in the God kind of Faith!
Walking by faith within the confines of God's Word means living a life of trust and obedience to God’s Word, even when circumstances are difficult or unclear. It's about prioritizing spiritual truths and God's promises over worldly appearances and personal desires. This involves relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance, seeking God's will, and prioritizing eternal goals over temporary ambitions.
2 Peter 1:3-4: 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
God has provided limitless blank checks in the spirit realm of his kingdom in the form of his Written Word to believers.
It is the believer’s responsibility to fill in the blank check that God has provided through Christ Jesus.
The fact that God has given believers a blank spiritual "Limitless Check" is a way of expressing God's boundless provision and power. It suggests that believers have access to an unlimited supply of resources, not just financial, but also spiritual, emotional, and physical. This is rooted in the belief that God is omnipotent and has unlimited power and resources, which He freely offers to those who believe.
Romans 12:2 AMP
“And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].”
How we think shapes the reality of our actions and lifestyle.
Before we can achieve the promises of God, we first have to establish a Word of God driven renewed mindset.
Palms 119:160 AMP: The sum of your word is truth [the full meaning of all your
precepts], and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.
God's Word is influential because it is "living and active," offering guidance, truth, and transformation, comfort and impacting individuals and shaping cultures through its teachings and principles.
John 14:16 AMP
“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever
Influence means-the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others.
Jesus is the expressed image of God’s Word
Jesus emphasized who the Holy Spirit is to believers!!
"Helper" the Holy Spirit's role in providing strength and support
"Comforter" emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in providing encouragement, inspiration, and uplift us in our time of need.
- "Advocate" emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in defending and pleading on behalf of believers.
- An intercessor is someone who pleads or intervenes on behalf of others, often through prayer, seeking God'
- "Counselor" Holy Spirit's ability to guide, teach, instruct believers.
Strengthener- Source of Power and Strength:
The Holy Spirit is a source of spiritual strength and power, enabling believers to live a life that reflects God's character and purpose. Providing believers with the power and strength to live a life that pleases God, overcome challenges, and persevere in faith.
Standby- Holy Spirit is standing by, just waiting for an opening in our lives…
The Bible says that God's Word has the power to transform lives, guide people, and influence their thoughts and actions.
Faith is applying action to what you believe, trust, hope and our obedience to the written Word of God!!
James 2:21-24 21 How was our ancestor Abraham put right with God? It was through his actions, when he offered his son Isaac on the altar. 22Can't you see? His faith and his actions worked together; his faith was made perfect through his actions. 23 And the scripture came true that said, “Abraham believed God, and because of his faith God accepted him as righteous.” And so Abraham was called God's friend. 24You see, then, that it is by our actions that we are put right with God, and not by our faith alone.
The Word of God is a sure foundation
Hebrew 10:38-39
38BUT MY RIGHTEOUS ONE [the one justified by faith] SHALL LIVE BY FAITH [respecting man’s relationship to God and trusting Him];
AND IF HE DRAWS BACK [shrinking in fear], MY SOUL HAS NO DELIGHT IN HIM.
39But our way is not that of those who shrink back to destruction, but [we are] of those who believe [relying on God through faith in Jesus Christ, the Messiah] and by this confident faith preserve the soul.
Matthew 6:33-34 AMP 33 But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. 34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
God's economic system is based on faith, thanksgiving, worship, and trusting God. He sent his Written Word as the provider of everything we need and desire.
Acts 17:24 Acts TPT “The true God is the Creator of all things. He is the owner and Lord of the heavenly realm and the earthly realm, and he doesn’t live in man-made temples.”
Psalms 119:11 Your word I have treasured and stored in my heart, That I may not sin against You..
Believers are the depositary ( people that receives God's Word) in trust!!
Our Hearts must become the depository (the place that preserves, protects God's Word) of God's Written Word!!
Believers Faith need to be Proactive vs. Reactive
James 4:7-8 AMP
“So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you. Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].”
Our relationship with God is very similar. If we are diligent in pursuing that relationship and tend to it daily, it will mature and thrive. On the other hand, if we neglect that relationship until we are spiritually at the end of our rope and only pursue God in times of need and crisis, we will not mature and thrive, and that is no relationship at all.
Hebrew 11:1 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. 2For by this [kind of] faith the men of old gained [divine] approval.
3By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.
Hebrew
11:1 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. 11:2 For by this [kind of] faith the men of old gained [divine] approval.
11:3 By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.
Mark 11:22-24
Jesus replied, “Have faith in God [constantly]. 23I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea!’ and does not doubt in his heart [in God’s unlimited power], but believes that what he says is going to take place, it will be done for him [in accordance with God’s will]. 24For this reason I am telling you, whatever things you ask for in prayer [in accordance with God’s will], believe [with confident trust] that you have received them, and they will be given to you
When God’s plan and purposes are functional in our lives we have to focus his Word and the process to progress to success.
Philippians 1:6
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Jeremiah 29:11
‘For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the LORD, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
God works through the process of time. (Ecclesiastes 3:6 KJV: A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
Focal Scriptures: Matt: 6:32-34 32 for the [pagan] Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; [but do not worry,] for your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. 34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Message was minister at New Hope Baptist Church Tyler Texas.
Romans 12:1-2 AMPDedicated Service1Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. 2And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
Romans 10:2 AMPC2 I bear them witness that they have a [certain] zeal and enthusiasm for God, but it is not enlightened and according to [correct and vital] knowledge.
Romans 12:1 AMP- Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].Romans 7:21-23 AMP- So I find it to be the law [of my inner self], that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good. 22 For I joyfully delight in the law of God in my inner self [with my new nature], 23 but I see a different law and rule of action in the members of my body [in its appetites and desires], waging war against the law of my mind and subduing me and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is within my members.
Romans 12:1 AMP- Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].Romans 7:21-23 AMP- So I find it to be the law [of my inner self], that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good. 22 For I joyfully delight in the law of God in my inner self [with my new nature], 23 but I see a different law and rule of action in the members of my body [in its appetites and desires], waging war against the law of my mind and subduing me and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is within my members.
11 Put on the full armor of God [for His precepts are like the splendid armor of a heavily-armed soldier], so that you may be able to [successfully] stand up against all the schemes and the strategies and the deceits of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places. 13 Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully] resist and stand your ground in the evil day [of danger], and having done everything [that the crisis demands], to stand firm [in your place, fully prepared, immovable, victorious]. 14 So stand firm and hold your ground, HAVING TIGHTENED THE WIDE BAND OF TRUTH (personal integrity, moral courage) AROUND YOUR WAIST and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (an upright heart), 15 and having strapped on YOUR FEET THE GOSPEL OF PEACE IN PREPARATION [to face the enemy with firm-footed stability and the readiness produced by the good news]. 16 Above all, lift up the [protective] shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
Romans 10:1-4
1 Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for Israel is for their salvation. 2 For I testify about them that they have a certain enthusiasm for God, but not in accordance with [correct and vital] knowledge [about Him and His purposes]. 3 For not knowing about God’s righteousness [which is based on faith], and seeking to establish their own [righteousness based on works], they did not submit to God’s righteousness. 4 For Christ is the end of the law [it leads to Him and its purpose is fulfilled in Him], for [granting] righteousness to everyone who believes [in Him as Savior].
1 Thessalonians 2:4 Amp. But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel [that tells the good news of salvation through faith in Christ], so we speak, not as [if we were trying] to please people [to gain power and popularity], but to please God who examines our hearts [expecting our best].
Exodus 14
Pharaoh In Pursuit 1 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Tell the sons of Israel to turn back and camp in front of Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You shall camp in front of Baal-zephon, opposite it, by the sea. 3 For Pharaoh will say of the Israelites, ‘They are wandering aimlessly in the land; the wilderness has shut them in.’ 4 “I will harden (make stubborn, defiant) Pharaoh’s heart, so that he will pursue them; and I will be glorified and honored through Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians shall know [without any doubt] and acknowledge that I am the LORD.” And they did so.
5 When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his servants had a change of heart toward the people, and they said, “What is this that we have done? We have let Israel go from serving us!” 6 So Pharaoh harnessed horses to his war-chariots [for battle] and took his army with him; 7 and he took six hundred chosen war-chariots, and all the other war-chariots of Egypt with fighting charioteers over all of them. 8 The LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and he pursued the Israelites, as they were leaving confidently and defiantly. 9 The Egyptians chased them with all the horses and war-chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and they overtook them as they camped by the sea, beside Pi-hahiroth, in front of Baal-zephon.
10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were very frightened; so the Israelites cried out to the LORD. 11 Then they said to Moses, “Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What is this that you have done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? 12 “Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone; let us serve the Egyptians?’ For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians [as slaves] than to die in the wilderness.”
Believer are the Temple of God
1 Corinthians 3:16 God revealed his presence in the Old Testament temple by filling it with a cloud of glory. The New Testament inner sanctuary is now the church, where God dwells among us by his Spirit.
The Glory of God Fills the Temple
2 Chronicles 5:11-14
11 When the priests came out of the Holy Place (for all the priests who were present had sanctified themselves [separating themselves from everything unclean], without regard to their assigned divisions), 12 and all of the Levitical singers, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, with their sons and relatives, clothed in fine linen, with cymbals, harps, and lyres were standing at the east end of the altar, and with them a hundred and twenty priests blowing trumpets 13 in unison when the trumpeters and singers were to make themselves heard with one voice praising and thanking the LORD, and when they raised their voices accompanied by the trumpets and cymbals and [other] instruments of music, and when they praised the LORD, saying, “For He is good, for His mercy and lovingkindness endure forever,” then the house of the LORD was filled with a cloud, 14 so that the priests could not remain standing to minister because of the cloud; for the glory and brilliance of the LORD filled the house of God.
Believer are the Temple of God
1 Corinthians 3:16 God revealed his presence in the Old Testament temple by filling it with a cloud of glory. The New Testament inner sanctuary is now the church, where God dwells among us by his Spirit.
The Glory of God Fills the Temple
2 Chronicles 5:11-14
11 When the priests came out of the Holy Place (for all the priests who were present had sanctified themselves [separating themselves from everything unclean], without regard to their assigned divisions), 12 and all of the Levitical singers, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, with their sons and relatives, clothed in fine linen, with cymbals, harps, and lyres were standing at the east end of the altar, and with them a hundred and twenty priests blowing trumpets 13 in unison when the trumpeters and singers were to make themselves heard with one voice praising and thanking the LORD, and when they raised their voices accompanied by the trumpets and cymbals and [other] instruments of music, and when they praised the LORD, saying, “For He is good, for His mercy and lovingkindness endure forever,” then the house of the LORD was filled with a cloud, 14 so that the priests could not remain standing to minister because of the cloud; for the glory and brilliance of the LORD filled the house of God.
Colossians 1:15-20 15 He is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible], the firstborn [the preeminent one, the sovereign, and the originator] of all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created in heaven and on earth, [things] visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things were created and exist through Him [that is, by His activity] and for Him. 17 And He Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.] 18 He is also the head [the life-source and leader] of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will occupy the first place [He will stand supreme and be preeminent] in everything. 19 For it pleased the Father for all the fullness [of deity—the sum total of His essence, all His perfection, powers, and attributes] to dwell [permanently] in Him (the Son), 20 and through [the intervention of] the Son to reconcile all things to Himself, making peace [with believers] through the blood of His cross; through Him, [I say,] whether things on earth or things in heaven.
Romans 12:1-2 AMP: 1 Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. 2And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
2 Corinthians 10:2-6 ASV: yea, I beseech you, that I may not when present show courage with the confidence wherewith I count to be bold against some, who count of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh 4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds); 5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ; 6 and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be made full.
2 Corinthians 10:2-6 ASV: yea, I beseech you, that I may not when present show courage with the confidence wherewith I count to be bold against some, who count of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh 4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds); 5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ; 6 and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be made full.
2 Corinthians 10:2-6 ASV: yea, I beseech you, that I may not when present show courage with the confidence wherewith I count to be bold against some, who count of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh 4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds); 5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ; 6 and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be made full.
The Knowledge of God's promises has activated by faith and spoken out of the mouth. The Promises of God must have a voice. Romans 10:1 NLT Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. 2 I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. 3 For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with himself. Refusing to accept God’s way, they cling to their own way of getting right with God by trying to keep the law. 4 For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God
Hebrew 10:36 AMP For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised.
Hebrew 10:36 AMP For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised.
Hebrew 10:37 AMP FOR YET IN A VERY LITTLE WHILE, HE WHO IS COMING WILL COME, AND WILL NOT DELAY.38 BUT MY RIGHTEOUS ONE [the one justified by faith] SHALL LIVE BY FAITH [respecting man’s relationship to God and trusting Him]; AND IF HE DRAWS BACK [shrinking in fear], MY SOUL HAS NO DELIGHT IN HIM.
Hebrew 10:39 AMP But our way is not that of those who shrink back to destruction, but [we are] of those who believe [relying on God through faith in Jesus Christ, the Messiah] and by this confident faith preserve the soul.
Romans 12:1-2 AMP: 1 Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
John 1:51 amp: Then He said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man [the bridge between heaven and earth].”
Windows in heaven has been opened, and those under the opening experience miracles, healings, wealth, and other blessings.
Eph. 2:6-8 amp: And He raised us up together with Him [when we believed], and seated us with Him in the heavenly places, [because we are] in Christ Jesus!!!
We have been Inborn as well as being Reborn
Inborn-Phrases Synonymous with inborn in one's blood. Being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing. Implanted- fixed or set securely and permanently!!
Matthew 6:33 But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.
Matthew 1:21 “She will give birth to a Son, and you shall name Him Jesus (The LORD is salvation), for He will save His people from their sins.”
2 Timothy 2:16 NLT: All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
Hebrew 10:23 KJV Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised ;)
Before a believer can have faith victories, he or she have to see or imagine themselves having, being, or doing what God said we can have, be or do in his Word. How you see yourself will determine whether your faith is defeated or victorious.
Hebrew 10:23 KJV Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised ;)
Before a believer can have faith victories, he or she have to see or imagine themselves having, being, or doing what God said we can have, be or do in his Word. How you see yourself will determine whether your faith is defeated or victorious.
Luke 4:43 amp: But He said, “I must preach [the good news of] the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because I was sent for this Purpose.” The main purpose of Jesus coming to the earth was to restore the Kingdom of God in the earth and to restore the Holy Spirit back into the hearts of men and women as it was before the fall of Adam.
Matt 19:26 (KJV) But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Faith that is never Satisfied will produce Unlimited Possibilities in the Promises of God.
Our Identity in the Kingdom of God gives us a position as a believer in Christ the legal right to use the Name of Jesus, along with receiving a Wealth of Benefits in the Kingdom of God.
Ps 107:1-2 (KJV) O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
Eph 1:7 (KJV) In whom (Jesus Christ) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Believers identity has been restore and made available through the Blood of Jesus.
Gen 1:26 (KJV) And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Rom 10:10 (KJV)
We as believers are the Righteousness of God. So we have a right to Confess/Declare that we are Righteous and in Right standing with God. But in order to receive for God, we have to follow the process that God has put in place for our success.
God has given us a Faith that never quits
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. Heb 10:35 (KJV)
24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house (Faith) on the rock (God's Word) Matt 7:24 NIV
We as Believers must display the Character of God and his Word in our Actions, Speech, and Lifestyle. As a Citizen in the Kingdom of God Your Lifestyle is a Witness and Testimony to the Nature of God.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Tim 1:7 (KJV)
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We as Believers must display the Character of God and his Word in our Actions, Speech, and Lifestyle. As a Citizen in the Kingdom of God Your Lifestyle is a Witness and Testimony to the Nature of God.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Tim 1:7 (KJV)
You can listen to the podcast on the web: https://gbu28811.podbean.com/
Twitter: SeedFaith@Seedoffaith21
Podbean mobile app
We as Believers must display the Character of God and his Word in our Actions, Speech, and Lifestyle. As a Citizen in the Kingdom of God Your Lifestyle is a Witness and Testimony to the Nature of God.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Tim 1:7 (KJV)
You can listen to the podcast on the web: https://gbu28811.podbean.com/
Twitter: SeedFaith@Seedoffaith21
Podbean mobile app
It is time for Believers to live a Victorious Life Style in the Kingdom of God. The God kind of Life!!!
Matt 4:17 From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye (change your way of thinking) ; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. ( American Standard Version)
The Word of God produces Faith, which has a mandate to Establish your Faith in the Kingdom of God!!!
Jesus main message was to proclaim the Kingdom of God.
Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, Mark 1:14 (KJV)
. How to become a citizen in the Kingdom of God.
- You must be born into the Kingdom of God.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.