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I haven't said ANYTHING about apostles. I said do you agree to follow Him? You say "abide in Him". But you do not say follow Him. Are you a follower or not? Do you follow the Spirit of God or not? It's a simple question. And it has nothing to do with apostles or anything similar. It has everything to do with Scripture.
Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
John 10:4 When he has brought out all who are his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
If you follow the King, you are walking in His Kingdom. His dominion, reign and rule, and authority.
I am simply talking about the Kingdom INSIDE you.
Luke 17:21 Nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' --for the Kingdom of God is within you."
Like you said, it's not a physical kingdom, it's a spiritual one.
Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
John 10:4 When he has brought out all who are his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
If you follow the King, you are walking in His Kingdom. His dominion, reign and rule, and authority.
I am simply talking about the Kingdom INSIDE you.
Luke 17:21 Nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' --for the Kingdom of God is within you."
Like you said, it's not a physical kingdom, it's a spiritual one.
Yep, we've been in the last days for 2000 years according to Scripture, but when people follow the King, His Kingdom is manifested through us and through our lives. We are being conformed into His image.
Well His kingdom here on earth is taking a long time, 2000 years so far and counting....how long is it going to take.
Perhaps you have received a sign that it is imminent
Perhaps you have received a sign that it is imminent
Well you are replying just as quick and I am trying to keep up with you.
But it's still a very solid idea, the Kingdom is about disciples, because they follow the King.
The salvation is about people being saved to GO to Heaven, but this isn't what Scripture teaches. I used to think this, but Scripture actually says the Spirit comes here in us! And through us! And He will be poured on all flesh! Amen!
Well you seem to have a lot of energy posting all your ideas and I am having a difficult time keeping up.. and I
actually did read where Johnson said these words, so lets just put it to great minds think alike.
But I am no a fan of his, I hope you do not mind
But it's still a very solid idea, the Kingdom is about disciples, because they follow the King.
The salvation is about people being saved to GO to Heaven, but this isn't what Scripture teaches. I used to think this, but Scripture actually says the Spirit comes here in us! And through us! And He will be poured on all flesh! Amen!
Well you seem to have a lot of energy posting all your ideas and I am having a difficult time keeping up..
and I actually did read where Johnson said these words, so lets just put it to great minds think alike.
But I am no a fan of his, I hope you do not mind
I figured you would! I just knew we had to find the connection point. I am simply saying let's follow the Spirit of God. This is what a disciple is, they follow their Teacher, well the Spirit is our Teacher. He declares what Christ declares to us! And as we agree with Him, we manifest His Kingdom on Earth.
If He says, give money to this poor person, that person experienced the Kingdom of God. Why? Because we agreed with the King. So they got to experience Him. And when they experience Him they are drawn to Him. And then they have an encounter with the King and then they follow Him. And the Spirit of God teaches them, guides them, and they follow Him.
As more believers follow the King in all the areas of the world, the world is transformed more like Heaven. I am not trying to create any Kingdom or whatever other people might say, I am simply saying let's follow the King, and whatever He is doing let's do it too! This is the example of Jesus! And this is our example as well!
If He says, give money to this poor person, that person experienced the Kingdom of God. Why? Because we agreed with the King. So they got to experience Him. And when they experience Him they are drawn to Him. And then they have an encounter with the King and then they follow Him. And the Spirit of God teaches them, guides them, and they follow Him.
As more believers follow the King in all the areas of the world, the world is transformed more like Heaven. I am not trying to create any Kingdom or whatever other people might say, I am simply saying let's follow the King, and whatever He is doing let's do it too! This is the example of Jesus! And this is our example as well!
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Agreed, but this does sound somewhat different than you other initial posts.
We are do as Jesus did, this is what James said to do, so that our faith is justified before men, not to build the kingdom of God on earth, you and I may part company here.
We are do as Jesus did, this is what James said to do, so that our faith is justified before men, not to build the kingdom of God on earth, you and I may part company here.
I figured you would! I just knew we had to find the connection point. I am simply saying let's follow the Spirit of God. This is what a disciple is, they follow their Teacher, well the Spirit is our Teacher. He declares what Christ declares to us! And as we agree with Him, we manifest His Kingdom on Earth.
If He says, give money to this poor person, that person experienced the Kingdom of God. Why? Because we agreed with the King. So they got to experience Him. And when they experience Him they are drawn to Him. And then they have an encounter with the King and then they follow Him. And the Spirit of God teaches them, guides them, and they follow Him.
As more believers follow the King in all the areas of the world, the world is transformed more like Heaven. I am not trying to create any Kingdom or whatever other people might say, I am simply saying let's follow the King, and whatever He is doing let's do it too! This is the example of Jesus! And this is our example as well!
If He says, give money to this poor person, that person experienced the Kingdom of God. Why? Because we agreed with the King. So they got to experience Him. And when they experience Him they are drawn to Him. And then they have an encounter with the King and then they follow Him. And the Spirit of God teaches them, guides them, and they follow Him.
As more believers follow the King in all the areas of the world, the world is transformed more like Heaven. I am not trying to create any Kingdom or whatever other people might say, I am simply saying let's follow the King, and whatever He is doing let's do it too! This is the example of Jesus! And this is our example as well!
For me, when I read the Scripture that said desire prophesy and pursue love. I said okay God, I ask for prophesy, since in your Scripture you have told me to ask and desire it.
My posture has been, if the gifts are for today, and I believe they are. And they will set people free, then it is pursuing love that causes me to desire the gifts to bring the captives freedom and to build up the church.
My posture has been, if the gifts are for today, and I believe they are. And they will set people free, then it is pursuing love that causes me to desire the gifts to bring the captives freedom and to build up the church.