🔥 **Witness History Unfold: The Battle of Centuries!** 🔥 👊 Ladies and gentlemen, fans, and followers of all ages, it's time for a showdown that will echo through the ages! Join us as we dive into the epic clash between timeless faith and modern religious institutions. Get ready to witness the clash of titans as we explore the essence of worship and spirituality like never before! 👊 In this gripping video, we introduce you to the contenders: 🔵 **In the Blue Corner:** The Body of Believers, the Ekklēsia, the Body of Christ! Led by timeless faith and unity, armed with the Word of God as their guide, they are the champions of spiritual warfare! 🔴 **In the Red Corner:** The Modern-Day Church! With a façade of brick and mortar and led by pastors, they represent contemporary religious fervor and institutional complexity! As the battle unfolds, we navigate through the physical elements and internal structures of worship, exploring the clash of doctrine and tradition that defines our modern conflicts. We delve into the 1st-century practices, community life, and house-to-house gatherings, drawing parallels to the present-day struggles for authenticity and inclusivity. But amidst the chaos, one thing remains clear: the Gospel of Christ and Sound Doctrine stand strong, inviting all to partake in the redemptive work of God. 🚀 **Join the Fight for Faith:** Dive deeper into the fray with our upcoming series of multiple short videos, where we dissect ancient truths and unveil their modern-day counterparts. Prepare yourselves for a journey of discovery and enlightenment as we navigate the ongoing struggle for truth and righteousness. 🔔 **Don't Miss Out:** Hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications to stay updated on our latest videos. The battle for faith is relentless, and only the steadfast will emerge victorious. Until next time, steel yourselves for the next round!

In this enlightening episode, we uncover the often ignored truth about church systems. The speaker passionately disputes the idea that accepting God's truth is influenced by who delivers the message, challenging the notion of righteousness being rooted to ones relationship within church cliques. Special praise is given to Marcus Rogers and Ty Tribbett for their brave stance against the deviation of church systems. The speaker stresses on the importance of staying loyal to Jesus's teachings rather than falling into the pit of man-made labels and systems.

Drawing richly from Galatians and other historical anecdotes such as Constantine's transformation in 325 AD, the episode explores Christianity’s evolution over centuries. The aim is to challenge the institutionalized structure of Christianity and recapture the genuine lessons taught by Jesus Christ himself. From Constantine's conversion to the birth of Roman Catholic faith, this episode unravels lesser-known truths about the ecosystem of Christianity, urging believers to shed off their religious labels and align themselves with God.

The episode provokes some introspection into the alignment, obedience and systems that we associate with Church. The focus is on the true objective of spiritual maturity based on Biblical teachings and the essence of being a Christian, without the confines of socio-religious labels. Join us in this faith-finding journey as we turn the pages of Christianity from a fresh angle and move closer to the divine purpose that God has for all of us.

Whether you’re seeking to understand timeless Christian values anew or probing for spiritual truth beyond the normal, this discussion offers a refreshing perspective on the essence of a fulfilling Christian life. Above all, it reaffirms a commitment to love, prayer, discipleship and loyalty to the Lord as mentioned in Christ’s teachings and principles.

In this episode, we delve into an important prophetic and eschatological topic - the mark of the beast as described in the book of Revelation. We begin by exploring the significance of 'mark' in the context of the original Greek - a term with diverse symbolic and literal meanings related to engraving, ownership, identification, and religious significance.

We outline various interpretations of this, touching on insights ranging from denominationalism to the nature of God's relationship with believers. Recognizing this symbolism urges us to identify primarily as Christians, rather than being divided by denominational affiliations.

Key biblical passages are discussed, shedding light on the theme of the mark as a symbol of worship and allegiance - or lack thereof. From Jesus's warnings against hypocrisy in Matthew 15, to the contrasting notions of physical and spiritual birth in John 3, and finally the multiple mentions of the mark in Revelation.

We delve into the Revelation passages which illustrate both the severe consequences of accepting the mark and worshipping the beast, and the divine rewards awaiting those who refuse and remain dedicated to God. Such explorations invite deep thought and reflection on essential themes concerning prophecy, commitment, and divine judgment in our faith journey.

Discover your spiritual battle strategy in this enlightening episode. We are all part of an unseen war, a war that ranges from distracting our focus to contending for our souls. The critical first step is to be alert and to embrace the new reality of spirituality. Dive in as we unpack Ephesians 6, 10-18, which provides an incredible blueprint of how to arm ourselves with the armor of God. Remember, it's not the offense, but the defense that wins the championship, and the same applies to our spiritual warfare.

The real sources of our offensive weapons are non-carnal, and they possess the power to pull down the strongholds. Learn more from 2 Corinthians 10.3.5 about how God equips us for this relentless war, with the sword of the Spirit, the Spirit of God, and prayer forming our triple threat. This episode also underlines the power of love, the core command that triumphs over fear. As we delve into the teachings of Matthew 22, 37-40 and 1 Corinthians 13.8, we discover that Love, truly, never fails.

Next, the episode explores equipping ourselves with the gifts and talents, as per James 1.17, to fulfill any mission and conquer our spiritual battles. Matthew 28, 18-20 enlightens us about the authority derived from Jesus Himself, not by our own power. When we face trials in this war, resilience enables us to endure the difficult times as we hold on to the hope of Galatians 6, 9 and stand firm in the Lord's power from 1 Corinthians 15, 58.

Finally, we end with the power of truth. The truth given to us by Jesus sets us free. Attribution to John 1, 17 guides us to understand that truth is potent and resides within us. Living in truth, worshiping in the Spirit, and holding fast to the truth brings rejoicing. Come on this journey to fully understand the spiritual warfare we are engaged in constantly, and take the strategic steps to win it.

Welcome to this profound exploration into the multifaceted concept of truth. Throughout this in-depth discussion, we delve into the many dimensions that define the spectrum of truth, illuminating an intriguing journey far from any political abyss. Our focus is not on where we position ourselves along this spectrum but rather on our willingness to dive beyond our own belief systems and explore other perspectives.

In our modern, tech-savvy society, truth can easily get mishmashed with propaganda, hidden agendas, and varied interests. This raises existential questions about whether the institutions and leaders we trust are true to their missions or not. As we navigate through this vast informational landscape, it becomes critical to probe if we are genuinely on a quest for truth or simply attaching ourselves to partial truths that align with our preconceived ideologies.

Join us as we reflect on some profound interactions from the Bible and their implications in today's world. For instance, let's consider the moment Peter and Andrew accept an extraordinary invitation from a seemingly ordinary rabbi, or when Jesus asserts himself as 'the way, the truth, and the life'. Amidst all these instances, an undeniable reality persists; truth in its absolute sense is liberating. Yet in today's era, many find comfort in relative truths instead of embracing the absolute.

Let's challenge ourselves and ask: Are we surrendering to the guidance of the Spirit of Truth? Are we demonstrating humbleness before the Lord, letting Him be our constant mentor? After all, it's His promise to guide our paths if we acknowledge Him in all our ways. This pivotal exploration has only begun; much more awaits our discovery in this journey of truth.

To cap off our discussion, remember that the quest for truth isn't merely a thought experiment but a life-altering journey. Until we meet again, keep pondering these profound questions and looking forward to the ongoing exploration of truth.

Intro: Belief Systems Based on 3 Things:

Refer to 3 Things by Pastor Lenny and New Life Church

Podcast:

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zx67q-b1b7f1

YouTube:

https://youtu.be/dOpKuGOU3LE

Pagan Christianity (BOOK)

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3 element Christ Fulfilled:

The Temple

The Priesthood

The Sacrifice

Analogy:

Designer/Carpenter

Church In The House

• That the original church held its meetings primarily in private homes is common knowledge and without dispute.
• Meet In The House
• Acts 2:2
• And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.
• Acts 2:46
• So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved
• Acts 5:42
• And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.
• Acts 7:48-50
• “ However, the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says:
• ‘ Heaven is My throne,
• And earth is My footstool.
• What house will you build for Me? says the Lord,
• Or what is the place of My rest?
• Has My hand not made all these things? ’
• Acts 8:3
• As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering every house, and dragging off men and women, committing them to prison.
• Acts 16:34
• Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.
• Acts 20:20
• how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house,
• Acts 28:30-31
• Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.
• Romans 16:5
• Likewise greet the church that is in their house.
• Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ.
• 1 Corinthians 16:19
• The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
• Colossians 4:15
• Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.
• Philemon 1:2
• to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:

In this episode I will be talking about The Church, The Kingdom of God, and Living As The Church with the authority of The Kingdom.

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