Some may ask, “Why should we study the missionary methods of Paul? Surely, in all this time, we have grown beyond his old ways and have found better ways of accomplishing ministry.”
To this I would say, look around at the condition of the church at large throughout the world today, and see if you can find a model of success that compares to Paul. Yes, we have our “mega-churches.” They have huge congregations and lots of money, but are they successful in the sight of God? Are they raising up a generation of mature, Bible-instructed believers? I think not. The ignorance of the average believer today is astounding. Many cannot even give a clear presentation of the Gospel message.
In a recent survey across the United States, only about 13% of regular church goers said that they believe in hell, and about the same number doubted the inspiration and infallibility of the Bible. The church as a whole is in a shambles, and the reason is that we have forsaken the God-given way—exemplified by Paul—to achieve the great commission of “making disciples of all nations” (Mat 28:19).

Gene Cunningham - January 28, 2003

Hebrews 04

Hebrews 04

This case is talking about someone taking your reward by deceiving you. There are four ways this happens: 1. A voluntary, false humility. Col 2:18 to keep on desiring. 2. A voluntary worship of angels Col 2:18 3. An intrusion of the supernatural realm Col 2:18 embateuo=intruding -to penetrate into Devoting yourself to rituals and traditions initiates you into the supernatural realm. It will be a massive deception. Charismatics are totally deceived in this matter. The only supernatural experience we need is the renewing of our mind, and the transformation of our lives to reflect Jesus’ life. 4. Departure from holding fast to Christ in faith and love. Col 2:19 He is the source of nutrition, of strengthening His body. You are not nourished from a pastor, if you are not nourished by Christ, then you are not nourished. Summary: At the creation, all angels sang and shouted for joy. They were already in existence. Job 38:6-7 When God laid the cornerstone of foundation. The Cornerstone is Jesus. The angels were told up front that God was going to do something incredible through the second member of the Godhead. Between that point and at the creation of man, Satan led his revolt. Isa 14:12-15 Rev 12:4-9 Spiritual warfare is real. From Satan’s own statement isa 14:13 the “I will’s” the foundation of his revolt is his anger that God would give all of this to us. Eze 28:18 Superiority of Jesus to the angels is accomplished because of the cross by means of the resurrection The outworking of this amazing plan 1pe 1:10-12 In everything you do, in your prayer, in your studying of the Word, in our conduct, hold to the Head, to cling to Jesus by faith. To love others around us.

Scripture References: James 3:13-18, Genesis 2:16-17, Colossians 2:19, James 2:26, Revelation 3:11, Colossians 2:18, James 1:22, Ezekiel 28:18, Ephesians 1:6, Colossians 2:18, Colossians 2:18-19, Isaiah 14:13, Revelation 3:11, Colossians 2:18, Revelation 12:4-9, Colossians 2:8, Matthew 27:46, Isaiah 14:12-15, Colossians 2:18-19, Romans 6:23, Job 38:6-7

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