The Iowa Conference hosted the first planning session of The Daniel Project, designed to organize a group of spiritually motivated young people to reach their generation with the grace and truth of Jesus Christ.
The key verses are:
” … but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits [take action]. And those of the people who understand shall instruct many … And some of those of understanding shall fall, to refine them, purify them, and make them wait, until the time of the end …” Dan 11:32b–33, Dan 11:35
In the above passage, we see five great undertakings of faithful believers in the end times. To be accurate, this passage is speaking specifically of Jewish believers during the Tribulation Period. However, we have every reason to adapt it to these closing moments of the Church Age.

Gene Cunningham - May 23, 2000

Living Sacrifice 18

Things not a part of God's plan are a distraction - an encumbrance (Heb 12:1-2) -- we must pick up our cross making it possible to set distraction's aside (Luk 15:9). A right relationship with God makes it possible to be in a right relationship with others. The only righteousness that counts with God is that which is received by him by Grace through faith; not part of the law (Rom 3:21-25, Rom 5:1). Redemption (Rom 3:24) makes us free. The Law of Liberty applies to us (Gal 5:1), but isn't license (Jud 1:4). The Law of Love I restrict my liberty in the presence of others (1Co 8:1). Law of Expediency takes the unbeliever into account as a witness (1Co 10:23). Law of Sacrifice relates to God -- for the Church Age (1Co 9:1-27, 1Co 11:14). There is no excuse for the unbeliever -- proof is there (Rom 3:25-26). We were enemies, but now reconciled (Rom 5:1, Rom 5:10-11) -- a relationship of peace. Unbelievers are under the wrath of God but we have received mercy and grace (Eph 2:1-5). He made us alive with Christ. His purpose is to publicly display His provisions in our lives (Eph 2:6-10). Accordingly, we are to walk: (1) by faith (2Co 5:12); (2) in the Spirit (Gal 5:16, Gal 5:25); (3) in Good works (Eph 2:9-10); (4) worthy of our calling (Eph 4:1; Rom 12:3-4); (5) in the sphere of love (Eph 5:2); (6) in the light (Joh 8:12, Eph 5:8, 1Jo 1:7) (7) in wisdom (Eph 5:15) so that Eph 5:8-17 applies.

Scripture References: Ephesians 5:15, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:9-10, Luke 15:9, John 1:7, Romans 3:25-26, Galatians 5:25, Hebrews 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:8, Jude 1:4, Galatians 5:16, John 8:12, Galatians 5:1, Ephesians 2:6-10, Ephesians 5:2, Romans 3:24, Ephesians 2:1-5, Romans 12:3-4, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 5:8-17, Romans 5:10-11, Ephesians 4:1, Romans 3:21-25

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Romans 12 and specifically Rom 12:1-2 is a pivot point between the doctrinal section and application of the book. This series methodically uses this passage to outline aspects or doctrines of the christian life -- God's provision and our prospect. Our lives can be acceptable to God if we progress on the path He intends. Living Sacrifice presents 12 doctrines: (1) redeeming time; (2) standing (positional truth); (3) self-presentation - availability; (4) approval; (5) service; (6) provision; (7) spiritual warfare; (8) conformity; (9) spiritual advance; (10) renewal; (11) divine guidance; (12) abundant life.

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