15th July 2018 - God Created Man To Subdue And Rule
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Summary
The message emphasizes that true worship must come from a life lived in spirit and truth, not merely through outward displays like singing or music. The speaker references the early church in Acts 2, noting that their devotion to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer characterized their sincere worship. Therefore, believers must ensure their inner lives align with their external worship to truly honor God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God created man to rule the earthGod created Adam with the original intention that he would rule over all the earth and subdue things.Genesis 1:28
Mastering the sin that crouches at the doorJust as God told Cain that sin is crouching at the door and he must master it, God's will is that believers conquer and rule over all types of sin.Genesis 4:7
God's promises of victory and dominionNebuchadnezzar was given a kingdom and power by God, and God promised Israel that no man would be able to stand before them.Daniel 2:37
The danger of peaceful coexistence with sinInstead of driving out their enemies completely, the Israelites settled for peaceful coexistence, which eventually became thorns in their sides just like ignored little sins in our lives.
Reigning in life through graceGod's will is that we do not walk in slavery or shame, but that we reign in life through the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness.Leviticus 26:13
Taking the kingdom of heaven by forceThe kingdom of heaven suffers violence, referring to the internal spiritual warfare we wage against darkness rather than fighting human beings.Matthew 11:12
The Word of God as our strengthApostle John wrote that young men are strong because the Word of God abides in them, giving them the power to overcome the evil one.1 John 2:14
The Lord is with you, a valiant warriorWhen Israel was enslaved by Midian, God raised up Gideon and declared that He was with him, reminding us that greater is He who is in us.
Overcoming the flesh, world, and devil like JesusJesus overcame the temptations of the flesh, the world, and the devil in Luke 4, using only the resources available to us today: the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.
