Testimonies Of God's Leading - (Brothers Sharing)
Bangalore Conference 2014: A NEW GENERATION OF SPIRIT FILLED WITNESSES
Summary
The speaker shares reflections on the path God has led the community over the last four decades, identifying several key paths for Christian life. These include discipleship—putting Jesus first and taking up the cross—obedience to God's word, faithfulness in temptation, humility, and living in love. He emphasizes that these paths are essential for a life pleasing to God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the path of life?God revealed the path of life nearly 40 years ago, a spiritual path walked by Jesus, the apostles, and godly generations.
The path of discipleshipDiscipleship means putting Jesus first, loving Him more than family, and taking up the cross to follow Him.
The path of obedienceJesus longed to fulfill every scripture, and obeying God's word demonstrates that His commands are not a burden.
The path of faithfulness and hidden lifeBelievers are called to a hidden life in Christ where they can remain faithful and say no to temptation in secret.Colossians 3:3
Humility, love, purity, victory, and righteousnessThe speaker outlines additional vital paths including humility as servants, loving one another, keeping a pure heart, walking in victory over sin, and loving righteousness to receive God's anointing of gladness.
Learning to walk with God and build godly homesA testimony of coming to the church as a Hindu convert and learning personal cross-bearing, family life, and the value of the local church from faithful role models.
Consider Jesus the Apostle and High PriestLooking at the early church in Scripture, Jesus faced opposition, spent nights in prayer, and appointed twelve apostles to be sent out.
Pressing on to perfection and maturityPerfection means doing nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, requiring elders to work together in true humility and value one another.
Practical Christianity and loveEarly experiences in the church showed practical Christianity through love, discipleship, and leaders who practiced what they preached rather than just teaching doctrine.John 13:35
Preparing the pure bride of ChristThe ultimate purpose from Genesis to Revelation is to prepare a holy, humble bride for Christ, warning against unconfessed bitterness and filthiness of spirit.
Submissive IndependenceThe church fosters a wonderful freedom where individuals develop and make decisions through a spirit of submissive independence rather than force.
A child's perspective of the church familyGrowing up in the church provided a tremendous sense of security, spiritual pillars, and practical lessons in boldness and serving others.
Focusing on quality and the enduring word of GodRather than focusing on mega-church quantity, the church emphasized spiritual quality and built its foundation on the unchanging word of God that stands forever.
Living in the light of eternityBelievers are urged to invest their lives in things that will survive the testing fire at the judgment seat of Christ.
