"Love does no harm to a neighbor;
therefore love
is
the fulfillment of the law."
Romans 13:10
_______________________________________________________________
Dear Saints of God,
What is the commandment given to The Church … by the Holy Spirit?
“This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.” 1 John 3:23
Believe in the name. Love one another. One … united commandment.
The Example:
“Then Peter said, ‘Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.’ And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.” Acts 3:6-8
What was Peter’s response to the people exalting him? Correction!
“… why look so intently at us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?” Acts 3:12
“And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.” Acts 3:16
The Misinformed
Many years ago, I sat under a ministry that taught us that the miracles of the early church had passed away with the apostles. We can see from the above passage this doctrine I heard did not line up with what the Bible says. Neither did it agree with the rest of the Book of Acts.
Stephen, a man full of faith, was chosen by the apostles to wait on tables, yet he did “great wonders and signs among the people.” Acts 6:8
Even when Jesus walked with the apostles, He appointed 70 others to go into every city He was about to go. What did they say when they returned? “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” See Luke 10:11 & 17.
If the people of God believe that miracles passed away with the apostles, they will receive no miracles. Remember, Jesus could do no mighty works in His home town because most were offended at Him which produced unbelief. See Mark 6:5-6.
No love, no faith!
BELIEVE IN THE NAME AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER
The Great Commission
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
“And these signs will follow those who believe:
“So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.”
Mark 16:15-20
OUR GOD-GIVEN RIGHT TO AUTHORITY
It goes back to the creation of man who was made in God’s image and likeness. It goes back to God speaking to man His blessing and commission to be fruitful and have dominion over the earth. Genesis 1:26-28
THE PROMISE OF POWER
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Acts 1:8
THE FULFILLMENT: THE HOLY SPIRIT
“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2:4
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” John 14:12
“Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” John 16:7
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND HIS ASSIGNMENT TO THE CHURCH
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” John 14:26
“But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.” 1 John 2:20
“But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.”
1 John 2:27
The reason we hear and understand the teachings of our Ministers is because we have The Teacher inside of us who reveals or enlightens us to the truth being spoken. It is the anointing that removes burdens and destroys yokes from us. See Isaiah 10:27.
It is that same anointing that caused Jesus to heal the sick and cast out demons! Praise God!
JESUS DEPENDED ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
“… how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” Acts 10:38
How can the church do the greater works?
1. Believe on the name. Have faith in His name. Use the name!
Our authority is in His name. In His name is all that Jesus is.
All authority in heaven and earth has been given to Jesus. He is seated at the right hand of God, far above all principality, power, might, and dominion and every name that is named. Every time we speak His name in faith like Peter did, we execute judgment on the curse and release the blessing. (This subject was covered in last week’s Bible Lesson.)
When we say “In Jesus Name” at the end of a prayer, we proclaim all that He did; His death, burial, resurrection and ascension. We proclaim the resurrected Lord who is seated at God’s right hand. He is “ruler over the kings of the earth,” and He has made us “kings and priests to His Father.” Revelation 1:5-6
When the Apostle John saw the resurrected Jesus, he fell at His feet like one dead.
To renew your mind to our Mighty Savior’s present day ministry, read Revelation 1:12-18 often and attach that to the use of His powerful name.
2. Love one another.
Faith in the name won’t work without love. It cannot work without love. It cannot move without love. It cannot bring about the desired results without love. Mountains won’t move and the anointing is smothered. And faith is a major part of your armor.
The Bottleneck:
Offense, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, cares, worry, wrong words, reviling, wrong thoughts will hinder and make faith invalid. Ask the Lord to alert you whenever these things try to creep in. Be aware of Satan’s strategies. Just say no!
REQUIREMENTS OF FAITH
GOD IS LOVE
Jesus never failed! He did the greater works because He never did anything or said anything that He did not already see His Father say or do. See John 5:19.
He said, “I can of Myself do nothing.” John 5:30
It’s an inside job.
It’s how we walk by faith and not by sight.
God declares the end at the beginning, or before He speaks. Isaiah 46:9-10
God has already declared that the works Jesus did we shall do also, and greater works than He did shall we do. How can this be?
Because Jesus went to the Father and sent each one of us His Holy Spirit!
Yield to Him completely and use The Name in faith, walking in love.
______________________________________________________________________________
Suggested Assignment
Read and meditate on the “Love” scriptures every morning.
Read 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 this week.
_______________________________________________________________________________
PRAYER WITH PURPOSE
What is the commandment given to The Glorious Church to accomplish the End Days assignment?
“This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.” 1 John 3:23
Believe in the name. Love one another.
One … united commandment.
That our prayers would be effective for:
The Church
The Lost
Elected Leaders
Copyright © 2013 – 2014 Prayer with Purpose; prayerwithpurpose.org
What is the commandment given to The Church … by the Holy Spirit?
“This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.” 1 John 3:23
Believe in the name. Love one another. One … united commandment.
The Example:
“Then Peter said, ‘Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.’ And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.” Acts 3:6-8
What was Peter’s response to the people exalting him? Correction!
“… why look so intently at us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?” Acts 3:12
“And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.” Acts 3:16
The Misinformed
Many years ago, I sat under a ministry that taught us that the miracles of the early church had passed away with the apostles. We can see from the above passage this doctrine I heard did not line up with what the Bible says. Neither did it agree with the rest of the Book of Acts.
Stephen, a man full of faith, was chosen by the apostles to wait on tables, yet he did “great wonders and signs among the people.” Acts 6:8
Even when Jesus walked with the apostles, He appointed 70 others to go into every city He was about to go. What did they say when they returned? “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” See Luke 10:11 & 17.
If the people of God believe that miracles passed away with the apostles, they will receive no miracles. Remember, Jesus could do no mighty works in His home town because most were offended at Him which produced unbelief. See Mark 6:5-6.
No love, no faith!
BELIEVE IN THE NAME AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER
The Great Commission
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
“And these signs will follow those who believe:
- In My name they will cast out demons;
- they will speak with new tongues;
- they will take up serpents;
- and if they drink anything deadly,
- it will by no means hurt them;
- they will lay hands on the sick,
- and they will recover.
“So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.”
Mark 16:15-20
OUR GOD-GIVEN RIGHT TO AUTHORITY
It goes back to the creation of man who was made in God’s image and likeness. It goes back to God speaking to man His blessing and commission to be fruitful and have dominion over the earth. Genesis 1:26-28
THE PROMISE OF POWER
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Acts 1:8
THE FULFILLMENT: THE HOLY SPIRIT
“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2:4
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” John 14:12
“Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” John 16:7
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND HIS ASSIGNMENT TO THE CHURCH
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” John 14:26
“But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.” 1 John 2:20
“But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.”
1 John 2:27
The reason we hear and understand the teachings of our Ministers is because we have The Teacher inside of us who reveals or enlightens us to the truth being spoken. It is the anointing that removes burdens and destroys yokes from us. See Isaiah 10:27.
It is that same anointing that caused Jesus to heal the sick and cast out demons! Praise God!
JESUS DEPENDED ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
“… how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” Acts 10:38
How can the church do the greater works?
1. Believe on the name. Have faith in His name. Use the name!
Our authority is in His name. In His name is all that Jesus is.
All authority in heaven and earth has been given to Jesus. He is seated at the right hand of God, far above all principality, power, might, and dominion and every name that is named. Every time we speak His name in faith like Peter did, we execute judgment on the curse and release the blessing. (This subject was covered in last week’s Bible Lesson.)
When we say “In Jesus Name” at the end of a prayer, we proclaim all that He did; His death, burial, resurrection and ascension. We proclaim the resurrected Lord who is seated at God’s right hand. He is “ruler over the kings of the earth,” and He has made us “kings and priests to His Father.” Revelation 1:5-6
When the Apostle John saw the resurrected Jesus, he fell at His feet like one dead.
To renew your mind to our Mighty Savior’s present day ministry, read Revelation 1:12-18 often and attach that to the use of His powerful name.
2. Love one another.
Faith in the name won’t work without love. It cannot work without love. It cannot move without love. It cannot bring about the desired results without love. Mountains won’t move and the anointing is smothered. And faith is a major part of your armor.
The Bottleneck:
Offense, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, cares, worry, wrong words, reviling, wrong thoughts will hinder and make faith invalid. Ask the Lord to alert you whenever these things try to creep in. Be aware of Satan’s strategies. Just say no!
REQUIREMENTS OF FAITH
- “Love endures long and is patient and kind;
- love never is envious
- nor boils over with jealousy,
- is not boastful or vainglorious,
- does not display itself haughtily.
- Love is not conceited
- (arrogant and inflated with pride);
- it is not rude (unmannerly)
- and does not act unbecomingly.
- Love (God’s love in us)
- does not insist on its own rights
- or its own way,
- for it is not self-seeking;
- it is not touchy or fretful or resentful;
- it takes no account of the evil done to it
- (it pays no attention to a suffered wrong).
- It does not rejoice at injustice
- and unrighteousness,
- but rejoices when right and truth prevail.
- Love bears up under anything
- and everything that comes,
- is ever ready to believe the best of every person,
- its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances,
- and it endures everything [without weakening].
- Love never fails
- [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end].”
GOD IS LOVE
Jesus never failed! He did the greater works because He never did anything or said anything that He did not already see His Father say or do. See John 5:19.
He said, “I can of Myself do nothing.” John 5:30
It’s an inside job.
It’s how we walk by faith and not by sight.
God declares the end at the beginning, or before He speaks. Isaiah 46:9-10
God has already declared that the works Jesus did we shall do also, and greater works than He did shall we do. How can this be?
Because Jesus went to the Father and sent each one of us His Holy Spirit!
Yield to Him completely and use The Name in faith, walking in love.
______________________________________________________________________________
Suggested Assignment
Read and meditate on the “Love” scriptures every morning.
Read 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 this week.
_______________________________________________________________________________
PRAYER WITH PURPOSE
What is the commandment given to The Glorious Church to accomplish the End Days assignment?
“This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.” 1 John 3:23
Believe in the name. Love one another.
One … united commandment.
That our prayers would be effective for:
The Church
The Lost
Elected Leaders
Copyright © 2013 – 2014 Prayer with Purpose; prayerwithpurpose.org