This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
Apostolic Ministry
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What apostles are not
Not head of a hierarchy, not denomination leader, not head leader, not an office, not a boss/ruler, not between God and man.
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
The Local Christ Community
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This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
Reformation, Revival and Kingdom Increase
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Prayer produces church reformation and revival which then produce Kingdom increase
Revival
For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and returns not there, but waters the earth, and makes it bring forth and bud [sprout], that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: (Is 55:10)
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
Discipleship, Nurturing the Crop
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Continue watering
…after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; (Eph 1:15- 16)
Plant them by rivers of water
Teach them to trust God and delight in God’s Word:
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
The Gospel- God’s Sickle
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Harvest timing
John and Jesus preached “repent” to Israel, then-
Mark 16:15Jesus said to “go into the world and preach the good news.” (God’s time)
But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth. (Acts 1:8)
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
We Know Not How
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We know not how / God gives the increase
I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that waters; but God that gives the increase. (1Cor 3:6-7)
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
Planting Fruit
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Fruit yielding seed
… I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain… (John 15:16)Why?
…I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed… (Gen 1:29)
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
The Incorruptable Seed
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The ever living Word
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which lives and abides for ever. (1Pet 1:23)
Australian bush seeds that lie dormant for many years…
It’s best to sow into good ground but if not sow anyway. (not trying to get saved but allowing the Word)
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
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The seed is the Word
When he has made plain [level] the face thereof, does he not cast abroad the fitches and scatter the cummin, and cast in the principle wheat and the appointed barley and the rie in their place? (Is 28:25)
“Judge each day not by the harvest, but by the seeds you plant.”
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
Watering the Earth
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The essentiality of water in farming
Any good farmer knows that to grow healthy plants you need lush moist soil.
And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: they come to the pits, and found no water; they return with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and covered their heads. Because the ground is chapt, (Chathath- To beat down, abolish, discourage) for there was no rain in the earth, the plowmen (farmers) were ashamed, they covered their heads. (Jer 14:3-4)
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
Plowing the Earth (a)
Plowing the Earth (b)
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Plow the earth
Does the plowman plow all day to sow? Does he open and break the clods of his ground? When he has made plain [level] the face thereof, does he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and cast in the principle wheat and the appointed barley and the rie in their place? (Is 28:24-25)
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
Jesus’ Evangelism Seminar
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How does one get saved?
“As surely as the farmer follows the simple principles of sowing, cultivating and reaping and can hence expect nature to give him a crop, if proper revival “measures” are employed God will invariably grant a revival.” Charles G. Finney
David Orton is a good friend and brother who is deeply grounded in the Word by the Spirit. Times I have spent in dialogue with him over biblical issues are invaluable. In this article he digs deeper than the veneer of pragmatic stewardship with finances into the heart of the matter and the heart of the reader. May you consider his wise words in the spirit of meekness by the Spirit of grace.
Bretto
The law of spiritual riches is a non-negotiable principle of the kingdom of God.
There is an unbreakable connection between our relationship to money and the release of the Spirit. If we have not been faithful in regard to natural wealth, how will God entrust to us spiritual riches?
This twelve part video series is a call back to Jesus’ doctrine regarding the increase of His Kingdom. It is a re-examination of what the Bible teaches on evangelism and discipleship rather than man’s megre methods.
Introduction
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This teaching is about the process of salvation and our involvement.
Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. (Luke 22:19-20 NRSV)
And when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” (1 Cor 11:24-25 NRSV)
Our generation has an opportunity to bring real change throughout the church and subsequently the world around us. The security of yesterdays ‘less than biblical ways’ is becoming less appealing to true God fearers. Steadying the ark finally seems like a not so smart thing to do.
God is stirring His people to question and challenge the status quos of Dark Age doctrine and practice which is still widespread in the church. Although many will fight to “keep the peace” rather than obey the Prince of Peace, I’m convinced that many others will allow God to stir them to fight for truth in the Spirit of Love.
Don Atkin is a true father of fathers who doesn’t title himself in any such manner. He is one who continues to wrestle with the Lord, and others, in a quest for a greater knowledge and manifestation of Christ’s Kingdom rather than resting in yesterdays limited understandings. Often times when I read Don’s writings I feel resonance with His heart for Christ alone. This article addresses the importance of being content with the indwelling Christ rather than chasing things that pass with the wind.
Brett Jacobsen
Words of Caution, Written in Love
There is a growing appetite among many believers that is unhealthy, and potentially dangerous.I can relate to Paul, and “borrow” his words, so that you may see my heart toward you:
The focus of this teaching is to promote the biblical truth that Christ’s Kingdom is active and increasing right now on this earth, in this age. Erroneous eschatology has detracted from this truth in many circles of the Christian faith.
All of the major eschatological (study of how things end) passages are covered but the end of the world is not the important issue and true eschatology is merely a means to an end- Christ Himself as King of kings. Though we will look at the glorious end of earthly history from time to time, we will more so continually use the scriptures to interpret the scriptures and arrive at the present victorious Kingdom of Christ.
The focus of this teaching is to promote the biblical truth that Christ’s Kingdom is active and increasing right now on this earth, in this age. Erroneous eschatology has detracted from this truth in many circles of the Christian faith.
All of the major eschatological (study of how things end) passages are covered but the end of the world is not the important issue and true eschatology is merely a means to an end- Christ Himself as King of kings. Though we will look at the glorious end of earthly history from time to time, we will more so continually use the scriptures to interpret the scriptures and arrive at the present victorious Kingdom of Christ.
The focus of this teaching is to promote the biblical truth that Christ’s Kingdom is active and increasing right now on this earth, in this age. Erroneous eschatology has detracted from this truth in many circles of the Christian faith.
All of the major eschatological (study of how things end) passages are covered but the end of the world is not the important issue and true eschatology is merely a means to an end- Christ Himself as King of kings. Though we will look at the glorious end of earthly history from time to time, we will more so continually use the scriptures to interpret the scriptures and arrive at the present victorious Kingdom of Christ.
