SERMON INSIGHTS

 THE TRANSITION FROM THE OLD ORDER TO THE NEW STATE OF EXISTENCE

Central Spiritual Truth: Redemption through Jesus Christ restores the original God-man relationship and introduces a new order of divine presence and victory.

• The Reality of Corruptibility: In the old order, corruptibility is written into human nature, making it impossible to reach perfection through human effort.
• The Environment of War: A state of war exists between the serpent and the seed of the woman, resulting in troubles within the soul and hostility in the external environment.
• The Futility of Human Efforts: Scientific inquiries, psychology, and social sciences are focused on solving problems but cannot provide the doorway to perfection.
• The Divine Doorway: Jesus Christ is the “door” that replaces the prophetic “window” of the Old Testament, providing direct access to the Father.
• Restoration of Relationship: Through the New Birth, the redeemed are seated on the right hand of God in Christ, enjoying a heavenly communication link while still on earth.

Scripture Reference: “I am the door: by me if any man enters in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture” (John 10:9)

VICTORY OVER SATANIC OPPRESSION AND THE OLD LIFE

Central Spiritual Truth: The abundant life provides deliverance from the subtle deceptions and bondages of Satan, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy.

• Satanic Deception: The devil uses one hand to oppress man and the other to pretend he is a savior or a god who can help overcome difficulties.
• The Strategy of Fear: Satan puts man into “diverse kind of bondages” through the fear of death, utilizing witches, fetishes, and other spiritual oppressors.
• The Illustration of Fetish Items: If you purchased power from a fetish house, such as items for your waist or pocket, they have no power over you because you paid for them; you can simply “throw it away”.
• The Power of the Name: Freedom is found by calling upon the name of Jesus and placing a “sword of fire” around the heart and spirit to prevent re-entry by evil spirits.
• The Rejection of Old Customs: Entering the new life requires saying goodbye to old cultural bondages as Christ makes all things new.

 THE FIRST PILLAR: FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST

Central Spiritual Truth: Faith is a spiritual power that sets the believer free from the law of sin and death and lifts the soul to a higher plane of existence.

• Basis of Salvation: “For by grace are ye saved through faith” (Ephesians 2:8); faith in the truth of the scriptures is the basis for the remission of sins.
• The Law of the Spirit: “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:2).
• The Illustration of Addiction: Even when a mind decides to smoke, the power of the Spirit can stop the hand from receiving that instruction, breaking the law of addiction.
• Access to the Father: Faith opens the door of separation, allowing the Holy Spirit to take the believer to God at any time for fellowship.
• Courageous Living: Faith allows the believer to walk confidently, knowing that “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

 THE SECOND PILLAR: THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES IN CHRIST

Central Spiritual Truth: Spiritual riches consist of the divine nature, power, authority, and wisdom rather than material property or bank balances.

• Misinterpretation of Riches: It is a “complete exposition of ignorance” to preach that the abundant life means big bank accounts, the latest cars, or buildings.
• Joint-Heirship: Being a child of God means becoming a “joint-heir” with Christ, entering into a divine system of heavenly authority.
• The Gift of Tongues: Part of the riches in Christ includes the ability to pray in the “language of angels” and receive the “gift of the Holy Spirit”.
• Commanding Angels: Because believers work in the realm of Christ, they have the authority to charge “ministering spirits” (angels) to do their bidding.
• Creative Authority: Believers enter the “creation realm,” where they can speak things into existence and operate with the authority of the Christ dwelling in their hearts.

 THE THIRD PILLAR: THE NEW SPIRIT NATURE AND PERFECTION

Central Spiritual Truth: The redeemed person becomes a higher spirit being who is no longer subject to the corruptible nature of the first Adam.

• Access to the Tree of Life: In Christ, man regains access to the “tree of life,” growing into the fullness of an incorruptible and immortal nature.
• Victory Over Death: The believer can confess, “I am no more dying,” because the spirit is no longer subject to the decisions of the devil or his agents.
• The Illustration of the Locked Box: If enemies lock a believer in a box and throw the key into the sea, by resurrection and ascension power, the believer would be “sitting waiting for them” when they get home.
• The Spirit from the Forest: Higher spirit beings and natural forces recognize the “glory of the Lord” upon a child of God.
• Maturity in Love: As a believer grows in the abundant life, they move from wanting to “whip” sinners to having greater patience, endurance, and love for them.

EXHORTATIONS AND CALLS TO ACTION:

• Open Your Hearts: Open your spirits and minds to the Holy Spirit as He leads through the divine package of the abundant life.
• Exercise Authority: Do not fear; remember that you have received the “Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15).
• Confess Your State: Confess aloud that you are not dying, but have died and risen, and are no longer subject to the devil’s decisions.
• Seek Perfection: Step through the open door of perfection in Christ, leaving behind the constraints of the mortal body and the old Adamic nature.

AMEN.