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Weekly Message Prayer Card – July 14 th , 2013 (Messages from Immanuel Church in Korea - http://www.darak.net) Business msg: Meeting of IT Professionals (Col 3:1-4) 1 st service: God’s Absolute Sovereignty (Ac 9:1-15) 2 nd service: The Missions Entrepreneurship of a Female Disciple (Ac 9:36-43) Study of Evangelism Msg: Power of the Early Church (Acts 1:8) 1. The hidden finances God has prepared (1) Finances for evangelism (2) Finances for missions (3) Finances for the future (4) Finances for the Remnant (5) Finances for culture 2. IT business and world evangelization (1) Depth- Content (Ro 16:1-2) (2) Height- Level (Ro 16:3-4) (3) Width – Information (resources), system (Ro 16:23) 3. The specialists who will save the age (1) Ro 16:25 (2) Col 3:1-4 (3) Rev 8:3-5 Introduction . SalvationiswithinGod’sabsolutelysovereignty.WearethechildrenofGodwhobelievein Hisabsolutesovereignty(1Chronicles 29:10-14). Today, as children of God, you must begin with the faith of believing in God’s absolute sovereignty. You are the children of God and God is the God of power. Then, why am I like this? When we who are saved and believe in God’s absolute sovereignty stand before our conscience, many answers will come (2 Timothy 1:3). HowisGod’sabsolutesovereigntybroughttofulfillment? Main discourse 1.GodfulfillsHisabsolutesovereigntywithintheprogressionofmyentirelife. Thereisnoneedforyoutoworry.YouarechildrenofGod.HowcanwebelieveinGod’s absolutesovereignty?Believewithyourentirelife.Then,whatkindofblessingsisimportant? ItismostimportantforyoutobedwellwithinGod’spowerandtoremainwithinHisgrace. (1)Ge 39:2,39:3,41:38TheLordwaswithJoseph… (2)Ex 3:16-20,Moses,telltheeldersthatyouwillcomeoutfromEgyptonthedayyouapply thebloodofthelamb.Iwillbewithyoubymy mightyhand. (3)1Sa3:19,NoneofthewordsthatSamuelspokeeverfelltotheground. (4)1Sa 16:13,Fromthisdayforward,theSpiritoftheLordcamepowerfullyuponDavid. (5)Isa 40:31,ButthosewhohopeintheLordwillrenewtheirstrength. (6)Ac 27:24,Paul,donotfear. 2. God completes His absolute sovereignty through suffering. (1)Joseph –Notaslave;absolutesovereigntyfortheevangelizationofEgypt,Moses-Nota fosterchild,buttheabsolutesovereigntytochangetheforcesofdarknessofEgypt,David– Thoughheappearedasthoughhewasfacinghardship,itwasthetimescheduletoprepare asthegreatestking. (2)Church history – Whenever the church became corrupt, began to resemble world religions, and became like the world, God fulfiled His absolute sovereignty through the evangelists (Martin Luther). 3.God’sabsolutesovereigntyisfulfilledthroughevangelism. (1)Ac 1:8,Ifyouremainwithinthis,youwillseetheimportantthingsofGod(Ac2:1,Ac 2:9- 11,Ac 2:41) (2)Ac9:1-15,SaulcompletelykneltbeforeJesus.Atthistime,GodcalledAnanias. (3)Askafewquestions.IfIamtrulyapersonwhoislivingforthesakeoftheGospel,Godsays, “Donotfear,Paul.YoumuststandtrialbeforeCaesar.” Conclusion -ThethingsthatthepeopleofGodmustabsolutelydo (1)Ifyouhavemetwithaproblem,itwillbecometheastoundingstarttoturnyour misfortunestoyouradvantage. (2)Yourstrengthsarethepathtouniqueness. (3)Yourweaknessesarethechallengeofalifetime. ThisabsolutesovereigntyofGodisfulfilledthroughyourprayers.Asyouworshipallday longtoday,youmustdiscoverhowyourmustpray. I bless you in the name of Jesus that today may be the day for you to begin restoring the blessings that are within God’s absolute sovereignty. I bless you in the name of Jesus that today may be the important day for you to gain new strength. Introduction Mayalloftheteachersthroughoutthenationandtheworldreceivetheblessingof disciples. (1)WhenoneyoungsoulreturnstoGod,thereisacelebrationinheaven(Lk 15:7,10,32). (2)Thisblessingiscontinued.Ifyoudevoteyourselfforthesalvationofsouls,answerswill continuetocome. (3)Theseanswerswillchangeintoeternalanswers.Thisisthelifemovement,the evangelismmovement. Wecanseethistodaythroughthefemaledisciple,Tabitha. Main discourse 1.Thegreatestanswerswillarise. EvenifyoupartakeintheGospelmovementunknowingly,thegreatestanswerwillarise. Thereare5femalediscipleswithinthegenealogyofJesus.Theyreceivedanswers unknowingly,buttheybecameconnectedtothelifeandcovenantoftheGospel.That is why this becomes an eternal blessing. (1)Tamar –Shegainedtheseedofthathousehold,andthisbecametheanswertogaining thelifeoftheGospel. (2)Rahab (3)Ruth (4)Uriah’swife(Bathsheba) (5)Mary 2. The greatest door of missions was opened Forthosewhoknewthisblessing,thegreatestdoorofmissionsopened. (1)Ac1:14,Markopeneduphishome.Thiswasconnectedtoeternalanswers. (2)Ac16:15,IfyoufindmeabelieverintheLord,comeandstayatmyhome. (3)Ac 18:1-4,PriscillaandAquilaknowinglydevotedthemselves. (4)Ro 16:1-4,greathelPhoebe,Priscillawhostakedherlife,andGaius Inthatage,thefirstpeoplethatPaulrememberedwerePhoebeandPriscilla.Thelast personherecalledwasGaius. 3. Missions entrepreneurship Thetwokeypointstoamissionsentrepreneurshipisfinancesandthenextgeneration. (1)Ex 2:1-10,WhatMoses’motherdidwasatremendousmissionsentrepreneurship. (2)1Sa 2:1-10, He didn’t just grant a son. He gave her Samuel, who was to become a tremendous heritage of Israel. (3)Es 4:1-15,Estherdevotedherselfwheneveryonewasonthebrinkofdeath. (4)Ac 9:36-43,Thefemaledisciplewhofulfilledanimportantmissionsentrepreneurshipat thattime. (5)Ac 16:15,Lydia was a dealer of purple cloth. Whenthemenarose,everythingbegan;whenthewomenarose,growthtookplace; whentheRemnantsroseup,everythingwasbroughttocompletion. Conclusion -Imprinted Whatisimprintedinourchildrenisveryimportant. If we plant in the accurate Gospel within our children right now, it will remain with them eternally. If this enters into them when they are young, they will become victors who will never fail. The Gospel movement that we teach to the Remnants will remain eternally. If it is imprinted, then the works of healing will arise. Imprint this blessing into the hearts of the young children. 1. Things that we should solve (1) Powerlessness (2) Poverty (3) Decrease 2. Manual to be equipped with power (1) Ac 1:1 (2) Ac 1:3 (3) Ac 1:8 (4) Ac 1:14 (5) Ac 2:1-11 (6) Ac 2:41 (7) Ac 3:1 3. Continuance of power (1) Ac 13:1-4 (2) Ac 16:6-10 (3) Ac 19:1-7 Core msg:The Background God gives to the Evangelist (Ac 8:26-40) 1. Ac 8:26 (1) Said to Philip (2) Go to the road that goes down to Gaza (3) Ethopian ① Ps 103:20-22 ② Heb 1:14, Dan 3:8-23, Dan 6:20 2. Ac 8:29 (1) With the evangelist (8:29) (2) Lead one in need of salvation (8:30-33) (3) Baptism (8:36) ① 1Co 3:16 ② Jn 14:16-17 3. Ac 8:38-39 (1) First meeting (2) Last meeting (3) Eternal meeting – God’s absolute sovereignty ① 1 Ch 29:10-15 ② Eph 1:3-5 ③ Job 12:10 ④ Eph 3:9 ⑤ Ac 13:48

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Weekly Message Prayer Card – July 14th, 2013 (Messages from Immanuel Church in Korea - http://www.darak.net)

Business msg: Meeting of IT Professionals (Col 3:1-4) 1st service: God’s Absolute Sovereignty (Ac 9:1-15) 2nd service: The Missions Entrepreneurship of a Female Disciple (Ac 9:36-43) Study of Evangelism Msg: Power of the Early

Church (Acts 1:8)

1. The hidden finances God has prepared (1) Finances for evangelism (2) Finances for missions (3) Finances for the future (4) Finances for the Remnant

(5) Finances for culture

2. IT business and world evangelization (1) Depth- Content (Ro 16:1-2) (2) Height- Level (Ro 16:3-4) (3) Width – Information (resources), system (Ro 16:23) 3. The specialists who will save the age (1) Ro 16:25 (2) Col 3:1-4 (3) Rev 8:3-5

◆ Introduction . ▶Salvation is within God’s absolutely sovereignty. We are the children of God who believe in His absolute sovereignty (1 Chronicles 29:10-14). Today, as children of God, you must begin with the faith of believing in God’s absolute sovereignty. You are the children of God and God is the God of power. Then, why am I like this? When we who are saved and believe in God’s absolute sovereignty stand before our conscience, many answers will come (2 Timothy 1:3). ▶How is God’s absolute sovereignty brought to fulfillment? ◆ Main discourse 1. God fulfills His absolute sovereignty within the progression of my entire life. ▶There is no need for you to worry. You are children of God. How can we believe in God’s absolute sovereignty? Believe with your entire life. Then, what kind of blessings is important? It is most important for you to be dwell within God’s power and to remain within His grace. (1) Ge 39:2, 39:3, 41:38 The Lord was with Joseph… (2) Ex 3:16-20, Moses, tell the elders that you will come out from Egypt on the day you apply the blood of the lamb. I will be with you by my mighty hand. (3) 1Sa 3:19, None of the words that Samuel spoke ever fell to the ground. (4) 1Sa 16:13, From this day forward, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. (5) Isa 40:31, But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. (6) Ac 27:24, Paul, do not fear. 2. God completes His absolute sovereignty through suffering. (1) Joseph – Not a slave; absolute sovereignty for the evangelization of Egypt, Moses-Not a foster child, but the absolute sovereignty to change the forces of darkness of Egypt, David – Though he appeared as though he was facing hardship, it was the time schedule to prepare as the greatest king. (2) Church history – Whenever the church became corrupt, began to resemble world religions, and became like the world, God fulfilled His absolute sovereignty through the evangelists (Martin Luther). 3. God’s absolute sovereignty is fulfilled through evangelism. (1) Ac 1:8,If you remain within this, you will see the important things of God (Ac 2:1, Ac 2:9-11, Ac 2:41) (2) Ac 9:1-15, Saul completely knelt before Jesus. At this time, God called Ananias. (3) Ask a few questions. If I am truly a person who is living for the sake of the Gospel, God says, “Do not fear, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar.” ◆Conclusion- The things that the people of God must absolutely do (1) If you have met with a problem, it will become the astounding start to turn your misfortunes to your advantage. (2) Your strengths are the path to uniqueness. (3) Your weaknesses are the challenge of a lifetime. ▶This absolute sovereignty of God is fulfilled through your prayers. As you worship all day long today, you must discover how your must pray. I bless you in the name of Jesus that today may be the day for you to begin restoring the blessings that are within God’s absolute sovereignty. I bless you in the name of Jesus that today may be the important day for you to gain new strength.

◆ Introduction ▶May all of the teachers throughout the nation and the world receive the blessing of disciples. (1) When one young soul returns to God, there is a celebration in heaven (Lk 15:7, 10, 32). (2) This blessing is continued. If you devote yourself for the salvation of souls, answers will continue to come. (3) These answers will change into eternal answers. This is the life movement, the evangelism movement. ▶We can see this today through the female disciple, Tabitha. ◆ Main discourse 1. The greatest answers will arise. ▶Even if you partake in the Gospel movement unknowingly, the greatest answer will arise. There are 5 female disciples within the genealogy of Jesus. They received answers unknowingly, but they became connected to the life and covenant of the Gospel. That is why this becomes an eternal blessing. (1) Tamar – She gained the seed of that household, and this became the answer to gaining the life of the Gospel. (2) Rahab (3) Ruth (4) Uriah’s wife (Bathsheba) (5) Mary 2. The greatest door of missions was opened ▶For those who knew this blessing, the greatest door of missions opened. (1) Ac 1:14, Mark opened up his home. This was connected to eternal answers. (2) Ac 16:15, If you find me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my home. (3) Ac 18:1-4, Priscilla and Aquila knowingly devoted themselves. (4) Ro 16:1-4, great hel Phoebe, Priscilla who staked her life, and Gaius ▶In that age, the first people that Paul remembered were Phoebe and Priscilla. The last person he recalled was Gaius. 3. Missions entrepreneurship ▶The two key points to a missions entrepreneurship is finances and the next generation. (1) Ex 2:1-10, What Moses’ mother did was a tremendous missions entrepreneurship. (2) 1Sa 2:1-10, He didn’t just grant a son. He gave her Samuel, who was to become a tremendous heritage of Israel. (3) Es 4:1-15, Esther devoted herself when everyone was on the brink of death. (4) Ac 9:36-43, The female disciple who fulfilled an important missions entrepreneurship at that time. (5) Ac 16:15, Lydia was a dealer of purple cloth. ▶When the men arose, everything began; when the women arose, growth took place; when the Remnants rose up, everything was brought to completion. ◆Conclusion - Imprinted ▶What is imprinted in our children is very important. If we plant in the accurate Gospel within our children right now, it will remain with them eternally. If this enters into them when they are young, they will become victors who will never fail. The Gospel movement that we teach to the Remnants will remain eternally. If it is imprinted, then the works of healing will arise. Imprint this blessing into the hearts of the young children.

1. Things that we should solve (1) Powerlessness (2) Poverty (3) Decrease 2. Manual to be equipped with power (1) Ac 1:1 (2) Ac 1:3 (3) Ac 1:8 (4) Ac 1:14 (5) Ac 2:1-11 (6) Ac 2:41 (7) Ac 3:1 3. Continuance of power (1) Ac 13:1-4 (2) Ac 16:6-10 (3) Ac 19:1-7

Core msg: The Background God gives to the Evangelist (Ac 8:26-40)

1. Ac 8:26 (1) Said to Philip (2) Go to the road that goes down to Gaza (3) Ethopian ① Ps 103:20-22 ② Heb 1:14, Dan 3:8-23, Dan 6:20 ③ Rev 8:3-5 2. Ac 8:29 (1) With the evangelist (8:29) (2) Lead one in need of salvation (8:30-33) (3) Baptism (8:36) ① 1Co 3:16 ② Jn 14:16-17 ③ Ac 1:8 3. Ac 8:38-39 (1) First meeting (2) Last meeting (3) Eternal meeting – God’s absolute sovereignty ① 1 Ch 29:10-15 ② Eph 1:3-5 ③ Job 12:10 ④ Eph 3:9 ⑤ Ac 13:48

Weekly Message Flow (2013.7.7-2013.7.13.)

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(1) Panama Evangelism Conference (July 5th-6th)→ The Important Start+Method of Evangelization+ ▶Lecture 1: The Important Start (Acts 1:6-8) ① Introduction- Before we change Panama, we must change our thoughts. Why must we change our

thoughts and why must we have the important start? Right now, the world is facing an age of suffering, an age of idolatrous culture, and an age of evil spirits. The solution is Christ, but people are dying because they do not know Christ. Therefore, an important start must arise for us.

② Matthew 16:13-20, Christ- Knowing Christ is God’s grace, a miracle, and everything. ③ Acts 1:1-14, Promise (kingdom)- The resurrected Jesus promised three important things. Acts 1:3

God’s kingdom, Acts 1:8 filling of the Holy Spirit, Acts 1:14 constantly in prayer. Wherever you may go, you must go with the blessing of breaking down Satan and establishing the kingdom of God.

④ Acts 2:1-47, Experience (Holy Spirit)- They held onto the covenant from above and they started to experience. Saving Panama becomes a reality when we are able to gain this strength every day.

⑤ Conclusion- The evangelism movement that arose for Mark’s Upper Room tells us that this answer came from the answer of only and uniqueness.

▶Lecture 2: Method of Evangelization (Acts 13:1-3) ① Introduction- The method of evangelization is finding and continuing to raise up the disciples who

possess three answers (Christ, kingdom, experience of the Holy Spirit). How do we continue to raise up disciples?

② Look at the entirety of the Bible- Look at the 7 Remnants, Hebrews 11, and the Early Church. If you enjoy the blessings from lecture 1, you will see the disciples.

③ God attached real disciples when persecution arose. ④ He allowed greater works of the disciples to take place in the midst of crises (Acts 19:21, Acts

23:11, Acts 27:24) ⑤ Conclusion- Even though it may seem like you are in poverty, you are poor, you have spiritual

illnesses, or you have hardships in your family, God has prepared the greatest blessings. This is because you are a disciple. Moreover, if you understand God’s word, God will solve everything.

▶Lecture 3: Conclusion-Lifestyle (Acts 2:40-42) ① You can come down to the conclusion here because Jesus already told us the results. The powerful

nations that are worshipping idols and the persecutors will face disasters. Go and preach this gospel. Completely come down to the conclusion of Acts 1:1, Acts 1:3, Acts 1:8, and Acts 1:14.

② Seek out what has been hidden for long ages past for the evangelist- the filling of the Holy Spirit and the 5 powers, the prayer topics given by God (the filling of the Holy Spirit and the 5 powers, 40 thousand, 400 thousand, 10 million, RUTC, the churches of the nation and world…), strategies given by God (20 strategies)

③ Seek out what is within eternity- Romans 1:16-17, Romans 8:31-39, Romans 16:1-27, double sided contract (3 entrepreneurships, 3 time schedules, 3 fields)

④ Conclusion- Prayer topic (save the 37 countries in South America (Acts 2:9-11, 3 thousand disciples movement), Remnant movement (RUTC). Understand the church members and have personalization take place (Mt. of Olives-Mark’s Upper Room). So enter into deep prayer starting now (happiness, strength, healing, answer, doors will open).

(2) 1st Pulpit Message (July 7th)→ The One who has the Mystery of Eternal Blessings (Acts 4:12) ▶Thank you for allowing me to receive eternal life through the gospel and not religion, and thank you

for giving me the mystery of the eternal blessing of being the main figure in this war against religion, church authority, and Satan. As a child of God who has received the complete solutions to sins and curses, fate and destiny, the problems of hell, past, present, and the future, please allow me to enjoy the authority of the name of Jesus Christ. As an evangelist, allow me to rightfully save people with the gospel through the filling of the Holy Spirit, filling of wisdom, and filling of faith. Let me be used as the disciple of Christ until the end. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen

(3) 2nd Pulpit Message (July 7th)→ Those who Believe in His Name (John 1:12) ▶Thank you for calling me as the evangelist, for preparing the people who will listen to the gospel in

the field, and for opening the doors of evangelism. Please allow me to realize the name that God has given us – Jesus, Immanuel, and Father – and help me to enjoy that mystery. By enjoying the works of

the Holy Spirit by gaining the strength through the name of Jesus Christ, let me proclaim that name, defeat the authority of Satan, and receive answers. Now allow me to daily say, testify, and confess the name of Jesus Christ that Satan fears the most and that religions hate the most. With that name, allow me to experience the life of the evangelist. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen

(4) Evangelism Planning Team (July 7th)→ Regional Message Lesson 27: God’s Unity (Joshua 3:7) ▶ God’s unity is the church, and the most important aspect in the church is oneness (Acts 1:14). That

is why there is a blessing that has been given to you first. ① God has prepared the true blessings (only- Acts 1:1, Acts 1:3, Acts 1:8, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1, Acts 2:9-

11, Acts 2:41), the field blessings (Acts 8:4-8, Acts 8:26-40, Acts 9:1-43, Acts 10:1-45, Acts 11:19, Acts 13:1-4), and the hidden blessings (finding and enjoying the restoration of the 7 ages of disaster, evangelism finances, and missions finances). You must become the witness of these blessings.

② In God’s unity, the center must be placed on the Father, the Son, and the Spirit of God. ③ Conclusion- All of you here are the people who have received eternal blessings (Romans 16-double

sided contract/7 nicknames, 3 entrepreneurships/missions-culture-social welfare entrepreneurships, Remnants/platform for the future generation)

(5) Business Message (July 13th)→ Experience of the Life of the Evangelist (27): Meeting of IT Professionals (Colossians

3:1-4) ▶ Whatever it may be, you must carefully see the flow in order to find the direction and answer.

Right now, the many flows in this world have a hold on the culture and finances that have nothing to do with the truth. That is why spiritual problems are on the rise.

① We must find the hidden finances God has prepared here (evangelism, missions, future, remnants, cultural finances)

② Whether or not we can ride the flow to do world evangelization depends on the depth (content), height (level), and width (system).

③ Moreover, the thing we must seek out is the specialization that comes from above (Colossians 3:1-4, Romans 16:25, Revelations 8:3-5). We must seek out and enjoy the happiness, strength, and answer that come from God, that come from above.

④ Conclusion- Wars will arise from now on with these flows regarding individuals, entrepreneurships, and nations. We must gain the strength that comes from above here.

(6) Study of Evangelism (July 13th)→ Power of the Early Church (Acts 1:8) ① Study of Evangelism- Power of the Early Church (Acts 1:8) ② Church Lay Leader Graduate School- Power of the Church Lay Leaders ③ Regional Evangelism Specialized Camp- Power of Camp (7) Core Message (July 13th)→ Experience of the Life of the Evangelist (27): The Background God Gives to the Evangelist

(Acts 8:26-40) ▶ When you are facing confusion while living your walk of faith, do not fall into misconceptions, but

carefully see what the background you possess really is. Therefore, start with Matthew 16:13-20, Acts 1:1-14, and Acts 2:1-47; go with the method of finding the disciples whom God has hidden (time schedule, signposts, goals); and know the results of your life (Acts 1:8, Matthew 24:14) and come down to the conclusion (Romans 16:25-27). Always hold onto to this. Then you will see three things.

① Acts 8:26, Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip ② Acts 8:29, The Spirit told Philip ③ Acts 8:38-39, the blessing of the first meeting, the last meeting, and the eternal meeting. Believe

in the absolute sovereignty of God. ④ Conclusion- I am a child of God, Christ is the solution to all problems, Jesus is the Christ! (8) Regional Message (July 13th)→ The unity centered on the church (Ephesians 1:20-23)

♠Scripture Reading (Eph. 1:20-23) 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. ▶The spiritual reign of Christ is being visualized on earth through the church, and one of the cores of the reformed belief is that we are the unity that is centered on the church. Apostle Paul talks about the church where believers gather, but why is the church important? Christ sacrificed Himself to raise up the church, Gospel proclamation was fulfilled through the organization of the church, and the believers of the present day are planning the maturity of their faith through the church. What is the fundamental origin and historic origin of the church? The fundamental origin of the church was accomplished through the church organization that was planned to reveal God’s grace which was prepared before Creation in His absolute plan (Eph. 1:3-6). The historic origin of the church was when the church of the New Testament was established through the incident of when the Holy Spirit came on the day of the Pentecost (Acts 2:2-4) as Christ had prophesized (Mt. 16:18) What is the essence of the church? Catholics look for the essence of the church on the outer shell and typical organizational forms, but the Reformed Church sees the formless and spiritual connections as the essence of the church. 1. The head of the church unity is Jesus Christ ▶ A church is a unity that serves Jesus Christ as the greatest ruler and absolutely obeys His words. “And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church.” (Eph. 1:22) “And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.” (Col. 1:18) “For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.” (Eph. 5:28) The church respects Jesus Christ as the highest authority. Any human authority other than the authority of Jesus Christ is rejected. In accordance, as the member of the church, we must obey and subordinate ourselves to the authority of Jesus Christ. The Church of Philadelphia was a church with small power, but they served Christ as their head, obeyed Him, and kept God’s word, and when they met trials, they completely won and received filling blessings (Rev. 3:7-12)

2. The church unity must become one as the body of church ▶”which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way” (v.23) Church is a precious institute that was raised by our Lord sacrificing His body and shedding His blood. “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.” (1Cor. 12:12) So, as the body of Christ, the church should not have any division, conflicts, or fights. We are one, as a body in Christ. 3. The believers who are the members of the church unity are the limbs of the body of church ▶ “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” (1Cor. 12:27) As each person has different faces, and their personalities and preferences are different. They are different in gender, age, personality, character, special grace, talent, skills, and values, as well as occupations and their area of service. However, we must not understand the diversity of the believers as subordinate relationships or dominant relationships. This is because in Christ, all of the believers are equal children of God, and His people. There are many different limbs in our bodies, but they don’t try to dominate or assert themselves to others. In addition, the limbs have different tasks in the body. However, they intimately and organically help each other and contact each other to move the body. The limbs on our bodies help each other to fulfill their missions, and if one of the limbs is injured or hurt, the other limbs go through pain as well. This principle directly applies to the lives of our believers. The believers cannot have a high or low level in their status and duties. Following, there should be no master and slave relationships inside the church, where someone controls another. The body of Christ must be fulfilled by all of the members faithfully managing their duties in their special areas. In likeness, the most important thing in making one body is becoming one in love, and respecting and loving each other. When this happens, the church unity can reveal the true form of the true church. ▶We must absolutely come to realize that if you are uncomfortable with any of the limbs, all other limbs of the body, along with Christ, are experiencing pain at the same time. May all of you become the believers who takes responsibility and manages their commission as the member of the true church unity.

Category Regional Message

Title 28th Lecture: The Unity Centered on the Church

Scripture Reading

Ephesians 1:20-23

Date July 13, 2013

Location

Lecturer Rev. Ryu, Kwang-su (Organized by: Rev. Cha, Dong-ho)

Theme