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The Church is the dwelling place of God

We should consider that of the one hundred and fifteen times the word “church” is mentioned in the New Testament, ninety times it refers to a local congregation of baptized believers covenanted together as the Body of Christ. Jesus is the foundation of this church, and every other New Testament church.

The church is referred to as “the Body of Christ” of Jesus Christ is shown as stated: “And he is the head of the body, the church, with church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have preeminence,” (I Cor. 1:18), the church is also shown as the dwelling place for God. The Holy Spirit indwells permanently each Christian and the corporate body of Christians in the church.The Greek word for “church” is “ekklesia.” It means, “A group of people called from their homes or places of business to assemble together.”

Ensnared by Satan, spirits of violence

Why are many Christian leaders promoting wickedness? Jesus gave a solemn warning in (Matt 7:21 24 21), “Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”

Billions are ensnared by Satan will never be delivered unless the church awakens to its lost spiritual inheritance.

LOST PREACHERS

When rich, egotistic, self-centered preachers stand before God’s judgment bar of Jesus; “I was a successful preacher having the biggest church, mansions, best cars and yachts, best jewelry, best clothes, supporting a few poor people, sending our used clothes to them, checking their Social Security cards and if they didn’t have one, we’d escort them out of the church. Popular, on television a dozen times every week, appearing on the international secular television networks, teaching people to confess and have positive thoughts by giving MY church or MY MINISTRY tithes and offerings. I had the biggest computer- game room, swimming and supporting Christian rock bands and I had the largest youth group in town.”

“Depart from Me ye workers of iniquity!”

What is the Promise?

The Baptism of The Holy Spirit as promised in the New Testament, is quite different in kind from any of the various operations or manifestations of the Holy Spirit.

“But the comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name. He shall teach you all things! And bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you.” (John 14:26).

Why do Christians need the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

  • According to Luke 11:13, “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him”
  • Jesus said it was for the endowment of supernatural power for service. “Be endued with power from on high . . . to witness, ” (Luke 24:9; Acts 1:8).