God leads us through the ministries in the body speaking the truth in love.

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God doesn’t want anyone to walk alone. We walk as a body. A person alone can go astray, and no one is there to correct him or her. All ministries must walk in submission to God’s delegated authority in every other ministry. Christ in one shows respect to Christ in the other.

“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God” (Ephesians 5:21 KJV).

God leads us through the members of the body who speak the truth in love. When we hear His voice and recognize that Christ is speaking to us through our brothers and sisters, faith comes. And faith brings us to grace so we can do what God asked us to do when He spoke through our brothers and sisters. Then Christ is more fully formed in us since we have allowed the Holy Spirit to plant the Seed of the Word in our hearts.

God leads us through the members of the body who speak the truth in love.

God doesn’t want anyone to walk alone. We walk as a body. A person alone can go astray, and no one is there to correct him or her. All ministries must walk in submission to God’s delegated authority in every other ministry. Christ in one shows respect to Christ in the other
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“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God” (Ephesians 5:21 KJV).

God leads us through the members of the body who speak the truth in love. When we hear His voice and recognize that Christ is speaking to us through our brothers and sisters, faith comes. And faith brings us to grace so we can do what God asked us to do when He spoke through our brothers and sisters. Then Christ is more fully formed in us since we have allowed the Holy Spirit to plant the Seed of the Word in our hearts.

BE BAPTIZED IN THE SPIRIT on Free Gospel Music

Endued with power from above!
Let Him flow.
Endued with power from above!
Let Him flow.

CHORUS

Be baptized in the Spirit,
You who sit with him above,
In those heavenly places.
Let the Spirit flow in love.
From those heavenly places,
Let the Spirit flow in love.

He lives within since you believed.
Let Him flow.
He lives within since you believed.
Let Him flow.

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Just mind the Spirit of the Lord.
Let Him flow.
Just mind the Spirit of the Lord.
Let Him flow.

CHORUS

Be overwhelmed as you submit.
Let Him flow.
Be overwhelmed as you submit.
Let Him flow.

CHORUS

Bob and Kathy Stenson

Be Baptized in the Spirit

God doesn’t want anyone to walk alone

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“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the Head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love” (Ephesians 4:15-16 KJV).

God doesn’t want anyone to walk alone. We walk as a body. A person alone can go astray, and no one is there to correct him or her. All ministries must walk in submission to God’s delegated authority in every other ministry. Christ in one shows respect to Christ in the other.

We walk as a body

“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the Head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love” (Ephesians 4:15-16 KJV).

God doesn’t want anyone to walk alone. We walk as a body. A person alone can go astray, and no one is there to correct him or her. All ministries must walk in submission to God’s delegated authority in every other ministry. Christ in one shows respect to Christ in the other.

BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT

Be filled with the Spirit speaking to yourselves
In psalms and hymns and Spiritual songs.
Let God’s word dwell richly, deep within your hearts,
That you may bear fruit for the Glory of God.

The God of all peace wholly sanctify,
And set you apart for the Kingdom of God.
Rejoice now, and praise Him, O, ye Sons of God.
The Kingdom of God is near unto you.

It will not be long, yes, it will be soon,
When all men shall see the Glory of God.
Behold! I create now everything new.
And you’re being made in the image of God.

All Glory and Honor, to our Blessed Lord,
Dominion and power to our God belong.
Our hearts filled with rapture, our mouth filled with praise;
We love You and thank You for Infinite Grace.

E. H. Wanagas You may use this song for the glory of God, but not for profit.

Be Filled With the Spirit

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God reveals doctrine to the apostles

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God reveals doctrine to the apostles in the same ways He gives revelation to any other member. For instance, God may reveal something to the apostles through Scripture, prophecy in a camp meeting or local church meeting, or a quiet inner voice. God delegates the authority and responsibility to the apostles to reveal the vision and direction of the church. God settles this vision when the Holy Spirit confirms it to all the apostles. This way God keeps the church from being pulled in many directions by many conflicting visions. A false vision can do terrible damage and has caused much hardship and division. God delegates the authority and responsibility to the apostles to equip the members of Christ’s body for ministry so the members can build up Christ in each other.

“And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV).

We can only receive revelation by the power of the Holy Spirit. That’s true whether that revelation is coming through the Bible, a personal vision, a dream, a doctrine taught by an apostolic ministry, or any other means.

We need the Holy Spirit to receive any revelation: to understand the Bible, to know the apostles are apostles, or to recognize any gift, ministry, or office in the church. God has delegated the authority and responsibility to all the members of the body, including elders, deacons, and apostles, to bring Christ’s body to maturity and unity.

We can only receive revelation by the power of the Holy Spirit.

God reveals doctrine to the apostles in the same ways He gives revelation to any other member. For instance, God may reveal something to the apostles through Scripture, prophecy in a camp meeting or local church meeting, or a quiet inner voice. God delegates the authority and responsibility to the apostles to reveal the vision and direction of the church. God settles this vision when the Holy Spirit confirms it to all the apostles. This way God keeps the church from being pulled in many directions by many conflicting visions. A false vision can do terrible damage and has caused much hardship and division. God delegates the authority and responsibility to the apostles to equip the members of Christ’s body for ministry so the members can build up Christ in each other.

“And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV).

We can only receive revelation by the power of the Holy Spirit. That’s true whether that revelation is coming through the Bible, a personal vision, a dream, a doctrine taught by an apostolic ministry, or any other means.

We need the Holy Spirit to receive any revelation: to understand the Bible, to know the apostles are apostles, or to recognize any gift, ministry, or office in the church. God has delegated the authority and responsibility to all the members of the body, including elders, deacons, and apostles, to bring Christ’s body to maturity and unity.

BASKING IN THE GLORY

I’m basking in the glory,
Basking in the glory,
Basking in the glory of the Father of all Light.
Basking in the glory,
Basking the glory,
Basking in His power and His might.

I’m walking in the glory,
Walking in the glory,
Walking in the glory of the Father of all Light.
Walking in the glory,
Walking the glory,
Walking in His power and His might.

I’m standing in the glory,
Standing in the glory,
Standing in the glory of the Father of all Light.
Standing in the glory,
Standing the glory,
Standing in His power and His might.

I’m living in the glory,
Living in the glory,
Living in the glory of the Father of all Light.
Living in the glory,
Living the glory,
Living in His power and His might.

I’m flowing in the glory,
Flowing in the glory,
Flowing in the glory of the Father of all Light.
Flowing in the glory,
Flowing the glory,
Flowing in His power and His might.
Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

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In the mouth of two or three witnesses

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“Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace” (1 Corinthians 14:29-30 KJV).

The following verses show the principle of two or three witnesses:

“But if he will not hear thee, then] take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established” (Matthew 18:16 KJV).

“One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established” (Deuteronomy 19:15 KJV).
mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established” (2 Corinthians 13:2b KJV).

For revelation, confirmation is a matter of safety for the church. When God reveals a truth to us, we long for other members of Christ’s body to receive that same revelation and confirm it. It’s exciting to hear someone prophesy the same revelation that was so new to you when you have never told that person about the revelation.

If the Holy Spirit confirms a revelation through many members of the church, we take it more seriously. However, that doesn’t establish the revelation. Revelation isn’t established unless the Holy Spirit confirms the revelation to all the apostles.

“it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit” (Ephesians 3:5b KJV).

In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established

“Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace” (1 Corinthians 14:29-30 KJV).

The following verses show the principle of two or three witnesses:

“But if he will not hear thee, then] take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established” (Matthew 18:16 KJV).

“One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established” (Deuteronomy 19:15 KJV).

“In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established” (2 Corinthians 13:2b KJV).

For revelation, confirmation is a matter of safety for the church. When God reveals a truth to us, we long for other members of Christ’s body to receive that same revelation and confirm it. It’s exciting to hear someone prophesy the same revelation that was so new to you when you have never told that person about the revelation.

If the Holy Spirit confirms a revelation through many members of the church, we take it more seriously. However, that doesn’t establish the revelation. Revelation isn’t established unless the Holy Spirit confirms the revelation to all the apostles.

“it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit” (Ephesians 3:5b KJV).

AS THE EARTH BRINGS FORTH HER BUDS

(Isaiah 61:11)

As the earth brings forth her buds
And as things that are sown spring forth;
So the Lord our GOD will cause
His Righteousness to spring forth.

Break up, break up your fallow ground:
It’s time to seek the LORD.
If you seek Him, He will be found.
It’s time to seek the LORD.

Sow good Seed in all you do.
It’s time to seek the LORD.
Till He rain His righteousness on you.
It’s time to seek the Lord.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

As the Earth Brings Forth Her Buds

We long for the day when our hearing God will be so clear there will be no question.

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“no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.” (1 Corinthians 12:3b KJV).

We have another safeguard when God is leading us, especially concerning revelation that has greater scope than personal leading in your life. There is a principle in Scripture of two or three witnesses for confirmation. However, be careful in this hour. The enemy of our souls is extremely deceptive. Consider the times when all the Old Testament prophets agreed except for one, the one who was actually hearing the word of the Lord.

“How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying” (1 Corinthians 14:26 KJV).

A member may have a revelation during a meeting, but God will confirm any revelation through two or three other members. We need to check our revelation because the fleshly nature is still strong and deceptive. The 29th verse seems to be saying two or three prophets confirm a prophecy. Other Scriptures talk about two or three witnesses.

We long for the day when our hearing God will be so clear there will be no question. What’s the answer? Keep seeking the Lord. Keep walking in obedience to His Spirit. This is where spiritual maturity happens. This is how you gain discernment.

Keep seeking the Lord.

“no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.” (1 Corinthians 12:3b KJV).

We have another safeguard when God is leading us, especially concerning revelation that has greater scope than personal leading in your life. There is a principle in Scripture of two or three witnesses for confirmation. However, be careful in this hour. The enemy of our souls is extremely deceptive. Consider the times when all the Old Testament prophets agreed except for one, the one who was actually hearing the word of the Lord.

“How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying” (1 Corinthians 14:26 KJV).

A member may have a revelation during a meeting, but God will confirm any revelation through two or three other members. We need to check our revelation because the fleshly nature is still strong and deceptive. The 29th verse seems to be saying two or three prophets confirm a prophecy. Other Scriptures talk about two or three witnesses.

We long for the day when our hearing will be so clear there will be no question. What’s the answer? Keep seeking the Lord. Keep walking in obedience to His Spirit. This is where spiritual maturity happens. This is how you gain discernment.

As For Me, I Shall Behold Thy Face In Righteousness

As for me I shall behold,
Thy face in righteousness,
And I shall be satisfied,
And I shall be satisfied,
When I awake,
With Thy likeness.

As we all with open face,
Beholding as in a glass,
The glory of the Lord,
Are changed into the same image,
From glory to glory even as by,
The Spirit of the Lord.

Take away the veil of the flesh.
See the church with eyes of the Lord;
See the glory of the Lord.
Be transfigured to His image,
From glory to glory even as by,
the Spirit of the Lord

As we discern His Body, His Temple,
Each part set in their right place.
Though hidden from the world,
His glory is revealed,
From glory to glory as we begin,
To behold more and more of His face.

Yield to His Spirit, from faith unto faith,
‘Til His pattern is the only one.
The flesh shall all vanish,
In the light of His glory,
from glory to glory, transfigured by,
The Spirit of the son.

Ps. 17:15, 2 Co. 3:18, 1 Jo. 3:2

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

As For Me, I Shall Behold Thy Face in Righteousness

God’s leading will never conflict with Scripture, and it will flow with the fruit of the Spirit.

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“And when He putteth forth His own sheep, He goeth before them, and the sheep follow Him: for they know His voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.” … “I am the Good Shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine.” … “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me”  (John 10:3-5, 14, & 27 KJV).

The word translated as “hear” in this passage means to comprehend and understand. If that wasn’t clear enough, Jesus also said His sheep recognize Him. They know Him. They know the difference between Christ’s voice and the voice of their fallen mind or a demon. When you are in church meetings where the body of Christ has the freedom to prophesy, you gain a keen sense to recognize the voice of Christ.

However, all who are born again know His voice. He created us to be constantly in His Presence listening to His voice, and any time we aren’t connected directly to Him, we won’t find happiness. In His Presence, we find fullness of joy, and we can’t find it anywhere else. God’s leading will never conflict with Scripture, and it will flow with the fruit of the Spirit. You’ll sense steadfastness, authority, and the Presence of Christ when He speaks. If a message isn’t from God, you’ll sense a check, dread, or uneasiness.

God created us to be constantly in His Presence listening to His voice

“And when He putteth forth His own sheep, He goeth before them, and the sheep follow Him: for they know His voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.” … “I am the Good Shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine.” … “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:3-5, 14, & 27 KJV).

The word translated as “hear” in this passage means to comprehend and understand. If that wasn’t clear enough, Jesus also said His sheep recognize Him. They know Him. They know the difference between Christ’s voice and the voice of their fallen mind or a demon. When you are in church meetings where the body of Christ has the freedom to prophesy, you gain a keen sense to recognize the voice of Christ.

However, all who are born again know His voice. He created us to be constantly in His Presence listening to His voice, and any time we aren’t connected directly to Him, we won’t find happiness. In His Presence, we find fullness of joy, and we can’t find it anywhere else. God’s leading will never conflict with Scripture, and it will flow with the fruit of the Spirit. You’ll sense steadfastness, authority, and the Presence of Christ when He speaks. If a message isn’t from God, you’ll sense a check, dread, or uneasiness.

As Fires Rage

As fires rage, the world proclaims that all is well,
As kingdoms fall, My Seed stands tall, and shall prevail.
Though smitten, they return to Me, and give their all,
This Army lives, each joint supplies, so that none shall fall.

And I’ve broken thee, that you might set others free,
And I’ve wounded thee, so My Life they can see.
But all that I have torn, I’ll heal and I’ll restore,
My glory, I’ll set on thee, a righteous Seed you will be.

Bob and Charlotte Torango

Stop struggling to get faith and hear His voice

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“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:6-8)

HEARING

Once we finally stop struggling to get faith because we realize faith comes by hearing God’s voice, we start an unnecessary struggle to hear God’s voice. I’ve had different people tell me they never hear God’s voice. I suppose they expect the skies to open with flashes of lightning and God’s booming voice shaking the ground. God is speaking. We need to tune in to Him. Everyone hears God’s voice but few acknowledge Him. He’s the Light Who lights every person, even unbelievers. He shines Light on everyone. Not all acknowledge Him. God speaks through the Bible. He speaks through brothers and sisters in Christ. He can give a vision or dream. When you seek Him, God often speaks through a combination of a quiet inner voice, a feeling, your conscience, or your intuition. As you live your life in His Presence, you know what’s right or wrong. You know what to do. You give the next word of the prophecy as it comes to you. You turn from evil toward what’s right. Demonic voices and fallen minds say you can’t tell the difference between God’s voice and something else, but here’s what God says:

“And when He putteth forth His own sheep, He goeth before them, and the sheep follow Him: for they know His voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.” … “I am the Good Shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine.” … “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me”  (John 10:3-5, 14, & 27 KJV).

The unnecessary struggle to hear God’s voice

“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:6-8)

HEARING

Once we finally stop struggling to get faith because we realize faith comes by hearing God’s voice, we start an unnecessary struggle to hear God’s voice. I’ve had different people tell me they never hear God’s voice. I suppose they expect the skies to open with flashes of lightning and God’s booming voice shaking the ground. God is speaking. We need to tune in to Him. Everyone hears God’s voice but few acknowledge Him. He’s the Light Who lights every person, even unbelievers. He shines Light on everyone. Not all acknowledge Him. God speaks through the Bible. He speaks through brothers and sisters in Christ. He can give a vision or dream. When you seek Him, God often speaks through a combination of a quiet inner voice, a feeling, your conscience, or your intuition. As you live your life in His Presence, you know what’s right or wrong. You know what to do. You give the next word of the prophecy as it comes to you. You turn from evil toward what’s right. Demonic voices and fallen minds say you can’t tell the difference between God’s voice and something else, but here’s what God says:

“And when He putteth forth His own sheep, He goeth before them, and the sheep follow Him: for they know His voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.” … “I am the Good Shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine.” … “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:3-5, 14, & 27 KJV).