BEHOLD I LIVE

Behold, I live – though death surrounds me,
Behold, I live – though hell’s do rage.
Behold, I live – for I’ve ascended,
And now, for Christ – His life I give,
Yes, now for Christ – His life I give.

Bob and Charlotte Torango

WORDS HAVE POWER

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Sometimes, we may forget how powerful the words we speak are. You can speak the Word of God, the Living Christ. By Him, the Father created the universe. He now preserves every created thing and holds it together by the power of His Word. When you speak by the Holy Spirit, you speak the Living Word. You speak Christ. Otherwise, you speak death, darkness, and destruction.

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21A).

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Sometimes, we may forget how powerful the words we speak are.

Sometimes, we may forget how powerful the words we speak are. You can speak the Word of God, the Living Christ. By Him, the Father created the universe. He now preserves every created thing and holds it together by the power of His Word. When you speak by the Holy Spirit, you speak the Living Word. You speak Christ. Otherwise, you speak death, darkness, and destruction.

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21a KJV).

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BEFORE ME THERE STANDS AN OPEN DOOR

Before me there stands an open Door,
The Spirit of the Father says go forth,
Just trust and hear and do My every word,
For Son, you’ve never come this way before.

Bob and Charlotte Torango

Christ is the Word. Faith comes by hearing the Word.

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The Father led you by speaking the Word. Christ is the Word. Faith comes by hearing the Word.

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word [leading] of God” (Romans 10:17 KJV).

Christ authors faith in you.

“looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2a KJV).

Faith gives you a vision of hope.

“Now faith is the substance [reality as opposed to concept] of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1 KJV).

God gives you spiritual eyes to see Christ as He is, and you see He’s a many-membered body.

“Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is” (1 John 3:2 KJV).

In God’s vision of hope, He shows you your place in that body. And He shows you the Christ in each member. He leads. You follow by the power of grace. Grace does God’s righteousness through you. [A prayer. A prophecy. A kind word. An act that helps someone. Doing what’s right. Turning from error or sin. Fulfilling a responsibility.] You receive the gift of righteousness and allow it to do what God intended for that moment.

“For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:17 KJV).

The Holy Spirit has planted the Seed in your heart, and that Seed is Christ.

“And He spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a Sower went forth to sow; And when He sowed, some Seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold….Hear ye therefore the parable of the Sower. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received Seed by the way side. But he that received the Seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the Word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the Word, by and by he is offended. He also that received Seed among the thorns is he that heareth the Word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the Word, and he becometh unfruitful. But he that received Seed into the good ground is he that heareth the Word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty”  (Matthew 13:3-23 KJV).

That Seed is the Word. The Word proceeds from the Father. The Word is Christ Who now dwells in you.

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4b KJV).

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The Father led you by speaking the Word. Christ is the Word.

The Father led you by speaking the Word. Christ is the Word. Faith comes by hearing the Word.

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word [leading] of God” (Romans 10:17 KJV).

Christ authors faith in you.

“looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2a KJV).

Faith gives you a vision of hope.

“Now faith is the substance [reality as opposed to concept] of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1 KJV).

God gives you spiritual eyes to see Christ as He is, and you see He’s a many-membered body.

“Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is” (1 John 3:2 KJV).

In God’s vision of hope, He shows you your place in that body. And He shows you the Christ in each member. He leads. You follow by the power of grace. Grace does God’s righteousness through you. [A prayer. A prophecy. A kind word. An act that helps someone. Doing what’s right. Turning from error or sin. Fulfilling a responsibility.] You receive the gift of righteousness and allow it to do what God intended for that moment.

“For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:17 KJV).

The Holy Spirit has planted the Seed in your heart, and that Seed is Christ.

“And He spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a Sower went forth to sow; And when He sowed, some Seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold….Hear ye therefore the parable of the Sower. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received Seed by the way side. But he that received the Seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the Word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the Word, by and by he is offended. He also that received Seed among the thorns is he that heareth the Word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the Word, and he becometh unfruitful. But he that received Seed into the good ground is he that heareth the Word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty” (Matthew 13:3-23 KJV).

That Seed is the Word. The Word proceeds from the Father. The Word is Christ Who now dwells in you.
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4b KJV).

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
.
“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.

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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.

CHORUS

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.
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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.