Categoria: Imersão INGLÊS

We belong to the Church, a living organism that gives the Lord the possibility of carrying out His will on earth. Therefore, concern for our own sustenance cannot root us in this wicked world (Gal 1:3,4; Matt 6:25-34). Although each of us manages our own finances, we must be aware that our possessions belong to … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Tuesday | Mess. 06 – The Church’s Degradation Over the Centuries

The word spoken by those who strive to seek fellowship in the teaching of the apostles irresistibly penetrates the heart of those who listen. It is like a sharp double-edged sword; divides soul and spirit, and joints and marrow, it also discerns the thoughts and purposes of the heart. There is no way anyone can … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Monday | Mess. 06 – The Church’s Degradation Over the Centuries

Thank God we are in the age of the prophetic word, in which everyone has the freedom to hear the living and instantaneous speaking of God. We do not need a priesthood to mediate our contact with God, but we receive His presence through His word. We are all priests! (1 Pe 2:9) Only when … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Sunday | Mess. 05 – The Emergence of the Root of the Church’s Degradation in the Second Century

The work of the Nicolaitans means that, in the church there are those who know the word of God and deal with spiritual matters (clergy), while the rest take care of secular matters (lay people). This is not the case in the church, as everyone is a member of the Body of Christ, absorbs the … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Saturday | Mess. 05 – The Emergence of the Root of the Church’s Degradation in the Second Century

Few were like Timothy, who appreciated the word that gives direction to the church; and many were those who did parallel work. The main reason for the degradation of the church was this: not giving value to the word that God speaks. (2 Tim 3:10). All seven letters to the churches in Revelation begin with … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Friday | Mess. 05 – The Emergence of the Root of the Church’s Degradation in the Second Century

In Revelation, John reveals Christ as the High Priest who supplies and cares for His church and also reveals that God is on the throne administering the entire universe according to His will, executing His righteous judgment to present the New Jerusalem as God’s mutual habitation with men for all eternity (Rev 1:12; 4:5; 21:3). … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Thursday | Mess. 05 – The Emergence of the Root of the Church’s Degradation in the Second Century

In Revelation, the emphasis is not on positions but on functions; let us not become attached to our position in the church, but let us seek to fulfill the role of being faithful transmitters of the word (Rev 2:1, 8, 12, 18; 3:1, 7, 14; 2 Tim 2:2). John’s ministry leads the church back to … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Wednesday | Mess. 05 – The Emergence of the Root of the Church’s Degradation in the Second Century

The great villain of the degradation of the church at the end of the first century was not giving due value to the prophetic word spoken by the apostles (Pr 29:18, KJ). The church is not governed by a majority as in human democratic government. It is governed by the Holy Spirit Himself through the … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Tuesday | Mess. 05 – The Emergence of the Root of the Church’s Degradation in the Second Century

In the church life that the Holy Spirit established, the brothers persevered in the teaching of the apostles and in fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayers. It all begins with the word of the apostles’ teaching, which Christ established to give direction to the church; and no one, however eloquent or learned, … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Monday | Mess. 05 – The Emergence of the Root of the Church’s Degradation in the Second Century

In the church, we are all servants of the Lord, and there is no dispute for position, as we are members of the Body of Christ, a living organism; it is not a question of position, but of function (Rev 1:1; Rm 12:4-5). A servant does not expect recognition, praise or applause. We are servants … Continuar lendo DAILY IMMERSION IN THE PROPHETIC WORD Sunday | Mess. 04 – The Evidence of Degradation at the End of the First Century