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Introduction
'I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I've been doing. As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.'
John 14:12, 20:21
Greetings!
Welcome to our new subscribers. (You are not here by accident)
In Christ there's neither male nor female, just believers, and all believers are commanded to go and tell the Good News to a dying world. But two thirds of the body of Christ have been shackled and disuaded from obeying their Lord due to insidious pagan cultural tradition, and it's time it was stopped. In this edition you'll hear from one of the most anointed women who ever walked on earth. From a man who has probably witnessed more miracles following his preaching of Christ than anybody who's ever lived. And some embarrassing out-takes of the Early Church Fathers.
OK Saints, be blessed!
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Editor's Perspective
I Am With You
There's no such thing as being alone on God's front-line. Those who remain huddled and fearful by the homefires, whilst a lost world perishes, will surely be lonely, oppressed, and in need. Those who listen to the deceiving spirits of Satan, urging them to bomb, kill and destroy sinners, will become very confused. But believers who respond to Christ's final command ringing in their spirit's: 'Go, and make disciples of all nations ... teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Love your enemies!' Will put fear, and every evil thing, to flight, and lack nothing as they walk in the sweet abiding fellowship of the Lord of Glory who promised, 'And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.' Mtt. 28:20.
Be busy and alert Saints!
Colin Melbourne
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Subscriber's Question and Answer
'When I was saved 3 years ago, I couldn't stay away from church, now it's more like a chore to me. Why?'
Answer: Two reasons: Your Fellowship has gone off the boil, and so have you. 2 Tim. 1:6 'For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.' The Holy Spirit exhorts us to fan into flame the Gifts God has given us. Paul meant the Gift of prophesy (preaching the Gospel in this context), as well as any other Spiritual Gifts God had imparted to Timothy through Paul. But it also applies to all believers upon whom God has laid His Hand, and nobody can come to Christ unless God's Hand is upon them.
Who's responsibility is it to fan our gifts into flame? Answer: 'I remind *you* to fan into flame the gift of God'. It's common to see Fellowships and individuals fall into forms and routines, losing the thrill and vitality of real Christianity. Even Spirit-filled fellowships can get into this ditch. If that's true of your Fellowship call for a revival or get out of it and find one that's hot. The Lord pulled Smith Wigglesworth out of at least four zealous church groups as they became too organized. If he'd stayed, we'd probably never have heard of him.
How do you fan into flame your zeal for God? Easy, seek Him, obey Him, and share what you know of Him with all you meet. If you're not Full of God's Spirit, get filled. The waters of Mount Hermon supply two seas, the same water reaches both. The Sea of Galilee allows the water to flow through itself, and is teeming with life, but the Dead Sea is lifeless because it has no exit. It's a dead-end. Don't be a dead-end. As you share what God's given you, you'll get such a kick inside you will be bursting with Life, and on fire for Christ. He said 'Go Tell!' Not sit, grumble and discuss doctrine. Leading souls to Christ is the primary purpose you are still on earth. Don't waste your time here. Obey Him today, get on fire again. You may be just the spark your Fellowship is praying for.
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Power Evangelism Tip
Listen to the Holy Spirit and Be Led by Him
The traditional method of evangelism is to speak, proclaim, transmit, and shower the world with a broadside of Christ's Words and message. And that's helping, it's better than nothing. But the first disciples followed the Holy Spirit's leading moment by moment, proclaiming the Good News, doing and saying what He directed, healing the sick, and casting out demons. This is God's method, and it's far more effective, and exciting, than traditional evangelism. But many Christians are so used to persuing programmes and man's techniques they haven't a clue how to follow the Holy Spirit, they need to learn to recognize Him, and His gentle compassionate promptings. It's not too late, you can begin to Learn to follow Christ's Spirit, everyday, and He'll use you in ways you thought only belonged in the Book of Acts!
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