 by Pastor Clarence Dalrymple God is a God of order. He has established the laws of nature, this world and universe. Even the most liberal and atheistic scientists marvel at the creation of God. Very briefly, disorder establishes itself as counterfeit order when man interferes with God's laws. God’s Spiritual laws written in the Bible produce righteous results when we operate in the confines of His word. For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, Colossians 1:9-13. Believers are in God’s Kingdom and are NOT part of the Kingdom of this world. The true church consists of those who have professed belief in Jesus Christ as their Savior. The church is not a denomination or a building, although it is recommended for every believer to find a good church to belong to so that the believer can build their faith and mature in their Christian experience. The believer also will have opportunities to serve and help the church grow. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. John 15:19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 1 John 5:19 Once we are born again, we are transferred into God’s kingdom and we are under God’s spiritual authority. Before redemption, we were controlled by the world's system and its authority. “Without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, strangers from the covenants of promise, no hope, without God in the world". Ephesians 2:12 Walked according to the course of this world, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and mind." Ephesians. 2:2-3 Ephesians 2:19 tells us of our position after receiving Jesus as Lord. It says we are "no more strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens with all the saints and the household of God." We can also tell if we are truly born again because our thoughts change. We become more concerned with spiritual things and less concerned about the world. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world." 1 John 2:15-16. God has recreated a place for us in the Kingdom of God right here on earth. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love God has recreated a place for us in His kingdom. Colossians. 1:13 The Kingdom of God is spiritual and governed by spiritual laws. KINGDOM (Basileia) denotes sovereignty, royal power, and dominion. The world system is controlled by Satan. He establishes principalities. The Law of Spirit of Life is a Spiritual LAW. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 We are free from condemnation if we do not follow the ways of the world. Satan cannot hinder or change God's laws for he has no place in God’s kingdom. If we follow God, we can be free! Once a believer puts Spiritual laws in motion, Satan cannot alter it because he can only operate in the natural realm. Satan has no power in the spiritual realm. The devil is not in alliance with God. Quit giving the devil credit and learn to give God the glory! The Law of the Spirit of Life There is an intense spiritual warfare waging today. The laws we surrender to will determine our destiny. The earth is governed by laws of physics (Physical Laws-Law of Gravity, etc.). This natural world is governed by natural laws. The spirit world is governed by supernatural laws. (the Law of God and the law of evil). By our obedience to God’s Word, or by our disobedience to Him, we determine which laws operate in our life. The Law of Sin and Death operates in unbelievers. It came into effect at the fall of man. “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned. For until the Law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law.” Romans 5:12-13 The definition of sin is to miss the mark. It is a definite, calculated action of rebellion against God. Sin is a governing principle or power. We were all born with the sin-nature which elevates our desires over anything else. The consequence of sin is death. Death is separation of spirit and soul from the body. It is also the separation of man from God. We are born in that separated state, and in order to end that separation, we must be born again. The Law of Spirit and Life Life or, Zoe, is the Life of God. It is the quickening power. “And so, it is written the first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.” 1 Corinthians 15:45 The Law of Sin and Death Produces:
“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6 The Law of the Spirit of Life produces:
The spirit world is controlled by the Word of God, while the natural world is controlled by man speaking God’s Word. Jesus rebuked the storm. Jesus called Lazarus forth out of the tomb. GOD’S WORD THAT IS CONCEIVED IN YOUR HEART, THEN FORMED BY THE TONGUE AND SPOKEN OUT OF YOUR MOUTH BECOMES A SPIRITUAL FORCE RELEASING THE ABILITY OF GOD IN YOU! And since we have the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, “I believed and therefore have I spoken.” We also believe and therefore speak. 2 Corinthians 4:13 Satan cannot hinder or change God’s laws because he has no place or authority in God’s Kingdom. Once a believer puts spiritual laws in motion, Satan cannot hinder it. Satan can only operate in the natural realm by manipulating circumstances and trying to cause the believer to react. With spiritual law we control the natural instead of being controlled by the natural. The Law of the Spirit of life is set in motion by our tongue. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. By faith we understand that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Hebrews 11:1-3 “So, Jesus answered and said unto them,” Have faith in God (original translation-Have the faith of God)” For assuredly, I say to you, whoever sys to the mountain, “Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.” Mark 11:22-23 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:24 “You are snared by the words of your mouth” Proverbs 6:2. Three Keys to Operate in the kingdom of God to produce Life. “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of Heaven, and whatsoever you bind on earth will be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in Heaven. (original) translation says whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in Heaven. Matthew 16:19 Keys symbolize authority, and authority has been given to the believer NOT to Satan! Do not glorify what Satan is doing. Learn to speak life! “Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am He that lives and was dead; and behold I am alive forever more and have the keys of hell and death.” Revelation 1:17-18
The Holy Spirit knows the Will of God and prays the Will of God through us. “Likewise, the Spirit also helps us in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is because He makes intercession for the saints according to the Will of God, and we know that all things work together for good to those who love God and are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:26-28 Praying in the Holy Ghost builds up your faith. “But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.” Jude 20
“But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the praises of Israel.” Psalms 22:3
“Bless the Lord O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name, Bless the Lord O my soul and forget not all His benefits, who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases. Who redeems your life from destruction and crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies, and who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle.” Psalm 103:1-5 For an audio of this message go to our sermon net page
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