WALKING IN THE SPIRIT 16 I say then: walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust (sinful desires) of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts (wars) against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh… (Gal. 5:16–17) The “flesh” in Paul’s theology includes sinful physical pleasures (sensuality, gluttony, alcoholism, etc.) as [...]

OUR JOURNEY BEGINS WITH THE PARADOX OF GRACE: DARK BUT LOVELY 5 I am dark (in my heart), but lovely (to God), O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon. Do not look upon me, because I am dark… (Song 1:5-6). The Bride’s spiritual journey begins with a spiritual [...]

ESTABLISHING AN OVERALL PRAYER LIFE: THREE CATEGORIES Prayer for my personal life: breakthrough of God’s glory (strength, favor, etc.) on my inner man, in my circumstances (physical, financial and relational) and through my ministry as God’s power is released through my hands, His authority through my words (singing, preaching, conversations) and prophetic revelation to help [...]

THE BRIDAL PARADIGM OF KINGDOM MINISTRY AT THE END-OF-THE-AGE Then the Kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the Bridegroom. (Mt. 25:1) Took their lamps – public ministry that brings God’s light to others Ten virgins – all are born again believers (2 Cor. [...]

THE SUPERIOR PLEASURES IN THE GRACE OF GOD The Bride referred to the “superior pleasures” of the Word. This reveals her theology related to holiness. She points to the superior pleasures that come from growing in revelation of God’s heart (affection). God created us with 7 longings that draw us to Him and reflect His [...]