Some teach that the Church will be raptured before the events that begin in Revelation 4:1. This teaching is based on the argument that since the term Church is not used in chapters 4–21 of Revelation, the Church must no longer be on earth at that time. However, this assumption is based on silence rather than on Scripture. There is much evidence in Revelation that the saints are living and functioning on earth during the tribulation.

The great harvest of souls from all nations occurs during the Read the rest of the story

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 others (1 Cor. 14:25)

Prayer for people and places: individuals, ministries, marketplace and governmental authorities, and the destiny of cities or nations (Israel, Egypt, YWAM, GOD TV, etc.)

Prayer for strategic social issues: justice (abortion, human trafficking), civil… Read the rest of the story

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. 11:2-3).

Went out to meet the Bridegroom – revelation of Jesus as the Bridegroom God

Then the Kingdom shall be likened to virgins meeting the Bridegroom – at the end-of-the-age. The word ‘then’ leads us back to the end-of-the-age theme of… Read the rest of the story

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 glory in us.

2 Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth– for Your love is better than wine (Song 1:2).

In this session, we will look at seven principles of “Jesus’ love… Read the rest of the story

SONG OF SOLOMON: THE DIVINE KISS & THE BRIDE’S LIFE VISION (SONG 1:2-4)

The theme of the Song of Solomon is the Bride’s spiritual journey to be drawn near to Jesus in intimacy and then to run in deep partnership with Him in ministry. She matures in these two realities as she experiences the kisses of God’s word touching her heart.

2 Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth (Word). For Your love is better than wine…

4 Draw me away (intimacy)! We will run after you (ministry). (Song 1:2-4)

The Song of Solomon has two… Read the rest of the story