Attributes of Jesus The Christ Prayer
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Attributes of Jesus The Christ Prayer
Faithful Workers Chosen For A Fruitful Kingdom Assignment A 2 Kingdom Warrior Fully Equipped For The Kingdom Paradigm Shift Loins Girt About With Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Preparation of the Gospel of Peace Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit (Word of God) Prayer, Supplication, and Watching Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. Footnote Ephesians 6:18 43 Strategies Needed to Make A Spiritual Paradigm Shift Oftentimes, A major Paradigm Shift is needed to meet the challenge for leaders who are loyal and committed followers who have served notably well in leadership positions for years in their current/ prior Church, Organization, and Fellowship. Senior Leaders who are currently serving as Pastors, Apostles, Prophets, Evangelist, community or civic leaders are sometimes confronted with issues such as conflict of interest, incompatible agendas, impure motives, technological changes, leadership styles, methodologies, and maintaining sound Biblical truths without compromising the Word of God. To be a good Kingdom leader one must have been a good follower with a proven and tested record of loyalty, stability, and endurance. The scriptures teaches us that we will reap the harvest of our diligent service in another man or woman vineyard (Proverbs 24:27). Bishop Blue quotes “A true servant leader vision is to labor to achieve another man or woman vision.” Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory: but in lowliness of mind let us esteem others better than themselves. Look not every man on his own thing, but every man also on the things of others. Philippians 2:1-4 344 4 Strategies Needed to Make A Spiritual Paradigm Shift Obedience and Love for the Word of God For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. John 6:63 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32 Desire truth in the inward part He sent his word and heal them. Psalms 107:20 Love There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love him, because he first loved us. If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? II Timothy 1:7 Love covereth a multitude of sins. I Peter 4:8 Walk In Love Be ye followers of God, as dear children: Walk in love as Christ has love us, and hath given himself for us as an offering and a sacrifice to God, for a sweet smelling saviour. Ephesians 5:1-2 Faith For whosoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. I John 5:4-5; Mark 11:22 Effectual Prayer and Fasting And the Prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up;…The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. James 5:15-16 45 Strategies Needed to Make A Spiritual Paradigm Shift The Name Of Jesus The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 18:10 Salvation In the Name of Jesus Matthew 1:21; Acts 2:4; Acts 2:38; Acts 4:12 Matthew1:21: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt called his name JESUS: For he shall save his people from their sins, Acts 4:12: Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Healing In the Name Of Jesus Acts 3:6: Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk. Acts 3:16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong whom ye see and know: yea the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. Acts 4:19: Be it known unto you all, and the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand ye before you whole. 6 Jehovah: Which means Lord. The Bible GIVES OTHER NAMES FOR GOD Jehovah-Rapha: "The Lord that healeth" Exodus 15:26 Jehovah-Nissi: "The Lord our banner" Exodus 17:8-15 Jehovah-Shalom: "The Lord our peace" Judges 6:24 Jehovah-Ra'ah: "The Lord my shepherd" Psalms 23:1 Jehovah-Tsidkenu: "The Lord our righteousness" Jeremiah 23:6 Jehovah-Jireh: "The Lord who provides" Genesis 22:14 Jehovah-Shammah: "The Lord is there" Ezekiel 48:35 9 Scripture Study Assignment Related Scriptural Study: 1. Seeking and Following the King: His Name is Jesus. 2. Knowing and Following God’s chosen, appointed and anointed Leaders at all levels. Hebrew 13:17 3. Understanding the suffering of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ and embracing the process of being a partaker of Jesus Suffering. I Peter 4:1 (Footnote); 4:12-14 4. Paradigm Shift needed to allow Jesus to fully reign as King in our hearts. Kingdom Builders 1. God’s Throne is forever. Psalms 45:6; 103:17, 19 Micah 5:1-4 2. Jesus is King forever and ever. I Timothy 1:17 3. The Kingdom Of God is within you. Luke 17:21 4. Jesus, Our King, Reign in our heart. Jeremiah 31:33 5. The Apostles and Believers walks in the power and authority of their King, Christ 6. Privileges and Promises of the Royal Family of Believers. II Timothy 4:8 7. The Reward of Faithful Kingdom Builders. John 14:1-3 48 Strategies Needed to Make A Spiritual Paradigm Shift Obedience, faith and trust in God and the Word of God Walk according to the Kingdom principles and truth of the Scriptures. The Kingdom Message (Matthew 5:27:29) Have a sincere desire for the milk of the Word (I Peter 2:2) and a hunger and thirst for righteousness. Desire Truth in the inward parts (Psalms 51:6) Willingness to be saved, sanctified, delivered, and made free by the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Mark 16:15-20; Romans 1:16), and teaching of sound Apostolic doctrine (Acts 2:42) Obedience and submission to Pastoral Instructions and to those delegated to serve in leadership capacities Learn how to Flow in the spirit of your Pastor Be Faithful in attendance to Church (Hebrew 10:25) The sheep hear, follow, and know the voice of the Shepherd (John 10:4, 11, 14, 16) Kingdom Thinking, Kingdom Minded (Proverbs 4:23; Philippians 4:8; Philippians 2:4-11) See footnotes Holiness as a Lifestyle (I Peter 1:16 Footnote; Romans 12:1-2) 49 Strategies Needed to Make A Spiritual Paradigm Shift THE BLOOD OF JESUS Revelation 12:11 ANOINTING AND POWER OF GOD Isaiah 10:27 PRAISE & WORSHIP Isaiah 61:3; 10:27: Psalms 29:2, Psalms 100:4; Psalms 150 FASTING AND PRAYER Joel 2:17 Footnote; Luke 2:37 (Anna); Matthew 17:21 KNOW YOUR ENEMY AND HIS STRATEGIES I Peter 5:8 (Footnote) Glorify God in Your Body I Corinthians 6:20; Romans 12:1-3 HANDS TO WAR AND YOUR FINGERS TO FIGHT Psalms 144:1; II Samuel 22:34; 18:29-37 OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD Romans 12:20-21 MAKE NO PROVISION FOR THE FLESH Romans 13:12-14 STUDY TO BE QUIET I Thessalonians 4:11-12 STAND STILL AND SEE THE SALVATION OF THE LORD Exodus 13:14; II Chronicles 20:17 CLOSE ALL DOORS OPEN TO THE ENEMY Luke 11:19-26 THE JOY OF THE LORD Nehemiah 8:10; Psalms 22:11 Psalms 17:22 50 There Is Power In The Blood Of Jesus Justification Salvation Reconciliation Propitiation Redemption Remission of Sins Eternal Life I John 4:9; 5:20 Hebrews 9:22 Paradigm Shift Through The Power of Prayer Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning will I direct my prayers unto thee, and will look up. I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice My voice shall thy hear in the morning, O LORD. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer – It does not rise from deceitful lips. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. 52 Paradigm Shift Through The Power of Prayer Jeremiah 29:11-15 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Matthew 21:21-22 - Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this [which is done] to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. Mark 11:24 - Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. "Have faith in God," Jesus answered. "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." Luke 11:9 - And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 53 Paradigm Shift Through The Power of Prayer John 14:13-14 - And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John 15:7 - If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Ephesians 6:18 - Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. Philippians 4:6-7 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 1 Timothy 2:5 - For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:8 - I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. James 5:16 - Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual and fervent Prayer of the righteous availeth much. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 1 John 5:14-15 - And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us. But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keeping yourselves in the love of God, …See Footnote 54 1 Corinthians 14:15 So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone. For kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, Who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 55 17 Jesus Teaches On Prayer Luke 11:1-4 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: "'Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Matthew 6:5-12 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 5:43 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Romans 13:17-21; Romans 12:14 Mark 11:17 And as he taught them, he said, "Is it not written: “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it 'a den of robbers.” - But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 56 Paradigm Shift Through Full Deliverance my deliverer. , 7, 18-40 And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and Many are the affliction of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth them out of them all. - [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me. Psalms 46:1- God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in the time of trouble - Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, [and] he delivered them out of their distresses. - And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. - I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. John 8:32,36 - For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. - Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. - The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: 57 Paradigm Shift Through Full Deliverance CAST OUT REPLACE UNBELIEF/DOUBT I Rev.21:6 TORMENT I John 4:18 CONFUSED SPIRIT James 3:16 SPIRITOF HEAVINESS Mt. 5:4 UNRIGHTEOUSNESS I John 5:17 DECEPTION Mark 13:22; Ti. 1:10 SPIRIT OFTHE WORLD I Jo 2:15 LUSTFUL SPIRIT Titus 3:3 HATRED/ANGER Colossians 3:8, 13 BONDAGE Galatians 5:1 SPIRIT OF PRIDE Prov. 6:16-17 SLEEPY/LAZY Proverbs 6:9-11 GLUTTON Phil. 3:19; Rom. 16:18 LYING SPIRIT I King 22:23 UNFORGIVENESS Colossians 3:13 SPIRIT OF FEAR II Timothy 1:7 ENVYING/STRIFE James 3:16 SEDUCING SPIRITS I Timothy 4:1 II Timothy 3:13 DIVISION/SCHISIM I Cor. 12:25 I Corinthians 3:3; 12:25, 26 WORKS OF THE FLESH Galatians 5:19-21 FAITH Hebrews 11:1, 6; Eph. 6:16; I John 5:4 PEACE/ SOUND MIND Is. 26:3; John 14:27 GARMENTOF PRAISE Isaiah 61:3 RIGHTEOUSNESS I Tim. 4:11 SPIRIT OF TRUTH John 16:13 HOLINESS Eph. 4:23,24; I John 2:15 PURITY II Cor.7:1; Colossians 3:12-15 Galatians 5:24; Ephesians 4:31 LIBERTY IN CHRIST II Corinthians 3:17 HUMILITY I Peter 5:5 Colossians 3:12 FRUITFUL WORK II Thessalonians 3:10-11 TEMPERANCE I Peter 5:6 TRUTHFULNESS Ephesians 4:25; Col. 3:9 FORGIVENESS Mk 11:25; Ephesians 4:32 CONFIDENCE Is. 30:15; Hebrews 10:35 GENTLENESS Colossians 3:8 OBEY LOVE & OBEY GOD’S WORD & THE PASTOR Hebrews 12:17; Matt. 22:37 UNITY OF THE SPIRIT Eph. 4:3-6; I Corinthians 1:10 FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Galatians 5:22-24 When an unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of the man is worse than the first. Luke 11:19-26; Disobedience Stubbornness Rebellion Impure and Deceitful Hearts Sexual Immoralities Transfer of Spirits Seducing Spirits Demonic Games, Music, Videos, and TV Shows Chemical Dependence Lack of Love For God, His Word , and Submission to His Perfect Will Lack of obedience and submission to God ordained Senior Leaders, Pastors and those delegated by the Pastor Lack of a Consistent Prayer Life Unforgiveness Bitterness and Resentment Taking Vengeance Deception Violence 59 Paradigm Shift Through Increasing Your Faith Saved, Sanctified, Delivered, and Made Free And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after him that created him. Colossians 3:10-16 Put On Bowels of Mercy Forbearance Kindness Forgiveness Humbleness of Mind Meekness Put Off Anger Wrath Malice Blasphemy Filthy Communication Lying Longsuffering Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence and covetousness, which is idolatry. For which things sake the wrath of God cometh upon on the children of disobedience. Colossians 3:5 61 Kingdom Builders are to be a reflection of the Attributes of Jesus Christ and His Character. As Co-laborers with Jesus Christ, we are empowered to fulfill the Great Commission, serve in Jesus Ministry, and embrace the process of dying to the old man and become a partakers of His suffering. Romans 8:28-29 (See footnotes); Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15-20; Luke 24:45-48, 47 Footnote; II Corinthians 6:1 Footnote; Ephesians 4:22-29; I Peter 4:12-19 Servant Leaders Possess Skills and follow the Pattern Modeled By Jesus Christ The Bible contains many time-proven, Christ centered Kingdom leadership principles that relates to the skills and functions needed to build and operate a successful business or ministry in the spirit of excellence. Jesus, our Creator, is the Supreme Master Planner, Architect, Organizer and Builder of His Church (Mt. 16:18, I Cor. 3:11; Eph. 2 :20). Since we are made in His image and after His Likeness, we possess some of the same skills and have been endued with spiritual gifts to build a fruitful ministry and functions successfully as a Kingdom Builder. (John 15:16). Visionary Habakkuk 2:2-3; Proverbs 29:18 Nehemiah 2:1-5 Exemplary Servant Leader Matthew 20:27; John 13:4-10 Kingdom Communications (Speaking spirits) Romans 4:17 Mark 11:23 Planner Proverbs 3:5, 6; John 6:6-11 Mark 6:35-38 Organizer I Corinthians 15:40; Mark 6:39-40 Team Builder Numbers 11:14-17, 25-20; Mark 3:13-18; Luke 10: 1-24 Trainer/ Teacher Matthew 5:1-48; Matthew 10:1-16; Luke 6:12 Delegator Exodus 18:14-27 Problem Solver Nehemiah 4:2-3, 7-23; Acts 6:1-7 Effective Time Management Proverbs 20:4;13; I Peter 1:17; Ps. 90:12 Ephesians 5:17, Ecclesiastes 3:1; 9:11; Roman13:11 Endures Sufferings and Persecution Hebrews 12:1-11 I Timothy 2:3-7 We challenge each leader to follow the example of the superlative Leadership skills of Jesus Christ, our Model Leader, and fulfill the purpose and destiny that God has for your life. (Jeremiah 29:11) 63 Skills Needed to Operate a Ministry/School/Business Team Building Delegation Empowerment Suffering & Dying Process Soul Winning Marketing, Sales & Negotiation Effective Communications Prayer, Fasting Application of the Word of God Spiritual Warfare Spiritual Gifts Skills Needed to Operate a Ministry/School/Business Community & Human Relations Education Training & Nurturing Analytical or Technical Skills Media Skills Financial Management Planning Organizing Time Management Performance Appraisal Kingdom Builders are to be a reflection of the attributes of Jesus Christ and His Character. As Co-laborers with Jesus, Kingdom builders serve to fulfill Jesus Great Commission (Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-20; Luke 24:46-48); Labor in His Ministry ( I Corinthians 3:9; II Corinthians 6:1-7; II Corinthians 5:18-19); and Embrace the process of dying to the old man and being a partakers of His Suffering (II Timothy 3:12; I Peter 4:1); Faithful Servant leaders follow Jesus (Matthew 4:19, 16:23; John 1:41, 9); Nathaniel, a follower of Jesus, recognized Him as King of Israel. We are admonish to follow I Timothy, 4:16; II Timothy 2:2; Hebrews 13:7, 17 and be a partaker of his suffering (I Peter 4:1, I Peter 4:4, 12-14; I Peter 2:21-25). It is my prayer that we submit and allow God make us perfect in every good work to do His will, working in us that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to Him be glory forever and ever. Hebrews 13:21 Examples Of Excellence In Kingdom Servant Leader Relationship With Their Follower God our Father and Jesus His Son Moses and Jethro Moses and the 70 Elders Moses and Joshua Naomi and Ruth Barak and Deborah Jesus and His Disciples The Shepherd and the Sheep Paul and Timothy Paul and Titus Senior Leaders and Secondary Leaders For I have no man likeminded who will naturally care for your state….But ye know the proof of him, that he like a son with the father, he has served with me in the Gospel. Philippians 2:22 Overseer Prophetess Mary L. and Bishop Dr. Charlie R. Parker For your superlative service as IAUGT University Advisor, NLASOP founder, CEO, President, Adjunct Professors, prayer covering, prophetic impartations and blessing to go forth in the Name of Jesus to up build the Kingdom of God for His Praise and Glory. We thank God for your example of impacting and advancing the Kingdom of God by preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the saving of souls and teaching the word of God without compromise and with power and demonstration. Overseer Dr. Sharon R. Johnson For your excellent godly wisdom, prophetic insight, editing and proofreading of this Course book. You have always been willing to unselfishly and untiringly give of yourself to support of IAUGT vision to educate, equip, and empower men and women to achieve excellence in local and international Kingdom Ministries. Thank you for your love, prayers, and faith to stand in agreement to believe and trust God to bring us victoriously through every test and trials we have experienced. Thank you for your support to NLASOP Thesis and Dissertation Review Board and distribution of Course manuals and DVDs/VHSs. Dean Jack Williams, M.C.E. For your excellent service as Dean of NLASOP Academic Programs and serving as an outstanding Adjunct Professor and secondary leader who holds up the arms of our leaders. Thank you for your expertise as a facilitator. Overseer Alphonsa Foward, Jr., M.C.E. For your prayers, counsel, and service as an anointed Adjunct Professors and Board Member. I am grateful for your proven demonstration and example of a true secondary leader who is loyal, committed wise, and dependable Kingdom Builder who loves to serve his leaders and people of God. Presiding Prelate Dr. Bishop Michael Blue For your serving as IAUGT Advisor, Adjunct Professors, and serving as a genuine example of servant leadership and inspiring others to faithfully fulfill the Lord’s Kingdom Building Assignment. . Sister Granada Kendrick, dedicated Registrar, Dr. Patricia Ancrum, Sister Melody Sledge, Administrative Assistants, Evangelist Yolanda Scales, Test Administration and Adjunct Professor, Minister Louis Dancy, Minister Gerald Sledge, Adjutant and Armor Bearer, Elder John Thompson, Brother Ramon Ancrum, and Sister Jackie Green, Audio/Visual Support. Evangelist Thompson, Sister Megan Eiland for your dedicated service in Administration and Fiscal Accountability. 69 Glossary of Terms Class Activity for CEU Credits 1. Essence 2. Attributes 3. King 4. Lord 5. Saviour 6. Kingdom 7. Servant 8. Leadership 9. Prelate 10. Paradigm 11. Apostle 12. Prophet 13. Evangelist 14. Pastor 15. Teacher 16. Shift 18. Anointing 19. Kingdom of God 20. Kingdom of Heaven 21. Church 22. Royal Priesthood 23. PROCESS: A SERIES OF ACTIONS, CHANGES OR FUNCTIONS THAT ACHIEVE AN END OR RESULTS: A SYSTEM OF OPERATIONS; A system of operations to produce something. Derived from Latin word, process, meaning advance or procedure to advance. 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Pictorial Reflection of the Journey of Jesus Our King Born King of the Jews The Crucified Saviour The Good Shepherd Jesus Ascension Woman with issue of blood The Resurrected Saviour The King Cometh Zech 9:9 Jesus Reigning King of kings Jesus Prays in Gethsemane I Thessalonians 4:16-17; I Corinthians 15:53; John 14:1-3 Are you Ready for the Rapture? I Thessalonians 4:17; I Corinthians 15:51-52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump, for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead in shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. I Corinthians 15:52-53 He that Is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still. And behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me to pay every man according as his work shall be. Revelation 22:11-12 Colossians 3:4 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us that we shall be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew Him not. Beloved, now we are the sons of God and it doth not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he shall appear we shall be like him: for we shall see him as he is. I John 2:1-3 Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh to fulfill the lust thereof. Romans 13:14 Footnote 75 II Samuel 7:13, 16 Zechariah 14:4-5 Daniel 7:13,18 Revelation i:7 38 76 …And I John saw the Holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21:2; 9-11 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it, for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof, ...And the nations of them of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: And the kings of the earth, do bring their glory and honour into it. Revelation 21:23-24 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the lamb shall be in it…, For the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign forever and ever. And the Spirit and the Bride say come…, And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely. Revelations 22: 3a, 5b, 17 77 The Lord Ruleth From His Throne In Heaven The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens and His kingdom ruleth over all. Psalms 103:19 The Seventh Trumpet And the seventh angel sounded, and there were great voices in Heaven , saying, the kingdoms of this world, are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. And the four and twenty elders , which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God. Revelations 11:15 Saying, We give Thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty which art, and wast, and art to come, because thou hast taken to thee, thy great power, and hast reigned. Revelation 2:26; Daniel 6:12:10 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold I make all things new. He that overcometh shall inherit all thing; And I will be his God, and he shall78 be my son. Revelation 20:11; 21:5-7 IAUGT DEGREES ON-LINE COURSES SEMINARS & WEBINARS But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deeds (James 1:22, 25). Therefore We ought to give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest at any time we should let the slip (Hebrews 2:1). - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. You Can If You Think You Can! If you think you are beaten, you are, If you think you dare not, you don't. If you like to win, but you think you can't, It is almost certain you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost, For out in the world we find, Success begins with a fellow's will. It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are, You've got to think high to rise, You've got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger or faster man. But soon or later the man who wins, Is the man who thinks he can. ~ C. W. Longenecker As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, Whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, Think on these. If there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 Biography Dr. Gloria J. Foward But by the grace of God, I am what I am: I Corinthians 15:10 God’s Servant Anointed to Serve the Body of Christ in love Dr. Gloria J. Foward was born and raised in Anniston, Alabama. Based on her academic achievement, she was awarded a four year scholarship to attend Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama. She was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry from Talladega College. She also received a Master of Arts degree in Management and Supervision from Central Michigan University at the Wright Patterson AFB campus, Fairborn, Ohio. Additionally, Dr. Foward earned the Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education degrees from International Apostolic College of Grace and Truth (IACGT). The Founder and President, the late Bishop Dr. Louise P. Freeman, appointed Dr. Foward Co-President and Provost of IACGT. After many years of loyal and faithful service to IACGT, Dr. Freeman appointed Dr. Foward President of International Apostolic University of Grace and Truth. By the Grace of God, she has been instrumental in establishing, organizing and directing accredited satellite schools internationally. To God be all the Glory! Presently, she serves as President, Trustee, Adjunct Professor, Program Director, Curricula Developer and Assessor of IAUGT. Dr. Foward is also the founder and CEO of Grace International College. Dr. Foward began her Federal Service career as a Biological Laboratory Technician with the U.S. Public Health Service in Cincinnati, Ohio. Later, she was employed as a Physical Science Technician by the Veterans Administration Center. She met her husband of 44 years, the late Elder Dr. Alphonsa Foward, Sr. at the Veterans Administration Center. She was also employed as a Laboratory technician in at the National Cash Register Company in Dayton, OH. During this time, Dr. Foward earned additional credit units at Wright State University in Chemistry to be classified as a Chemist. Dr. Foward was baptized in Jesus Name and received the Gift of the Holy Ghost at Bethesda Temple, Dayton, Ohio in 1972, under the pastorate of the Late Bishop Ralph Bass. She later became a member of Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church, Dayton, Ohio under the late Founder and Pastor, Bishop Fred Majors. She was an ordained minister and served the ministry for over 30 years in various capacities: Assistant To The Pastor, Executive Board member and facilitator, Christ Temple Administrator, Director of Christ Temple Bible Institute, Director of Grace Apostolic College, Dayton Campus, organizer and director of the Melodies of Praise Junior Choir, and Christ Television Ministry Director.. Dr. Foward was divinely guided by the Lord to continue her membership at New Life International Prophetic Outreach Ministries in Duluth, GA, under the founder and Pastor, Overseer Prophetess Dr. Mary L. Parker and Bishop Charlie R. Parker. She currently serves this ministry as Trustee, Church Administrator, Bible Teacher, and Coordinator for the School Of The Prophets and in the Ministry of Helps. Since becoming a member of New Life, and serving under the anointed leadership and training of Overseer Mary Parker, the Lord has blessed her to become more knowledgeable and involved in Deliverance Ministry, Spiritual Warfare, and Intercessory Prayer. Dr. Foward is the author of several teaching manuals and has served as an International teacher, consultant, seminar and workshop presenter with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW), World Assemblies of Restoration (WAR), Apostolic Assemblies of Christ (AA of C), Power Outreach Ministries, International, Christian Apostolic Fellowship, and the Word of Deliverance Ministerial Fellowship International where she currently serves as Overseer. She recognizes and praises God for the knowledge, wisdom, and understanding he imparts for ministering in His Kingdom internationally. She realizes that without God, we can do nothing. However, she affirms positively, “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Her ultimate desire is to please God, be an obedient servant, minister in love to her family, and Body of Christ worldwide, fulfill the purpose and destiny that God has planned for her life, and be Rapture ready, Dr. Foward is the devoted mother of six children, Sharon, Derrick, Alphonsa Jr., Deborah, Joy, and Valerie and grandmother of ten lovely grand-children. She is grateful to God for the love and support she receives from her extended family, IAUGT, New Life family and everyone who has contributed to her success in God. 86 . Christian Baptism Scriptural Study Of The Holy Spirit The Godhead Jesus Is the Expressed Image of God Who You Are In Christ Jesus? You Are The Recipient of God’s Promises The Bible Plan of Salvation Scriptural Study on Divine Healing Genesis 20:17 So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children. (Exo 15:26 KJV) And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee. (Deut 30:19-20 KJV) I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:…That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them. Psalms 103:2-4 - Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, who healeth all thy diseases Proverbs 17:22 - A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Isaiah 53:5 - But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. (Jer 30:17 KJV) For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after. (Jer 33:6 KJV) Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth. Matthew 8:16 -17 When the even was come, they brought unto Him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirit with his word and healed all that were sick. That it might be fulfilled which were spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities and bare our sickness. 1 Peter 2:24 - Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. James 5:14 - Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: James 5:15 - And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Scriptural Study on Divine Healing Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Jeremiah 17:14 - Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou [art] my praise. Jeremiah 33:6 - Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth. Psalms 127:3 - Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward. Deuteronomy 7:15 - And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all [them] that hate thee. And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people….And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. Matthew 10:1 - And when he had called unto [him] his twelve disciples, he gave them power [against] unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. Matthew 10:8 - Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. James 5:16 - Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 3 John 1:2 - Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.