It's life-changing on many levels. And it is available to and through us.
"And He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing." (Luke 9:1-2)
The message about the Kingdom of God is solid intellectual theology, but it is far more than that: it is a power-packed message capable of radically changing lives and the world. The evidence of its power is found in the specific call of Jesus to His original band of disciples. Power and authority was bestowed upon them over the demonic realm as well as the physical. They were sent out to proclaim this radical Kingdom message and perform healing.
Incidentally, "to proclaim the kingdom of God" (v.2) is synonymous with preaching "the gospel". Notice:
"Departing, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere." (Luke 9:6-emphasis added)
The powerful gospel of the kingdom of God is beneficial on all levels of human existence. There is a direct connection between the spiritual, physical, and emotional, and the kingdom of God brings true health in all these areas. Those benefits extend to us personally, as recipients of it, and to those who receive this message that we proclaim.
This powerful message about the kingdom of God - the gospel - is what the Apostle Paul had in mind when he declared it to be "the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes" (Romans 1:16). Paul was fully aware of its power on all levels when he was inspired to write these words.
The life-changing gospel of the kingdom of God will likely not change others until it has first changed us. Declaring the message to others with ample evidence of its life-changing effect in our own lives is a powerful witness.
Stand strong in the powerful message that makes us strong. Allow the power of the gospel of the kingdom to permeate your life on all levels. Live with confidence and victory as you proclaim this life-changing message to others.
Steve
"And He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing." (Luke 9:1-2)
The message about the Kingdom of God is solid intellectual theology, but it is far more than that: it is a power-packed message capable of radically changing lives and the world. The evidence of its power is found in the specific call of Jesus to His original band of disciples. Power and authority was bestowed upon them over the demonic realm as well as the physical. They were sent out to proclaim this radical Kingdom message and perform healing.
Incidentally, "to proclaim the kingdom of God" (v.2) is synonymous with preaching "the gospel". Notice:
"Departing, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere." (Luke 9:6-emphasis added)
The powerful gospel of the kingdom of God is beneficial on all levels of human existence. There is a direct connection between the spiritual, physical, and emotional, and the kingdom of God brings true health in all these areas. Those benefits extend to us personally, as recipients of it, and to those who receive this message that we proclaim.
This powerful message about the kingdom of God - the gospel - is what the Apostle Paul had in mind when he declared it to be "the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes" (Romans 1:16). Paul was fully aware of its power on all levels when he was inspired to write these words.
The life-changing gospel of the kingdom of God will likely not change others until it has first changed us. Declaring the message to others with ample evidence of its life-changing effect in our own lives is a powerful witness.
Stand strong in the powerful message that makes us strong. Allow the power of the gospel of the kingdom to permeate your life on all levels. Live with confidence and victory as you proclaim this life-changing message to others.
Steve
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