Word of Life Study Series
If you’ve been looking for comprehensive Bible school curriculum that explores redemptive realities in Jesus Christ, grounded in the Word of God- look no further. The goal of this podcast is to spread the life transforming Word of God throughout the world: for the equipping of the saints to do the work of the ministry, and to build up the Body of Christ in what Jesus has accomplished for us through His death, burial, resurrection and seating at the right hand of God the Father. There's such an untapped potential for Christians to enter into their glorious inheritance in Jesus Christ. Together we will discover what Jesus had done for us by providing such a great salvation and how to appropriate the promises of God in our lives. Jesus said in John 8:31-32, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." So let’s explore these Biblical truths and principles together that will absolutely transform our lives. Each podcast season will cover one of the books that I have compiled over the years, you can find a complete listing of my Christian education material on my web site at www.wordinspire.org. You’re welcome to down load these e-books for free in PDF format for your own personal or ministry use- God bless!
Word of Life Study Series
Prosperity is God’s Idea: Redeemed from the Curse of the Law
Welcome to Word of Life Study Series- Redeemed from the curse of the law. Jesus has redeemed us from the curse of the law according to Galatians 3:13. I think it is common knowledge that anything that has a “Curse” attached to it is a bad thing. So what is the curse of the law you may ask? The only way to answer that is to look in the book of Deuteronomy where God had revealed to Moses and the children of Israel the consequences of breaking God’s law which is sin. Ministry website: www.wordinspire.org
1. The Purpose of the Law
God’s revelation to humanity concerning the Law of God or the Ten Commandments was significant for many reasons. So let’s provide a little background so we can fully appreciate what the “Curse of the Law” represents. First of all, the law reveals the holiness of God and His righteous standard of conduct to make all mankind accountable. Secondly, the law defines clearly right from wrong. There is nothing obscure or relative about God’s law- it is what it is. God’s righteous standard of holiness is eternal, it represents who He is and what He requires of us in order to have fellowship with Him. Thirdly and most importantly, the purpose of the law is to frustrate man. That may sound strange, but the sheer genius of it is remarkable. We can’t live the perfect life required by the Law so we need a Savior! The ultimate purpose of the Law is to lead us to Jesus.
2. Poverty is a Curse
Death is more of a “who” rather than a what, and I am not talking about the grim reaper either. As far as the Bible is concerned, who is the father of sin or who committed the first sin? That’s right, it was Satan himself. Everything that results in death is a product or the handiwork of Satan. In John 10:10, Jesus stated that Satan’s mode of operation is three-fold; to kill, steal and destroy everything he gets hold of.
3. Requirements for Prosperity
I wish that prosperity was as automatic as breathing, but it is not. When we look at the promises of God in the Bible, we readily see that there are conditions associated with them. It is not about deserving or earning the blessing of God, but it boils down to simple obedience and faith.
4. Our Authority in the Area of Finances
Isn’t it wonderful to know that it was God who created wealth, gold, silver and abundance? When we consider the extravagance of heaven, streets made out of gold (Revelation 21:18), why should we think that the Christian life is meant to be a “barely get along” affair. It was the Lord who had instructed His disciples to pray that God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven- Matthew 6:10. Make no mistake about it, money denotes power and influence in the earth. Christian piety alone is not going to get the Gospel proclaimed throughout the earth- it takes money. Fortunately for us, we have an awesome God who gives us the ability to produce wealth and who transfers the wealth of the wicked to the children of God.