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BUILDING GOD AN ARMY
Equipping the Saints (Believers) in God's Army GOD'S ARMY WILL NEED EQUIPPING In order for any army to win over the enemy, it needs training and the proper weaponry. Warriors For Christ will offer BIBLE CLASSES on our website. These classes are condensed Bible College courses made available to everyone. These courses are presented for the purpose of equipping warriors for the battles ahead. We perish for lack of knowledge. One of the goals of WFC is to provide that knowledge. It is not God’s will that his children remain ignorant to the ways of the enemy just because they don’t have the money or the time to pursue a formal Christian education. Most churches are not providing the basics that are necessary for man to get a full understanding of God’s ways. Too many of the basics are missed when new Christians come into a church. There are also churches that spend all their time on the basics and never get to the meat. It's wise to seek the proper balance. One of the assignments of WFC is to provide a Christian education and also meat. We’ll start at the beginning and lead you through this one step at a time. A strong foundation (BOOT CAMP) must first be built. Then we can build upon that.The cornerstone of this foundation is Jesus. He is the one who paid the penalty for our sins, and he is the one who showed us how we are to live our lives. If we try to do what he would do and follow him as an example, we’ll be in pretty good shape. We can never be perfect, but we can certainly try to do what is right and pleasing to our Lord. God sees our hearts. Is your heart pure? Are you trying to do what is right and pleasing to him? If your answer is yes, then you will be fine. That’s when God’s grace enters. It takes care of our little goof-ups. Check the WFC Vision for a list of possible classes. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ EQUIPPING GOD'S YOUTH ARMY Our youth will play a major role in God’s end-time army. They will put many of the adults to shame by what they will accomplish for our Lord. Our children also need equipping. Computers are a way of life for our youth. We'll be able to educate many through the Internet. They will tell their friends about this website and many will check it out. Each person has the opportunity to receive a Bible College education in the privacy of his or her home! That includes our youth. NOTE: We are not a credited Bible College. These are simply classes that you can take for your personal growth. If you are pursuing an actual degree, then you will need to attend an accredited Bible College. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~SPIRITUAL WARFARE WEAPONRY Once you get equipped with the basics (BOOT CAMP), you will need the appropriate weaponry to enter battle with our enemy. This is spiritual warfare for the souls of man; therefore, the weaponry must be spiritual also. This is spiritual warfare; therefore, the battle plan must be different also. Our spiritual warfare weaponry is described under SPIRITUAL WARFARE WEAPONRY later in this section. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~RANKS AND PROMOTIONS IN GOD'S ARMY Every army has a CHAIN OF COMMAND. God's army is patterned after the armies of the world. Jesus is our COMMANDER IN CHIEF. He has the plan and will tell his officers what to do. These instructions will then filter down through the chain of command to the foot soldiers. God's army is EQUAL OPPORTUNITY for all. The Great Commission is for ALL BELIEVERS. All believers are part of our Lord's royal priesthood. If you are a believer in our Savior, then you have the opportunity to rise through the ranks and become an officer in God's army. Our Lord is Commander in Chief. He chooses his GENERALS. These are the people who answer directly to our Lord and who are in charge of different parts of the army. All believers will be able to rise through the ranks and become officers. These ranks will be patterned after a regular army. What is the first thing new recruits coming into an army must experience? You got it, BOOT CAMP ! This will be the initial training period in God's army. This is where the new warriors will be equipped for service.This is a spiritual battle for the souls of man; so much of the training and equipping these soldiers will be learning how to use their spiritual weaponry. This training should consist of two parts. One part is classroom training. There are certain classes a new recruit must take before he or she is allowed to be promoted. Another important part of any training is OJT or ON THE JOB TRAINING. Each new warrior should be teamed up with an experienced warrior during this training period. After the training is completed, the new warrior will be teamed up with another warrior, or if qualified, will be teamed up with a new recruit going through boot camp. The key to growth is duplication. It should be the goal of every believer to rise through the ranks in God's army. Part of the requirements for promotions could be a new level of classes. Details need to be worked out, but you get the concept. PROMOTING NEW OFFICERS could also be part of the AWARDS PROGRAM. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ANOINT ALL WARRIORS ALL WARRIORS should be anointed. This is part of their armor. It represents the BLOOD OF OUR SAVIOR in the spirit realm. It is a protective covering from the enemy UNLESS sin puts holes in that armor and gives the enemy legal access to enter. OFFICERS IN GOD'S ARMY should be ANOINTED FOR SERVICE. Allow the oil to flow. There is power in the blood. Read what our Lord has to say about this below. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ GOD WILL SOON POUR OUT HIS SPIRIT Acts 2:16-21 "This is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God. I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath, blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. ""The Great Commission" is for ALL BELIEVERS!!! Mark 16:15-20 "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe. In my name shall they cast out devils. They shall speak with new tongues. They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them. They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following." Jesus is the Commander in Chief of his army, this next move. He is the one who will lead this army into battle using the power of the Holy Spirit. God has the plan. If we do what we are asked to do, then his plan will work to perfection. If man refuses to obey our Lord and clings to the traditions of man, then we’ll mess up his plan. Our Lord is presently gathering and preparing his troops for battle. It won't be long before he sends forth his command for us to march into enemy territory. We will need to rely on the leadings of the Holy Spirit to win this coming war. Only the Holy Spirit can work on the hearts of man and prepare them to receive the Gospel. Only the Holy Spirit knows the hearts of man and knows when they are ready to receive the Gospel of our Savior. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ GOING BACK TO WHAT THE 1ST CENTURY CHURCH DID Yes, we are going back to what the first century church did. They grew daily, but this time the results will be greater still. The first century church grew daily. How did they do that? God poured out his Spirit on Pentecost. People saw the miracles and believed. God will once again pour out his Spirit on a 21st Century Pentecost. There will be a reenactment of the miracles that were performed through the first century church. I say through because we can do nothing on our own. It is God’s power flowing through us that will cause these miracles to happen. People will once again see and believe. God’s ways are not man’s ways. Man looks at the titles and degrees. God looks at the heart and the motives of the person. Our Lord is seeking pure and holy vessels through whom he can pour out his Spirit in these end-times. It’s God’s power and he will be doing the work. He has chosen to work through man, however. Are you a pure vessel? Maybe God will choose to use you in the days to come. The prideful will not receive God’s power. It is his power and it is to be used for service. If his power would give you a big head, then you won’t receive it. That’s it! If you want God to use you in the days ahead in this manner, then commit yourself to our Lord and ask him. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ QUALIFICATIONS TO RECEIVE GOD'S POWER Seek and you shall find. We are to seek, ask, and knock. These are similar, but they are different levels of commitment. You could liken this to the 3 courts in the Jewish Tabernacle or Temple. In the Outer Court are the masses of people who believe in Jesus and are saved. The Middle Court is where most of the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given. God expects more of people in the Middle Court than in the Outer Court. Not only is the parameter for allowable sins covered by his grace smaller, but he also wants a closer personal relationship with his people in this area. This is the place where people seek him. It requires a greater effort on their part. The Innermost Court, or the Holiest of Holies, is the part of the Tabernacle or Temple where few people are allowed to enter. This is where God pours out his Spirit. It is also in this area where the 7 Spirits of God reside. This is the area where people have given their lives 100% to our Lord. This is the area where God expects holiness and perfection. This is the area where the parameter for allowable sins to be covered by God’s grace is very small. God also expects total obedience in this special area. This is NOT an area where we can decide and choose what we want to do. GOD IS IN CONTROL AND WILL TELL US WHAT TO DO PERTAINING TO OUR ASSIGNMENT! That’s it! Period! This is the area where we knock. Our lives become devoted to him and we spend much time with our Lord. We continually strive to have a closer relationship with him. This is what he means by glory, to glory, to glory. It is at this place where our spirits become so in tune with our Lord that it is almost like we become one, I in Him and He in me. Isn’t that what the Word says? It is in this area that we become so in tune with God that we will truly start to live Christ like lives. Isn’t that what he wants for all of us? With each new level, however, there is a price to pay. You can stay in the Outer Court, go to heaven, and serve him. You can stay in the Middle Court, go to heaven, and serve him also. Our Lord will expect more from you in the Middle Court than in the Outer Court. The Innermost Court, or the Holiest of Holies, is a special place, however. This is where our Lord will pour out his Spirit on those who qualify to enter. This is also the area where it is ‘HANDS OFF SATAN!’ Are you a pure vessel without cracks? Are you living a pure and holy life? Are you worthy to be used by God in this manner? Do you love our Lord and have a personal relationship with him? Are you also willing to pay the price that is required of you to enter this place? If your answer is yes to all of these questions, then ask our Lord to pour out his power through you in these last days. God chose average people to pour out his power through 2000 years ago and he will be doing the same today. He isn't looking for titles or degrees but at your heart. That is it! Can you imagine what it would be like to lay hands on somebody and they WOULD be healed? Those days are coming and they are coming soon! Yes, some people are being healed today, but it is nothing in comparison to what is coming. Even the shadow of Peter… There is a price to pay, however. Are you willing to pay the price necessary to go into the Holiest of Holies? There is a price to pay. The prideful will not be allowed in this area. That is why many of the giants will not receive God’s power. He said it. I didn’t. There is too much pride! It is God’s power. That’s it! We will not be able to do these miracles on our own. His power will simply flow through pure and yielded vessels to accomplish these miracles. God's army will mostly be just average people, but they will become a mighty army and will work wonders for our Lord. Many of the leaders in God's army will come from the pits of hell itself. It doesn't matter where you came from. What counts is where you are going. The blood of our Lord cleanses ALL WHO COME TO HIM! Our Lord keeps telling us that there is a restructuring of his church about to take place. The first will be last and the last first. This is it. The youth army will become a mighty force and many will also receive God's power.
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