God’s Design For the Church

Apostle Sharon E. Harris

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This book lays out in basic terms the structure of the Great Church of God, giving leaders great tools to lead Christ’s Bride efficiently
The Church of the Living God is the only organization in this world that will transcend to the next world and throughout all eternity. Everything else in this world will vanish away, but God’s Church will last for all eternity - now and forever. God has structured the Church and everyone must know what that stricture is. The information in this book has been divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit, because Scripture is used to answer Scripture. It is based on what God says, with Scriptures that make it plain. The information in this timeless book will change a Church, a ministry, and also change a Believer’s personal walk with the Lord. It is group worthy, as well as individual worthy of study because God has His Blueprint for His Church, and it is all hidden in Scriptures, and being able to interpret the language of the Author, which is the Holy Spirit, will lead us in the wealth of Spiritual prosperity. The Holy Spirit is the Designer of God’s Blueprint for His Church and He wants us all to understand His way because no prophecy of the Scriptures is of private interpretation. He wants us to know how we are individually, and collectively designed, and knowing this will transform us into His glorious Church. This book will help you recognize your place in the Body of Christ, His Church, as He works on us individually and collectively, “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ,” (Ephesians 4:13). This book is profitable for individual, Church, and group studies. It will help you see the spiritual construction from beginning to end, from start to finish, and we will stand in awe of this great Architect, the designer of our souls, God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sujets

• Biblical
• Inspirational
• Philosophie et théologie
• Seminary
• Training
• Religion
• Survêtement
• Pastor
• Pastoral
• Leadership
• Ministry

Informations

• Publié par: LifeRich Publishing
• Date de parution: 10 juillet 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781489746313
• Langue: English

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GOD’S DESIGN FOR THE CHURCH
 
VOLUME 1 OF 6
 
Uniting the Old Testament with the New Testament
 
GOD’S ORIGINAL BLUEPRINT
 
A MANUAL FOR SEMINARIES, UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, PASTORS, AND ALL MINISTRY LEADERS
FOR GROUP BIBLE STUDY, AND INDIVIDUAL STUDY
 
APOSTLE SHARON E. HARRIS
 
 
 
 
Copyright © 2023 Apostle Sharon E. Harris.
 
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Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
 
ISBN: 978-1-4897-4632-0 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-4897-4630-6 (hc)
ISBN: 978-1-4897-4631-3 (e)
 
Library of Congress Control Number: 2023901640
 
 
LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 06/29/2023
 
God Has a Specific Design for the Church
The Designs of the Tabernacle and Temple
ARE THE DESIGNS OF THE ESTABLISHED CHURCH
All Scripture references are from
the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
“ Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern.   And if they be ashamed of all that they have done, shew them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings out thereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof: and write it in their sight, that they may keep the whole form thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and do them. This is the law of the house; Upon the top of the mountain the whole limit thereof round about shall be most holy. Behold, this is the law of the house.   And these are the measures... ” (Ezekiel 43:10-13).
 
How to Be Born Again
“ Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20). “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). In order to be born again, a person must acknowledge that they are a sinner, and they must receive Christ’s righteousness by faith. He stands at the door of a person’s heart and seeks entrance into their life. Every human being is born a sinner, and every sinner must acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the incarnate Son of God who came through the virgin birth, and that He was crucified on a cross to pay for the sins of Mankind. The sinner must believe and accept Christ’s sacrifice on the cross on their behalf, and they must accept Him into their heart and life and live according to His Word, the Holy Bible. “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). These are the steps to being born again.
A Model Prayer to Be Born Again
“Lord Jesus, I acknowledge and confess that I am a sinner. I acknowledge that you are the Savior of the World, and that you died so that I may be reconciled to God. I thank you for shedding your blood on my behalf. Please forgive me of my sins and come into my heart. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you Lord God for sending your Son and for saving my soul, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Credits Due
Preface
CHAPTER 1 Yahweh, the Covenant Maker
The Persecution of the Church
The Indestructible Church of Christ
The Edenic Covenant
The Adamic Covenant
The Noahic Covenant
The Call of Abraham
THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT
Abraham’s Promised [Land]:
Abraham’s Promised [Seed]
Abraham’s Promised [Blessing]
CHAPTER 2 The Nation of Israel
From Abraham, to Isaac, to Jacob
Moses Is Called
The Birth of a Nation
The Mosaic Covenant (the Law)
The Mosaic Covenant (the Law) is Ratified by Blood
The Land of Goshen
Peace in Goshen
Judgment in Egypt
CHAPTER 3 The Tabernacle
The Builders of the Tabernacle
The Construction of the Tabernacle
The Boards and Sockets That Made the Tabernacle
The Offerings for the Tabernacle
The Ark of the Covenant
The Table of Shewbread and the Shewbread
The Golden Candlestick
The Altar of Incense
CURTAINS FOR THE COVERING OF THE TABERNACLE
The Linen Curtains
The Lion
The Ox
The Man
The Eagle
Curtains of Goats’ Hair
Covering of Rams’ Skins Dyed Red
Covering of Badgers’ Skins
THE INNER VEIL AND THE GOSPEL WRITERS
MATTHEW
The Presentation of the King
The Proclamation of the King
The Authority and Power of the King
The Preparation of the King’s Disciples
The Final Presentation and Rejection of the King
The Proof of the King
MARK
The Presentation of the Servant
The Opposition to the Servant
The Instruction by the Servant
The Rejection and Crucifixion of the Servant
The Resurrection of the Servant
LUKE
The Introduction of the Son of Man
The Ministry of the Son of Man
The Rejection of the Son of Man
The Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of Man
JOHN
The Incarnation of the Son of God
The Presentation of the Son of God
The Opposition to the Son of God
The Preparation of the Disciples by the Son of God
The Final Interactions of the Son of God
The Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of God
THE OUTER VEIL
ROMANS: The Epistle of Paul to the Romans
God’s Righteousness is Revealed
God’s Righteousness Validates His Actions
The Application of God’s Righteousness
FIRST CORINTHIANS: The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians
Human Wisdom Versus Divine Wisdom
Church Issues
Questions and Answers
SECOND CORINTHIANS: The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians
Paul Gives the Church Time to Repent
The Principles and Practice of Giving
Paul Presents His Credentials
GALATIANS: The Epistle of Paul to the Galatians
Paul Defends the Gospel of Grace
Paul Explains the Gospel of Grace
Applying the Gospel of Grace
EPHESIANS: The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians
The Christian’s Position in Christ
Spiritual Warfare Explained
PHILIPPIANS: The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians
Paul Rejoices in His Current Circumstance
Having the Mind of Christ
The Knowledge of Christ
The Peace of Christ
COLOSSIANS: The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians
The Supremacy of Christ
Submission to Christ
FIRST THESSALONIANS: The First Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians
The Thessalonians’ Report Card
Paul Instructs the Thessalonians
SECOND THESSALONIANS: The Second Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians
Paul Encourages the Thessalonians in Their Persecution
The Day of the Lord
Paul Exhorts the Church
FIRST TIMOTHY: The First Epistle of Paul to Timothy
Paul Gives a Charge About False Doctrine
Paul Gives a Charge On Public Worship
Paul Gives a Charge Regarding False Teachers
Paul Gives a Charge Regarding Church Discipline
Paul Gives a Charge to Those Who Are Rich
SECOND TIMOTHY: The Second Epistle of Paul to Timothy
Persisting in Current Testing
Enduring in Future Testing
TITUS: The Epistle of Paul to Titus
Appoint Elders
Set Things in Order
PHILEMON: The Epistle of Paul to Philemon
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Philemon
Petition of Paul for Onesimus
Promise of Paul to Philemon
HEBREWS: The Epistle to the Hebrews
The Superiority of the Humanity of Christ
The Superiority of Christ’s Work
The Superiority of the Christian’s Walk of Faith
JAMES: The General Epistle of James
Faith Goes through Testing
Faith and Its Characteristics
Faith Brings Victory
FIRST PETER: The First Epistle of Peter
The Believer’s Salvation through Christ
The Believer’s Submission in Life
The Believer and His Position in Suffering
SECOND PETER: The Second Epistle of Peter
The Development of the Christian Character
False Teachers will Meet Condemnation
Confidence That Christ Will Return
FIRST JOHN: The First Epistle of John
The Foundation of Fellowship
Fellowship With God Produces Love
SECOND JOHN: The Second Epistle of John
Remain in God’s Commandment of Love
Do Not Abide With False Teachers
THIRD JOHN: The Third Epistle of John
Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius
JUDE: The General Epistle of Jude
Jude Describes False Teachers
Defense Against False Teachers
CREDITS DUE
All credits are given to God the Father, the Designer of the Church; God the Son, the embodiment of the Church; and God the Holy Spirit, the life-giving Sustainer o