by Wes Bridel on October 26, 2009
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Beyond our natural reality, there is a spiritual or heavenly reality which is also subjected to the conflicts of two Kingdoms, yet this takes places not without order and set rules. We will define these as natural laws and spiritual laws.
1. How do you perceive laws in different contexts: social laws, natural laws, moral laws, [...]
by Wes Bridel on October 21, 2009
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All realities are governed by set rules or laws and a lower reality subject to a higher reality. It takes something supernatural to enable a lower entity to enter into and enjoy the power and privilege of a higher reality. Because of the mystical nature of the spiritual reality and because of the unhealthy, [...]
Beyond our natural reality, there is a spiritual or heavenly reality which is also subjected to the conflicts of two Kingdoms, the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Darkness. Yet this takes places with order and a set of rules. We will define these as natural laws and spiritual laws and give some basic [...]
by Wes Bridel on August 13, 2009
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Questions for Review
What is the relationship between sanctification and discipline?
What is the relationship between discipleship and discipline?
What feelings and results come from a loving, constructive relationship between a father and son?
by Wes Bridel on August 12, 2009
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The Holy Spirit given to us by God will initiate and carry out a process to sanctify our spirit, soul and body, making us without spot and blemish in the day of the Lord, suitable to be His Bride. As well, we are to be disciplined in the process. There lies my and your part [...]
by Wes Bridel on August 11, 2009
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In the end, the purpose of Godly discipline is not to showcase how godly or spiritual we are, but rather, that we are truly able to abide in Him and bear many fruits. ( John 15:5 )
In other words – that we are able to live a life in and by the Spirit, which is [...]
by Wes Bridel on August 10, 2009
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The Lord entrusts His discipline of us to three different parties:
The Holy Spirit
Before He went to the cross, Jesus told his disciples that it’s for their benefit that He should go. He told them that another would be sent on His behalf to teach them.
John 14:25-26 [NIV]
25″All this I have spoken while still with you. [...]
by Wes Bridel on August 7, 2009
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As mentioned before, God created Man as His sons. He desires to walk with Man and discipline or disciple him into His Likeness – to be just like Him. We are created to bear His Name and share His Glory. It was the constant theme of His message to the people He chose to be [...]
by Wes Bridel on August 6, 2009
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Yesterday, we began discussing the various types of discipline that play a role in our sanctification. One such line of discipline is akin to a Father teaching a Son. Call it Priestly Wisdom. Out of love for his Father and His brothers, Jesus sacrificed Himself on a cross as the Lamb of God. Thus once [...]
by Wes Bridel on August 5, 2009
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In the last few posts, we began a discussion about the work of sanctification: The Holy Spirit given to us by God will initiate and carry out a process to sanctify our spirit, soul and body, making us perfect in the day of the Lord, and suitable to be His Bride. But there is another [...]