“Journey Through 1Cor-Part6” – “Power-Proves-the-Kingdom”
1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
(Get a pencil and paper ready, there are a lot of Scriptural References.)
Here a just a few references:
- Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."
- Luke 11:20 But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
- John 18:36 Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place."
- John 12:31 Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.
Joy – Confidence in the Holy Spirit. Minister to others out of the joy God has given us.