In order to reach a broader audience with the Bible's message of liberty, IPS is releasing a series of teachings featuring IPS Founder, Mike Winther, in podcast form.
The following lecture was given at the Big Valley Grace Community Church men's ministry on February 1st, 2021. It is one of a four-part series where Mike encourages Christians to get off the sidelines and engage in the battle.
You'll Learn:
- [02:34] This four part lecture on Attacking the Gates of Hell is all about battles.
- [03:04] Situation ethics is where nothing is absolutely wrong. There is a battle around every corner for us.
- [04:06] When Mike talks about the church, he's talking about the body of believers in Jesus Christ.
- [04:45] We need to learn the truth in every area of life and regain our appetite for battle.
- [08:38] Jesus builds his church with or without us. Do you want to be on the team that helps? We are allowed to participate. Mathew 16:16.
- [12:26] God gives certain roles to men and women. Men aren't finding a call to battle in church. Where is the call to fight the gates of hell?
- [17:11] We are neglecting the external battle. Micah 6:8. Do justice. We need to know what justice is.
- [18:55] Psalm 1:10. This is the most quoted passage of the Old Testament in the New Testament. It's also a specific time indicator of Jesus's return.
- [26:33] It's our job to be the soldiers in the battle of building the church. The nature of the battle is a hard, long battle.
- [28:10] Matthew 28. The scope of the battle. Discipleship is bigger than evangelism.
- [32:15] In the Bible, there are three God ordained government institutions: the family government, church government, and civil government.
- [32:50] The next three episodes are going to be about attacking the gates of hell in each of those governments.
- [35:27] Mike shares a story about John Knox and the proper role of the civil government.
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