The Offspring of Christ

The Offspring of Christ
(En Español)
Is this not the wonder and mystery, yes, and the very power of Christ's cross? In grief to the point of death, wounded in heart and soul, still He offered Himself for His executioners' sins. Without visible evidence of success, deemed a sinner and a fraud before man, yet He courageously held true to mercy. He let love attain its most glorious perfection as He uttered the immortal words, "Father, forgive them" (Luke 23:34).
Christ could have escaped. When the Romans came to arrest Him, He said, "Do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?" (Matt. 26:53). In less than a heartbeat, the skies would have been flooded with thousands of brilliant, warring angels. Yet, instead of condemning mankind, He rendered "Himself as a guilt offering" (Isa. 53:10, italics mine). Through Him mercy triumphed over judgment (James 2:13).
Jesus said, "He who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also" (John 14:12). We assume He meant that we would work His miracles, and most certainly miracles are part of Christ's works. But Jesus did not limit His definition of "works" to the miraculous. All the works He did -- the redemptive life, the mercy cry, the identification with sinners, rendering Himself a guilt offering -- we will "do also" because He lives within us. We see that Isaiah 53 does not apply exclusively to Jesus; it also becomes the blueprint for Christ manifesting in and through us. Was this not part of His reward, that He would see His offspring (Isa. 53:10)? Beloved, we are the offspring of Christ!

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The preceding message was adapted from Francis Frangipane's book, The Power of One Christlike Life, available at Arrow Bookstore. It also is a principle chapter in pastor's online school, In Christ's Image Training. Next term begins July 7, 2017. More information.

 

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In Christ's Image Training

Level I classes begin July 7, 2017

There are qualities of heart that actually attract the pleasure of God. If we possess unoffendable faith in our pursuit of Christ's likeness; if we walk humbly with our God; if we position ourselves in the intercessor's gap; and if we abide in Christ-centered unity with the local body of Christ -- we will attract the pleasure of God, and when we awaken His pleasure, His power soon follows. Sign up today for our next In Christ's Image Training course that begins July 7, 2017.

Registration closes June 29, 2017 www.icitc.org.

In Christ's Image Training is a six-month, online course developed by Pastor Frangipane. It is based on 45 years of seeking God, study and revelatory insights. These are proven truths that break chains and lead to power in our Christian walk.

ICIT provides focused training in four essential stages of spiritual development:

The vision of attaining Christ's likeness
Possessing Christ's humility
Developing a strong prayer life
Becoming one with other Christ believers

The course comes right to your home via email and audio messages and is designed to lift one's focus toward the actual presence of Jesus Christ. The full course not only includes 48 lessons and 39 audio messages (sample audio), but the discerning student will actually find the Lord using the weekly lessons to stage opportunities to deepen the truths found in the training.
For those with limited funds, the entire text is free by email. Just enroll in the Free Lesson Plan (new students only please).

Student testimonies   |   Francis presenting the course

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Satisfied in Christ

Satisfied in Christ

“I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” JOHN 6:35 The Law of Life says that the presence of Christ within the believer results in spiritual satisfaction. If we have Him then we will never hunger or thirst again, because He is Infinite Supply. Anything less than spiritual satisfaction indicates that there is a problem. I am not saying that one should be content with their progress and present knowledge of Christ so that they stop growing; but I am saying that no matter what stage of progress you may be at presently, Christ should be your satisfaction. Source: “Lord of All” by Chip Brogden http://www.chipbrogden.com/lord-of-all Like this? Share your comments: http://www.chipbrogden.com/may17 I am your brother,

Chip Brogden

More GREAT QUOTES

More GREAT QUOTES

-Sermonindex.net

"One hundred religious persons knit into a unity by careful

organization do no constitute a church any more than eleven dead

men make a football team. The first requisite is life, always."

- A. W. Tozer

"A man full of hope will be full of action." - Thomas Brooks

"Finney preached, and sometimes the whole congregation would

get up and leave! That's good preaching." - Leonard Ravenhill

'If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every

portion of the Word of God except precisely that little point which

the world and the devil are at that moment attacking, I am not

confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Him. Where

the battle rages there the loyalty of the soldier is proved and to be

steady on all the battle front besides, is mere flight and disgrace

if he flinches at that point.' - Martin Luther

"If you don't plan to live the Christian life totally committed to

knowing your God and to walking in obedience to Him, then don't

begin; for this is what Christianity is all about. It is a change of

citizenship, a change of governments, a change of allegience. If

you have no intention of letting Christ rule your life, then forget

Christianity; it's not for you." - K. Arthur

"Our murmuring is the devil's music." - Thomas Watson

"It is God's way to let ministers try all their strength first, and

then He Himself comes and subdues the hearts they cannot."

- Jonathan Edwards

DEFENDING DAVID WILKERSON

DEFENDING DAVID WILKERSON

by Andrew Strom

Wilkerson is gone now, and it is easy to forget. But the fact is,

there were often many in the modern Charismatic movement who

basically opposed all that David Wilkerson stood for. They described

him as a "Doom and Gloom" merchant - always warning of what

was coming and calling the nation and the church to REPENTANCE.

I received an email from some U.S friends awhile ago who had

just gone back to a Pentecostal church after some years. They

told me, "If I bring up David Wilkerson, they all get a hateful,

angry look on their face." Isn't that terribly sad.

Even though David Wilkerson was the one man who consistently

warned America of cataclysms just like the ones we have seen,

he was still denigrated. Even though he was proved right, still they

detested him! I think it is because his major message was

"REPENT". And he didn't pussy-foot around like a lot of these

other so-called "prophets".

When the "God Wants You Rich" prosperity message began to

spread, David was one of the few leaders who publicly refuted it

and called the people to repent from the "love of money". Many

hated him for that. Especially because he is so direct and

up-front.

And when the 'Toronto Blessing' came along, with churches full

of the most weird and often ugly behaviour - he called it like it

was. He was one of the few (if any) Pentecostal leaders who

actually stood up publicly and refuted this new 'spirit' that was

invading the church. You can imagine how despised he was

for that.

There is a 'Prophetic' movement in the world today that is in

my opinion very far removed from the word 'Prophet'. It sells

truckloads of books and holds untold conferences, but at the

end of the day it is a mealy-mouthed travesty of the word

'Prophetic'. It retains its popularity because it is almost always

"positive" and up-lifting. The voice of an Amos or Jeremiah is

rarely (if ever) heard in its ranks - let alone a "John the Baptist".

It is almost never blunt or confrontational - especially about sin.

A lot of this movement has a chronic obsession with the 'religious

spirit'. Everywhere these people look all they can see are religious

spirits of legalism, pharisaism, etc. Thus they are always talking

about "grace, grace, grace". The words "Sin, Righteousness

and Judgement" are almost a horror to them, because they are

so fearful of being 'religious'. And thus when they come across

a prophet who actually preaches on Sin, Righteousness and

Judgement (-which are the very things Jesus said His Spirit

would CONVICT of), they reject him. Every true prophet that I

know of down through history has been a 'Sin, Righteousness

and Judgement' preacher. So has every true Revivalist. (Finney,

Wesley, Whitfield, Edwards, etc). It is part of the job description!

We have invented a new meaning for the term 'Prophetic' in

our day that is far below the standard of the Bible. And far

below the standard that must be in place to see a true Revival.

I think it was God's spokesman Ezekiel who coined the term

"pillow prophets". That is the last thing that America needs in

her hour of crisis. What is needed are voices who truly tell it like

it is - who WARN the people, no matter what the cost. -A 'clear

trumpet sound'.

David Wilkerson was just such a voice. And he was almost a

'lone' voice - though thank God he was widely heard. I believe

God placed him in New York deliberately - the city that

combines world political power with world financial power and

world media power. David was "God's man" in that city - I truly

believe this. And if he said that God's message to America

through these events was "REPENT" then personally I would

believe him rather than any mealy-mouthed 'prophet' who said

otherwise.

David hated sin and deception so much, and loved God and

the people so much, that he could not stand to be silent when

God's heart-truths were being trampled underfoot. That is the

mark of a true prophet. He will be sorely missed.

Blessings to all,

Andrew Strom.

Inconvenient Discipleship

Inconvenient Discipleship

“Most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 All those who want power with God must see that His power is released through our weakness. Do realize that you are weak whether you admit it or not, but the power of humility is in recognizing and agreeing before God that we really can do nothing of our own selves. God’s power is not for those with natural charisma, talent, leadership skills, education, training, or “connections.” God is not looking for volunteers to serve at their own convenience as their schedule permits, but calls for disciples who will lay down their lives. The flesh counts for nothing in spiritual matters. Source: “Embrace the Cross" by Chip Brogden http://www.chipbrogden.com/books/embrace-the-cross Like this? Share your comments: http://www.chipbrogden.com/june6 I am your brother,

Chip Brogden

GREAT QUOTES on GOD's MAJESTY

GREAT QUOTES on GOD's MAJESTY

"Happy the soul that has been awed by a view of God´s majesty."

-A. W. Pink

"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."

-Corrie Ten Boom

"Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will

show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God."

-John Wesley

"If you don´t see the greatness of God then all the things that

money can buy become very exciting. If you can´t see the sun

you will be impressed with a street light. If you´ve never felt thunder

and lightning you´ll be impressed with fireworks. And if you turn

your back on the greatness and majesty of God you´ll fall in love

with a world of shadows and short-lived pleasures."

-John Piper

"We have a God who delights in impossibilities."

-Billy Sunday

"A man can no more diminish God´s glory by refusing to worship

Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling `darkness´

on the wall of his cell."

-C.S. Lewis

No Mountains Can Stand Before You

No Mountains Can Stand Before You

My child when you look out ahead of you, the mountains before you are very real. They are giants that stand before you. Yet, remember who it is that created those mountains. I am greater than any power on earth. I am larger than life and with Me by your side, child, the mountains will melt like wax at your presence.
With one wind, I can blow down a tower and by my hands I can pluck you up and plant you in a new situation. So, lift your eyes up to Me and dwell on who I am. When you do, you will realize how much power you have yet to tap into. For indeed, I know the road that you must walk and IÕve already made a plan to help you overcome each obstacle that may stand in your way.
All you need to do is to keep on walking forward, with your eyes steadfast on Me. Then when you come up against a roadblock, you will not have to fear because you will not be alone. I am by your side and together there is nothing that we cannot do. No mountains may stand in your way and nothing is so big that I cannot just blow it away with one breath. I am God and in Me, you will overcome many things and as you do, you will be made stronger and stronger with more wisdom and power than before.
So step forward boldly, with nothing to fear, for this is nothing that you cannot do without me. Amen.