Chapter 9 The Culture of the Kingdom: Kingdom Principles part three

Jesus did not come to destroy the Law but to fulfill it:

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” — Matthew 5:17 (NIV)

The principles of God’s Kingdom were therefore both old and…

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Chapter 8 The Culture of the Kingdom: Kingdom Principles part two

Worldly Culture vs. Kingdom Culture

Worldly Culture Kingdom Culture

Wealth is viewed as success The poor can be rich in faith — James 2:5

Power and status are important The meek shall inherit — Matthew 5:5

Revenge and retaliation are common The merciful receive…

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Chapter 7 The Culture of the Kingdom: Kingdom Principles Part 1

Kingdom principles are important because they teach us how citizens of God’s Kingdom are expected to live. They are not merely ideas to understand; they are truths that must be practiced.

Kingdom principles are necessary for maintaining our residency.

Those who…

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Chapter 6 Patterns and Principles: An Introduction

The Bible is filled with patterns and principles that reveal how the Kingdom of God operates. God has given us His Word not only to inform us, but also to teach us how to live, worship, serve, and walk in obedience to Him.

A Biblical pattern is a spiritual model or example…

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Chapter 5 Cat Out of the Kingdom

Jesus makes it clear that simply claiming to belong to the Kingdom of God is not enough. A person’s life should demonstrate genuine faith through obedience to God. Jesus warned that some will call Him “Lord” but will still be rejected because they did not do the will of the Father.

Key…

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Chapter 4 Key to the Kingdom

Jesus promised to give His Church the “keys of the kingdom” (Matthew 16:19). These keys represent the authority and responsibility God gives His people to advance His Kingdom and proclaim the Gospel.

To bind means to put a bond on something—to restrict, prohibit, or exercise authority against it. To…

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Chapter 12 The Methods: Mass Evangelism

A mass evangelistic crusade is designed to reach the unsaved population of an entire community or area with the Gospel. This chapter provides practical guidance on how to organize and conduct an evangelistic crusade, including planning, outreach, and follow-up. However, the…

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Chapter 11 The Methods: Saturation Evangelism

Saturation evangelism is a powerful approach to reaching people with the Gospel because it seeks to spread the message of Christ throughout an entire community until it has been fully permeated. Like leaven works through bread dough, the Gospel should influence…

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Chapter 10 The Methods: Dealing With Difficulties

When we are evangelizing, we must remember that we are engaging in spiritual warfare. Our struggle is not simply against people or their questions—it is against spiritual forces that seek to keep people from understanding and responding to the Gospel.

Satan works to…

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Chapter 9 The Methods: Personal Evangelism

Personal evangelism is person-to-person, one-to-one evangelism. It provides an opportunity to share the Gospel directly with another individual and to build a personal connection while communicating the message of Jesus Christ.

Personal evangelism can be practiced in…

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Chapter 8 The Methods; New Testament Parables

Jesus often used parables as an effective method of evangelism and teaching. A parable is a simple story that uses familiar, everyday things to communicate a deeper spiritual truth. Jesus knew that many people did not understand spiritual concepts immediately, so…

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Chapter 7 The Methods: New Testament Principles

The New Testament reveals several important principles for effective evangelism. The early Church began with only a small group of believers, yet through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Gospel spread throughout the world. The Gospels, Acts, and Epistles demonstrate…

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Chapter 6 Recipients of the Message

The recipients of the Gospel message are people who need to hear about Jesus Christ and experience His saving grace. Evangelism is most effective when it follows the biblical principle of spiritual multiplication. When someone accepts Christ, that person becomes a disciple who…

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Chapter 5 Communicating the Message

This chapter emphasizes that effective evangelism depends not only on what we say, but also on how we communicate the Gospel. The message must remain faithful to God’s truth while being communicated in a way people can understand and receive.

1. Human and divine elements –…

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Chapter 4 The Messengers

God is the one who transforms lives, but He chooses to use believers as His messengers. Disciples are human instruments through whom God communicates the Gospel. We cannot save or convert someone by our own power because only God can bring about the new birth. However, Jesus has given…

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Chapter 3 The Message

The message of evangelism is centered completely on Jesus Christ. God’s plan for reaching the world involves three important parts:

Jesus Christ is the Content — Jesus is the heart and substance of the Gospel. The basic message is that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the…

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Chapter 2 The Mandate

A mandate is an authoritative order or command given from one person to another. In evangelism, we are dealing with the mandate Christ gave to His believers to take the Gospel to the world. Jesus did not merely suggest evangelism; He commanded His followers to participate in reaching others…

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Chapter 1 Leaven-Like Evangelism

Leaven-like evangelism teaches us that spreading the Kingdom of God is similar to leaven working through a lump of dough. Leaven begins small and hidden, but its influence eventually affects the entire lump. In the same way, the Kingdom of God may begin with one person, one…

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Chapter 19 Gift Based Mobilization

To be a truly effective force of God the church should be organized on the basis of spiritual gifts. There are three major steps in gift-based mobilization. 1. Guide people in discovery of their spiritual gift. 2. Identify ministry needs. 3. Match people with the proper gifts to…

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Course Mobilization Methodology

Chapter 16 Principles of Penetration

This lesson teaches that God did not bring Israel out of Egypt just to leave them in the wilderness. He […]

Chapter 18 A Tale of Three Cities

The story of Israel and the giants teaches us that being mobilized by God does not mean we will never face giants. Israel failed to completely drive out some of the enemies, and those remaining enemies became a continual source of trouble. Gaza, Ashad, and Gath became associated…

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Chapter 17 After Achor

Achor means “trouble.” Joshua 7 gives us an important lesson: being mobilized and moving forward for God does not mean we will never experience trouble or failure. Israel experienced defeat at Ai because there were spiritual issues that needed to be confronted.

Four reasons Israel faced…

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Chapter 16 Principles of Penetration

This lesson teaches that God did not bring Israel out of Egypt just to leave them in the wilderness. He brought them out so He could bring them into Canaan, the Promised Land. Their first opportunity to enter Canaan was lost because fear and unbelief caused them to doubt…

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Chapter 15 The Mobilized

This chapter teaches that believers must be mobilized to follow God’s leaders. When God’s people refuse to follow godly leadership, confusion and disorder can result. Joshua’s leadership of Israel gives us a picture of how God prepares His people to move forward together. The chapter…

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Chapter 14 The Mobilizer

Joshua is a powerful example of a leader who could mobilize God’s people to move forward. God told Joshua to lead Israel across the Jordan River and into the Promised Land. Joshua did not simply hear from God; he acted on what God said and motivated others to follow.

A mobilizer must be…

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Chapter 9 Post Prison Ministry

Post-prison ministry is essential in helping former inmates avoid returning to their old way of life. Many individuals who are released from prison do not have supportive family members or a stable place to go, making them more likely to fall back into old habits and eventually return…

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Chapter 13 Biblical Principles of Revival

The biblical principles of revival remind us that revival begins with a genuine response to God. Throughout the Old Testament, God often used one person who was willing to seek Him and obey Him to influence others. Revival starts when individuals recognize their need for…

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Chapter 12 Old Testament Revivals

These Old Testament passages show that revival is not simply an emotional experience; it involves returning to God, removing sin and idols, restoring worship, obeying His Word, and seeking His presence. Each revival gives us principles that can prepare us for a move of God…

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Chapter 11 What is Revival

Revival is a sovereign and extraordinary work of God among His people. It is not simply an exciting church service, a large crowd, or an emotional experience. Revival happens when God moves powerfully in the lives of His people, bringing renewal, repentance, spiritual awakening,…

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Chapter 10 How to Worship

Worship is not limited to one particular style or expression. The Bible shows that people worshiped God in many different ways, depending on the situation and what was happening in their hearts.

Some expressions of worship are quiet and reverent, such as being silent before God, meditating…

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Chapter 9 Wanted: Worshippers

God wants worshipers who will honor Him not only with their words but also with their lives. Worship can be described as being occupied with a person and overflowing from within with an outpouring of devotion and duty. True worship focuses our attention on God and expresses our…

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Chapter 8 Restoring the Tabernacle of David

Restoration means to make something whole or complete and to make alive again. In the spiritual sense, our “Ark” represents the presence of God among His people. If we desire to experience a return of God’s power and glory, we must make spiritual preparations similar to…

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Chapter 7 The Ark is coming

The Ark of God, also called the Ark of the Covenant, symbolized the presence and glory of God in the midst of His people. It reminded Israel that God desired to dwell among them and lead them. Sin, however, separates us from fellowship with God and can hinder the manifestation of His…

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Chapter 6 How to Glorify God

We glorify God when our lives point others toward His greatness, goodness, and holiness. Scripture shows that there are many ways we can glorify Him:

By faith — Trusting God even when we cannot see the outcome glorifies Him.

Through redemption — Our salvation displays God’s grace,…

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Chapter 5 The purposes of God’s Glory

God reveals His glory so that we may come to know Him more deeply and understand His character and nature. His glory is not revealed merely for us to observe, but so that it can transform our lives. Through His glory, God provides provision when we have needs, strength when…

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Chapter 4 The Glory of God

The glory of God is the displayed excellence, beauty, majesty, power, and perfection of His total being. God’s glory is eternal and reveals who He is and the greatness of His character. Throughout Scripture, God’s glory is connected to His majesty, His voice, His eyes, His name, His…

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Chapter 3 The Kingdom: Past, Present, Future

The Kingdom of God is revealed throughout the entire Bible. In the past, God’s Kingdom was represented beginning with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, where they lived under God’s perfect rule and fellowship. Although sin entered the world through their disobedience,…

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Chapter 2 King of Kings

The greatest King who has ever ruled is the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Unlike earthly rulers whose kingdoms eventually rise and fall, Christ reigns with absolute authority over all creation. His kingdom is eternal, sovereign, and will never come to an end. Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise…

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Chapter 1 The Invisible Kingdoms

The invisible kingdoms refer to the spiritual realm, where two kingdoms exist: the kingdom of Satan and the kingdom of God. Every person belongs to one of these kingdoms. Before trusting in Jesus Christ, people are spiritually separated from God and live under the influence of Satan’s…

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Chapter 3 The Fire of God

Spiritual fire provides the energy for the work of God. It fuels our passion to serve, strengthens us when we grow weary, and empowers us to fulfill God’s calling on our lives. That same fire also consumes the waste in our lives, burning away pride, sin, complacency, and anything that…

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Chapter 2 The Biblical Basis of Mobilization

Mobilization is God’s design for the Church, not merely a leadership strategy. Christ never intended for ministry to be carried out by only pastors or church leaders. Instead, He calls leaders to equip believers so that every member participates in the work of…

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Chapter 1 Mobilization of Manipulation

A vision will never be fulfilled and a goal will never be achieved without action. Every successful ministry or organization requires people who are willing to work together toward a common purpose. When people are mobilized, they become a living organism, with each…

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Chapter 12 Relating to Inmates

When ministering to inmates, always remember that you are representing Jesus Christ, not yourself. Your words, actions, and attitude should reflect the love, grace, and compassion of Christ. Respect is essential when building trust with those you serve. Our purpose is to share…

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Chapter 11 Dress and Safety Codes

Before entering any correctional institution, it is important to understand and follow all dress and safety regulations. Every facility has its own policies, and volunteers must respect them. This chapter provides practical guidelines for appropriate attire, personal safety, and…

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Chapter 10 Institutional and Inmate Typology

Most correctional institutions are classified according to the type of inmates they house: maximum security, medium security, and minimum security. Some facilities, including certain jails, may have all three security levels on the same property. The main difference…

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Chapter 9 Post Prison Ministry

Post-prison ministry is essential in helping former inmates avoid returning to their old way of life. Many individuals who are released from prison do not have supportive family members or a stable place to go, making them more likely to fall back into old habits and eventually return…

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Chapter 8 Ministering to Death Row Inmates

Death row ministry is different from regular prison ministry because it often involves additional guidelines, security measures, and restrictions. While volunteers must still go through the proper approval process, they must also be prepared to minister to inmates facing…

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Chapter 7 Ministering to Inmate Families

Ministering to an inmate’s family is just as important as ministering to the inmate. When a loved one is sent to jail or prison, the entire family is affected. They may feel broken, lonely, anxious, ashamed, or even rejected by others. During this difficult time, the church…

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Lesson 4 Heading the Wrong Direction

There have always been those who cause confusion by trying to mislead believers by giving false doctrine, prophesy, and council. We should seek not man’s wisdom but should listen to the Holy Spirit. There are many so called evangelist that present their version of the word that…

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Chapter 13 Developing Spiritual Fruit

Just as fruit cannot grow without the proper conditions, the Fruit of the Spirit requires certain spiritual essentials to develop in the life of a believer.

1. Life

The first requirement for developing the Fruit of the Spirit is life. Before a tree can produce fruit, it…

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