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Partakers of the Divine Nature

Partakers of the Divine Nature

by Pastor Marie Esposito

Our purpose is to become Partakers of the divine nature and to walk through the entrance that has been made for us abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Jesus is a Light that shines in a dark place until the day breaks and the Morning Star rises in our hearts.
2 Peter 1:19
in 2 Peter 1:21 Peter writes about men who were moved by the ‘Phero” the mighty rushing wind of the Holy Spirit from God and they wrote the Divine Word.
Paul wrote a specific testimony to his son in the faith Timothy.
1 Timothy 1:14– and the grace [unmerited favor and blessing] of our Lord [actually] flowed out super abundantly and beyond measure for me, accompanied by faith and love that are [to be realized] in Christ Jesus.
Simon Peter wrote 2 Peter to believers declaring his faith, and giving instructions to us.
At the end of the chapter he describes how he actually heard the Voice {Matt 17} from the Excellent Glory declare that Jesus was His Son on the Mount of Transfiguration.  He was an eyewitness of His Majesty.  He declares that because of this He proclaims that the prophetic Word was confirmed that Jesus is the Messiah as described in the Old Testament.
He begins the letter as such:
2 Peter 1: 2- GRACE AND PEACE BE MULTIPLIED TO YOU IN THE [FULL, PERSONAL, PRECISE, AND CORRECT] KNOWLEDGE OF GOD AND OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD.
GRACE- divine favor, God’s lovingkindness in our reality
PEACE- perfect wellbeing, serene confidence, all necessary good, all spiritual prosperity, and freedom from fears and agitating passions and moral conflicts.
Who we are becoming…  Who we are now, is linked with our future destiny as we believe in what the Word says.  Our identity is in our transformation as new creations in God in Christ.  Holy Spirit supports our journey from the present to the future.
2 Peter 1:3-4
Some definitions to consider when reading this chapter:
Diligence- constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken, persistent exertion of body or mind;  carefulness and long term effort.
Partake- eat or drink, join in, engage in, become involved with. 
EMPLOY EVERY EFFORT… to what?
We need to be DILIGENT to submit and flow with Holy Spirit in the fullness of the Godhead which is in us and submit to the process of Galatians 2:20, so that HE CAN RISE FROM WITHIN AND DISPLAY HIS GLORY THROUGH US.
Exercise- use or apply, employ, utilize, make use of [a faculty, right or process]
Develop- grow and become more mature by going through a process of successive stages, disclose, bring into existence, advance, unfold, arise, emerge, erupt, Change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form: something bigger usually over a period of time.
2 Peter 1:5 -7, 8,9,10
GIVE DILIGENCE- CAREFULNESS AND LONG TERM EFFORT.
CALLING- ELECTION  
2 Peter 1:11
Warnings: 2 Peter 3:13-14, 17,18

GROW IN THE GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.

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Elevation/Acceleration

Elevation / Acceleration

by Pastor Roy Esposito

1Sam 16:7-13
Phil 2:12
 
The Process  — a series of steps and stages that take us from where we are now to where we want to be.
 
Through it we learn:
1. How and what worship is about
2. To trust God in difficulties
3. Intimacy
4. How and when to say “NO” to our circumstances
5. How to exercise spiritual authority
6. How to walk in faith
7. The benefits of having a thankful spirit
 
Matt 25: 1-13
Jer 29:11 (NLT)
1Sam 17: 1-51
 
“The degree of spiritual power one moves in is defined and determined by the quality of the opposition faced.”   — PR
 
2 Tim 4:7-8  — “Fight the Good fight. ”    —    The “good fight” is any fight you win !
 
Isa 61:6
1Pet 2:9
Rev 1:6
The key that ignites Elevation : The Prophetic Word
 
2 Chron 20:3-12, 20-23
 
“God never gets disillusioned with us because He never had any allusions about us in the first place”  — PR
 
Ps 103:14  —  “He knows are frame; He remembers that we are dust.”
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A Call To Fatherhood

A Call To Fatherhood

by Pastor Roy Esposito

1 Cor 4:15-16
 
“instructors”  — Boy-leaders  — those who lead children to school — a baby sitter
 
Jn 10;11-14
 
vs 12 —  ” The hireling is not the one who owns the sheep — He’s just doing a job.
             ” The shepherd has an investment in the sheep.  — They’re his and are his life.
 
1Cor 4:6-21 (Passion)
 
“Hidden violence has inculcated our corporate unconscious, showing itself in the many ways we disrespect one another.”  — PR
 
2 Cor 10:3-7
Gal 5:19-21 — works of the flesh
Gal 5:22-23 — Fruit of the Spirit
 
“The enemy of our souls will use the unchecked works of the flesh as bricks to fortify a stronghold in us”
 
Passion — “Citadels of augmentations”  — which launch out arrogant attitudes that raise themselves up in defiance of the true knowledge of the true nature of God.
 
Eph 6:14-16  — The Armor of God:    Truth – Righteousness – Faith – salvation – The Word – Prayer
 
Mark 10:15
Matt 11:12
 
John Cassion  — centering prayer  — “AWARENESS” of our inner self and the workings of our enemy.
 
Lk 15:11-32  — Prodigal Son — We are both at different times.   Both “need to get”.
 
Younger  —  Lust – Greed – Frivolity
Elder  —    Resentment – Anger – Jealousy – Indignant
 
Obedience –only requires blind action. Encourages unconsciousness
 
Submission  — Takes making conscious decisions.
 
“Fatherhood has no gender !”
 
Lk 6:36   “Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate.”
 
Mark 11:15  — ” Assuredly, I say to you whosoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
 
Phil 3:13-14  — press toward the goal.
 
“Steps and Stages’ — transitions us from one realm to the next.
 
Celts — “Thin Time”  — the time between moments
 
Graham Cooke –-“There is a rhythm to life and a cadence to walking with God. “
 
1Tim 1:18 (Passion ) Power words : Entrusted with Responsibility
                                                    Prophesies spoken
                                                    Process  of Fulfillment
                                                   WEAPONS in spiritual warfare by FAITH and a CLEAR CONSCIOUS
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Yellow Highlight Foundational Scriptures – By Steven Esposito

Yellow Highlight Foundational Scriptures

by Steven Esposito

JERIMIAH 33:3

JERIMIAH 29:11

DEUTERONOMY 30:19-20

ROMANS 12:2

EPHESIANS 5:26

YELLOW HIGHIGHTED SCRIPTURES

PSALM 1: 1- 4

PROVERBS 1:17

1 PETER 5:5-6

ROMANS 8:31

ROMANS 8:35

EPHESIANS 3:19

ROMANS 8:37-39

DIVINE DISPLACEMENT AND REPLACEMENT

ISAIAH 65:17

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

2 CORINTHIANS 5:13-15

1 PETER 1: 23

HEBREWS 4:12

ROMANS 15:13

JOHN 1: 14

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Who Is Jesus? The Author and Finisher of Our Faith

Who Is Jesus? The Author and Finisher of Our Faith

by Pastor Marie Esposito

 

“The Son is the dazzling radiance of god’s splendor, the exact expression of God’s true nature-His mirror image. He holds the universe together and expands it by the mighty power of His spoken words. He accomplished for us the complete cleansing of sings, and then took his seat on the highest throne at the right hand of the Majestic One.”
Hebrews 1:3
He is the Author and the Completer of our faith. -Hebrews 12:2
Faith-complete trust and confidence in something or SOMEONE. Strong. Believe.
Faith is a substance…Faith comes by hearing…
Colossians 2:15 – He is the complete fullness of deity living in human form.  He is the Divine Portrait, the true likeness of the invisible God, and the firstborn of all creation And our completeness is now found in Him.  We are completely filled with God as Christ’s fullness overflows within us. He is the head of every kingdom and authority in the universe~ Through our union with Him we have experienced circumcision of heart. All of the guilt and power of sin has been cut away and is now extinct because of what Christ, the Anointed One, has accomplished for us.
WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THIS JESUS?
WORSHIP HIM.
Hebrews 12:1-3
Colossians 2:10-13
It is finished! – John 19:30
Psalm 52:9
Revelation 21:6,7
He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be His God, and he shall be My Son.
Ephessians 1:14-16
We can walk in His powerful IDENTITY in us
and become His DESIGN for us.
Our identity in Him and with all that His blood sacrifice won on the Cross is our DESTINY.
He is the AUTHOR AND THE FINISHER OF HIS OWN DESTINY IN US.
Psalm 138:8
Romans 8:31
Romans 8:37
Mark 16:19-20
IT IS FINISHED.
Hebrews 13:20
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Of God’s Good Intention

Of God’s Good Intention

 

Rom 8:28
 
God’s purpose  — His “intention”
 
“Working together  —” — A Collaboration; a practical harmony between our circumstances and our faith.
 
Heb 11:6 (Passion)  – God rewards those who seek Him with passion!
 
” The combination of our love for God and our faith in Him act as a catalyst to release His grace.”
 
 “Grace is the divine element that empowers transformation.”
 
Matt 8:26  –“Little faith –”   —  Literal —“Without confidence” or immature faith
 
Faith is matured only in the context of resistance !!   — PR
 
Jer 32:38-42 (NKJV)
 
Deut. 6:4  — Shema Yisrael  — The Lord of “Oneness”
 
Jn 17: 11,13, 20-24, 26
 
Revealed — (Grk —Onoma)  — all that His name implies
 
1Cor 15:45  — Transcendent Man — ”  —a life giving spirit.”  – to germinate life    
 
Offence — an affront, transgression or act of assault
 
Dualism — “Un-Oneness”
 
1Cor 12;14, Eph 4:1-4  — The Body of Christ
 
1Cor 12:24-27 (Passion)  
 
2Cor 6:16 — (quotes Ezk 37:26-27)  — We are the Temple of God
Rev 21:3-4 (Passion)
 
Glowing aura of the Glory of God
 
12 Pearl Gates   —  God’s truth.
 
Pearl — formed in a living organism when an irritants enters soft tissue
 
12 Foundations
 
Emerald  — essence of a flourishing life of integrity and prosperity
 
Amethyst –(Purple)  Royal Priesthood
 
Ruby — Wisdom.  Costly glories won by the shed blood of Christ
 
Sapphire (Blue)  Natural excellence and beauty
 
Topaz – Advanced and improved vision and stability
Golden Streets clear as glass — The transparency with which the city will be traversed
 
Rev 21:5
Rev 21:22-27
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The Celebration of Pentecost “Wisdom Sunday”

The Celebration of Pentecost “Wisdom Sunday“

Pentecost —  Israel — “Feast of Harvest”–   Shavout
 
Christians — Birthday of the church of Jesus Christ
 
Whitsunday (Old English)  — White Sunday or Wisdom Sunday
Traditionally, the Holy Spirit is known as  “The Wisdom of God”
 
Acts 1:4-5 (Passion Bible)
Acts 2:1-12 (Passion Bible)
 
Filled — Pleroo —  To be made full; An inward filling
Pletho —  To be furnished with or be equipped;  An outward filling  — anointing for ministry
 
2 Corinthians 6:16  — temples of the Holy Spirit
Romans 8:28 (Passion)
 
“All things work in a synergistic collaboration to bring about good for those who love God, put their faith in Him, and respond to the call to the journey which leads to fulfilling His intentions for them.”
 
God’s Intention  — Deuteronomy  6:4  — Shema Yisrael   —  “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is ONE”
 
John 17:21 — Jesus : That we’d be ONE.
 
1 Corinthians 13:8 —  Love never fails !
 
Hebrews 4:13, Luke 8:17 — Nothing id hidden from God
 
Natural Wisdom — Knowing how to apply knowledge.
 
Wisdom of God  — Assumes all knowledge.
It is the application of ZOE — the principal of life  —  by the PHOS  — the self-generated, unchanging Light of God, empowered by AGAPE —  Love that has no boundaries, limits or qualifiers  — the Substance of God.
 
Genesis 50:20
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The Light / Life Connection

The Light / Life Connection

by Pastor Roy Esposito

John 1:1-5

Phos – A constant, self-generated, unwavering light

Jesus –: “The Word” – Logos

Logos – The highest principal of cosmic order.

“The Message”: The Blueprint for life.

John 1:9-10 – Jesus – “The True Light”

Hebrews 13:8

“We are all fired into life with a certain madness that comes from the gods…” – Plato

Jesus gives us an alternative to the madness:

A new “blueprint” for life. – The Mad Fire of desire and lust transformed to The Holy Fire of God

Holy Fire – “The Phos” – The Light of God

John 8:12 (PR’s interpretation) – “I Am the Phos (the Eternal Revelation Light of Life) which can never be extinguished.  He that chooses to follow Me shall not walk in Skotia – the darkness (chaos, misery and ruin) but shall also have the Phos – the Eternal Revelation Light of Life.”

John 1:4

Ephesians 5:13-14(AMP)

1 Corinthians 15:45 – Our “Super Power” 

– To Give Life to those who are dying in the darkness.

John 14:12

Revelations 12:11

Isaiah 2:2-5

A Word for the church today: “Although there are bends in the road in the form of your trials, I will cause each one of them to magnify MY LIGHT and make it more and more powerful IN YOU.  Do not fear nor be dismayed but instead ARISE – lift up your heads and SHINE – reflect MY Presence.  Walk in the LIGHT and bring to the Nations the many blessings of Life it contains.  “This My plan, purpose and desire for your lives.”

Psalm 119:130(Passion Bible)