Messages by Cris Franklin (Page 25)
Life and Death in the Tongue
This week we discuss the peril of complaining, the power of the tongue, and the importance of remembering that the arm of the Lord has not become short.
The Call of the Nazirite
God called some as Nazirites from the womb, as those who would set themselves apart unto Him. Through their dedication great things were accomplished in the Kingdom. And the invitation is open to anyone who desires.
The Suffering of the Righteous
The suffering of the righteous atones for the sins of the nation. Through Yeshua’s suffering and death we have atonement and forgiveness of sin.
Drawing Near Through Sacrifice
A primary reason for the sacrifices is to draw near to God. It is not through the death of the sacrifice, but through its life (blood) that one draws near. Through Yeshua’s blood (life), we draw near to the Father in the heavenly tabernacle.
Free to be Holy
When God forgives a person’s sin and grants them a new heart and a new spirit, they are a new creation. No longer a slave to sin, they can live righteously unto God.
Restoring the Foundations
This week we discuss the need to establish a solid grounding in the Word of God in order to repair the foundations of our faith, and to guard what God has given us as we grow in maturity and in the Spirit.
A Sanctified Priesthood
This week we discuss the sanctity of the Priesthood, and the distinction between the Levitical priesthood and spiritual priesthood of believers.
God Will Dwell with Man
God’s desire is to dwell with man as it was in the beginning. As part of the restoration, God has given the Holy Spirit as a pledge of what is to come at the end of the Millennial Reign.
The Marriage of the Bride
At Sinai, God took Israel as His bride and promised to send His Angel before them, to bring them to their inheritance. Before His last Passover seder, Yeshua spoke in bridal terms as He promised to bring His disciples to their inheritance.
Torah is for the Redeemed
The Torah (Law) is a vital part of the covenant relationship between God and His people, though its role is often misunderstood. The Torah does not bring justification (salvation), but rather it is for the sanctification of those who have already been redeemed.