Redemption order

Redemption order: 

Presented by Tony Samuel Redemption order Gospel of the Kingdom http://fourorders.webs.com/

What are the Four Orders?: 

What are the Four Orders? Why did God “begin” this order? How was it initiated? Who initiated it? /Who was responsible for every order? What was their message? How did they communicate the message? Where did they communicate? What was the result? /How will it “end”? Where am I now? What is my responsibility? How will I do my responsibility? 1 October 2011 2 Four Orders

Four orders - Reward: 

KINGDOM OF GOD CHURCH (Bride) KINGDOM OF SATAN Matthew 16:18-19 Luke 17: 20-21 1 John 5:18-19 John 3:5 Matthew 13:41-42 Matthew 13:47-50 CHRISTENDOM ISRAEL † HEAVEN HELL Four orders - Reward 1 October 2011 3 Four Orders Rev 3:20

Introduction to Redemption order: 

Introduction to Redemption order Key verses - John 3:16 -18 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. Jesus was sent by the Father to initiate the order. Apostle Peter was given the keys of the Kingdom of heaven to open. He did it on the day of Pentecost. In order to see we have to be “born again” and to enter we need to “ born of water and the Spirit”. All “Born again” believers are responsible to bring people from kingdom of Satan to Kingdom of God. Satan cannot overcome. Holy Spirit and Church(Bride) are here for helping to buil d the Kingdom. Kingdom of God will go through tribulation. End will come when Jesus handovers the Kingdom to Father. 1 October 2011 4 Redemption order

Apostle Peter the initiator: 

Apostle Peter the initiator Peter was a married man. Peter was an unique man. A. He was the only apostle to both see and write about the transfiguration of Christ. B. He was the only apostle to declare the deity of Christ on two separate occasions. C. He was the only apostle to argue with Christ. This he did on three occasions. 1. Concerning the predicted sufferings and death of Christ. 2. Concerning the washing of his feet by Christ. 3. Concerning the prophecy that he would betray Christ . D. He was the first apostle to have received a personal resurrection visit by Christ. E. He was the only apostle to deny the Saviour on three occasions. About Peter: Father : Jonah (John 1:42) Spouse : Unnamed (Matt. 8:14) Brother : Andrew (John 1:40) Meaning of his name : Simon means “hearing”; Peter means “rock” (Greek); Cephas means “rock” (Aramaic). Frequency of his name : Referred to 183 times Occupation : Fisherman and apostle Place of birth : Bethsaida in Galilee (John 1:44) Place of death : Tradition says he died in Rome. Circumstances of death : Tradition says he was crucified upside down. Important fact about his life : He was one of the chief apostles and author of two New Testament books. 1 October 2011 5 Redemption order

Peter the initiator cont…: 

Peter the initiator cont… III. Peter was a leader in the early church. In the selection of a man to replace Judas At Pentecost. Near the Temple’s Beautiful Gate. Before the Jewish leaders. Concerning church discipline In defending his actions before the Jewish Christian legalists IV. Peter was a powerful preacher and communicator. In the upper room, prior to Pentecost At Pentecost On Solomon’s porch Before the Sanhedrin In the house of Cornelius Before legalistic Jewish Christian leaders He was the only apostle allowed to affirm his love for Christ on three occasions. He was the only apostle to be told he would die a martyr’s death for Christ. He was the only apostle to be either directly or indirectly involved in at least eight of the recorded miracles of Christ. His direct involvement Healing of his mother-in-law. The first great catch of fish. Walking on the water. The miracle of the tribute money. Restoring a severed ear. His indirect involvement Raising Jarius’s daughter . Destroying a fig tree. The second great catch of fish. 1 October 2011 6 Redemption order

Process of Redemption Order: 

KINGDOM OF GOD KINGDOM OF SATAN Luke 17: 20-21 Jesus is the only way John 3:3 - He cannot see John 3:5 - He cannot enter Cross the Cross You must Repent You must be Born again You are saved from sin We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. Jesus replied, “… the kingdom of God is within you.“ (NIV ) Who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love. Colossians 1:13 (ASV) For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”. (Romans 6:23) 1 John 5:18-19 Process of Redemption Order 1 October 2011 7 Redemption order

Kingdom of Satan : 

Kingdom of Satan Satan is depicted as the prince of this world, having power over demons and over godless people. He is, however, subject to God’s sovereignty and therefore his power is limited and his rule temporary. Satan’s power He has power in the world - 1 John 5:19 He claims power over this world - Mt 4:8-9 6 He is called the “prince” or the “god” of this world - John 12:31 "the prince of the power of the air" - Eph. 2:2; These titles indicate the temporary nature of Satan’s rule: - John 14:30; 16:11 He is responsible for some illnesses - Luke 13:16 He is responsible for death - Heb 2:14 Satan’s kingdom He has a kingdom - Mt 12:26 He has a throne - Rev 2:13 He is the prince of demons - Mt 9:34. Satan’s authority is limited He cannot do more than God allows - Job 1:12 3 His rule is temporary - Rom 16:20; Rev 20:10 1 October 2011 Creation order 8

Kingdom of Jesus Christ: 

Kingdom of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ’s kingdom is a heavenly kingdom It is not of this world John18:36 The kingdom was given to him by God Daniel 7:14 The kingdom is his by right. Colossian 1:15-16 Jesus Christ inherits the kingdom promised to David Luke 1:32 Jesus Christ reveals God’s kingdom on earth Jesus Christ brought in God’s kingdom .Matthew 4:17 Miracles are a sign of the kingdom. John 6:14-15 Parables are a sign of the kingdom. Matthew 13:1-52 Jesus Christ exercises kingdom authority today Believers enter Jesus Christ’s kingdom immediately. Luke 23:42-43 Believers are redeemed from the kingdom of darkness. Col 1:12-13 Believers enjoy the blessings of Jesus Christ’s kingdom now. Matthew 16:19 Jesus Christ rules over every authority now. 1 Peter 3:22 Jesus Christ’s kingdom will be fully established at his return His kingdom will come with power at a specific moment. Matthew 25:31 His kingdom will replace all earthly authority. Rev 11:15 All creation will acknowledge Jesus Christ’s kingship. Philippians 2:10-11 His kingdom lasts forever. Luke 1:33 The present and future realm in which Jesus Christ exercises full authority, and through which he triumphs over all opposition. What is Kingdom of God? T he kingly rule of God in the lives of people and nations. It refers to the recognition of the authority of God, rather than a definite geographical area, and begins with the ministry of Jesus Christ. 1 October 2011 9 Redemption order

Main theme was “Kingdom of God” : 

Main theme was “Kingdom of God” “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 Beginning of His ministry – “All this I will give you, (my Kingdom)” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Matthew 4:9. Why do you want to establish your Kingdom? Closing of His ministry – “Hosanna” The King is coming. Pilot asked Jesus – “Are you the King”? Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” John 18:37 Pilot wrote and put on the Cross. It read: “JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS”. John 19:19 But he said, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.” Luke 4:43 38 out of 40 parables of Jesus were about Kingdom of God. After resurrection, “He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God”. Act 1:3 Jesus Christ established the Kingdom of God and started it and opened the door at the Cross. Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Matthew 4:17 1 October 2011 10 Redemption order

Why Jesus Christ came into this world?: 

According to John the Baptist : Matthew 3:11 "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Matthew 5:17 "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. According to demons: Matthew 8:29 "What do you want with us, Son of God?" they shouted. "Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?" Matthew 9:13 But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Matthew 10:34 "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:35 For I have come to turn "'a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." To baptize with the Holy Spirit To fulfill the Law & Prophets To torture the Demons To call sinners Not to bring peace, but a sword To divide the family To serve, and to give his life According to Jesus Christ Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death-that is, the devil and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Heb 2:14-16 children have flesh and blood. Death he might destroy Luke 12:49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! Why Jesus Christ came into this world? To destroy Satan’s Kingdom 1 October 2011 11 Redemption order

Good news is we have the Kingdom of God now.: 

KINGDOM OF GOD KINGDOM OF SATAN Luke 17: 20-21 Cross the Cross I am the way But if I (Jesus) drive out demons by the finger of God ( by the Spirit of God , Matthew 12:28) then the kingdom of God has come to you . (Luke 11:20) If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? (Matthew 12:26) Good news is we have the Kingdom of God now. 1 John 5:18-19 1 October 2011 12 Redemption order

Slide 13: 

And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived. (Numbers 21:8-9) And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:14-15) What do we mean by “Born again”? Jesus died, when I accept Him, I die. He is alive, therefore, I am alive. I am born again when I accept Jesus as my Lord and His Death and Resurrection, not because of what I do. Romans 10 : 9-10 1 October 2011 13 Redemption order

It is not “easy” to enter the Kingdom of God!: 

It is not “easy” to enter the Kingdom of God! Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 18:3 “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19:23 “I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Gal 5:19-21 I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. “But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it”. Matthew 7:14 1 October 2011 14 Redemption order

What happens when I accept Jesus Christ?: 

What happens when I accept Jesus Christ? Two things happen, first I die then I live. Paul said, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me”. (Galatians 2:20) First, I see God’s Kingdom. John 3:3 Second, I enter into His Kingdom. John 3:5 I am born again because of Jesus death and resurrection. I am not condemned. John 3:17 My name is written in the Book of life. ‘I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels’. Revelation 3:5 I have eternal life - John 6:40 1 October 2011 15 Redemption order

How to bring the “Kingdom of God”?: 

How to bring the “Kingdom of God”? Message is… When anyone hears the message about “the kingdom”. Matthew 13:19 Preach the word and sow more seeds The seed that Fell along the path Hears the word and does not understand it The evil one comes and snatches away The seed that Fell on rocky places Hears the word and at once receives it with joy. When trouble or persecution comes He quickly falls away The seed that fell among the thorns The worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth Making it unfruitful The seed that fell on good soil Hears the word and understands it Yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times Some people will not even listen. Some will accept it but soon fall away. Some will hold on longer but gradually lose interest. And some will hold on in varying degrees until their lives show in practice what the Gospel is all about. Matthew 13 Jesus said to them, “Don’t you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? Mark 4:13 Basic and fundamental parable 1 October 2011 16 Redemption order

Look at the field!: 

Look at the field! Jesus didn’t say, The field is empty rather the harvest is plenty. Evangelism should lead people to worship. Sow to the right places and expect good result. If sow the seed it grows itself. Sow less but harvest more. We need more laborers to harvest than to plant the seeds. Jesus also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. All by itself the soil produces grain —first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.” (Mark 4:26-29) Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working.” John 5:17 He (Jesus) went about preaching Kingdom of God. (Luke 8:1) He sent twelve disciple to preach Kingdom of God. (Luke 9:2) Then he sent seventy to preach Kingdom of God. (Luke 10:10-11) “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Matthew 9:37 1 October 2011 17 Redemption order

Who should work for the Kingdom?: 

Everyone who is “Born again” and saved. Man and Woman – Luke15 and Matthew 13 & 18 Kingdom of Satan to Kingdom of God Man – Sheep Women – Coin Within the Kingdom of God Man – Mustard Seed Women – Leaven. Seek the lost and work within the Kingdom of God. Who should work for the Kingdom? KINGDOM OF GOD Kingdom of Satan Luke15 Matthew 13 1 October 2011 18 Redemption order

Paid Laborers in the Vineyard: 

Paid Laborers in the Vineyard “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. “About the third hour - ‘You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ The sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing. About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. He asked them, ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ ‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. “He said to them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard.’ The owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last ones hired and going on to the first.’ “The workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius. Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you. “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Kingdom business is His business and is none of your business. Lazy people have work in the Kingdom of God 1 October 2011 19 Redemption order Matthew 20:1-16

Leadership in the Kingdom of God: 

Leadership in the Kingdom of God Who then is the faithful and wise manager , whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns. I tell you the truth; he will put him in charge of all his possessions. ‘ My master is taking a long time in coming,’ and He then begins to beat the menservants and maidservants and To eat and drink and get drunk. The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and At an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. “That servant who knows his master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants. He will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. Luke 12-42-47 From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. Luke 12:48 Can woman work for the Kingdom? 1 October 2011 20 Redemption order

When to work?: 

When to work? Now is the time. List your problems – Why are you unable to work for the Kingdom? I will bury my father and come – No (Luke 9:60) I will get permission – No (Luke 9:62) There is no man who has power over the spirit to retain the breath of life, neither has the power over the day of death; and there is no discharge in battle [against death], neither will wickedness deliver those who are its possessors and given to it. ( Ecclesiastes 8:8 The Amplified Bible) Cool is the property of snow; Burn is the property of fire, and work is the property of God. “Now is the time of God’s favour, now is the day of salvation”. 2 Corinthians 6:2 1 October 2011 21 Redemption order

Where to work in the Redemption order?: 

Where to work in the Redemption order ? Strategies to Seek the lost You are there but not there! You were out but now in! Woman brought it back! Man brought it back! Luke 15 1 October 2011 22 Redemption order

We all are in Spiritual Warfare: 

We all are in Spiritual Warfare Our equipment—the armor of God (Eph. 6:11, 13-17). Let us carefully note each piece of armor mentioned here. Paul very obviously takes those pieces of armor worn by the Roman soldier and makes spiritual application to each one. The girdle of truth. The breastplate of righteousness. The sandals of the gospel. The shield of faith. The helmet of salvation. The sword of the spirit. Here is the only one offensive weapon listed among the various pieces of armor. The rest are defensive in nature. The sword of the Spirit is identified as the Word of God (Heb. 4:12). This, then, is the armor the Christian is commanded to wear. We need Spiritual weapon for we are in Spiritual warfare "Satan has no weapons of defense, and so when we resist him he must….” - Charles H Spurgeon 1 October 2011 23 Redemption order

Use all available weapons: 

Use all available weapons They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42) Bible study/Bible Survey Inductive Study Method Chronological method Fellowship (Church service) Lord’s Supper (Communion/Lord’s Supper) Prayer (Intercessory prayer) 1 October 2011 24 Redemption order

Kingdom and worship go together: 

Kingdom and worship go together Where King is born, we have come to worship Him? (Matthew 2) I (Herod) will come to worship Him too – No need I will give my kingdom if you worship me. (Matthew 4) Evangelism must lead to worship (John 3 & 4) “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks”. (John 4:23) 1 October 2011 25 Redemption order

Man’s responsibility in Redemption Order: 

Man’s responsibility in Redemption Order At the beginning: Adam was asked to name all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. No suitable helper was found for Adam, so God made a woman. Finally the family started at the garden. At the end: Noah was asked to make the Ark and preach for about 120 years before the flood came. God always calls His people to involve with Him in his work, Creation and Redemption work. Creation was not over until man (Adam) did his job! Creation was not destroyed until man (Noah) did his job! “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come”. Matthew 24:14 Redemption order will not be over until man & woman (you) finish the job! Preach Kingdom of God 1 October 2011 26 Redemption order

What happens if you are not producing fruits?: 

Church history proves: After Rome, Germany was powerful nation. Because they worked for the Kingdom. Sent missionaries to the World and printed first Bible even to India, missionaries translated first Bible in Tamil language. Martin Luther’s revival and Lutheran churches were started. After Germany, United Kingdom was the powerful nation because they have worked for the Kingdom. Sent missionaries to World and to India like William Carry and team and translated Bibles in several languages. After United Kingdom, United States of America USA becomes world powerful nation, because they were working for the Kingdom. Sent missionaries to whole World and translated and printed Bibles in several languages. Now it will be taken from them and give it to some other nation. If you are not serious with His Kingdom business then why keep it?. It is always good to give it to someone who will work and produce its fruits. “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” Matthew 21:43-44 What happens if you are not producing fruits? 1 October 2011 27 Redemption order

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Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to. Matthew 23:13. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven . Matthew 16:19-20 (NIV) You have got the keys now But the problem is … 1 October 2011 28 Redemption order

The end result: 

Jesus will destroy everything and handover the Kingdom to The Father - 1 Corinthians 15:24 “Delivered up” Why Jesus came and taught about Kingdom of God and asked us to enter and work for the Kingdom? Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 1 Corinthians15:24-26 The end result 1 October 2011 29 Redemption order

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“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth ." (Acts 1:8) 11 apostles out of 12 were from Galilee. Your home is not your Jerusalem. Start from where you are and go on. Which is your Jerusalem? Accept and enter into the Kingdom of God. Bring others to the Kingdom. Train others to bring people to Kingdom. Know the rules and regulation. Stay and know more about Kingdom. Finish the race successfully and enter into Heaven. Your responsibility 1 October 2011 30 Redemption order

Sources used:: 

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