Contents

1. Welcoming Message (1)

2. Two mandates! (3)

3. Leader and Leadership (4)

4. A clear World view / Life (5)

5. Preaching and the Preacher (6)

6. For the best evangelism, Preaching, Pastoring,

Communication and Christian life (8)

7. Called & Accountable (10)

8. A clear World View – in the future world to come (11)

9. The Church of Jesus/ The body of Christ (12)

10. Special Seminar & Message / Covenant and Salvation

(13)

11. Five Spirits (AECS) – (16)

12. What is your life? – (20)

13. For all Christians! Especially for full time Christian

workers! (22)

14. For my best life – (23)

15. Discipleship (24)

16. Christians & Stewardship (25)

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17. Biblical Christians & Stewardship (30)

18. Christians & Stewardship (31)

19. Christian & Stewardship (32)

20. Christians & Stewardship (33)

21. Proverbs, Wisdoms in Mission & Life (34)

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 Welcome message

PEACE AND GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!
We praise the Lord for giving us another opportunity this
year to hold a special conference for committed pastors and
full time Christian workers who are pressing on with the task
of bringing the whole gospel to all nations. I believe that we
can, and should, expect the Holy Spirit to move powerfully
during our conference and would thus like to make an
endeavor here to prepare your hearts by highlighting the
following spiritual truths from the Word of God.
First, we must engage our ministry with the mentality
of an athlete. The Scripture say, “Everyone who competes in
the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown
that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last
forever!” Since our aim is to earn the eternal crown in heaven
for both ourselves and the flock to whom we minister, you
and I must daily exercise self-discipline and self-control,
training ourselves for more fruitful ministry and for our battle
against Satan and the world.
Moreover, honest self-examination must precede any
leap into full-fledged ministry. Why? To find out whether you
and I are sufficiently reliable and trustworthy to be entrusted

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with the Lord’s work. Of course, all of us want to be
entrusted with important tasks in the church, but the
Scriptures tell us that only those whom the Lord deems
worthy of the task will find themselves on the receiving end
of that entrustment. Let us therefore make the necessary
sacrifices to prepare ourselves to receive new and more
challenging assignments from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Third, we will do well to heed the Apostle Paul’s
reminder, “Make the most of every opportunity.” As you
know, time is short; our Lord’s return is near. Also, we live in
an evil age, wherein people will go from bad to worse.
Whatever opportunities or blessings that God has bestowed
on us, or will do so in the future, we need to make the best
use of them. If he has given us sufficient number of finances,
or good physical health, or first-rate education, etc., we need
to employ them for the furtherance of the Kingdom of our
Lord Jesus Christ.
As a way of summing up, I would like to bring to
your attention a very important principle in Christian life: “A
person will be used of the Lord only to the extent to which
one has prepared and trained oneself.” How well we
prepare ourselves spiritually, academically, and in other
related areas will translate directly into the scope of ministry
in which we will find ourselves. In other words, the more
thoroughly you equip yourself, the more broadly and

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effectively God will use you. I propose that you train and
prepare yourself in three critical areas of your life: 1. Submit
your thought-processes to the Word of God; 2. Master your
emotions in accordance with the dictates of the Scriptures;
and 3. Put into practice the lessons of 1&2 by entering into
strict training for the victor’s crown and by making
yourselves more reliable in order to be entrusted with greater
tasks. Let us prepare ourselves in every way possible by
engaging in rigorous spiritual training, always holding up
before us the highest purpose of expanding the Kingdom of
our Lord Jesus.
7 Key Principles for Equipping Ourselves for the Lord’s
Work
1. Strict Training (Self-control) for the victor’s crown
(1 Cor. 9:24-27)
2. To be reliable in order to be entrusted.
Entrust to reliable men (2 Tim. 2:2).
Commit to faithful men.
3. Make the most of every opportunity (Col. 4:5)
4. Ask and it will be given to you (Mt. 7:7~)
Pray (James 4:1-3, 1 Sam. 7:5-12)
Should always pray and not give up (Lk. 18:1)
5. The more thoroughly you prepare yourself, the more
God will use you in a wide-ranging and useful way (as
a useful servant to the Master).

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 A. Submit your thought-process to the Word of God
B. Master and control your emotions (feelings) by the
power of the Scriptures
(2 Tim. 3:13-17)
C. Put into practice the lessons, messages, and words
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
6. Train and practice (Mt. 7:24, Ezra 7:10)
7. “Blessed is the one who reads the words of this
prophecy, and blessed are those who
hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because
the time is near.” (Rev. 1:3).

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 Two mandates!
Cultural and Evangelistic

We must be people who follow God’s mandate.

Mandate means that it is mandatory, a must do. We must
know, understand, and practice God’s mandate. There are
especially two mandates that God gave us.
The first can be seen in passages such as Luke 24:48,
Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, and Matthew 28:19-20. All four
passages give a mandate of preaching, witnessing, and
proclaiming the gospel message to the ends of the earth. That
means we must be witnesses and practice, “Go and Make
Disciples of All Nations” in Bangalore, India, the
neighbouring countries and, the world. In biblical
understanding, we call this the evangelistic mandate! The
evangelistic mandate is nothing more than bringing the
Gospel/The Good News/The Salvation/The Eternal Life
(Rom. 1:16-17) to every corner and to every single person in
this world.
The second mandate is given in Genesis 1:28 where
God commands His people to increase, subdue, and rule over
the earth. Christians must work to increase this rule and reign
in this world. Who’s Reign? The Reign of God, the Creator.
His Kingdom! His rule! It is making this world and

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everything in it to come under the rule of God and reign of
God. We must not just wait passively, but must actively be
fruitful, increase in number, fill the earth and subdue it, and
rule over every living creature and bring them under the
absolute rule and authority of God. We do not want God to
call us lazy and wicked servants (Mt.25:26); instead, we want
to be called good, faithful (Mt.25:23), diligent, and
hardworking servants (2Tim. 2:6). We call this the cultural
mandate, because we have to make the cultures (all kinds of
human life and activities) of this world where we live in
come under the rule of God, under the reign and authority of
God, and into acceptable ones to the Lord God. The Cultural
Mandate is important for our Joy, Peace, and Happiness in
the life of this world.
The evangelistic mandate is important and great
because only through this mandate can people receive
eternal life, which is the most important thing for all and
every human being.

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 Leader and Leadership

❖ If it is leadership, let him govern diligently (Bible).

❖ Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of
success (Henry Ford).
❖ Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into
reality (Bennis).
❖ People have two choices when it comes to their
emotions: They can master their emotions or be
mastered by them.
❖ Pride is a serious enemy of self-improvement.
❖ A team isn’t really a team if it isn’t going anywhere.
❖ Whoever wants to become great among you must be
your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be a
slave of all (Mk. 10:43-44)
1. Loyalty fosters unity, and unity breeds team success.
2. You can’t make the other fellow feel important in
your presence if you secretly feel that he is a nobody.
3. People will never care how much you know until they
know how much you care.
4. All getting separates you from others; all giving
unites to others (Francis).
5. Relationships are the glue that holds team members
together.

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6. Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his
life? (Mt. 6)
7. You are a slave to the one whom you obey (offer,
listen to, Ro. 6).
8. Make the most of every opportunity (Col. 4).
9. There is a time for everything, and a season for every
activity under heaven (Ecc. 3:1). When to lead is as
important as what to do and where to go.
10. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask
whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to
my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing
yourselves to be my disciples. (Jn. 15:7~8)
11. The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to
do good work today. Nothing breeds enthusiasm like
a job well done. Be willing to do more!
12. You have not lived today successfully unless you’ve
done something for someone who can never repay
you.
13. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served,
but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many
(Mk. 10:45).
14. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual
fervour, serving the Lord (Rom. 12:11).
15. Practicing the Two Mandates (Gen 1:28, Mt. 28:19-
20).

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 A Clear World View/ Life

1). Clear World View on the life of this present world

2). Clear World View on the life of the future world to come

“Text and Context Matter”

 Text- Never Changing Principles
 Context- Ever Changing Life situations

1. Text- Context
2. In the Bible, Text & Context Matter
3. Subject- objects
4. Reading, Studying, Knowing, and understanding the
Bible.
1) Inclusive understanding of the scriptures
2) Systematic Comprehension of the Bible.

For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of

the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in
Israel (Ezra 7:10).
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who
is, and who was, and who is to come, and the Almighty.”
(Rev. 1:8)

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“Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what
will take place later (Rev. 1:19).
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the
churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat
from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God (Rev.
2:7).

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 Preaching and the Preacher

1. Ezra 7:10 – “For Ezra had devoted himself to the study

and observance of the law of the Lord, and to teaching its
decrees and laws in Israel.”

Ezra devoted himself to the;

a. Study of the Law (the word) of the Lord
b. Observance (practice) of the Law (the word) of the
Lord
c. Teaching its decrees and laws (the word) in Israel
** The combination of studying and observing may
be referred to as eating of God’s Word (Ezekiel 2:8,
3:1-2).
Studying God’s word is difficult enough, but we
must also follow it by observing it. When we
combine these two, it may be referred to as eating of
God’s Word. Teaching is difficult as well. Because
these three things are difficult to do, we must devote
and commit ourselves and make the decision
beforehand to do our best. Otherwise, we will
become discouraged and do a half-hearted job. Ezra
felt these three tasks were so essential that he
devoted his life to them.

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2. The main current of stream of sound doctrine of the
Bible
When studying, observing, or teaching the Word of God,
we must first understand the main theme or common
thread that runs throughout the Bible, from Genesis to
Revelation.
3. The Preacher must be in the best condition when
preaching;
a. In spirituality
b. In physical fitness
c. In preparedness, (shil-ryuk)
All three points of the triangle must be in the best
condition for the preacher to effectively deliver his
message. A weakness in one area will make it difficult to
effectively convey God’s word. For example, a person
may be very spiritual, and prepared, yet because of his
lack of physical strength he is limited in his ability to
preach the Word of God.
4. Appearance/Attitude
a. Attire – Preacher must dress up accordingly and must
be neat and presentable
b. Gestures – Preacher’s gestures must always be natural
c. Eye Contact – From one of four directions; Left to
right, Right to left, Front to back, Back to front.

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 ** Angelic Face – Like Stephen as he was getting
martyred, we must have the face of an angel.
5. Tone
Tone in speaking must not be monotonous, but depending
upon the point that the preacher is trying to illustrate, the
tone must change and adapt to the context.
6. Speed
Speed in speaking is just as important as tone. There are
times when the preacher must speak at normal speed, but
there are also times when it is necessary to speak more
quickly and fervently to capture attention as well as to
emphasize certain points one wishes to express.
7. Living Experience
The most effective way to preach a message is to have
experienced it firsthand. For example, a tiger is a very
powerful animal, but how we encounter the tiger
determines our perception of it.
1. A tiger in a book
2. A tiger on T.V.
3. A tiger in a Zoo.
4. A tiger in a safari.
5. A tiger in the deep forest or a mountain.
If a tiger were to appear before us while walking alone
deep in the forest, we would be so much amazed. The
preacher must have a living experience (a tiger in a

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 mountain) for each message of preaching. The points
which will capture the attention and fulfill the need in a
person’s heart.
8. Text in Context (of the Bible)
When we are getting ready to prepare a message, we must
not only look at our selected passage, but the passages
before and after. For example, if we are doing a study on
chapter eight, we must fully understand chapter seven and
nine as well. This will provide a better understanding of
the text. We must find everything we need for the
message using the text alone. We may look at several
versions of the translated Bible (Hebrew, Greek, NIV,
KJV, RSV, NASB, etc.). Then we can construct the main
structure of the message. After this process, we may look
at the commentary, bible dictionaries, and concordances
to supplement our message.
9. Context/ Life situation – Principles/Context
The pastor and preacher must understand the life situation
of each and every congregation member and with that
understanding link the congregation with the Word of
God as it applies to their individual situations. There is
often a conflict and tension between the never changing
principles of God’s word and bringing it into an imperfect
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 the differences so that the people living in the imperfect
world can live according to the kingdom principles.
10. Expository Preaching
Expository preaching is the communication of a Biblical
concept, derived from and transmitted through a
historical, grammatical, literary study of a passage in its
context, which the Holy Spirit applies to the personality
and experience of the preacher, then through him to his
hearers.

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For best Evangelism, Preaching, Pastoring,
Communication, and Christian Life
All through the communications!

1. Communication in general – in our daily lives.

Communication in particular – for the gospel.
2. “What to say" and “How to say" of the Holy Spirit
(Mt 10:1～ )
① “What to say” By the Words. Prayers, praises,
meditation on godly books, mentoring with Seniors,
storming Brain.
② “How to say” very very skillfully
( Place & Timing and Topic & speaking order – very
important)
3. Skill, skillful, skillfully (Ps. 33:3)
Skillful Communication ― important
Skillful and Dynamic encountering Com.― very
important
Skillful / Sound Decision ― always needed and
important.
Decision Making under uncertainty! You don’t
know about tomorrow!

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4. To be an objective person and not to be too
subjective
To be an international person and to have
international perspectives
The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all
pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full
of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (Jas.
3:17). Jesus Christ Centered (The Words, the Bible)
5. Listeners oriented Communication!
Communications always mind and consider the
people group who are listening to the messages.
Condition, age, experiences, education, knowledge,
value system, culture, customs, traditions, languages,
ethnic group, etc of the listeners
6. Failure or Success
①People often fail to convince others because their
frame differs from their listeners' frame.
②Good Communicators align their message with
their listeners frames.
③In Communication (In evangelism, even in
preaching), understanding your opposite's frame can
allow you to achieve great success.

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7. The Key to sound decision making is:
Know your own frames
A key to communicating with other people, moreover,
is :
Know their frames
Frame? = mental grid, a supporting or shaping
structure, a state of mind.
8. Trap in Decision, Understanding, and
Communication

Decision Trap, 1
Overconfidence in your Judgement - Failing to collect
key factual information because you are too sure of
your assumptions and opinions.

Decision Trap, 2
Shortsighted Shortcuts - Relying inappropriately on
"rules of thumb” such as implicitly trusting the most
readily available information or anchoring too
much on convenient facts.

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 CALLED & ACCOUNTABLE
R. G. LETOURNEAU – was caked and used (를 부르시고

사용하신 하나님!)

A MECHANIC GOD BLESSED

R.G. LeTourneau was one of the world’s great inventors and
industrialists. His company designed and built some of the
world’s largest heavy equipment. LeTourneau’s inventions
included the bulldozer, various kinds of scrapers and
dredgers, portable cranes, logging equipment, and offshore
drilling platforms. During World War II, LeTourneau built
70% of the heavy earthmoving equipment used by the Allies.
LeTourneau had not always been successful. He
dropped out of school at age 14 and worked a variety of odd
jobs for many years. At age 28, he married his wife Evelyn,
but their first child died in infancy. By age 31, he was deeply
in debt due to the failure of his auto repair shop.
LeTourneau’s setbacks caused him to turn back to the
God he had met at 16 years of age. He said, “Lord, if you will
forgive and help me, I’ll do anything You want me to do from
this day forward.” When LeTourneau’s pastor suggested that
God needed godly businessmen, LeTourneau dedicated his
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 God began to bless his commitment to be a
businessman who was totally available to God. LeTourneau
and his wife decided to give away 90% of their income and
live on the remaining 10%, a commitment they kept for the
rest of their lives. LeTourneau’s factories held regular chapel
services. He travelled all over the world sharing his testimony
and the gospel. He started and funded mission’s efforts in
Liberia, West Africa, and Peru.
LeTourneau died in 1969 at age 79, but his legacy
lives on today and through the school he and his wife
founded in 1946, now known as LeTourneau University. The
school continues to encourage its students to become
Christian inventors and entrepreneurs and boasts more than
10,000 alumni serving the Lord in all 50 states and 55
countries worldwide.
LeTourneau often summed up his life with these
words: “Friends, I’m just a sinner saved by grace. Just a
mechanic that the Lord has blessed.”

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 The Church of Jesus/ The body of Christ!

1. The Nature of the church/교회의 본성․본질!

The church is the community of all true believers for all time
(Eph 5:25, Eph 1:22-23)
★The church→Qahal (Heb). Ekklesia (Greek)

★An Assembly=A people assembled for the purpose of

worshiping God.
Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they
may learn to revere me as long as they live in the land and
may teach them to their children. (Deut. 4:10)
★Local church/Universal church

★Visible church/Invisible church

★The kingdom of God-the rule of God
★The church-a society of men/people
2. The Marks of the church/교회의 표지/
Wherever we see the word of God purely preached and
heard, and the Sacraments administered according to Christ's
Institution, there, it is not be doubted, a church of God exists
(Calvin’s Institute p1023). M. Luther-rightly taught and
rightly administered.

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3. The Purposes of the church
1)Ministry to God; Worship (Col 3:16, Eph 1;12, Eph 5:16-
19)
2)Ministry to believers: Nurture (Col 1:28, Eph 4:12-13)
3)Ministry to the world: Evangelism/missions and mercy.
Make disciples of all nations (Mt. 28:19) (Acts 11;29, 2Cor
8:4. 1Jn. 3:17).
4) Keeping these purposes (3가지 목적) in balance!

Careful reading for an exhaustive understanding of the

entire Bible!
Careful reading of each book of the Bible first and then all
the sixty-six books of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation
for their exhaustive understanding. We must accurately,
comprehensively, and broadly understand God's will, plan,
heart, and mind by reading and studying the Bible. We must
also correctly and adequately understand the intentions of
God as revealed in His Word. To be used as important and
historically recognized persons today, we must first of all
gain an exhaustive understanding of the Bible (to get
through). This is because over the course of our lives, real
knowledge as well as true wisdom, competence, and power
come from the Bible and from a careful reading of it.

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 Covenant and Salvation
Eternal Life / as reward for obedience to God’s law
Obedience to God’s law as requirement
Beginning of human history End of
human history
Creation of man Final
judgement of man
Disobedience to God’s law
Eternal Death / as punishment for disobedience to God’s
law

Covenant
Just as with the theme of the kingdom of God, the idea of
covenant is fundamental to understanding the Bible.
Covenantal terminology and assumptions are found both
implicitly and explicitly throughout the canon of Scripture,
and our Creator’s relationship to His creation is normally
expressed through covenants. We are able to give a basic
definition: a “covenant” is an agreement, made in the context
of a relationship, between two or more parties to fulfil
obligations these parties make one to another. Clearly, we see
that even our modern-day society depends on covenantal
transactions, since things like business contracts and marital
agreements are essential to the functioning of our culture.

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Covenant of redemption
The covenant of redemption is the eternal agreement
within the Godhead in which the Father appointed the Son
Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit to redeem his
elect people from the guilt and power of sin. God appointed
Christ to live a life of perfect obedience to the law and to die
a penal, substitutionary, sacrificial death (see penal
substitution aspect of the atonement) as the covenantal
representative for all who trust in him.
There are a variety of covenants found in the Bible, but one
of them, the covenant of redemption, is the ground for all the
others. In several biblical texts, we find allusions to the
covenant of redemption, which is the agreement made
between the members of the Trinity to bring us salvation.
Philippians 2:5-11
John 10:17, 18
Ephesians 1:13-14
Luke 22:28, 29

Covenant of works
Adamic covenant
The covenant of works was made in the Garden of Eden
between God and Adam who represented all mankind as a
federal head. (Romans 5:12-21) It promised life for
obedience and death for disobedience. Adam, and all

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mankind in Adam, broke the covenant, thus standing
condemned.
Romans 5:12~21
Genesis 2:15
Hosea 6:7
Mosaic covenant / Old Covenant
The Mosaic covenant, found in Exodus 19-24 and the book
of Deuteronomy, expands on the Abrahamic promise of a
people and a land. Repeatedly mentioned is the promise of
the Lord, "I will be your God and you will be my people" (cf.
Exodus 6:7, Leviticus 26:12), particularly displayed as his
glory-presence comes to dwell in the midst of the people.
Although it is a gracious covenant beginning with God's
redemptive action (cf. Exodus 20:1-2), a layer of law is
prominent.
There are two levels of covenantal operation for the nation
Israel and individuals within it. While God’s covenant with
the nation of Israel was based a covenant of works, His
dealings with such individuals as Samuel and David would
have been viewed as have been based on a covenant of grace.
The destruction of Jerusalem and the nation of Israel in 70
AD is probably best seen as the termination of the Mosaic
covenant. God’s persevering with his own people like Samuel
and David unto to end reflects a covenant of grace where
divine favour is not dependent on human merit.

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Exodus 6:2-9
Exodus 20
Leviticus 18:5
Romans 10:5
Galatians 3:12

Covenant of grace
The covenant of grace promises eternal life for all people
who receive forgiveness of sin through Christ. He is the
substitutionary covenantal representative fulfilling the
covenant of works on their behalf, in both the positive
requirements of righteousness and its negative penal
consequences (commonly described as his active and passive
obedience).
Nohaic covenant
This entails God’s promise of maintaining the universe and
the creation so that the divine work of redemption can
progress along the timeline of human history
Abrahamic covenant
The Abrahamic covenant is found in Genesis chapters 12,
15, and 17. In contrast with the covenants made with Adam
or Noah which were universal in scope, this covenant was
with a particular people. Abraham is promised a seed and a
land, although he would not see its fruition within his own
lifetime. The Book of Hebrews explains that he was looking

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to a better and heavenly land, a city with foundations, whose
builder and architect is God (11:8-16). The Apostle Paul
writes that the promised seed refers in particular to Christ
(Galatians 3:16).
Galatians 3:26
Genesis 12:1-3
Genesis 15:1-21

New covenant
The New Covenant is anticipated with the hopes of the
Davidic messiah, and most explicitly predicted by the
prophet Jeremiah (Jer. 31:34). At the Last Supper, Jesus
alludes to this prophecy, as well as to prophecies such as
Isaiah 49:8, when he says that the cup of the Passover meal is
"the New Covenant in [his] blood." This use of the Old
Testament typology is developed further in the Epistle to the
Hebrews (see especially chs. 7-10). Jesus is the last Adam
and Israel's hope and consolation: he is the fulfillment of the
law and the prophets (Matthew 5:17-18). He is the prophet
greater than Jonah (Matt 12:41), and the Son over the house
where Moses was a servant (Hebrews 3:5-6), leading his
people to the heavenly promised land. He is the high priest
greater than Aaron, offering up himself as the perfect
sacrifice once for all (Hebrews 9:12, 26). He is the king
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David's throne (Luke 1:32). The term "New Testament"
comes from the Latin translation of the Greek New Covenant
and is most often used for the collection of books in the
Bible, can also refer to the New Covenant as a theological
concept.
Luke 22:14-23
Hebrews 12:18-29
How has Christ brought salvation to us as mediator of the
new covenant?
Passive obedience of Christ
Dr. Machen was quick to point out that Christ's active
obedience to the will of God is inseparable from his passive
obedience. Christ's passive obedience consists of his
suffering all the just penalties due to the elect for their sins.
Hebrews 9:15
Galatians 3:13
I Peter 3:18
Galatians 2:20
Active obedience of Christ
J. Gresham Machen argues thateEvery event of his life was
a part of his payment of the penalty of sin, and every event of
his life was a part of that glorious keeping of the law of God
by which he earned for his people the reward of eternal life.[3]
Romans 8:1-8
Imputation of Christ’s righteousness

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 The imputation of Christ's active obedience is a doctrine
within Reformed theology. It is based on the idea that God's
righteousness demands perfect obedience to his law. By his
active obedience, Christ has "made available a perfect
righteousness before the law that is imputed or reckoned to
those who put their trust in him."

There is also the idea of double imputation whereby my sin is

imputed to Christ while His righteousness is imputed to me.
Prof. Youngkwon Chung

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 AECS 5 SPIRITS
Mindset of Jesus Christ
(Guidelines) Phil. 2: 5

Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, the life, the Lord and the
Savior.
Five Spirit, Five Greetings and Five position of ASIA
EVANGELICAL COLLEGE & SEMINARY, ST. PAUL
HIGH SCHOOL, ST. PAUL PU COLLEGE and INDIA
EVANGELICAL CHURCHES, for the Gospel (Good News)
for India, Asia, and the World.

No.1~ Being A pure, holy, simple and single minded

Christian
Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on
your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless, who does what
is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no
slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and
casts no slur on his fellowman, who despises a vile man but
honors those who fear the Lord (Ps. 15).
A pure, holy, simple and single minded Christian. BE HOLY
because I am holy (Holy Life)
*Mt. 5:3 - Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.

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*Mt. 5:8 - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see
God.

No.2~ Be faithful and reliable!

Lord, who is the faithful and wise steward, who can be
entrusted responsibilities in the church for your ministry and
for the task of evangelization of India and the neighboring
countries?
He who forsakes his wicked ways and evil thoughts.
He who has a broken and contrite heart. (Ps.51)
He who is a faithful person, a diligent man, a RELIABLE
PERSON, an exact and correct man and an honest and
truthful person.
* 2Timothy 2:2 - "And the things you have heard me say in
the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who
will also be qualified to teach others."
* Exodus 18:20-21 - "Teach them the decrees and laws, and
show them the way to live and the duties they are to perform.
But select capable men from all the people --- men who fear
God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain---and appoint
them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens."
* Matthew 25:23 - "His master replied, ‘well done, good and
faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I
will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your
master’s happiness!’

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 THREE MOVEMENTS IN INDIA and ASIA

No.3~ (1) The words of Jesus Christ (The Holy Bible)

Movement
* Deuteronomy 6:9 - "Write them on the door frames of
your houses and on your gates."
* Deuteronomy 11:18 - "Fix these words of mine in your
hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and
bind t hem on your foreheads."
* Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a
light for my path."
* Psalm 119:160 - "All your words are true; all your
righteous laws are eternal."
Jer. 23:29 - "Is not my word like fire, declares the Lord,
and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?"
* Amos 8:11 - "The days are coming," declares the
Sovereign LORD, "when I will send a famine through the
land--not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine
of hearing the words of the LORD.
* Matthew 4:4 - Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does
not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from
the mouth of God."
* Matthew 24:35 - "Heaven and earth will pass away, but
my words will never pass away."

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* John 6:68 - Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom
shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
* John 17:17 - "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is
truth."
*John 20:30, 31 - "Jesus did many other miraculous signs in
the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this
book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is
the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may
have life in his name."
*Hebrews 3:7～8 - So, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today if you
hear his voice, do not harden your heart as you did in the
rebellion, during the time of testing in the desert..."
*Hebrews 4:12 - "For the word of God is living and active.
Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to
dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the
thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
*2Timothy 1:13 - What you heard from me, keep as the
pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus.
*2Timothy 3:16 - "All Scripture is God-breathed and is
useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in
righteousness."
* 1Peter 1:21 - "Through him you believe in God, who
raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith
and hope are in God."

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*1 Peter 2:2 - "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual
milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation."
1. The words of our Lord Jesus Christ should be
revealed and propagated diligently as they are
throughout every corner of India.
2. Reading, marking, studying, and inwardly
digesting the Bible and meditating on the words of
Jesus.
3. Bible centered Bible (Evangelical) Colleges and
Seminaries.
4. To raise Bible-convicted pastors and full-time
Christian workers who will be rooted and
grounded in the Bible.

No.4~(2) Praying and confessing to the Lord Jesus Christ

Movement
*Leviticus 19:2 - Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and
say to them: 'Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am
holy.
*Psalms 46:5 - God is within her, she will not fall; God will
help her at break of day.
*Proverbs 28:13 - "He who conceals his sins does not
prosper, but whoever confesses and
renounces them finds mercy."

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* Daniel 9:20-23 - "while I was speaking and praying,
confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel and making
my request to the Lord my God for his holy hill while I still
in prayer, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision,
came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening
sacrifice. He instructed me and said to me, 'Daniel, I have
now come to give you insight and understanding. As soon as
you began to pray, an answer was given, which I have come
to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Therefore, consider
the message and understand the vision."
*Matthew 7:7 - Ask and it will be given to you; seek and
you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
*Matthew 10:32 - "Whoever acknowledges me before men,
I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven"
*Matthew 25:23 - His master replied, "Well done, good and
faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I
will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your
master's happiness!"
*Matthew 26:41 - "Watch and pray so that you will not fall
into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."
* Mark 1:35 - "Very early in the morning, while it was still
dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary
place, where he prayed."
* John 12:42 - "Yet at the same time many even among the
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would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of
the synagogue."
* John 15:7 - "If you remain in me and my words Remain in
you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you."
* John 15:16 - "You did not choose me, but I chose you and
appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last. Then
the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name"
* Romans 10:9 - "That if you confess with your mouth,
"Jesus is Lord", and believe in your heart that God raised him
from the dead, you will be saved."
* 1 John 1:9 - "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just
and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all
unrighteousness."
* 1 John 2:23- "No one who denies the Son has the Father;
whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also."
* 1 John 4:2 - "This is how you can recognize the Spirit of
God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has
come in the flesh is from God."
1. Every Morning Watch - Jesus says: "Watch and
pray"-Everyday-early morning Prayer movement of
all Churches and Christians in India (between 4:00
a.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
2. Every day- one hour prayer movement of all
Pastors and Church members.

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No.5~(3) Self-supporting Local Churches Movement
* Proverbs 11:24-25 - "One man gives freely, yet gains even
more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A
generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will
himself be refreshed.
* Proverbs 28:27 - "He who gives to the poor will lack
nothing, but he who closes his eyes
to them receives many curses."
* Malachi 3:8-10 - "Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me.
'But you ask, 'How do we rob you?" In tithes and offerings,
you are under a curse-the whole nation of you- because you
are robbing me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse,
that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the
Lord Almighty, ' and see if I will not throw open the
floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you
will not have room enough for it."
* Acts 20:35- In everything I did, I showed you that by this
kind of hard work we must help weak, remembering the
words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give
than to receive"
* 2 Corinthians 8:2 - "Out of the most severe trial, their
overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich
generosity."
1. Self-supporting, self-propagating, self-governing
churches.

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2. To send Indian missionaries to other countries
movement.
3. To stimulate self-supporting spirit in all local churches.

Through all these 5 spirits we will be constantly engaged in

building up the Church-the body of Christ (Eph 4:12-13, 1
Corinthians 14:12) and building others up (Eph. 4:29, 1
Thess. 5:11, Romans 14:19, Matt 12:36).

* Ephesians 4:12-13 - "to prepare God's people for works of

service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all
reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of
God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of
the fullness of Christ."
*1 Corinthians 14:12 - "So it is with you. Since you are
eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up
the church."
*Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come
out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building
others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those
who listen.
*1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Therefore encourage one another
and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
*Romans 14:19 - "Let us therefore make every effort to do
what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

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*Matthew 12:36 - "But I tell you that men will have to give
account on the day of judgment for every careless word they
have spoken."

FIVE Greetings
1. Faithful Servant
2. Obedient Servant
3. Reliable Servant
4. Useable Servant
5. Useful Servant

FIVE Positions of the IEC Ministry

1. International (Perspectives)
2. Interdenominational (Attitude)
3. Evangelical (Spirit)
4. Bible based (Mind)
5. Jesus Christ Centered (heart)

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 WHAT IS YOUR LIFE?

1. What kind of people ought you to be? < 2 Pet. 3:

10-14>
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens
will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by
fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of
people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly
lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its
coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the
heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. But in
keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new
heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. So then,
dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make
every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with
him.
2. What is your life? < Jas. 4:13~17>
Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to
this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and
make money." Why, you do not even know what will happen
tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a
little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, "If it
is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." As it is,

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you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil. Anyone, then,
who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.
3. Sirs, what must I do to be saved? <Acts 16: 30-32>
He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to
be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you
will be saved—you and your household.” Then they spoke
the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house.
4. Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal
life? <Lk. 18: 18-23>
A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to
inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus
answered. “No one is good—except God alone. You know
the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you
shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false
testimony, honor your father and mother.’” “All these I have
kept since I was a boy,” he said. When Jesus heard this, he
said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you
have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in
heaven. Then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he
became very sad, because he was very wealthy.

5. What is important? What is the most important

for me (people like me)? <Matt. 16: 24-27>
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my
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follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it,
but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good
will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit
their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their
soul? For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s
glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person
according to what they have done.
*What does the Scripture say? <Gal. 4: 30>
But what does Scripture say? “Get rid of the slave woman
and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the
inheritance with the free woman’s son.”
*What does the Scripture / the Bible say? <Rom. 4: 3>
What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was
credited to him as righteousness.”
6. The Gospel and equipping the Gospel-workers!
7. Entrust to reliable men/women!
8. Every day, teaching, training and practicing the
model of Jn. 8: 31-32!
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to
my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know
the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

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For all Human Beings!
For all Christians! And especially for full time
Christian workers!
We need power and authority for our work and effective,
fruitful ministry/pastoring!
Especially we have two powers; one is the power of the Word
of God/the Holy Bible; and the other is the works of the Holy
Spirit upon us, on the preachers, on the churches!

The Words – Heb. 4: 12-13; 2 Tim. 3: 13-17; Ps. 119: 105;

Matt. 24: 35
These passages emphasize the significant power of the Word
of God in the life of believers. The Word is portrayed as
dynamic, penetrating, and transformative, capable of
discerning truth, exposing sin, and equipping believers for
righteous living and service to God and for the people. It is
regarded as the ultimate authority and source of wisdom,
guiding individuals to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
By studying and adhering to its teachings, Christians seek to
understand God's will for their lives and to grow spiritually.
The Word of God is considered transformative, capable of
convicting hearts, providing comfort, imparting wisdom, and
leading individuals to salvation.

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The works of the Holy Spirit – Lk. 24: 49; Acts 1: 4, 14;
Acts 2: 4, Acts 1: 8
Luke and Acts illustrate various aspects of the works of the
Holy Spirit, including empowerment, guidance, unity among
believers, and supernatural manifestations. The Holy Spirit is
depicted as the divine agent who equips and empowers
believers for service and enables them to fulfil their mission
in spreading the Gospel and building the Kingdom of God.
The works of the Holy Spirit are seen as supernatural
manifestations of divine power, such as spiritual gifts,
miracles, healing, prophecy, and guidance. These works are
believed to be evidence of God's active presence and
involvement in the lives of individuals, communities, and the
Church as a whole.
The Words and the Works of the Holy Spirit are Like 2 wings
of a bird. With 2 wings, it can fly into the sky strongly and
skilfully. Also, it is like 2 wheels of carriers and wagons.
Only with 2 wheels, they can be moved forward smoothly,
speedily, and skilfully.
ALL Christians should prepare /have /obtain /receive the
power of 2 wings and 2 wheels.

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 For my Best Life!
With prayers and giving thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ, be
being joyful always!
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let
your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be
anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to
God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,
whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is
excellent or praiseworthy—think about such
things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from
me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of
peace will be with you.” (Phil. 4: 4-9).
Jesus paid / undertook the penalty / iniquity of ours.
“Surely, he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we
considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and
afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was
crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us
peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isa.
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Jesus said, it is finished/accomplished (Jn. 19: 30).
With praising the Lord Jesus Christ every day, every hour;
I should live my life with prayers and giving thanks, and
rejoicing always!
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but
always strive to do what is good for each other and for
everyone else. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks
in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ
Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with
contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject
every kind of evil.” (I Thess. 5: 15-22).
The words of God are saying ‘Can any one of you by
worrying add a single hour to your life?’ (Matt. 6: 27).
For your Father knows what you need before you ask him
(Matt. 6: 8). And our loving senior and model, missionary
Paul proclaimed! “Do not be anxious about anything, but in
every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which
transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4: 6-7).

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 Discipleship
I. OUR FOR SAKING ALL TO CHRIST: Lk.14: 33, 26.
To forsake all means to set aside or leave behind
everything which could prevent us by giving first place
to Jesus (Mt 6: 24)
A. Place Christ above all possessions– v.33.
We must place him above all that we have – Luke
12:34; Col.3:2;
B. Place Christ above all other persons: v.26-a.
To have others is contrary to the principles of
Christian Love – Math.5:44;
Love your Neighbours – Mark 12;31; John 15:12.
C. Place Christ above SELF – v.26-b.
There is a proper self – love which concerns one’s
value and wellbeing-Mt.22:39; Rom. 12:3. Love
others as yourself- Rom.12:3. Don’t think so highly
than ought to be, but think soberly. As husband loves
his wife, so Christ loves His church. He nourishes and
cherishes her.

II. OUR TAKING UP THE CROSS- Luke 14: 27-a.

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 A. Cross- Bearing is related to the denial of self – Luke
9:23- “If anyone comes after me, let him deny and take
up His cross daily, and follow Me”.
B. Cross- Bearing takes place when we act upon the truth-
Rom.6:1-13- “Shall we continue in sin that His grace
may continue....”. To bear the cross is to die to sin and
alive in Christ. It means we need to refuse our old
master Satan and to yield new Master Jesus Christ.

III. OUR FOLLOWING AFTER CHRIST: Luke 14: 27-b.

A. “Who does not bear the cross and come after me
cannot be my disciple”.
B. Having forsaken all and taking up the cross in denying
myself. We must abide in Him (15:4-5; 8:12).

CONCLUSION:
Follow Jesus with all your heart, all your soul, all your
spirit, and all your strength.
Rev. Dr. Sukanta Samuel

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 Christians & Stewardship
The term Christian is from the Greek
word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of
Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning “Anointed
One,” with an adjectival ending borrowed from Latin to
denote adhering to, or even belonging to, as in slave
ownership.1
Let me begin with a question, what are the things that
Christians do habitually? Because, how they live their life is
the best witness of who they are, a Christian is someone who
follows Christ by following the teaching and commands of
the scriptures, affirming the Word of God. Biblical Christians
have certain things which have become part of their very life,
such as:
1. Love God with our whole being and our neighbours as
themselves (Matthew 22:37-40)
2. Worship God in spirit and truth (John 4:24)
3. Pray and read the Bible regularly (1 Thessalonians 5:17,
2 Timothy 3:16-17)
4. Obey God's will and follow His guidance (Romans 12:1-
2, Proverbs 3:5-6)
5. Repent of their sins and seek forgiveness (1 John 1:9,
Acts 3:19)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/christians

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6. Grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord (2 Peter 3:18,
Ephesians 4:15)
7. Share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others (Matthew
28:19-20)
8. Serve God and others with their gifts and talents (1
Peter 4:10-11, Galatians 5:13)
9. Fellowship with other believers and encourage one
another (Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11)
10. Trust God in all circumstances and rejoice in Him
(Philippians 4:4-7, Romans 8:28)
The reason Christians do all these things is because they are
at peace with God. And Romans 4:3 and Galatians 4:30 speak
very loudly about it. After I study these two verses and a few
other verses, I will focus on the matter of what Biblical
Christians believe and why they believe. For, we acted out
who we are, so Christian faith or biblical faith is essentially
crucial for a Christian living.
Romans 4:3 is part of a section where Paul illustrates God's
provision of righteousness in Christ discussed in the previous
section. Whereas Galatians 4:30 falls into the biblical
illustration of the doctrine of justification. Romans 4:3 reads,
‘For what does the Scripture say? “ Abraham believed
God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”’ This is
a quotation from Genesis 15:6, this sentence 3 phrases to be
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Paul uses 3 times in this very section Romans 4:3,9,22,
implying Paul’s theological understanding of salvation.
“Faith” in the Old Testament meant loyalty, fidelity, or
trustworthiness and was a description of God’s nature, and
not our nature. Application of the term faith in salvation—
saving faith is a mental assent, a volitional commitment, a
moral living and a relational. “…it was credited to him.” “It”
refers to Abraham’s faith in God’s promise. “Credited” is an
accounting term which means “imputed” or “deposited to
one’s account.” This same truth is expressed in 2 Cor. 5:21
and Galatians 3:6 "…as righteousness." this reflected the OT
term for a "measuring reed" (tsadak). It was a construction
metaphor used for the character of God. God is straight, and
all humans are crooked. In the NT it was used in a positional,
legal (forensic) sense which hopefully is moving toward
godly lifestyle characteristics. The goal of God for every
Christian is His own character, or to put it another way,
Christlikeness (cf. Rom. 8:28-29; Gal. 4:19).2 Summation of
the verse, Abraham was justified by faith gratuitously.3
In Galatians, 4:30 Paul reminds us that law observance
brought no inheritance in the family of God.4 Just as we

2
Utley, Bob. Romans, Free Bible Commentary…, 52
3
Charles Hodge, Commentary on the Epistle to Romans, (Albany, Oregon:
Sage Software, 1995), 165
4
Walvoord, John F. and Roy B. Zuck, The Bible Knowledge Commentary
New Testament, Bible Knowledge Series, 604

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observed in the argument in Romans 4:2 we are not “justified
by work” or in other words by law observance we are not
justified, which is contrary to grace. It is by grace through
faith in Christ's redemptive work on the cross that we are
saved.
Biblical Christians: Biblical Christians are those who live
according to the Word of God and follow the teachings and
commands of the Bible as the authoritative and inspired Word
of God. Biblical Christians believe what they believe because
they trust in the authority and reliability of the Bible as God's
word. We believe that the Bible reveals God's character, will,
and plan for humanity, and that it is the ultimate source of
truth and wisdom. We also believe that the Bible is inspired
by the Holy Spirit and that it is without error in its original
manuscripts.5
Jude exhorts Christians with these words, “…contend
earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.”
(Jude 3) Three things to be noted here—first is “to contend
earnestly” assuming that we articulate our faith or biblical
Christian beliefs before and for others, otherwise how can we
defend it, so like Peter's encouragement, “…always being

5
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Bible
Doctrine, Zondervan, 107. After he proved from the scripture that affirms
the truthfulness of the Bible, he gave this definition, “The inerrancy of
Scripture means that Scripture in the original manuscripts does not affirm
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prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks you for a
reason for the hope that is in you.” (1 Peter 3:15). The next
phrase is “the faith,” this term here is used in the sense of the
body of Christian truth (cf. Jude 1:20; Acts 6:7; 13:8; 14:22;
Gal. 1:23; 3:23; 6:10; 1:27). So Obviously Christianity is
both truths about Christ and emulation of the life of
Christ…Christianity is not only what we affirm, but how we
live out these affirmations.6 The last element to be noted here
is “handed down” a passed-on tradition which is used here as
“entrusted.” Believers are stewards of the gospel (cf. 1 Tim.
6:20; 2 Tim.1:14; 1 Pet. 4:10) and will give an account (cf. 2
Cor. 5:10) of how they passed on the faith.
So, Christians adhere to a set of truths of the scripture, which
we should term as core beliefs or distinctive features of
biblical Christianity, some of which are: The belief in the
authority and sufficiency of the Bible, that the Bible is
God's inspired and inerrant word, and that it contains
everything we need to know for salvation and godliness.
Grudem defines the sufficiency of the scripture or God’s
Word in these words, “The sufficiency of Scripture means
that Scripture contained all the words of God he intended his
people to have at each stage of redemptive history, and that it

6
Utley, Bob. Jude, You Can Understand the Bible: Study Guide
Commentary Series

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now contains everything we need God to tell us for salvation,
for trusting him perfectly, and for obeying him perfectly.”7
The belief in the Triune God.8 In the Incarnation9 of the 2nd
person of the holy Trinity and his redemptive works, who
died on the cross for our sins, and rose from the dead.10 The
belief in salvation by grace through faith, that we are
justified and forgiven11 by God's grace alone, not by works.
The belief in the church as the body of Christ, that all true
believers are united in Christ and are called to worship, serve,
and edify one another, and to participate in the ordinance of
baptism and the Lord's Supper. Lewis Sperry Chafer wrote in
the preface of his Systematic Theology II that, “… a new
classification of humanity termed the Church which group is,
also, properly designated as a part of the New Creation since
each individual within the group has experienced the
regenerating power of the Holy Spirit citing 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal.
6:15.”12 The belief in the mission of God, that God has a

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Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology, 151
8
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology, 272
9
Oliver D. Crisp, Incarnation, In John Webster, Kathryn Tanner & Iain
Torrance, The Oxford Handbook of Systematic Theology, (eds), (Great
Clarence Street, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007), 160
10
J. Clyde Turner, These Things We Believe, (Nashville, Tennessee:
Convention Press, 1956), 65
11
Millard J. Erickson, Christian Theology, 3rd ed., (Grand Rapids, MI:
Baker Academic, 2013), 827
12
Lewis Sperry Chafer, Systematic Theology, vol. II (Grand Rapids, MI:
Kregel, 1976), 8

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purpose and plan for the world, and that He invites us to join
Him in His work of redeeming and restoring all things
through Jesus Christ. Christopher Wright offers as a
definition “our committed participation as God’s people, at
God’s invitation and command, in God’s own mission within
the history of the world for the redemption of God’s
creation.”13

Biblical Christian Stewardship

Oxford Advance Dictionary has defined stewardship as, “the
act of taking care of or managing something, for example,
property, an organization, money or valuable objects.”
So, we can say that Biblical Christian stewardship is the
practice of managing and using the resources that God has
given us for his glory and the good of his creation. It involves
being faithful, responsible, and generous with everything that
we have, such as our money, time, talents, health,
relationships, and the environment. Biblical Christian
stewardship is based on the following principles:
1. God is the Owner: God is the owner of everything,
and we are his stewards. Psalm 24:1 says, "The earth
is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and

Christopher J. H. Wright, The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s

13

Grand Narrative (Downers

Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2006), pp. 22-23

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 those who dwell therein." So we should acknowledge
that everything we have belongs to God and thank
him for his provision and grace. Recognize that we
are accountable to him for how we steward his gifts
and resources. (1 Chronicles 29:14, 2 Corinthians 9:6-
8); 1 Corinthians 4:1-2: "This is how one should
regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the
mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards
that they be found faithful."
2. He Empowers Us: God has entrusted us with various
gifts and abilities, and we are accountable to him for
how we use them (Matthew 25:14-30; Romans 12:6-
8). 1 Peter 4:10: "As each has received a gift, use it to
serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied
grace." Discover and develop our talents and abilities.
Find out what our spiritual gifts are and how we can
use them to serve God and others. Seek to improve
our skills and knowledge and use them for God's
glory. (1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:6-8, 2
Timothy 2:15, Colossians 3:23-24)
3. He Blesses Us: God expects us to be fruitful and
multiply, to fill the earth and subdue it, and to have
dominion over his creation (Genesis 1:28; 2:15). Use
our time wisely and productively. Set goals and
priorities, and plan our schedule accordingly. Avoid

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 distractions and procrastination, and redeem the time
for God's glory. Make time for rest, worship, and
fellowship. (Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 4:5, Psalm
90:12, Hebrews 10:24-25; Exodus 16:4).
4. He Commands Us to Love Him with Our Whole
Being: God commands us to love him with all our
heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our
neighbour as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31; Luke 10:25-
37).
5. He Calls Us to be Generous and Cheerful Givers
as He is: God calls us to be generous and cheerful
givers, to share with those in need, and to support his
work in the world (2 Corinthians 9:6-7; 1 Timothy
6:17-19; Acts 20:35).
Biblical Christian stewardship is not only a duty but also a
privilege and a joy. It is a way of honouring God, serving
others, and fulfilling our purpose in life. It is also a way of
expressing our gratitude to God for his grace and mercy, and
of preparing for our eternal reward in heaven. Biblical
Christian stewardship is a lifestyle that reflects our faith and
values, and that glorifies God in everything we do.
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 Biblical Christians & Stewardship!
The concepts of "Biblical Christian" and "Christian
Stewardship" are rooted in the teachings of the Bible. They
highlight the commitment to following Jesus Christ's
teachings and principles outlined in both the Old and New
Testaments. Christian Stewardship emphasizes responsible
management of resources entrusted by God, with references
from both the Old and New Testaments supporting the
importance of faithful stewardship. The paragraph
emphasizes the foundational role of the Bible in guiding
believers in their faith and stewardship practices.

The term "Christian" encompasses individuals of any age or

gender who place their trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior
and Lord, endeavoring to emulate Him in all aspects of life.
Evangelicals highlight the importance of a personal
relationship with Jesus, expressed through prayer, studying
the Bible, fellowship, and service (John 3:16; Romans 10:9-
10). With over two billion adherents worldwide, "Christian"
holds diverse interpretations, generally referring to those
following Jesus' teachings within Christianity. Despite
denominational differences, all interpretations stem from a
shared Biblical foundation, shaping believers' lives according
to Jesus' principles (Matthew 28:19-20; Ephesians 4:4-6).

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Becoming a Christian involves accepting God's grace and
salvation, requiring a willing heart rather than initiation or
merit (Ephesians 2:8-9). Trust in Christ signifies a shift from
self-reliance to reliance on God, acknowledging Jesus as
Savior and Lord, surrendering every aspect of life to His
authority (Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:9-11).

Christian stewardship, rooted in acknowledging God's

ownership of all resources, extends beyond finances to
encompass time, talents, and relationships. This principle,
grounded in God's sovereignty, guides responsible and ethical
resource management according to Biblical teachings (1
Corinthians 4:2; Luke 12:48). Stewardship, depicted
throughout the Bible, emphasizes ethical conduct, communal
sharing, and responsible living. Both Old and New
Testaments highlight stewardship as a way of life, reflecting a
commitment to align every aspect of life with God's
authority, with a future perspective emphasizing ultimate
accountability before God (Malachi 3:10; Acts 2:44-45; 1
Peter 4:10).

Collectively, these teachings lay the groundwork for

comprehending Biblical Christianity, covering the creation of
the world, God's covenants with His people, the life and
teachings of Jesus, the formation of the early Church, and the

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future hope of believers. This thorough overview
demonstrates that stewardship is a foundational and holistic
principle presented consistently throughout the Bible. It
underscores the importance of faithful and responsible
management of God's entrusted resources, with a deep
acknowledgment of God's ownership and a commitment to
living according to His principles.
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 Christians & Stewardship
In Romans 4:3, the Apostle Paul references Abraham's faith
as the key to righteousness, emphasizing that belief in God's
promises led to his justification. Abraham's journey from
paganism to becoming the father of many nations
demonstrates the transformative power of trust in Yahweh's
guidance.
Paul contrasts the concept of justification by faith with the
idea of earning righteousness through works, asserting that
only through faith in Christ can true righteousness be
attained. Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross fulfils the
requirements of the law, offering believers redemption and
righteousness through faith. Galatians 4:30 further illustrates
this contrast, symbolizing the distinction between living
under the law represented by Hagar and the covenant of grace
represented by Sarah. Paul underscores that reliance on the
law leads to bondage, while faith in Christ brings freedom
and inheritance as children of God.
Ultimately, biblical stewardship involves trusting in God's
promises and living by faith, recognizing that salvation and
righteousness come through Christ alone, not through
adherence to the law. Abraham's example serves as a
testament to the transformative power of faith and trust in
God's guidance.

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1. Stewardship of Time (Ephesians 5:15-17): Paul urges
believers to live wisely, making the most of every
opportunity in a world fraught with evil. Being wise stewards
of time involves prioritizing relationships with God, prayer,
Bible reading, fellowship, serving others, and sharing the
Gospel.
2. Stewardship of Resources (Luke 12:38-46): Jesus
illustrates the responsibility of a faithful steward in managing
resources. Just as God entrusted Adam to care for the Garden
of Eden, believers are entrusted with various resources by
God, society, and the Church. Being good steward’s entails
using resources to build God's kingdom, with accountability
upon the Master's return.
3. Stewardship of Talents (Matthew 25:14-30): Through the
parable of the talents, Jesus emphasizes faithfulness in
utilizing one's abilities, regardless of the quantity. Good
stewardship involves being faithful, honest, and diligent with
the talents entrusted, leading to commendation and
partnership with the Master.
4. Stewardship for the House of the Lord (Ezekiel 3:16-19):
God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman for Israel, highlighting
the responsibility of warning others against sin. As stewards,
believers are entrusted with the duty to share the truth, warn,
train, and equip others, ensuring accountability for those
connected to them.

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Luke 17:10 reminds believers that, by God's grace, they are
called as unworthy servants. Their identity is not defined by
their works but by their humble service to God. As stewards,
they are responsible for their actions and are held accountable
for their obedience. Rather than seeking recognition or praise,
their aim is to faithfully fulfil their duty. When Jesus returns,
their desire is to hear the words, 'Well done, good and faithful
servant,' reflecting their commitment to stewardship and
obedience to God's will. Prof. Naomi Gangte

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 Christians & Stewardship

Who/what is Christian?
Christians are followers and believers of the Lord Jesus
Christ and observers of His teaching, and have received
Christian baptism by believing Jesus Christ died on the cross
for our sin. Now we are no more a slave of sin, and now there
are no more barriers in between mankind and God. After
believing that statement to witness the teachings of the Bible
(Holy Word of God), the cross and Jesus Christ died as our
Saviour.

What is the term Stewardship?

The term Stewardship means supervising as the management
of conducting carefully about something which has been
entrusted to one’s care. In simple terms, it means to look after
the world for God. God created the universe (Gen1:1-25),
and He created Mankind (Gen1: 2629) in a very special role
and gave the command to look after what God had created.
This means humans should look after all the inhabited life on
its which God had created. So, mankind should look after all
the inhabited life on it without causing any problems to one
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So basically, when we combine Christian and Stewardship, it
means once we announce and surrender ourselves that we
believe the Lord Jesus Christ and that we follow His
footsteps, teachings and the practice, we (Christians) are
responsible to manage the conducting of the responsibility
mission or assigned work which has been entrusted to us by
our Lord Jesus Christ in Mathew 28:16-20 including looking
after and taking care of the nature.

In conclusion: We Christians are the legitimate steward of

the world to achieve the task, maintaining of the environment
and spreading the awareness of the blessing of love, the
blessing of Grace and mercy from God through Jesus Christ
His only begotten son who died for our sins as a loving gift to
all mankind, so that people will not take it as granted and
destroy each other. Rather they will receive it as a blessing
and take heed to the Lord’s commandment and take care of
the rest so that everything will be in balance and live the life
in ecology balance and harmony life.
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 Christians & Stewardship

The biblical doctrine of stewardship defines a man’s

relationship to God. It identifies God as His co-worker in
administering all aspects of our life.
Stewardship: A Steward is a person who oversees or
manages another’s house. In Genesis 1:1 in the beginning
God Created heaven and the earth. As the creator, God has
absolute rights of ownership over all things. In Genesis
43:16, 19, the man who is over the house. In I Cor. 3:9
apostle Paul explains, for we are God’s fellow workers, you
are God’s field, God’s building. Matthew 28:19-20
Stewardship defines our purpose in this world as assigned to
give the opportunity to join with God. Stewardship is not
God taking something from us; it is His method of bestowing
His richest gifts upon His people.
In Greek two words embody the meaning of the English word
“stewardship.” The first word is epitropos which means
“manager, foreman, or steward.” At times it was used in the
New Testament to mean “guardian,” (Gal. 4:1-2). The second
word is oikonomos. It also means “steward, manager, or
administrator” and occurs more frequently in the New
Testament. It refers mostly to the management of a household
or of household affairs.

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What is a definition of Christian Stewardship?
Stewardship is the practice of systematic and proportionate
giving of time, abilities and material possessions based on the
conviction that these are a trust from God to be used in His
service for the benefit of His Kingdom. It is a divine/human
partnership, with God as the senior partner. It is a way of
living; the recognition of God’s ownership of one’s person,
powers and possessions and of the faithful use of these for
the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom in this world.

Who is the Steward?

1. Church Leaders are stewards (Titus 1:7)
2. All Christians are Stewards (I Pet 4:10)
3. All human beings are stewards (Gen. 1:26-28)

Implication: We all are God’s stewards. Remember no can

serve two masters; choose to serve God for our citizenship is
in heaven, utilizing earthly wealth with a heavenly goal.
Prof. Huimila Sayai

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 Proverbs, Wisdoms in Mission & Life

1. Mission is the most sublime art of integration of the

fullness of one’s life.
2. The applicability on the mission field is the
touchstone for all mission work.
3. An effective missionary makes the presence of
missionaries on the field redundant.
4. Missionaries must always be ready not only to take
the low seat but also to become the scum of the earth
for the sake of the Gospel.
5. The secret of being loved is to obey.
6. Be alert to the principle, You are what you eat?
7. There is nothing to worry about but only things to be
resolved with prayers!
8. If you think it will be, it will be.
If you think it won’t be, it won’t be.
If you think you can, you can.
If you think you can’t, you can’t.
“He is the kind of man who is always thinking
about the cost” (Prov. 23).
“According to your faith, it will be done to
you” (Matt.9)

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9. The motto of missionary work: “In the presence of
God and history”.
10. Team-ministry for the 21st century mission! -working
together for the truth/Gospel (3 Jn.8; I Cor. 3:9; Rom.
16: 3, 9).
11. The heart of mission is the Gospel and the raising of
reliable (esp. native) workers to spread the Gospel.
12. How important true and effective skills of
communication are for expressing messages that
come alive in our daily life! Are they not?
13. The outpouring of Indian believers’ hearts in tithes
will be the strongest proof of their zeal.
14. Those who prepare and check in advance lead in the
front. Even if 97-98% of the work is accomplished,
yet the leftover 2-3% has not been prepared for, then
the work may be very delayed, very last, or lost
forever.
15. To succeed as a team player in an organization, you
must get in the habit of informing each other of your
task: 1. beforehand, 2. during and 3. afterwards.
16. You must transform your habits of thought and action
through committed and diligent use of positive
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17. Affliction is good medicine for the sinful nature
because it develops character and purifies in
righteousness; this is especially true for Christians.
18. If you experience India, you experience the world.
19. If you are able to deal successfully with the
challenges of life in India, you can do likewise in any
other part of the world.
20. The most ideal ministry/mission delegates and
entrusts the work to native workers (2 Timothy 2: 2;
Titus 1:5).
21. A person’s greatest masterpiece is mainly produced
through the most painful time of suffering and
difficulty of one’s life.
22. One’s soul is far more precious and important than
the whole world (Matt. 16: 26).
23. A missionary should practice the secret of being
content in any and every situation whether well fed or
hungry (Phil. 4: 12).

Dr. Y. John, President, AECS, in his mission field

for more than 40 years!

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