The basis of all judgment at the threshold of the Kingdom is: do you minister to the Christ in your brother? Impart to him, then submit to the ministry that is created in him. Authority cannot serve itself. Authority must serve the Christ it imparts to others.
The Lord has revealed a way to build the spiritual structure of the Church in a way that does not create a legal corporate structure hostile to the spiritual purposes of the Church. The Head of the Church has never quit. He has never needed anyone to act in His stead, as His voice. He is still capable of revealing His mind and choice concerning His Church.
God’s Blueprint For The Church
The Church is likened unto a building. From these passages in I Corinthians, we learn that there is a correct foundation and blueprint for the New Testament Church. It is God’s Word unfolded through apostolic ministries.
CD includes both of the above messages by John Robert Stevens (2008-1113-1R)
Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of His Church. Through the gifts and
ministries of the Holy Spirit He can directly convey His will and purpose for
His Church.
Both Lord And Christ
In Acts 2 Peter emphasized the Lordship of Christ as well as His
redeeming work as Savior. Now the Kingdom dawns and He is Lord of lords
and King of kings, "both Lord and Christ."
CD includes both of the above messages by John Robert Stevens (2008-1212-3R)
The prophet of the Kingdom is described in both what he does and what he is. The prophet's ear hears the Word of the Lord for the people and the cry of the people of the Lord. His motivations are refined and pure. His life is crucified with Christ. He is a speaker of the Word and a creator by the Word he speaks.
Living Word Publications is a ministry of The Living Word, the publishing house of The Living Word Fellowship. The Living Word was established in 1968 out of a vision to capture, preserve, and publish the teachings of John Robert Stevens. Many of Stevens' sermons have been edited and published in books, manuals, and a weekly periodical titled "This Week."
The Living Word continues in its ministry today—carefully recording, editing, and publishing teachings of Stevens' successor, Gary Hargrave, and others who teach and minister the Word.