Definition of Prophecy Prophetic ministry is the declaration of the mind of God, in the power of the Spirit, with a special bearing on the particular situation - F F Bruce. Federation of Australia Standing before the uplifted veil, let the meanest of us breathe a fervent prayer that the Almighty may guide our young Commonwealth on the high road of her starry future and that her people may be abundantly blessed within these encompassing seas of peace, that their influence beyond may be a blessing to all mankind. We also are useless until we are 'utterly bankrupt before some demand of life, and then discover it to be a blessing,' because it forces us to 'depend wholly on the Lord at work in you.' - Ray Stedman, in Authentic Christianity L egalism Legalism is the substituting of rules and regulations for relationship. The closer the relationship the less need for rules. The more we love God, the more we will do what He wants without regulations and enforcements.
Backsliders stray in relationship before they slide back into the pit of sin.
There can be no true, lasting happiness based on the gratification of your own desires. The ascension of Christ and empowerment of the Church have forced Satan and his legions into a defensive posture. One of the greatest mistakes many in the Church have made is to conclude that the intensification of evil and demonic activity in the world is the result of Satan's offensive strategy. In reality, it is the sign of increasingly desperate defensive manoeuvres by an enemy who knows he is defeated and running out of time, Cleansing the Heavenlies, p165. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you.