Evang. Chukwuebuka Samuel Ezeokoli

I Want to start this write up by a lyric from the song Break every Chain by Apostle Tasha Cobbs                                                   "Break Every Chain" [Lead:] There is power in the name of Jesus  [3x] to break every chain, break every chain, break every chain.  [2x] [Chorus:] There is power in the name of Jesus  [3x] to break every chain, break every chain, break every chain.  [2x] [Lead:] There's an army rising up.  [3x] To break every chain, break every chain, break every chain.  [2x] [Chorus:] There's an army rising up.  [3x] To break every chain, break every chain, break every chain.  [2x] [Vamp:] I hear the chains falling. [End:] There is power in the name of Jesus to break every chain, break every chain, break every chain.   Written to you with an URGENCY in my Heart!          My friends, this is a time for Christians to come alive in our  freedom fight putting all the forces of evil to a cursed flight t

                                                PRACTICAL OUTWORKING OF THE APOSTOLIC MINISTRY PRACTICAL OUTWORKING OF THE APOSTOLIC MINISTRY-“They Preached The Good News” This may appear simplistic and obvious at the outset but, upon scrutiny, is quite profound. The authentic apostle is not tossed around by every wind of doctrine (Ephesians 4:14) nor is he swayed by every new emphasis currently focused upon by the Christian world. Rather, he is firmly grounded in the orthodoxy of his faith. He is radical in its full proclamation and is not easily wooed away to a disproportionate emphasis of a few truths. Paul said of himself in Acts 20:20 “You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful…” and verse 27 “For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God” (or full counsel of God). Said in another way: “Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you”, Deuteronomy

                                                                            The Church A Living Organism of the Spirit An important aspect of Apostolic/Prophetic culture (which was touched on in the previous unit) is that it is organic. God sees His church as a living, growing organism and not as an organisation . Yet, when you look at the church today, we see that much of church life is organised and very little is organic. We must make sure that we are able to recognise the difference between organic and organisational life and know how to apply this as the church is built. It is the Holy Spirit who breathes life into the church. Much of the symbolism used of the Holy Spirit in the Scripture conveys the idea of organic life. Wind is organic and so is rain – we do not organise or engineer these. The wind blows where it pleases and the rain simply falls. Another symbol used is fire. Fire cleanses and it also warms and comforts. Then there is the symbolism of wine (and wineskins

                                                  Apostolic pattern for breaking forth New wineskin of the Spirit Isa 54:3   For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited. Isa 54:4   Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more. Isa 54:5   For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. 14 KEY STRATEGIES OF THE APOSTOLIC PATTERN 1. Preparation – Acts 1:14-2:4 (cf. Luke 24:49-53): Praying for and seeking the outpouring of the Holy Spirit for the new task. 2. Priesthood of all Believers – Acts 2:42-47: Releasing the priesthood of all believers. 3. Power Evangelism – Acts 8:5-14: Signs and wonders c