April 28 Fri.

The 10 Foundations - God's Temple

1 Corinthians 3:16 / Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?

Hymn #251 Marvelous Grace of Loving Lord (Unified Hymn 137)

You are God's first temple. It's stated that His Holy Spirit dwells in you. By believing in these facts and praying, the works of the Holy Spirit will arise. In doing so, through the works of creation, "re-creation" will continue to take place. The filling of the Holy Spirit is when the power of the Holy Spirit is established in you. If this isn't known, you'll become a person who runs errands for unbelievers, and you'll receive and give many scars. The fruit of the Spirit will appear as evidence and as a witness. Furthermore, the fruit of the Spirit of God is love; joy; and peace. The fruit of the Spirit for man is patience; kindness; and goodness. The fruit of the Spirit regarding oneself is faithfulness; gentleness; and self-control. At this time, what kinds of answers will occur?

1. The Works of Salvation
The very first answer that happens is the work of salvation. Genesis 1:27; Philippians 2:6; and John 10:30 speak of the Triune God who breathed His "breath of life" in you. However, because that was lost hold of, God sent Christ. Only the Triune God can become the Savior. God can save people only when He comes clothed in the human body. This is the reason for the Holy Trinity. Because Christ has ascended to Heaven, He works through the Holy Spirit.

2. A Promise
Jesus has promised the works of the Holy Spirit. He's said that the Holy Spirit, the Counselor, will come (John 14:16) and teach you all things and will remind you of everything. (John 14:26) Before the crucifixion, Jesus said to receive the Holy Spirit, (John 20:22) and after He resurrected, He said to be filled with the Holy Spirit and become His witnesses to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8)

3. Power
Jesus also said that He would give you the power from above which was the right to become a child of God. (John 1:12) The Bible states that the Word became flesh and came clothed in human form, (John 1:14) This has become the power that's with you. Because the Spirit of God dwells in you, you're His temple. (1 Corinthians 3:16)

As a result, you're a "platform" that can make everything into a blessing. You'll also become a "watchtower" that saves everything. Finally, you'll become an "antenna” that continues forever.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, thank you for allowing Remnants to remain within the blessing of properly holding onto the covenant. May their eyes to see problems; today; and the future change. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.