Lecture Notes: Purity and Spiritual Warfare

Introduction

• Disclaimed the discourse about buildings.
• Quote from Psalms 21:1: Emphasizes the strength and joy in the Lord's salvation.
• Kingly anointing mentioned, symbolizing an increase in grace for the faithful.

Prayer and Gathering

• Collective prayer emphasizing the flow of God's anointing.
• Emphasis on being called and gathered by God from the secret place.
• Recognition of spiritual battles and the command for dominion by God.
• Reinforcement of receiving God’s word and understanding its eternal impact.

Revelation and Purity

• Book of James: Focus on purity; originally in Revelation 17 and 18.
• Purpose of James: Addressing particular influences within the church.
• Other Books: Examples include Galatians (Christianity and Judaism) and Corinthians (Church order), among others.

Insights on Revelation

• Revelation 1: Fully reveals Jesus Christ post-resurrection (flamed eyes, lamb, white horse rider, etc.).
• Authority of Jesus: Not under influence of worldly spirits; calls for understanding of Scripture.

Specific Spirit Influence

• Babylonian Spirit: Characterized by fornication, idolatry, perversion, and Antichrist activities.
  • Revelation 17:1-6, 15-16: Describes the great whore, her influence, and the nations affected.
  • Revelation 18:10-11, 13: Emphasizes the merchants mourning for fallen Babylon; her deep spiritual and economic influences.

James's Address to the Church

• Book of James: Calls for identification and intentional purification from Babylon’s influence.
• Sin remains active post-salvation until renewal of the mind (Romans 12: Renewal Process).
• Encourages a deeper understanding of salvation and its implications.

Spiritual Warfare

• Ephesians 6: Advocates for putting on whole armor of God.
• Rejection of “defeated devil” narrative; acknowledges continuous spiritual warfare.

Practical Application

• Christians face various trials and temptations.
• James 1:12: Blessed are those who endure temptations, proving faith and receiving the crown of life.
• Temptations: Not from God but from own desires; differentiation between God’s testing and enemy's trials.

Addressing Modern Misunderstandings

• Misconception: Salvation equates to immediate purification. Renewal involves a continuous struggle against evil seeds.
• Sin's Cycle: From desire to action to death (James 1:14-15).

Importance of Community and Instruction

• False Culture: Need for proper teaching and leading by church leaders to combat false teachings influenced by Babylonian spirit.
• God’s Desire: For believers to attain deeper understanding and victory over enemy's influence.

Encouragement to Pursue Purity

• James 1:17: Every good and perfect gift is from above, encouraging steadfast pursuit of divine purity.
• Continuous call for believers to seek pure, peaceable wisdom as against worldly influence.

Practical Advice

• James 1:19-20: Encourages being swift to listen, slow to speak, and slow to wrath to work God's righteousness.
• Emphasizes practical steps towards a life reflecting purity and divine wisdom.

Conclusion

• Reinforcement on the importance of enduring faith and resisting tempting desires.
• Encouragement to maintain pursuit of holiness despite continuous spiritual challenges.

Announcements

• Upcoming events: Baptism class, mental health awareness program, and Pastor Curtis's birthday celebration.