Lecture Notes: The New Era

Introduction to the New Era

• The concept of a "New Era" signifies a significant shift, not just a new season.
• The idea is that we are entering a transformative period, described through the lens of "fullness."

Fullness of Time

• Biblical Context:
  • Cycles or seasons are part of divine operation.
  • Acts 3 refers to these as seasons of restoration.
  • Greek term "apokatastasis" means to reconstitute or restore to the original state.
  • Chronos: Refers to a season.
  • Kairos: A window of opportunity within a season; not guaranteed, but opportune.

Redemptive Cycles

• Constant process of reformation and restoration.
• Reformation implies correcting or straightening what has become crooked.

Fullness of Christ Anointings

• Ephesians 4:12 outlines the five-fold ministry: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher.
• Importance of functioning in these anointings to manifest Christ fully.
• Historically, the church has not fully manifested Christ due to missing elements.
• Recent restorations in the church have brought these anointings back into full operation.

Fullness of Christ

• Now possible to represent Christ fully in the earth with the restored anointings.
• The church is entering an era where it can function fully as intended.

The Church's Assignment

• Genesis 1 Mandate:
  • Family Mandate: Multiply and fill the earth.
  • Dominion Mandate: Rule the earth with God's kingdom principles.
• Restoration by Christ:
  • Jesus's mission was to rebuild the family and restore dominion.
  • The "Ekklesia" is the church's role as a governmental body on earth.

Great Recommissions

• Mark 16: Focus on awakening, saving individuals, and evangelism.
• Matthew 28: Focus on discipling nations and teaching them to obey Christ's commands.

Comparison of Mark 16 and Matthew 28

• Mark 16:
  • Preach the gospel, save individuals, focus on rights as children.
  • Short term, focuses on individual salvation and awakening.
  • Utilizes the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• Matthew 28:
  • Disciple nations, transform regions, focus on responsibility as kingdom citizens.
  • Long term, focuses on societal transformation and reformation.
  • Requires apostles and prophets for governance and instruction.

Future of the Church

• Entering a season of increased authority and revelation.
• More books and teachings needed on the apostolic and prophetic.
• The church is to manifest the kingdom principles on earth, leading to societal transformation.
• The new era will involve overthrowing ancient strongholds and implementing kingdom governance.

Conclusion

• The church has moved into a new era where it can fully accomplish its divine assignment.
• The potential for global transformation is unprecedented, with a focus on both individual and societal change.
• Urgent need for strategic teaching, writing, and understanding of this new era.
• Encouragement to embrace new paradigms and move with the Spirit's guidance into this transformative period.