Overview
This sermon explores the spiritual significance and practical application of altars according to biblical principles, introducing the "12 Laws of an Altar" and emphasizing dedication, sacrifice, and the importance of having both personal and household altars as platforms of divine encounter and provision.
Purpose and Significance of Altars
- Altars are necessary for both divine and demonic activity on earth due to the law of dominion (mamlaka) given to humanity.
- Spirits, including God and evil entities, must operate through an altar to legally enter and act in the world of men.
- The law of dominion delegates authority on earth to humans, making altars platforms for divine-human transactions.
- Altars serve as borders or ports of entry between two sovereign realms—heaven and earth—for exchange.
Definition and Function of an Altar
- An altar is described as a supernatural landing strip, a place of exchange, sacrifice, fellowship, and covenant between humanity and divinity.
- Altars are likened to an "API" in programming, enabling communication and transaction between two distinct entities—God and humans.
- Any significant spiritual exchange or permission for spiritual activity occurs via an altar.
The Twelve Laws of an Altar (First Four Detailed)
- All altars have a dedicated human attendant who builds and maintains them.
- Every altar is supervised by a specific spiritual entity—either divine or demonic.
- Altars are powered by the sacrifices or offerings made by their attendants.
- Attendants are fed or provided for by the altar they serve (what is given at the altar sustains those who serve it).
Practical Application and Testimonies
- The strength and effectiveness of an altar depend on attentiveness and regular offerings.
- Both stationary (household) and mobile (personal) altars serve distinct spiritual purposes.
- Testimonies shared demonstrate how prioritizing a household altar led to supernatural provision and breakthrough.
Holiness and Dedication
- Holiness is framed as dedication to God, not merely moral behavior.
- A dedicated room or altar in the home becomes holy, amplifying the authority and presence of God in that space.
- God desires mutual dedication; as He is holy toward us, we are called to be holy toward Him.
Offering and Sacrifice
- Attendees are encouraged to "break the ceiling" on their giving as an act of faith and dedication.
- Offerings should challenge and stretch faith, not become routine or habitual.
Closing and Benediction
- The service concludes with worship, encouragement to establish or strengthen household altars, and a blessing for continued grace and fellowship.