Does our generation find itself clueless because we are more sin-conscious than God-conscious? I delve into this compelling question in a unique edition of the More Faith, More Life Podcast. We’ll shed light on how to merge spiritual and political aspects: a lesson Jesus himself imparted, and I’ll introduce my new ebook, If You Only Knew. This book lays bare the flawed strategies of Jewish leadership during Jesus’ time, who chose wealth accumulation and alliances over adhering to Jesus’ teachings. You’ll learn how to navigate through the misconceptions of your faith and embrace a life filled with God’s favor.

Our discussion doesn’t stop there. We take a critical look at our Protestant Christian faith, where simply acknowledging our sinfulness doesn’t cut it. There’s a monumental event on the horizon, and aligning ourselves with the pattern set by Jesus is crucial for our spiritual survival. We’ll dive deeper into the art of living in the favor of God, which goes beyond mere repentance and cessation of certain actions. Together, we’ll explore the path to living fully in God’s kingdom and favor and how to protect ourselves from nations rising against us, by paying attention to our spiritual guidance. Let’s journey together to embrace a life in God’s favor and keep our loved ones safe.

Key Takeaways:

  • Combining the spiritual with the political is crucial for preserving a nation and preventing disaster.
  • Christianity should focus on more than just recognizing sin; it should teach believers how to live in the kingdom of God.
  • The current war is not just external conflicts but also the internal battles within individuals.
  • Unity and following God’s ways are essential for preventing further destruction and division in society.

Where To Dive In:

0:00:32            Pastor Steve Gray’s background and purpose of the podcast

0:01:44            Introduction to the free e-book “If You Only Knew”

0:02:17            Importance of combining the spiritual with the political

0:03:21            Jesus’ warning to preserve the nation and prevent annihilation

0:05:03            Need to combine military and spiritual efforts for peace

0:06:04            Corrupt Jewish leadership’s neglect of the spiritual side

0:08:41            Protestant Christianity’s guilt-ridden, sin-conscious focus

0:09:50            Trapping people into recognizing their sinfulness for salvation

0:11:22            Recognizing sinfulness does not cure cluelessness

0:12:32            Religion teaches forgiveness, but doesn’t prepare for coming disaster.

0:13:39            Book “If You’re Only New” discusses how to save America.

0:14:48            Jerusalem’s disaster was preventable, but they didn’t change.

0:15:47            People need to take God seriously and care about wickedness.

0:17:18            Church culture breeds guilt and anxiety instead of God-consciousness.

0:18:21            People need clues on how to live in the kingdom.

0:19:44            America needs to wake up spiritually to stay safe.

0:21:37            Churches don’t teach how to serve God and be safe.

0:22:18            The coming disaster and the current war explained.

0:25:00            The war is within people and against God’s ways.

0:25:57            Team unity in Kansas City and lack of unity in the country

0:26:55            Need to feed our spirits and be different

0:27:21            Information on a book called “If You Only Knew”

0:28:26            Encouragement to download the free e-book and read it

About the host: 

Steve Gray is the founding and senior pastor of Revive Church  KC. He has been in the full time ministry for over 40 years and  was launched into national and international recognition in the late 1990’s as the leader of the historic Smithton Outpouring, and again in 2009 when he lead the Kansas City Revival which was televised nationally on the Daystar television network. Steve is also a veteran musician, songwriter, recording artist and published author. His books include When The Kingdom Comes, Follow The Fire, and My Absurd Religion.

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