Waiting On God for His Promises (Clip)
Anton Bosch emphasizes the importance of patiently waiting on God to fulfill His spiritual promises rather than forcing outcomes through manipulation or deceit.
This sermon addresses the prevalent issue in modern Christianity where there is a focus on 'name it and claim it' gospel, advocating for manipulating God's promises through dishonest means if they are not fulfilled. In contrast, the message emphasizes the importance of waiting on God like Abraham did, especially for spiritual promises rather than material gains, even if they have not been realized after many years.
Full Transcript
The problem that we have in Christianity today is that most of the modern gospel says that you need to name it and claim it, and you need to grab hold of God's promises, and if it doesn't come through, you need to cheat, and crook, and lie, and do whatever you need to do to make those promises fulfilled. Abraham says, no, I'm going to just wait for God. And folk, we may have promises in our lives, and I'm not so concerned about material things, about a house, or a Bentley, or whatever, but about spiritual things.
There are spiritual promises that I'm waiting for in my own life that have not been fulfilled after 50 years of preaching, but I'm trusting God that God will fulfill those.
Sermon Outline
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- Critique of modern gospel teachings on 'name it and claim it'
- The problem with forcing God's promises through unethical means
- Introduction of Abraham's example of waiting on God
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- Personal testimony of waiting on spiritual promises
- Distinction between material and spiritual promises
- Trusting God despite long delays
Key Quotes
“The problem that we have in Christianity today is that most of the modern gospel says that you need to name it and claim it, and you need to grab hold of God's promises, and if it doesn't come through, you need to cheat, and crook, and lie.” — Anton Bosch
“Abraham says, no, I'm going to just wait for God.” — Anton Bosch
“I'm trusting God that God will fulfill those [spiritual promises].” — Anton Bosch
Application Points
- Practice patience by trusting God's timing instead of forcing outcomes.
- Focus on spiritual promises rather than material desires.
- Maintain faith and hope even when God's promises seem delayed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to wait on God?
Waiting on God means trusting in His timing and faithfulness rather than trying to force outcomes.
Why does Anton Bosch reject 'name it and claim it' theology?
He believes it encourages unethical behavior and lacks true faith in God's sovereign timing.
Are the promises always material blessings?
No, Bosch emphasizes spiritual promises as more important than material possessions.
How can believers maintain faith during long waiting periods?
By trusting God's faithfulness and holding onto hope, even when fulfillment seems delayed.