Go On
The sermon emphasizes the importance of living in the power of God and persevering in our spiritual journey to bring others to salvation.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of ministering in the mighty power of God, calling on believers to be led by the Spirit to reach those imprisoned by deceit and darkness. He urges them to preach the Gospel to all creation, discipling in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with a focus on healing, cleansing, raising the dead, opening blind eyes, and casting out demons in the power of the Lord Jesus Christ. Fox encourages believers to dwell in the life of God, bearing fruits that will never wither, and to plant seeds of hope, trusting in God's power to gather the harvest into His kingdom.
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DEAR Brethren, In the mighty Power of God go on, to which Power of the God of Heaven and Earth, all the Powers of the Earth must bow; that to that of God in all Consciences ye may be made manifest, that that in them, which is of God, may witness, that ye are sent of God. Dwell in the Life of God, that to the Spirits in Prison ye may minister, and to it be made manifest, that ye are no Deceivers, and them to testifie against. So, in the all might Power of God go on Preaching the Gospel to every Creature, and Discipling them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. . . .
I charge you in the Presence of the Living God, dwell in his Power, that with his Power ye may be carried along to minister to all the Spirits Imprisoned by the Deceit: As the Life of God doth arise, it will lead you up to God, the Father of Life; in this your Fruits shall never wither. But go on to plant a Vineyard, and to Plow, that ye may eat the Fruit thereof; and to plant in Hope, and to thresh in Hope, that ye may be made partakers of your Hope: And to thresh out the Corn, that the Wind may scatter the Chaff, that the Corn may be gathered into the Barn. So, in the Power of the Lord Jesus Christ preach the Everlasting Gospel, that by his Power the Sick may be healed, the Leprous cleansed, the Dead raised, the Blind Eyes opened, and the Devils cast out.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ go on, that that of God in all Consciences may witness, that ye are sent of God, and are of God; and so according to that speak, to bring up all into the Head Christ, and into the Life, which gave forth the Scriptures; for there's the Unity, and out of it is the Confusion.
G.F.
Sermon Outline
- Go On in the Power of God
- Preach the Gospel to Every Creature
- Plant a Vineyard and Plow
- Preach the Everlasting Gospel
- Dwell in the Life of God
- Minister to Spirits in Prison
- Disciple in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- Eat the Fruit of Your Labor
- Heal the Sick, Cleanse the Leprous, and Raise the Dead
Key Quotes
“In the mighty Power of God go on, to which Power of the God of Heaven and Earth, all the Powers of the Earth must bow;” — George Fox
“So, in the all might Power of God go on Preaching the Gospel to every Creature, and Discipling them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” — George Fox
“In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ go on, that that of God in all Consciences may witness, that ye are sent of God, and are of God;” — George Fox
Application Points
- We should strive to dwell in the life of God and allow His power to guide our actions.
- We must persevere in our spiritual journey, just like planting a vineyard and plowing, to reap a fruitful harvest.
- We should preach the everlasting gospel to every creature, sharing the message of salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ.