Eternal Identity
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God's Eternal Thought of Sonship
By T. Austin-Sparks01CH 28:5T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that sonship is the core of God's eternal thought, illustrated through the life of Solomon, who was chosen by God to build His house. Solomon's role as a son is a foreshadowing of Christ, the greater Son of David, whose sonship embodies the fullness of God's purpose. The preacher highlights how both John and Paul articulate the significance of Christ's eternal sonship, with John focusing on belief in Jesus as the Son of God and Paul expanding on the implications of being sons through the Holy Spirit. This eternal perspective of sonship transcends Solomon's temporary fulfillment, revealing a divine plan that connects believers to Christ's eternal nature. Ultimately, understanding our sonship in relation to Christ transforms our lives, encouraging us to rise above temporal concerns and embrace our eternal identity in Him.
The House of Prayer: Our Eternal Identity
By Mike Bickle1447:38EXO 19:6PSA 2:8PSA 72:15ISA 42:10ISA 56:7MAT 21:131TI 2:1HEB 7:25JAS 4:2REV 22:17Mike Bickle emphasizes that the house of prayer is not merely a ministry focus but the eternal identity of God's people. He explains that being a house of prayer involves a deep interaction with God's heart, where our prayers move His heart and vice versa. Bickle highlights the importance of intimacy-based intercession, asserting that this relationship is vital for the release of God's resources in our lives and the world. He warns against the distractions that hinder our prayer life and calls for a recognition of our identity as a house of prayer, which will continue into eternity. Ultimately, he encourages believers to engage actively in prayer as a reflection of their relationship with God.