Present Truth Lifestyle

Present Truth Lifestyle

Author: Michael Scantlebury

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2016-10-27

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 146029520X

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This is a seminal study with strong Apostolic messaging, yet its flowing style allows for easy assimilation of biblical truths, and provides accurate insights for the cerebral believer, who like Daniel and his companions, are usually the target of the world system. In this book various methodologies are outlined through which, spiritual Babylon seeks to entice the brightest and best of every Godly generation, to acculturize, rob of spiritual identity and manipulate to promote world kingdom ends. But thanks be to God, there is still a generation in the earth spiritually alert enough to operate within the world system, yet deploy their talents and giftings to bring honour and glory to God. Those with the Daniel mindset will decode dreams and visions and interpret judgements written on the kingdoms of this world in this season. God is still raising up an Apostolic and Prophetic generation, which would feast on heavenly manna, and consecrate themselves to spiritual and intellectual purity to accomplish God’s Kingdom purposes.


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Download or read book Present Truth Lifestyle written by Michael Scantlebury and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2016-10-27 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a seminal study with strong Apostolic messaging, yet its flowing style allows for easy assimilation of biblical truths, and provides accurate insights for the cerebral believer, who like Daniel and his companions, are usually the target of the world system. In this book various methodologies are outlined through which, spiritual Babylon seeks to entice the brightest and best of every Godly generation, to acculturize, rob of spiritual identity and manipulate to promote world kingdom ends. But thanks be to God, there is still a generation in the earth spiritually alert enough to operate within the world system, yet deploy their talents and giftings to bring honour and glory to God. Those with the Daniel mindset will decode dreams and visions and interpret judgements written on the kingdoms of this world in this season. God is still raising up an Apostolic and Prophetic generation, which would feast on heavenly manna, and consecrate themselves to spiritual and intellectual purity to accomplish God’s Kingdom purposes.


Are We Living in the End Times or Final Days?

Are We Living in the End Times or Final Days?

Author: Michael Scantlebury

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2022-09-15

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1486623182

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Whenever we hear about the "end-times" or the "last days," it conjures up all kinds of images in our minds. We may think of the universe blowing up with the largest flame imaginable, ushering in a new heaven and a new earth. We have presupposed in the body of Christ that the righteous will be raptured away before all of this occurs, leaving the world to face a massive fire of destruction. Upon hearing Christians mention the last days, many just assume they're referring to the end of time, and the end of the world. But the attentive Bible student will ask, "The last days of what?" It seems obvious to me that the text is referring to the end of the Old Covenant-Temple aeon/age. When you read the New Testament through this lenses, all I can say is, "Wow!" It makes a significant difference when you read the Scriptures with the realization that the Bible was written for you, not to you. We need to also understand that "time of the end" and the "end of time" are not one and the same. The Bible teaches about the "time of the end," but nothing is taught about an "end of time."


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Download or read book Are We Living in the End Times or Final Days? written by Michael Scantlebury and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whenever we hear about the "end-times" or the "last days," it conjures up all kinds of images in our minds. We may think of the universe blowing up with the largest flame imaginable, ushering in a new heaven and a new earth. We have presupposed in the body of Christ that the righteous will be raptured away before all of this occurs, leaving the world to face a massive fire of destruction. Upon hearing Christians mention the last days, many just assume they're referring to the end of time, and the end of the world. But the attentive Bible student will ask, "The last days of what?" It seems obvious to me that the text is referring to the end of the Old Covenant-Temple aeon/age. When you read the New Testament through this lenses, all I can say is, "Wow!" It makes a significant difference when you read the Scriptures with the realization that the Bible was written for you, not to you. We need to also understand that "time of the end" and the "end of time" are not one and the same. The Bible teaches about the "time of the end," but nothing is taught about an "end of time."


God's Eternal Plan

God's Eternal Plan

Author: Michael Scantlebury

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2024-05-29

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1486625312

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Let me quote this very important passage of Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible." So, this is the premise from which this book would be written. We cannot even begin to understand the Scriptures or the heart of God if we do not believe that He is. And to do that we must enact the faith that everyone of us were given at birth according to: Romans 12:3 Because God always existed, we must understand and believe that He existed outside of space and time in the realm called Eternal. I believe that this is why we could understand the following passage of Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40 So, He knew exactly what He was seeking to accomplish, and nothing could take Him by surprise. And that time, as we know it only began when He created it. This was done when He created the Heavens and the earth as recorded in the book of Genesis, when He established the sun and the moon and day and night causing, the establishment of days and night, and the record of days.


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Download or read book God's Eternal Plan written by Michael Scantlebury and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2024-05-29 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let me quote this very important passage of Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible." So, this is the premise from which this book would be written. We cannot even begin to understand the Scriptures or the heart of God if we do not believe that He is. And to do that we must enact the faith that everyone of us were given at birth according to: Romans 12:3 Because God always existed, we must understand and believe that He existed outside of space and time in the realm called Eternal. I believe that this is why we could understand the following passage of Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40 So, He knew exactly what He was seeking to accomplish, and nothing could take Him by surprise. And that time, as we know it only began when He created it. This was done when He created the Heavens and the earth as recorded in the book of Genesis, when He established the sun and the moon and day and night causing, the establishment of days and night, and the record of days.


Understanding the Dual Aspects of Faith

Understanding the Dual Aspects of Faith

Author: Michael Scantlebury

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2023-07-31

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1486624138

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From the onset, Apostle Scantlebury presents the tenets of his tome, by eloquently contrasting the two dimensions of Faith: (1) where we use our Faith to acquire and believe God for new things and victories in Him and (2) where we use that same Faith to resist and battle against all odds that is thrown at us. After defining the elements of faith, Apostle Michael empowers us with the tools to increase our faith: Our knowledge of God and the application of what we know. It’s not enough to know what the Word of God says. What produces real faith is displayed when our actions match our belief. Apostle Scantlebury gives us an accurate understanding of the benefits of our trials. Contrary to our Westernized belief, Faith and trials are mutually inclusive. We are encouraged to keep trusting God despite the opposition. Trusting God then becomes the substratum of having a pleasant relationship with Him.


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Download or read book Understanding the Dual Aspects of Faith written by Michael Scantlebury and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the onset, Apostle Scantlebury presents the tenets of his tome, by eloquently contrasting the two dimensions of Faith: (1) where we use our Faith to acquire and believe God for new things and victories in Him and (2) where we use that same Faith to resist and battle against all odds that is thrown at us. After defining the elements of faith, Apostle Michael empowers us with the tools to increase our faith: Our knowledge of God and the application of what we know. It’s not enough to know what the Word of God says. What produces real faith is displayed when our actions match our belief. Apostle Scantlebury gives us an accurate understanding of the benefits of our trials. Contrary to our Westernized belief, Faith and trials are mutually inclusive. We are encouraged to keep trusting God despite the opposition. Trusting God then becomes the substratum of having a pleasant relationship with Him.


Understanding the Revelation

Understanding the Revelation

Author: Michael Scantlebury

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2023-02-28

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1486623565

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As we study the prophecy within this book, we will see how it ties in with Jesus' prophecy recorded in Matthew 24.


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Download or read book Understanding the Revelation written by Michael Scantlebury and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we study the prophecy within this book, we will see how it ties in with Jesus' prophecy recorded in Matthew 24.


Fathers and Sons

Fathers and Sons

Author: Michael Scantlebury

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2022-06-15

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 148662281X

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As we embark upon this study, there is something I would like for us to first understand, and it is this: God the Father is the ultimate Father. There has never been anyone like Him, nor is there currently anyone like Him, nor will there ever be anyone like Him. He is in a class all by Himself. Another thing we need to understand moving forward is this: respect produced by force and domination is not respect but fear. Also, when we speak of sons, we are not only referring to the male gender but a new class in God: those who have been washed by the blood of Jesus and entered the New Covenant with Him. Notice that the Scriptures never state "sons and daughters of God." John 1:12 states, "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." As such, I believe that women can also be apostles, and in a broader scope they qualify to "father" should that mantle be upon them.


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Download or read book Fathers and Sons written by Michael Scantlebury and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we embark upon this study, there is something I would like for us to first understand, and it is this: God the Father is the ultimate Father. There has never been anyone like Him, nor is there currently anyone like Him, nor will there ever be anyone like Him. He is in a class all by Himself. Another thing we need to understand moving forward is this: respect produced by force and domination is not respect but fear. Also, when we speak of sons, we are not only referring to the male gender but a new class in God: those who have been washed by the blood of Jesus and entered the New Covenant with Him. Notice that the Scriptures never state "sons and daughters of God." John 1:12 states, "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." As such, I believe that women can also be apostles, and in a broader scope they qualify to "father" should that mantle be upon them.


Understanding the Kingdom of God and the Church of Jesus Christ

Understanding the Kingdom of God and the Church of Jesus Christ

Author: Michael Scantlebury

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2021-01-31

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1486620930

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"This book is a game changer and will teach you what it means to be part of This Kingdom." ?Pastor Marilyn Bailey, Teleios Church, Johannesburg, South Africa "There is perhaps no greater time to revisit the spiritual and practical understanding of the kingdom of God than right now. Apostle Scantlebury addresses and corrects, common misconceptions, explains the contrasts in the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness, properly aligns the Kingdom and the Church, and propels us toward a holistic understanding of Kingdom life in the earth. With great patience and clear articulation, Apostle Scantlebury lays out a compelling case for the people of God to give priority to understanding and walking in the principles of the Kingdom of God in life and ministry. Do yourself a favour; set aside some time to read through and study this transformative volume. You will be challenged, changed, and equipped to be a proper representative of the kingdom of God. ?Apostle Eric L. Warren, Eric Warren Ministries, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA


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Download or read book Understanding the Kingdom of God and the Church of Jesus Christ written by Michael Scantlebury and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2021-01-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a game changer and will teach you what it means to be part of This Kingdom." ?Pastor Marilyn Bailey, Teleios Church, Johannesburg, South Africa "There is perhaps no greater time to revisit the spiritual and practical understanding of the kingdom of God than right now. Apostle Scantlebury addresses and corrects, common misconceptions, explains the contrasts in the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness, properly aligns the Kingdom and the Church, and propels us toward a holistic understanding of Kingdom life in the earth. With great patience and clear articulation, Apostle Scantlebury lays out a compelling case for the people of God to give priority to understanding and walking in the principles of the Kingdom of God in life and ministry. Do yourself a favour; set aside some time to read through and study this transformative volume. You will be challenged, changed, and equipped to be a proper representative of the kingdom of God. ?Apostle Eric L. Warren, Eric Warren Ministries, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA


As It Was in the Beginning...So Shall It Be

As It Was in the Beginning...So Shall It Be

Author: Michael Scantlebury

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2018-09-27

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1486617298

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Have you ever wondered about life and all its intricacies? Why are we here on planet earth? What’s out there in deep dark space? Since time began, man has tried to explain the known world. Study and research have revealed many truths about the world, but many questions haven’t yet been answered. While many Christians enjoy documentaries that ponder the many ways we may have “gotten here”—from the theory that alien transports dropped us off to the idea of a cosmic slime pit which one day came to life—the only authority we have as Born-Again followers of Jesus Christ is the Book of Genesis. Only God’s inspired word, the Holy Bible, can answer the many questions at hand. In this book, we will journey into the heart and mind of our incredible Creator to learn the reason and purpose for our existence. Every created being will be considered, from the angels and lucifer to Adam and Eve and their eventual fall into sin. We will also contemplate God’s masterful plan for the salvation of mankind and explore what we should expect from life after death.


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Download or read book As It Was in the Beginning...So Shall It Be written by Michael Scantlebury and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered about life and all its intricacies? Why are we here on planet earth? What’s out there in deep dark space? Since time began, man has tried to explain the known world. Study and research have revealed many truths about the world, but many questions haven’t yet been answered. While many Christians enjoy documentaries that ponder the many ways we may have “gotten here”—from the theory that alien transports dropped us off to the idea of a cosmic slime pit which one day came to life—the only authority we have as Born-Again followers of Jesus Christ is the Book of Genesis. Only God’s inspired word, the Holy Bible, can answer the many questions at hand. In this book, we will journey into the heart and mind of our incredible Creator to learn the reason and purpose for our existence. Every created being will be considered, from the angels and lucifer to Adam and Eve and their eventual fall into sin. We will also contemplate God’s masterful plan for the salvation of mankind and explore what we should expect from life after death.


My Ponderings

My Ponderings

Author: Michael Scantlebury

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2021-05-15

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1486621589

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In this book before you the author has been engaged in pondering several subjects and as such, decided to put his thoughts in a book. As you read through these pages may the Lord use his thoughts to both inspire and bless you. Here are some of the subjects he has been pondering, with each one making up a chapter of this book: My Ponderings On The Kingdom Of God My Ponderings On The Church My Ponderings On Innovation My Ponderings On Wisdom and The Power of Vision My Ponderings On Navigating Seasons My Ponderings On Breakthroughs My Ponderings On Unity My Ponderings On The Many Comings Of Jesus My Pondering On Eschatology My Ponderings on Jesus the First Fruit of the Dead My Ponderings on Understanding the Times My Ponderings on Understanding the New Covenant My Ponderings On Gold


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Download or read book My Ponderings written by Michael Scantlebury and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book before you the author has been engaged in pondering several subjects and as such, decided to put his thoughts in a book. As you read through these pages may the Lord use his thoughts to both inspire and bless you. Here are some of the subjects he has been pondering, with each one making up a chapter of this book: My Ponderings On The Kingdom Of God My Ponderings On The Church My Ponderings On Innovation My Ponderings On Wisdom and The Power of Vision My Ponderings On Navigating Seasons My Ponderings On Breakthroughs My Ponderings On Unity My Ponderings On The Many Comings Of Jesus My Pondering On Eschatology My Ponderings on Jesus the First Fruit of the Dead My Ponderings on Understanding the Times My Ponderings on Understanding the New Covenant My Ponderings On Gold


Eschatology

Eschatology

Author: Michael Scantlebury

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2020-10-15

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1486620280

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This book you are holding was being prepped for release at the end of 2019, but the Spirit of the Lord interrupted my plans and asked me to hold off for the time being. After discussing this leading with other men of God whose opinions I value, I decided to postpone its publication. Fast-forward with me five months to one morning when the Holy Spirit woke me in the early hours. "Do you remember the day I asked you to pause your work on the book?" He continued, "What is happening now-the Coronavirus pandemic-this is why I had you delay it." At the time, when I was first writing, the chaos of COVID-19 did not exist, or at least, it was not yet made public. But the resulting global lockdown has had many Believers, and even the unsaved, asking if this is the end of the world! The spirit of fear and dread has gripped the hearts of so many; the Lord said to me: "NOW is the time to release this book!!!" Imagine you are a time traveler who has traveled back to the 1800s. You meet Abraham Lincoln and reveal to him that you have arrived from the 21st century. He might ask you how people send messages in the 21st century; you could try to explain how the email system works. How would you describe it? You're trying to communicate how "fast" an email really is delivered; but you're trying to do it in a way that wouldn't totally blow his mind. Would you use imagery with which he's familiar? Perhaps you would tell him it's like a postman riding his horse at 500 miles per hour. Or, you might liken it to delivering a message by train from New York to LA in less than one day. That's the conundrum we face when trying to understand difficult verses in the Bible, especially on themes like eschatology. The prophetic writers of Scripture were limited to conveying God's mysteries in language their readers would understand. Two to three thousand years later as we read these prophetic Scriptures through a 21st century lens, it is possible to come up with strange, speculative interpretations. This especially happens when we don't understand what those Scriptures would have meant to a first century Believer, or to a Jew living in the time of the Old Testament Prophets. The book before you delves deeper into this topic and much more, as it presents you with a biblical view of eschatology.


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Download or read book Eschatology written by Michael Scantlebury and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book you are holding was being prepped for release at the end of 2019, but the Spirit of the Lord interrupted my plans and asked me to hold off for the time being. After discussing this leading with other men of God whose opinions I value, I decided to postpone its publication. Fast-forward with me five months to one morning when the Holy Spirit woke me in the early hours. "Do you remember the day I asked you to pause your work on the book?" He continued, "What is happening now-the Coronavirus pandemic-this is why I had you delay it." At the time, when I was first writing, the chaos of COVID-19 did not exist, or at least, it was not yet made public. But the resulting global lockdown has had many Believers, and even the unsaved, asking if this is the end of the world! The spirit of fear and dread has gripped the hearts of so many; the Lord said to me: "NOW is the time to release this book!!!" Imagine you are a time traveler who has traveled back to the 1800s. You meet Abraham Lincoln and reveal to him that you have arrived from the 21st century. He might ask you how people send messages in the 21st century; you could try to explain how the email system works. How would you describe it? You're trying to communicate how "fast" an email really is delivered; but you're trying to do it in a way that wouldn't totally blow his mind. Would you use imagery with which he's familiar? Perhaps you would tell him it's like a postman riding his horse at 500 miles per hour. Or, you might liken it to delivering a message by train from New York to LA in less than one day. That's the conundrum we face when trying to understand difficult verses in the Bible, especially on themes like eschatology. The prophetic writers of Scripture were limited to conveying God's mysteries in language their readers would understand. Two to three thousand years later as we read these prophetic Scriptures through a 21st century lens, it is possible to come up with strange, speculative interpretations. This especially happens when we don't understand what those Scriptures would have meant to a first century Believer, or to a Jew living in the time of the Old Testament Prophets. The book before you delves deeper into this topic and much more, as it presents you with a biblical view of eschatology.