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Chapter Four
The Gate
Probably the greatest concern I have is over the lack of the preaching
of the pure gospel in America. Many people think of me and think of
the deliverance ministry. I know that God uses me in that, but my
heart is for souls and revival. This is probably why God had me under Steve
Hill’s ministry for a few years. When you turn on Christian television what do
you see? Do you see the gospel being preached? No, what you see is a
prosperity message and feel­good sermons! I can’t find that kind of preaching
in the word of God. This is also one of the greatest reasons there is no
power in the church.
The gospel is the power of God
Let’s look at some scriptures. Romans 1:16 says, “I am not ashamed of the
gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who
believes.” So Paul equates the preaching of the gospel with power. 1 Corin­
thians 1:18 states, “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who
are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corin­
thians 2:4 goes on to say “My message and my preaching were not with
wise and persuasive words, but with the demonstration of the Spirit’s power,
so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.” The
last scripture I want to bring out is Mark 16:20. It reads “Then the disciples
went out and preaching everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and
confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.” The reason signs are
not accompanying preaching today is that people are not preaching the word
of God. They are certainly not preaching the cross and the blood. There is a
fear of offending people. Friend, I encourage to do a study on sermons in the
word of God. They are fiery, very offensive, and preached with conviction.
People tried to kill Jesus several times before the cross. Why? He offended
people by his sermons. These fiery sermons will be anointed and bring in a
great harvest of souls.
Entering the gate only
If we want the anointing, we can’t be afraid to offend people. There’s only
one way to heaven, and the Lord’s opinion about things is the only opinion
that matters. The gate was the only way into God’s presence. This speaks of
Jesus as the only way to heaven, and the gospel as the only message of
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